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Obituary: Judy Runyan Dec. 21, 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 4:41 pm

JUDY RUNYAN Dec. 21, 2015

Judy Runyan, age 88, former Los Alamos resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 in Albuquerque.

She is survived by her children, David Bergstein of Albuquerque, Roxanne Cavin (Keith) of New York and Jody Jones (Dan Cather) of White Rock. She is also survived by three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, and leaves many dear friends, especially Tom, Jacque, Airon and Logan Dimas of Albuquerque.

Judy loved quilting, sewing, needlepoint, reading and all animals. She loved sitting on her patio in the summer with Read More

Tennis Community Wishes Los Alamos Happy Holidays

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 4:27 pm

The Los Alamos Tennis Community sends glad tidings to the community and a holiday that is merry and bright with a New Year filled with joy and good health. They also hope tennis enthusiasts will join their drop-in doubles every Saturday morning at Urban (weather permitting throughout the year). Courtesy/LATC Read More

Scene From The Season

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 4:24 pm

Candlelight silhouettes a cat Christmas night at a residence in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jennifer Bartram Read More

U.S. Demonstrates Production Of Fuel For Missions To The Solar System And Beyond

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:31 pm

DOE News:

The first U.S. production in nearly 30 years of a specialized fuel to power future deep space missions has been completed by researchers at the Department of Energy‘s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee.

The production of 50 grams of plutonium-238–roughly the mass of a golf ball–marks the first demonstration in the United States since the Savannah River Plant in South Carolina ceased production in the late 1980s.

Radioisotope power systems convert heat from the natural radioactive decay of the isotope plutonium-238 into electricity.

Statement From Senate Democratic Leaders On Governor’s El Dorado Hotel Situation

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:30 pm

NMSD News:

SANTA FE ― Statement of Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, Senator Majority Leader:

“The recent incident involving Gov. Susana Martinez’s activities at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe, which has been of intense interest in the national media, is very regrettable for our state. It is embarrassing that this is how New Mexico makes the national news, and it does real harm to our state. It also comes on the heels of being named worst-run state in the nation, worst in unemployment, and worst in high school graduation.

“We also regret

LANL: Plasma Research Shows Promise For Future Compact Accelerators

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:22 pm

The team in front of the Trident Target Chamber. Back row from left, Tom Shimada, Sha-Marie Reid, Adam Sefkow, Miguel Santiago and Chris Hamilton. Front row from left, Russ Mortensen, Chengkun Huang, Sasi Palaniyappan, Juan Fernandez, Cort Gautier and Randy Johnson. Courtesy photo

LANL News:

A transformative breakthrough in controlling ion beams allows small-scale laser-plasma accelerators to deliver unprecedented power densities.

That development offers benefits in a wide range of applications, including nuclear fusion experiments, cancer treatments, and

Winter Clothing Allowance To Help More Than 15,000 New Mexico Children

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:21 pm

NMHSD News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Human Services Department announced an additional clothing allowance that will help more than 15,000 children throughout New Mexico.

Effective Jan. 1, eligible households will receive an additional $50 per child to buy clothes for the second half of the school year.

“We are pleased to be able to distribute this benefit to thousands of children across the state in time for the second half of the school year,” HSD Secretary Brent Earnest said. “Helping children stay warm and prepare for school is part of our mission to reduce

Udall Secures Sports Safety Provisions To Protect Youth Athletes From Concussions

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:14 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Appropriations and Commerce committees, announced that the president has signed into law as part of the “omnibus” appropriations measure several sports safety provisions that Udall has championed to help protect youth athletes from the dangers of sports-related traumatic brain injuries.

Udall has led efforts in Congress to improve equipment safety standards and curb false advertising claims, focusing on ensuring parents, coaches and players

Foundation Center Honors New Mexico State Library

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:13 pm

NMSL News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico State Library was recognized recently for 35+ years as a Foundation Center Funding Information Network partner.

The State Library has been connecting New Mexicans to the grant resources the state needs to thrive since 1976.

Foundation Center President Bradford K. Smith said in his letter:

“The successful growth of the Foundation Center’s reach and impact is the direct result of the New Mexico State Library, one of our valued network partners. The New Mexico State Library’s dedication and commitment serve

DEA Eases Requirements For FDA-Approved Clinical Trials On Cannabidiol

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:04 pm

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently eased some of the regulatory requirements imposed by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for those who are conducting Food and Drug Administration-approved clinical trials on cannabidiol (CBD), an extract of the marijuana plant.

