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Letter To The Editor: ‘Learning Dishonesty By Example’

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 6, 2016 - 12:26 am

By CHARLES BAYFIELD

Los Alamos

Most young people learn best by the example displayed by their parents, siblings, teachers and peers.

Recently the local school administration has been setting a bad example for the students demonstrating dishonesty and involving the student in that dishonesty. Let me explain:

In the state of New Mexico school funds are distributed by a process which depends on counting the number of students three times a school year. These are called the 40 day count, the 80 day count, and the 120 day count.

These one day counts of students determines

UNM-LA Offers Free High School Equivalency Prep Classes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 11:28 pm

Students find many opportunities available to them once they earn their HSE. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ (UNM-LA) Adult Basic Education office is offering free New Mexico High School Equivalency (HSE) prep classes beginning Monday, Jan. 11 and running through Wednesday, May 4.

UNM-LA Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Coordinator, Jane Clements, Ph.D. says, “We’re very pleased with the response we’ve received for this class in the past few months and are hoping that more students make the choice to enroll for this upcoming session.”

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Overnight Snow Spells Morning Greeting At Overlook

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 3:52 pm

Visitors were greeted by this unique bench this morning at the dog park at Overlook Park in White Rock following Monday night’s snow. Photo by Kathy Clifford Read More

Arctic Islands Film And Presentation Part 1 At Nature Center 7 p.m. Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 3:00 pm

Stephen Becker of Los Alamos aboard the National Geographic/Lindblad Explorer. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Enjoy the beauty of the Arctic Islands, only recently opened to eco-tourism, from the comfort of the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.

At 7 p.m., today in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, Stephen A. Becker will show a film and share stories from his three week National Geographic voyage to West Greenland and the North Canadian Islands. This is the first of two events revealing nature in this remote part of the globe.

Part 2 of this event is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, in which Read More

State Police: New Year’s Enforcement Activity

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 2:59 pm

NMSP Chief Pete N. Kassetas

NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police officers were busy this New Years holiday.

From 6 p.m. Thursday night until 6 a.m. Friday morning, officers were out in force to ensure the safety of the citizens of New Mexico, as well as those traveling to and from New Mexico.

Below is a breakdown of the enforcement activity:

31 – Total Crashes Investigated
0 – Number of Fatal Crashes
4 – Number of Alcohol Related Crashes
0 – Number of Commercial Motor Vehicle Related Crashes
0 – Number of Fatalities
0 – Number of Unrestrained Fatalities

Temporary Road and Area Closures Announced On Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 2:25 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for many roads and areas on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District restricting the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), two-wheel and four-wheel motorized vehicles. Snowmobiles are not prohibited by the order.

The closures have been implemented to protect natural resources and infrastructure, including wildlife, watershed and roads, and to ensure public health and safety during extreme soil moisture and heavy snowfall periods.

The closure order is in effect until April 9, 2016, unless it is rescinded Read More

Pianist Juanita Madland Plays At Fuller Lodge Jan. 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 2:11 pm

Juanita Madland at the piano. File photo

LACA News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council continues its Brown Bag Performance Series with local piano virtuoso Juanita Madland at noon Wednesday, Jan. 6 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.

Wednesday’s program features the following works from the many places Madland has performed around the world:

Sharing is Caring: A Musical offering to Los Alamos;
Beethoven: Emperor Concerto from winning New Mexico concerto contest; and Moonlight Sonata performed in Frankfurt, Germany;
Brahms Op.118

Senator Pre-Files Bill To Create Brittany Alert To Protect Developmentally Disabled

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 1:17 pm

Sen. Jacob Candelaria

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-26-Bernalillo, pre-filed a bill to create the Brittany Alert.

Similar to the Amber Alert, the Brittany Alert creates a notification system for law enforcement when an individual with severe physical, mental or developmental disabilities goes missing.

“The Brittany Alert will provide law enforcement an important tool to help locate our state’s most vulnerable residents if they go missing,” Candelaria said. “Time is of the essence when it comes to recovering

Public Meeting On Central Avenue Improvements Jan. 7

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 1:16 pm

Representative Pre-Files Legislation To Keep DWI Felons Off The Road

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 1:14 pm

Rep. Jim Dines

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Rep. Jim Dines pre-filed legislation to allow judges to impose stricter penalties on DWI felons.

The bill, HB 82, targets a gap in New Mexico’s Habitual Offender law by expanding the statute to include DWI felonies.

“Chronic drunk driving is a habitual offense, and it should be included in the current statute,” Dines said. “We need stiff penalties to send a message that this repeated and flagrant disregard for the law won’t be allowed.”

A DWI offense can be considered a felony after the fourth conviction.

Letter To The Editor: Jemez Valley Animal Amigos Grateful For Inclusion In Los Alamos Angel Paw Trees

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 1:06 pm

By LYNNE KITO

ANIMAL AMIGOS

Jemez Valley Animal Amigos is grateful to have been included in the Holiday Donations from the Angel Paw Trees in Los Alamos.

