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Community And Alumni Meeting Targets $10 Million XQ Super School Project Grant Proposal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 1, 2016 - 3:19 pm

LAHS drama instructor David Daniel leads a XQ Grant Proposal discussion Dec. 30 at Los Alamos Teen Center along with LATC Director Sylvan Argo and Assistant Director George Marsden. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The work group to explore ideas for a $10 million educational grant to submit to the XQ Super School Project met Wednesday evening, Dec. 30 at the new Los Alamos Teen Center (LATC).

More than 30 community members including many Los Alamos high school alumni as far back as 1962 attended along with various school officials and teachers. Five young people in attendance were 2016 graduates. The Read More

Happy 2016 Los Alamos!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 1, 2016 - 2:45 pm

Happy New Year to the Los Alamos community and our readers across the nation and around the world. The Los Alamos Daily Post news team wishes you a peaceful January, fabulous February, magnificent March, stress-free April, fun-filled May, and joy that lasts from June to November and a wonderful December. Courtesy image Read More

Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Moore

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 31, 2015 - 9:02 pm

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Ray Moore (“Gay Love”, 12/31/15) is correct in stating that the true Christian is to hate no one, but exhibits a fundamental misunderstanding of the Christian interpretation of the Bible: the letters of Paul and the other authors of the New Testament are not in opposition to Jesus’ teachings, but rather are complementary to them.

Another fundamental misunderstanding that Moore (and many others) seems to hold is that all (or a great many) Christians “hate” homosexuals; that is absolutely incorrect. Roman

Local Group Forms Los Alamos Community Foundation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 31, 2015 - 5:06 pm

From left, Paul Andrus, Kristy Ortega and David Izraelevitz confer on the logistics of the non-profit conference ‘Non-Profit Collaboration in Los Alamos’ to be held in March 2016. Andrus is helping to coordinate the event as his community project requirement for Leadership Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

If philanthropic activity in the community is any indication, residents clearly feel Los Alamos is a hometown worth preserving.

Now a diverse group of community members has taken steps to make the fundraising efforts of the many local

About HB33 Referendum School Board Resolution

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 31, 2015 - 4:56 pm

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Board unanimously supports the upcoming HB33 Mill Levy Election.

All voters residing within the boundaries of the Los Alamos Public School District who are registered by Dec. 29, 2015 are eligible to vote. Los Alamos County Clerk will mail the ballot to all registered voters. You need not be a property owner or have students attending public schools.

What Is The HB33 Mill Levy?

Approved by voters since 1988

Provides public schools with funds for capital improvements expenditures, including student technology, and large maintenance projects.

WIPP Emergency Operations Center Deactivated

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 31, 2015 - 3:11 pm

WIPP News:

CARLSBAD – The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been deactivated after successfully coordinating resources to improve driving conditions so that employees can possibly return to work at the WIPP site Thursday, Dec. 31.

The Level 1 EOC activation, which began at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, was ordered to support the coordination of necessary resources needed to safely restore normal operations at WIPP due to the recent severe winter storm that dumped 15 inches of snow on the area.

Icy and snow packed road conditions made it difficult Read More

NNSA Highlights Major Achievements For 2015

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 2:43 pm

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON ― The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released “NNSA Achievements: 2015 By the Numbers,” a report highlighting major accomplishments and milestones reached during the course of the year by the Nuclear Security Enterprise and its workforce to make the nation safer and more secure.

The achievements reach across NNSA’s core mission pillars: to maintain a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent; to prevent, counter and respond to the threats of nuclear proliferation and terrorism worldwide; and to provide naval

Lunch With A Leader: LANL Foundation CEO Jenny Parks Jan. 19

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 2:39 pm

Jenny Parks

LWV News:

The League of Women Voters invites the community to its monthly Lunch with a Leader meeting at 11:45 a.m., Jan. 19 at Mesa Public Library.

LANL Foundation CEO Jenny Parks will speak to the group about “What is the deal with education in New Mexico? Why our public schools aren’t doing better.”

Parks is a graduate of the University of Texas and UT Law School and has worked as an attorney in real estate.

Parks joined the LANL Foundation in January 2015 and is responsible for overseeing all

IRS: Plan Now To Get Full Benefit Of Saver’s Credit

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 2:17 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― Low and moderate income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2015 and years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

The saver’s credit helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to individual retirement arrangements and 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement programs.

Also known as the retirement savings contributions credit, the saver’s credit is available in addition to any other tax savings that apply.

