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Los Alamos Kid’s Art Co-op Fundraiser Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2015 - 12:15 am

Kids create art projects during a meeting of Los Alamos Kid’s Art Co-op. Courtesy photo

Silhouette ornaments on sale at Thursday’s meeting as a fundraiser for the Co-op. Courtesy photo

ART News:

Los Alamos Kid’s Art Co-op meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Fuller Lodge Art Center (in classrooms above the gift shop). The Co-op is for parents with young kids (0-5) who want to do crafts with their little ones. Parents with babies are welcome as well.

“I just want a space that kids and parents can meet up and have a good time – while exposing themselves Read More

Art ReSale Benefits Los Alamos Libraries

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 11:19 pm

ART News:

Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) will hold an Art ReSale at Mesa Public Library in the Upstairs Meeting Rooms Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 4, 5, and 6.

The ReSale will be open during regular library hours. There will be an opening reception, 3- 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, when Friday selling will begin.

The ReSale is the brainchild of Friends member Jody Shepard, who has long wanted to hold some sort of fundraiser to benefit the organization.

“I love collecting art, and have done so for many years,” Shepard said. “When you’re a collector, as Read More

Karen Wray Fine Art Christmas Show Dec. 3-5

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 11:16 pm

ART News:

For the first time in more than two years, Karen Wray Fine Art is hosting a very special, three-day only Christmas Art Show this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-5, at Karen Wray Fine Art Studios, 166 East Gate Dr. in Los Alamos.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get original watercolor paintings by well-known Los Alamos artist, Secundino Sandoval, or choose from a wide selection of paintings from Karen E. Wray, Allen Brown, Janice Parker Muir, Ruth Tatter, Sheridan Brown, Kate O’Donnell, Margaret McIntyre, Reva Heron, Jean

‘The Book Thief’ Screens At Mesa Library Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 11:05 pm

Movie poster for ‘The Book Thief.’ Courtesy photo

Review by KELLY DOLEJSI

A coming-of-age story set in Germany during World War II, “The Book Thief” (2013, PG-13) is about a girl whose communist mother is compelled to give her up to a foster home. It’s about a new family that forms under the flying swastikas. It’s about people doing “what people do.”

It will screen at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library

Brian Percival’s film highlights regular people’s humanity — our irrepressible will to care for others, no matter the risk to ourselves.

After witnessing Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 25 To Dec. 1, 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 7:10 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.

NATHAN MANN

Nov. 25 at 2:55 p.m. / Police arrested Nathan Mann, 51, of Los Alamos on Sherwood Boulevard and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $500.

BRENDEN BROWN

Nov. 25 at 3:06 p.m. / Police arrested Brenden Brown, 26, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.

Council Selects ‘Balanced’ Atom And Leaf Logo And ‘Where Discoveries Are Made’ Strapline

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 5:33 pm

The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 Tuesday evening to approve this option of a ‘Balanced’ logo with the strapline ‘Where discoveries Are Made’. In a recent survey, 78 percent of the community responding chose ‘Where discoveries Are Made’ as their preferance for a strapline. The ‘Balanced’ logo with its atom and leaf design embraces the history, science and nature of Los Alamos. Courtesy image

An example of the new logo on a county truck. Courtesy image

Staff Report

Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 Tuesday evening to select the ‘Balanced’ Read More

IRS Provides Tax Information On Gifting To Charity

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 5:02 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses making year-end gifts to charity that several important tax law provisions have taken effect in recent years.

Some of the changes taxpayers should keep in mind include:

Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items

Household items include furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances and linens. Clothing and household items donated to charity generally must be in good used condition or better to be tax-deductible.

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Heinrich Cosponsors Bill To Strengthen Security Of Visa Waiver Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 4:39 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senate Armed Services Committee, is an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation introduced today to tighten the Visa Waiver Program to help prevent terrorists from entering the United States.

Currently, the Visa Waiver Program permits visa free travel to the United States for citizens of 38 countries that qualify—an average of 20 million visitors per year. The Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act makes a number of security enhancements Read More

Letter to the Editor: Help Our Most Vulnerable Children

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 4:27 pm

By RACHEL SCHOLZ, CASA Volunteer

Los Alamos

As you plan your holiday giving, consider supporting the mission of your local CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates.

CASA is a nonprofit organization that provides trained community volunteers to speak up for individual children who find themselves involved in the court system through no fault of their own.