These modifications will streamline the research process regarding CBD’s possible medicinal value and help foster ongoing scientific studies. The DEA notified affected researchers by letter of the changes, which take

How The Hen House Turns: Grateful Birds

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 2:58 pm

How the Hen House Turns

By CAROLYN (CARY) NEEPER Ph.D.

Grateful Birds

In this season of giving, we were treated to a story that left us puzzled and awestuck, not sure how to interpret the giving of gifts that is more than simple gratitude.

Here is the link that we received from Madison, Wis.:

https://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/03/1368072/-An-8-year-old-girl-receives-gifts-from-the-crows-she-feeds?detail=emailclassic

The link itself describes what is a bit hard to believe and yet hard to deny. After the young girl put out food for the crows everyday for some time, Read More

Conspirators: Felix Voitsinger And Jennifer Leon At Mesa Public Library In January

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 2:53 pm

Jennifer Leon and Felix Voltsinger painting plein air. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Jennifer Leon and Felix Voltsinger are having their first show together this January at the Mesa Public Library Gallery. The new exhibit begins Monday, Dec. 28 and continues through Jan. 28, 2016. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7.

Leon and Voitsinger have shared countless hours in painting and drawing, in studio and out of doors, both of them committed to the intense observation of the scenes before them. Both artists work exclusively from observation, imagination, and memory. Read More

Soldier Proposes At Los Alamos Ice Rink Christmas Eve

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 6:21 pm

Diego Cardiel proposing to Deja Sandoval on the ice Christmas Eve at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. The Los Alamos High School graduates plan to marry following his deployment to Kuwait. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

She said yes! LAHS graduates Deja Sandoval and Diego Cardiel get engaged Christmas Eve at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON

Los Alamos Daily Post

Deja Sandoval got a surprise Christmas present she’ll remember the rest of her life. Her boyfriend, Diego Cardiel, proposed

Farolitos Illuminate Los Pueblos Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 5:16 pm

Farolitos line Los Pueblos Street in los Alamos Christmas Eve with the light of a rare Christmas full moon. Photo by Steven Love

Spectacular moonlit clouds with farolitos on Los Pueblos Street in los Alamos. Photo by Steve Love Read More

Christmas Eve In White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 5:15 pm

Jan Donnelly and Santa (aka Michael Donnelly) rang the Salvation Army bell Christmas Eve at the White Rock Smith’s on Sherwood Boulevard. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Holiday lights on Meadow Lane. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Lights on Sherwood Boulevard. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Manger scene. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

More White Rock lights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

A tall tree decorated on Grand Canyon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

First Lady Takes Calls In NORAD Tracks Santa Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 4:32 pm

Mrs. Obama taking calls on Santa’s journey as part of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa program. Courtesy/NORAD

NORAD News:

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – For the sixth consecutive year and marking the 60th Anniversary of NORAD tracks Santa, First Lady Michelle Obama took time from her holiday schedule to deliver cheer to children across America by personally answering phone calls on Santa’s journey as part of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa program run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Mrs. Obama fielded calls from Hawaii to surprised children calling in to the NORAD Read More

A Long Time Ago In A Galilee Far Far Away…

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 4:11 pm

Merry Christmas from La Vista Church in White Rock! Photo by Pastor Raul Granillo

Storyteller Entertains Los Alamos Kiwanians

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 4:02 pm

Storyteller Harriet Cole speaks Dec. 15 at Los Alamos Kiwanis Club meeting. Photo by Don Casperson.

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Harriet Cole stood up before the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos on Dec. 15 and told a real whopper—and people loved it.

Cole grew up in Los Alamos, and, as a journalist, once served as the editor of a local weekly newspaper. She is now a professional storyteller in Arizona. She teaches university classes in storytelling, performs for a wide variety of organizations and events, and helps with workshops for children and adults.

Her story for Kiwanis Read More

NMDOT Announces Anti-DWI Electronic Highway Signs To Deter Drunk Driving

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:58 pm

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced that for the first time in New Mexico, electronic highway signs will display strategic messages aimed at deterring drunk driving.

The signs are traditionally used to provide motorists with traffic conditions and weather updates. Signs around the state will now display the new anti-DWI messages, as well.

“Too often we hear about crashes that are all too avoidable, if only an individual had not made the terrible decision to drink and drive,” NMDOT Secretary Tom Church said. “We’ve

Voter Registration Deadline Is Dec. 29

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:57 pm

COUNTY News:

In order to participate in the upcoming Los Alamos Public School Special All Mail Election, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover would like to remind residents who are not registered, or have moved, to complete a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1000 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, as well as at the Motor Vehicle Department and libraries.

The deadline to update your address, register or submit an alternate address for your ballot is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 in the Clerk’s Office. Ballots will be mailed the Read More