Eligible workers still have

Diabetes Mellitus – A Problem Sneaking Up On Us

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 2:14 pm

By Toshi Shiina, James Ziomek, MD, Mary Beugelsdijk, RN

We are facing a diabetes epidemic. The CDC reported that, in 2014, more than 29 million Americans (about one in 11 people) had diabetes – a 10 percent increase from 2010.

The concerning fact is that one in four people with diabetes do not know that they have it.

[1] While scientific research is still in progress, we know that certain groups of people are known to be at higher risk of having diabetes. The known risk factors for diabetes which we cannot control are: age, genetics, race,

RSF Annual Round-Up: 110 Journalists Killed In 2015

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 2:10 pm

RSF News:

In 2015, 110 journalists were killed in connection with their work or for unclear reasons, according to the round-up published Monday by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which is in a position to say that 67 of them were targeted because of their work or were killed while reporting.

These 67 deaths bring to 787 the total number of journalists killed in connection with their work since 2005. It has not been possible to clearly establish the circumstances or motives of this year’s 43 other deaths of journalists. Twenty-seven citizen-journalists and seven media workers

Governor Issues Executive Order To Help Ensure Supply Of Propane After Massive Snowstorm

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 2:05 pm

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order to help keep up the supply of propane throughout the state as a result of the massive snowstorm that has impacted communities throughout New Mexico.

The governor’s executive order suspends regulations on the number of hours that propane suppliers may drive in order to expedite its delivery into the state.

“We continue to coordinate storm response efforts through all state and local partners,” Martinez said. “This order will allow suppliers to move

Medical Treatment Options For Leakage Issues Jan. 6

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 1:58 pm

Santa Fe Youth Perform Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 1:56 pm

Upstart Crows of Santa Fe. Courtesy/Lisette Bell

UCSF News:

Upstart Crows of Santa Fe announces its upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s romance, The Winter’s Tale – a fitting kick-off to the arrival of the Folger Library’s First Folio of Shakespeare’s works at the New Mexico Museum of Art in February.

The tale, which combines tragedy and antic comedy, will be performed by 25 young Santa Feans age 11-17 making up two full casts.

The troupe, which began in September 2014 with three eager young Shakespeareans has grown exponentially

Letter To The Editor: Gay Love

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 31, 2015 - 1:51 pm

By ROY M. MOORE

Los Alamos

In this season of love, I would like to remind everyone that the message of Jesus was to love everyone.

We are to love our neighbors, love those who are different, and even to love our enemies. Too many times lately I’ve seen others express hatred for gays in the name of religion, refusing to make them cakes or take their pictures.

One of our state congressman is even introducing a law to allow some to hate in the name of religion. I don’t know what religion he is talking about, but I hope it’s not Christianity.

There is no doubt that

Ice Fog Spotted Along N.M. 4 Near White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 30, 2015 - 7:31 pm

Ice fog spotted today along N.M. 4 near White Rock. Photo by John Clough

Ice fog spotted today along N.M. 4 near White Rock. Photo by John Clough Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 24 To Dec. 29, 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 30, 2015 - 7:16 pm

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

Dec. 24 at 11:27 a.m. / A 44-year-old Los Alamos man reported being the victim of larceny at the Ski Hill. The estimated loss is more than $500.

JOE MEDRANO

Dec. 24 at 1:52 p.m. / Police arrested Joe Medrano, 30, of Fairview at 751 Trinity Dr., and charged him with shoplifting. The estimated loss is more than $250.

LOUISA ARCHULETA-TRUJILLO

Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. / Police arrested Read More

Elk Herd Spotted On N.M. 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 30, 2015 - 5:05 pm

A herd of elk is spotted grazing late in the afternoon Tuesday on DOE grounds along N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Karl-Heinz A. Winkler Read More

Craig Martin: What PEEC Means To Me

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 30, 2015 - 4:45 pm

Craig Martin

PEEC News:

My mentor told me I should always be connected to the place I live. PEEC understands that connecting who we are, where we are, and why we live in the place we do is so important to our basic happiness.

Our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies are why I live here. I think many people feel the same–they love and understand that special connection to our landscape.

Donating to make the nature center building happen was amazing for me. I continue to give, because I know PEEC has the potential to do even more. Please join me. Read More

IRS Issues 2016 Standard Mileage Rates

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 30, 2015 - 4:25 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:

54 cents per mile for business miles driven, down from 57.5 cents for 2015;
19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down from 23 cents for 2015; and
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.

The business mileage rate decreased Read More