James Pre-files Bill To Provide Adult Children Visitation Rights
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 2:15 pm
Rep. Conrad JamesSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― Rep. Conrad James pre-filed legislation, HB 120, which would ensure visitation rights of adult children if their loved ones are under the care of another person.
“Children should not be forbidden from keeping in contact with their ill parents,” James said. “When an ill parent is under the care of another person, it is imperative that their children are able to visit them and maintain that relationship under those difficult circumstances.”
Not everyone sees eye to eye when it comes to visiting and caring for an elderly
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Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 2:13 pm
Letter To The Editor: Energy
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 2:11 pm
By ROY M. MOORELos Alamos
In my quest to find intelligent life on Earth, I’ve come to a roadblock on the issue of moving our world from hydrocarbons to the exclusive use of renewable hydrogen as our only fuel.
I’ve written the President, my two Senators, my congressman, Gov. Martinez, the Navajo Nation, PNM, The Sierra Club, all my local representatives, several newspapers, several TV stations, and I’ve presented this very concept before our county council, until they kicked me out.
The Los Alamos Daily Post printed my letter to President Obama,
NCRTD To Modify Eldorado, Edgewood And Turquiose Trail Routes With Reduced Services
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 2:02 pm
NCRTD News:Beginning Monday, Jan. 25, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) will be eliminating the midday service between Santa Fe, and Eldorado and Edgewood.
Additionally, the Wednesday extension of the Turquoise Trail route from Madrid to Golden will be eliminated beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27.
In March, the NCRTD began providing a “midday” transit option between Santa Fe, and Eldorado and Edgewood, Monday through Friday on a six-month trial basis. Due to low ridership, the midday option will be eliminated.
February Events At New Mexico History Museum
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 1:59 pm
Courtesy/NMMANMMA News:
SANTA FE — Doth thou love William Shakespeare? Then February’s your month. The New Mexico Museum of Art features First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare, in collaboration with the New Mexico History Museum’s The Book’s the Thing: Shakespeare from Stage to Page. Come throughout the month to each museum for lectures, performances, hands-on art activities and more.
Here are ways we’ll help you fall in love with history this February, including a few non-Shakespearean ones:
5–7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5:
Letter To The Editor: Family Appreciates Kindness
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 1:56 pm
By CLYDE ROACH, CATHY AND JOHN BURRIS AND FAMILYLos Alamos
The family of Ann Roach would like to express thanks for the many kindnesses extending through Ann’s last days.
The care provided by Los Alamos Medical Center, Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice is most appreciated.
Thanks also to those who provided flowers, food, and friendship during this difficult time.
New Mexicans Face 37th Highest State-Local Tax Burden In U.S.
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 1:54 pm
STATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. — 8.7 percent of all income in New Mexico went toward state and local taxes (in FY 2012), according to the annual State-Local Tax Burden Rankings released this morning by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
The report highlights the state-local tax burden on taxpayers in each of the 50 states, details how much residents pay to their state and other states, and illustrates tax burden trends over time and within each state.
Here is a breakdown of New Mexico’s state-local tax burden:
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State-Local Tax Burden rank: 37th
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For Chronic Pain Relief, Consider Physical Therapy
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 1:52 pm
By JESSE KNIGHT MD
AND STEVEN LAUER NP
Millions of people wake up in pain every day. Some major culprits include backache, arthritis, and chronic pain in the knees or shoulders. Pain can stem from illness; inactivity; injury; or repetitive movements, such as typing.
Easing chronic pain often starts with medicine and therapy. If you suffer from chronic pain, the first stop should be your doctor’s office. Your physician may refer you to a physical therapist (PT). PTs use a hands-on approach to help relieve pain.
During Your Therapy Visit
During the first session, the PT will ask you to describe your Read More
Balderas Hosts Mexican Prosecutors, Investigators And Forensic Experts For Interdisciplinary Exchange
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 4:52 am
Courtesy photoNMAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Jan. 15 the successful completion of a weeklong training and interdisciplinary exchange for Mexican prosecutors, investigators and forensic experts hosted by the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General.
Mexican and New Mexican law enforcement officials came together this week in Albuquerque to strengthen law enforcement relationships across the shared border, increase interagency communication, and receive training from the Office of the Attorney General and other
Letter To The Editor: Changes To ACT Bus Routes
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 4:50 am
By STEVEN CLARKELos Alamos
First, thank you to the county and ACT for a wonderful service. Our family has used the buses for many years.
For years, the ACT bus has been a great alternative for our children to get between the Middle School, High School and White Rock at times other than the standard school bus route times. Our family has used the buses extensively for before school and after school activities at the schools that are NOT served by the public school’s regular bus schedule.
