Jemez Thrift Shop Bag Days Feb. 3-6
JTS News:- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 3
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday Feb. 5
- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday Feb. 6
How The Hen House Turns: Whispering Works
How The Hen House Turns:New Mexico Delegation, BLM Move To Save Money, Improve Public Health And Protect Climate
SIERRA CLUB News:New Mexico Delegation Welcomes BLM’s Draft Rule On Reducing Natural Gas Loss, Fighting Climate Change
SENATE News:Jan. 27 P&Z Commission Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Jan. 27 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled.
The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Read More
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy: Reminder To Submit Letters Of Interest
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County would like to remind individuals interested in the upcoming Probate Judge vacancy to send in their letter of interest by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. No letters have been received yet.
The Council is responsible for filling the vacancy that will be left by current Probate Judge Christine Chandler’s resignation that takes effect Feb. 20, 2016. The successful applicant will fill the unexpired term, which began in 2014 and expires in 2018. Under State law, any qualified person over the age of 18 who is a resident of Los Alamos County may serve. Interested applicants should Read More
School Bond Absentee Precinct Board Begins Its Work
The Absentee Precinct Board begins its work counting school bond ballots this morning at the County Municipal Building. Tuesday is Election Day and ballots must be physically received by 7 p.m. in the County Clerk’s Office to be counted. Postmarked envelopes DO NOT count. Elections results will be posted after the Absentee Board has processed all ballots received. Courtesy photo Read More
Earthjustice: Supreme Court Ruling A Win For Clean Energy
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/Earthjustice
EARTHJUSTICE News:
- Decision helps reduce barriers to critical clean energy resource, reducing rates and enhancing grid reliability
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that ensures that a critically important clean energy resource will continue to provide key benefits in our wholesale energy markets.
It decided that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has the authority to remove barriers to “demand response” programs, which compensates consumers for reducing their Read More
Obituary: Diane Petersen Peters Sept. 2, 1942 – Jan. 23, 2016
DIANE PETERSEN PETERS Sept. 2, 1942 – Jan. 23, 2016
Diane Peters, 73, left this world on January 23, 2016 to meet her heavenly maker.
Diane Petersen Peters was born in California on September 2, 1942 to Leonidas and Beverly Petersen. She attended the University of California at Berkeley where she earned a degree in Chemistry and met the love of her life. Richard and Diane moved to Los Alamos, NM in the fall of 1972 where Diane quickly became an active volunteer in the community.
Diane had a gift for serving and comforting those who were overlooked or struggling. She led Girl Scout troops from 1972-1994, Read More
SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Warns New Mexicans Of Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a Scam Alert today in response to a recent uptick in reports of Craigslist apartment scams from consumers across New Mexico.
This scam typically occurs when someone is looking for an apartment or house to rent on Craigslist. The “landlord” will not be available to show the property personally as they claim to be out of town, but they promise a great deal on the rent. Typically, the person posting the photo and ad does not own the property. The scammer will request deposit money to be sent to another state or country. Once that money Read More
Obituary: Barbara Lois Gilbert Storms March 24, 1927 – Jan. 13, 2016
BARBARA LOIS GILBERT STORMS March 24, 1927 – Jan. 13, 2016
Barbara Lois Gilbert Storms, age 88, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 13th, 2016 in her apartment at Aspen Ridge in Los Alamos, NM.
She began her lifetime adventure in Inglewood, California, on March 24, 1927, born to Philip and Lois Gilbert. Most of her youth was spent in the Coos Bay, Oregon area where she graduated from North Bend High School just after her 17th birthday. She then started her college career at Stanford University studying Chemistry, but after the first semester she decided to change her major to journalism Read More
Y Launches Largest Marketing And Educational Initiative In Its History
YMCA News:
A story in today’s New York Times discusses the launch of the largest marketing and educational initiative in the history of the YMCA.
The objective is to shift perceptions of the Y from a “gym and swim” to a relevant, effective nonprofit and to inspire people to support and fund the work it does. “For A Better Us” aims to shed light on the variety of programs that look to nurture potential, improve health and support all neighbors, all in service of making everyone better.
When people think about the Y, they usually envision a place to swim and work Read More
NMAA Continues Exclusion Of Homeschool Teams
By PAUL GRAHAMMy son joined the Jemez Mountain Homeschool Speech and Debate Team this year and I have been surprised by the drama surrounding our team’s participation at speech and debate events in the state even though the team has successfully participated for more than 15 years.
In September, when the team’s participation was first blocked, it became clear that homeschool student teams were treated very differently from other teams. At the time, the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Handbook stated that homeschool students could participate, but could not win any state-level Read More
MRM Annual Miniatures Show & Sale Feb. 5
MRM News:Letter To The Editor: School Ballot – Walk It In Monday Or Tuesday – Please vote Yes!
By KRISTIN HENDERSONDaily Postcard: Moonrise From Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: Moonrise in the sky Saturday from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Pamela PrichardLIVE!: Jesús Muñoz Flamenco’s New Production Brings 12 Internationally Renowned Artists To NHCC
Jesús Muñoz Flamenco. Courtesy/NHCCDerby Dames Host New Skater Meeting Thursday
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First State Run Women’s Transitional Living Home
Construction underway at one of the transistional housing units. Courtesy/NMCD