Daily Postcard: Deer Gather For Breakfast
Deer gather for their morning meal Thursday in a yard on Walnut Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Williams: School Funding And Taxes
By MATT WILLIAMSAs vice president of the LAPS School Board I would like to present some of my very simple ideas about our taxes and how they fund our schools. If there are any errors in this writeup there are mine and mine alone, I also do not speak for the School Board. I hope the readers find this information useful.
I typically think of these taxes in three main categories:
- Operational;
- House Bill 33 (Referendum); and
- Capital Reinvestment.
There are other peripheral categories, but these are the main ones. Here is a general description of these three categories:
Operational: This is Read More
LAPS Elementary Schools Top Niche’s New Mexico School Ratings For 2016
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus congratulates students, parents, teachers, principals, staff and volunteers from all five elementary schools in Los Alamos for achieving top rakings by Niche.
Aspen Elementary School earned the distinction of highest ranked elementary school in New Mexico. Closely following Aspen was Barranca Mesa, Mountain, Chamisa and Pinon Elementary Schools earning rankings of 2nd through 5th place respectively.
What makes Niche rankings unique?
Niche believes that the quality of a school or district should be measured, Read More
An Open Book: Have I Got A Rumor For You!
An Open BookOne of the surprising facts I have learned as a county councilor is how quickly a rumor can take on a life of its own, especially if it involves the ever conspiratorial local government. I have decided to take the bull by the horns and start a rumor of my own, which I document below. The county has nothing to do with it, but then, that is what we would say anyway, wouldn’t it?
CHILIWORKS AND STARBUCKS IN JOINT VENTURE
After months of negotiations, Chiliworks has agreed to partner with Starbucks on a new project that will address the Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce Selection Of Valles Caldera, Bandelier For National Park Service Centennial Challenge Project
Sen. Tom Udall in September at the Valles Caldera. Courtesy/jemezdailypost.com
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
- Funding award will engage Tribal youth in forest restoration, public lands preservation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced that the Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument have been selected to participate in the National Park Service Centennial Challenge Project.
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected 69 projects at 63 parks nationwide to highlight during its Read More
Pasta Paradiso Restaurant Opening In Los Alamos!
Zia Realty Owner/Broker James Chrobocinski with Owner/Chef Renee Lee at Monday’s lease signing for her new Pasta Paradiso Restaurant going into the former Hill Diner location on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
“Pasta Paradiso will be a pasta buffet style restaurant with four to five fresh pasta sauces, meatballs, ravioli, weekly specials such as lasagna, and a fresh
Letter To The Editor: Refuting Pacheco And Nunez
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMWebtrac Phase 2 Goes Live Monday – Public Can Access County’s New Reservation Software
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Services Division is rolling out the second phase of the public interface for the new recreation reservation software, WebTrac, Monday, Feb. 1.
Phase I was rolled out in November and has received very positive feedback from community patrons. The new website is very user-friendly and allows customers to explore and sign up for recreation activities from the comfort of their own home.
As of Monday, patrons will have access to:
- Camping & vendor permit availability and reservations
- Park, pavilion, & shelter information, availability, and
Firefighter Daniel Martinez Receives Certificate of Valor
Los Alamos Firefighter Daniel Martinez receives a standing ovation at Tuesday’s County Council meeting for the courage he displayed in pulling an unconsious man from a burning home. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Firefighter Daniel Martinez with his Certificate of Valor award and Deputy Fire Chief Jason Grider. Santa Fe County Fire Chief David Sperling is speaking to Council and commending Martinez for his valient efforts in pulling a man from a burning home in Santa Fe County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Bipartisan Driver’s License Compromise Passes House
STATE News:
- Bill will stop giving NM driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants
SANTA FE – A bipartisan compromise bill that will stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and bring New Mexico into compliance with the REAL ID Act passed the House Floor Wednesday by a 39-30 vote. House Bill 99 is sponsored by Representatives Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez.
“I’m looking forward to continuing this fight in the Senate,” Pacheco said. “The bottom line is we need to stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and bring New Mexico into compliance with federal law. It’s dangerous. After Read More
Advanced Algorithms Used To Identify Six Botnets
Prof. Bracha Shapira
HSNW News:
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) cyber security researchers have discovered and traced approximately six “botnets” by analyzing data collected from past cyberattacks. Botnets are networks of malicious, remotely updatable code that covertly lurk on infected computers.
Using botnets, which until now were largely untraceable, hackers and cyber criminals can carry out powerful attacks, spread viruses, generate spam, and commit other types of online crime.
Prof. Lior Rokach
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Read More
Sea Monsters At Nature Center Saturday & Sunday
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By ELENA YANGNew Mexico’s DHS And DPS On ‘At Risk List’
State Auditor Tim KellerThe FY15 “At Risk List” contains 56 entities that have not submitted their audits by the deadline, including:
- Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management;
- Department of Public Safety;
- Martin Luther King. Jr. Commission;
- City of Española;
- City of Carlsbad;
- County of Cibola;
- County of Harding;
- Town of Estancia; and
- Lordsburg Municipal Schools.
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Big Short’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMBNational School Choice Week Raising Awareness
STATE News:The events in New Mexico, which are independently planned and independently funded, include everything from information sessions and open houses at schools to rallies, policy discussions, and movie screenings organized by community groups. On Thursday, Jan. 28, hundreds of supporters will rally for school choice at the capitol.
Letter To The Editor: Dumb
By ROY M. MOORELos Alamos Big Band Community Dance/Concert Feb. 5
LABB News:The Los Alamos Big Band is a 16-instrument 1940s Glenn Miller-style swing band.
Music was very important to the scientists, engineers, support staff, military and families
Café Scientifique Launching Two-Part Series About Mars
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