We really appreciate
Self-Defense Seminar For Women Saturday
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 4:32 am
Winter Weather Sports: Ski, Sled and Skate Safely
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 4:31 am
By CULLY CHRISTIANSON MD
When the thermometer drops, winter sports beckon. Sledding, skiing, and ice-skating can be exhilarating. But with these new activities come opportunities for injury.
Preventing Winter Sports Injuries
Take steps to keep safe anywhere else your cold-weather adventures take you.
Winter sports fun. Courtesy photo
- Prepare your body. Get in shape to ski or skate—condition muscles before the season starts. Warm up and stretch before each activity. Begin with a slow and easy session.
- Go to class. Take a lesson or two, especially for skiing or snowboarding. Instructors
Lawmaker Pre-files Resolution To Clean Up Unethical Public Officials And Employees
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 23, 2016
- 4:25 am
Rep. Jim DinesSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― Last week, Rep. Jim Dines pre-filed House Joint Resolution 5 that would give New Mexico voters the option on the next ballot to create an independent ethics commission in an effort to crack down on unethical public officials and employees of the legislative and executive branches of government.
The joint resolution would call for an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution which would have to be voted on and passed by New Mexicans.
“It is important to let the people of New Mexico vote on creating an independent ethics
DOE And New Mexico Finalize $74M In Settlement Agreements For Nuclear Waste Incidents of 2014
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 7:39 pm
The New Mexico Environment Department, the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors signed two settlement agreements resolving the February 2014 incidents at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad and the associated activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The agreements provide for a set of Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) in both the Carlsbad and Los Alamos communities that enhance and improve New Mexico’s roads, water infrastructure and emergency response infrastructure. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
- Agreements Include Schedules and Funding Parameters
‘Swerving’ Performance 12:45 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 27
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 3:49 pm
Actors John Gustafson and Caroline Evarts in a scene from SWERVING. Photo by Larry Gibbons COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Senior Centers are hosting two free performances of a brief play, SWERVING, written by Robert F. Benjamin.
It is being performed as a “concert reading” by Caroline (“Pip”) Evarts and John Gustafson, with Sally Cassil narrating. SWERVING premiered during the 2015 8×10 Short-Play Festival at Los Alamos Little Theatre. Performances at senior centers this month
New Study Provides Comprehensive Data On Millions Stuck In Perpetual Financial Insecurity
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 3:38 pm
CFED News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) will release comprehensive new data Monday showing America’s economic structure no longer offers millions of Americans the hope of attaining financial security.
The 2016 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard includes data on everything from household savings to credit scores to homeownership. It paints a stark picture of widening wealth inequality, especially when broken down by race.
Of particular note is brand new data on small business and microenterprise
Read More Daily Postcard: Morning Clouds Over St. Peter’s Dome
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 3:34 pm
Daily Postcard: Morning sky features clouds floating over St. Peter’s Dome Wednesday seen from Monte Rey Drive South in White Rock. Photo by Robert Reedy
PEEC Offers Snowshoe Hike To Cañada Bonita Saturday
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 3:31 pm
Youth enjoying a snowshoe hike on a beautiful winter day. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering a beginning snowshoe hike from Pajarito ski hill parking lot to Cañada Bonita 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
PEEC’s educator Siobhan Niklasson will lead participants along a showshoe trail maintained by the Southwest Nordic Ski Club and point out ecological features of the winter forest. This family-friendly hike will cover 3 miles and about 300 feet of elevation change.
This is a free hike. Advance registration is required. Participants can
Artists Of Figurative Painting Expressing Content And Addressing Contemporary Issues
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 3:28 pm
ART News:
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. has releases its newest fine art title, Bodies of Work—Contemporary Figurative Painting by Lauren P. Della Monica.
Human forms can be intensely intimate or broadly universal. Here, figurative artists use the human form as a tool to express varied content and contemporary issues. These paintings depict our feelings and sentiments, our sense of belonging to a larger community in the contemporary world, while capturing the impulses behind the range of figuration presented by today’s contemporary international artists.
FBI, Navajo Nation Investigate Armed Robbery Of Shiprock Restaurant
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 22, 2016
- 3:26 pm
FBI News:The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety are looking for two men who robbed a Shiprock restaurant.
Jan. 14, 2016, at approximately 2:45 p.m., two unidentified men with knives robbed the Chat An Chew restaurant, located on Highway 64 in Shiprock.
One of the robbers was described as approximately 5’8” tall with a medium build and between 20-30 years old. The second robber was described as between 5’4” and 5’6” tall with a thin build and also between 20-30 years old. Both of the robbers were dressed in black clothing and wore masks and gloves.