We received many fabulous items for our rescue pets, from dog beds to cat toys. Everything will be useful for our upcoming rescues.

In 2015, we assisted 100 rescue animals from the Jemez Valley area. All donations of products or money are used directly to rehabilitate the animals and make them ready for adoption into long term loving homes.

All efforts to help us and the animals are greatly appreciated.

SFI Seminar: ‘Big History’ Thursday Jan. 7

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 1:05 pm

Simon DeDeo, Indianda University; SFI External Professor

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) is hosting “Big History” with SFI External Professor Simon DeDeo at 12:15 p.m., Thursday Jan. 7 at the Collins Conference Room in Santa Fe.

Abstract: When did the French Revolution become revolutionary? How did pre-20th Century London manage violence? How did Charles Darwin synthesize Victorian science to write the Origin of the Species?

Newly-digitized historical archives provide the raw material that can answer questions like these, and information

Letter To The Editor: I Told You So…

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:55 pm

By GERALD ANTOS

Los Alamos

I am going to relish in saying I told you so, but you see, our wonderful government has once again found a way to keep on taxing us instead of giving it back.

Yes HB33 will not raise our taxes but when that last tax increase was instituted it was promised to end and be no longer needed. But I want it back and actually need the money for improvements to my own house!

Doesn’t it seem strange that our govt. thinks our schools are not good enough for our children to learn in and that’s the excuse they use?

Actually our oldest schools are better than 90 percent

Sitting Qigong Classes Begin Jan. 19

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:52 pm

COMMUNITY News:

Instructor KokHeong McNaughton is offering Sitting Qigong classes 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday beginning Jan. 19, at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 195 East Road, Suite 101.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The word Qigong (Ch’i Kung) is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is pronounced chee and is usually translated to mean the life force or vital-energy that flows through all things in the universe. Gong literally means “work”. Qigong is therefore

Bible Opinion Discussion At La Vista Church Jan. 6

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:52 pm

LVC News:

The Bible is arguably the most influential book in history. Regardless of whether a person believes in the Bible’s God Yahweh or not, one cannot ignore the impact of the Bible upon history and upon society today.

That being the case, perhaps the problem we have is not whether we choose to follow it or not, but that the vast majority of people, Christians included, have an opinion about what the Bible says and yet have not truly read it for themselves in its entirety.

And so beginning Jan. 6, La Vista Church invites you to come and give authority to your opinion.

House Republicans Call For Agreement On Driver’s License Compromise

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 1:15 am

Speaker of the House Don Tripp

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Speaker of the House Don Tripp sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez today calling on the Senate to compromise with the House on a proposal that will stop the dangerous practice of giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.

Text of the letter:

Papen, Sanchez, Egolf Urge Cooperation To Secure Deadline Extension Of REAL ID Enforcement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:51 am

Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Today, Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen, D-38-Doña Ana, Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez, D-29-Bernalillo & Valencia and House Minority Leader Brian Egolf, D-47-Santa Fe sent a letter to Gov. Susana Martinez and Speaker Don L. Tripp urging them to join Democratic legislative leaders in requesting an extension of the deadline for REAL ID enforcement from the Department of Homeland Security.

Text of letter to Martinez and Tripp:

January 4, 2016

The Honorable Susana Martinez

Nature On Tap At UnQuarked Thursday Jan. 7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:33 am

COMMUNITY News:

Nature On Tap begins at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 7 at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos.

The speaker is Park Ranger Jorge Moldonado who will be discussing the National Park Service anniversary. The National Park Service and one of its jewels in New Mexico, Bandelier National Monument, will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2016.

Join ranger Jorge Maldonado for a discussion on what it means to celebrate 100 years of preservation, how this major occasion will be commemorated, and how you can participate.

Obituary: Calvin Charles Maxwell Nov. 27, 1928 – Dec. 26, 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:21 am

CALVIN CHARLES MAXWELL Nov. 27, 1928 – Dec. 26, 2015

Calvin Charles Maxwell passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2015, in Gresham, Oregon. He was born to Ellen Francis McKeown Maxwell and Charles Calvin Maxwell in Burlington, Iowa, on November 27, 1928.

Calvin went to work in his early teens to help his mother support the family after his father passed away at a very early age. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1948 and worked at the Iowa Ordinance Plant.

Calvin married Clarice Louise Freedman on August 29th, 1952. He relocated the family to Santa Read More

SCAM ALERT: Don’t Get Fooled With IRS Email

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2016 - 12:06 am

By BOB MCINROY

Los Alamos

Beware of the following scam … the return address to this link is NOT the IRS:

Dear user,

IRS online services developed a new security method intended to protect our members from theft identity therefore a personal information update is required to keep up to date your informations.

To proceed, you will have to complete our online verification form click here. (not the real link, just a copy)

This is an automated email. Please do not reply.

Sincerely,

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