My background was in education when I joined a group of volunteers who were former nurses, lawyers, editors, city employees, all of us wanting to help children we knew to be victims of abuse or neglect. The CASA staff carefully trained us in Read More

Go Shopping, Hit The Spa, Take A Nap … Leave The Kiddos To Us Dec. 12

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 4:27 pm

COMMUNITY News:

Drop your kiddos (ages 3-12) off at La Vista Church, 15 Grand Canyon Dr., in White Rock, for movies, snacks, pizza, games, and a whole lot of fun!

Meantime, go shopping, hit the spa, take a nap, or whatever you please.

The cost is $40 per child for five hours of worry free child care. Reserve your FIVE HOUR spot TODAY as they are limited and filling up! Time slots are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday Dec. 12.

To reserve your slot, email your contact information, names and ages of children, and preferred slot to: lavistanaz@lavistanaz.org

USDHS: Key Facts About Effects Of Real ID Act

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 3:15 pm

USDHS News:

In response to the Nov. 18 editorial in the Journal (“NM law means you need passport, terrorists don’t”) the Department of Homeland Security would like to highlight the key facts about the Real ID Act.

While New Mexico is not yet in compliance with the Real ID Act, here are facts New Mexicans should know:

The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The act established minimum security standards for driver’s

SFCC Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair Dec. 5

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 3:13 pm

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will host the 26th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 in the college’s Main Hallway and Campus Center, 6401 Richards Ave.

The event is free and there is plenty of free parking. The popular community event features about 100 artists, who sell items ranging from fine art to regional handcrafted goods.

The Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair gives students and local artists an opportunity to sell their work directly to the public. Area residents enjoy the festive

Letter To The Editor: First Use Your Head, Then Heart

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 3:08 pm

By JACOB HOLLIS

Los Alamos

With stories of toddlers washed up on beaches, and abductions of children, it is easy to see why the Syrian Refugee Crisis is an emotionally charged issue.

However, as Albert Camus once said, “Good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.” And with the media blowing everything out of proportion, it is difficult to be informed.

However, I do believe that just the risk of one refugee being a terrorist is enough to outweigh any potential gain. The fact is we do not know if any of the refugees are dangerous, but we do know that

Hope Pregnancy Open House & Photos With Santa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 3:00 pm

Letter To The Editor: I Stand With Ofc. Jordan Redmond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 2, 2015 - 2:41 pm

By JENNIFER and BILL MCKERLEY

Los Alamos

We believe Ofc. Jordan Redmond is an honorable man. One of the many ways he has shown his dedication to the community has been through five and half years of service with the Los Alamos Police Department.

Ofc. Jordan, as he was called during his service at the high school, has been terminated from the LAPD. In addition, he has been charged with a misdemeanor regarding the alleged infraction. As Jordan Redmond is an honorable man, he would not have maliciously violated policy or law, so there must be some kind of misunderstanding about legitimate work and pay. Read More

Franklin Graham Prayer Rally Coming To Santa Fe

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 2:30 pm

BGEA News:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Evangelist Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) will conduct prayer rallies in all 50 states next year, including Santa Fe March 16, 2016.

“As America’s attention turns to an election year, I do not believe Republicans or Democrats or any other party can turn this nation around—only God can,” Graham said, president of the BGEA. “God hears the prayers of his people, so we’ll be calling on Christians in every state to pray fervently and faithfully for America.”

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IRS Raises Expensing Threshold To $2,500 For Small Businesses

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

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service has simplified the paperwork and recordkeeping requirements for small businesses by raising from $500 to $2,500 the safe harbor threshold for deducting certain capital items.

The change affects businesses that do not maintain an applicable financial statement (audited financial statement). It applies to amounts spent to acquire, produce or improve tangible property that would normally qualify as a capital item. The new $2,500 threshold applies to any such item substantiated by an invoice.

As a result, small

Shop On The Corner Christmas Sale Dec. 2

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 2:12 pm

SOTC News:

The Shop on the Corner Thrift Shop is all set up and awaiting its friends and neighbors for its annual big Christmas Sale this year beginning at 8:30 a.m., today, Dec. 2, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church.

The special jewelry section features fine jewels from many parts of the world. Festive clothing, holiday décor, as well as toys and games, stuffed animals, books, and much more are ready and waiting for your Christmas wish list giving needs.

The Shop on the Corner Thrift Shop’s yearly total outreach proceeds provide funding to more than

DALA Presents Nutcracker On The Hill Dec. 4-6

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 2:09 pm

DALA News:

It has been reported that during the Trinity Test in July 1945, strains of the Nutcracker Suite mysteriously crackled through the radio.

Seventy years later, Tchaikovsky will, once again, meet the Manhattan Project in Dance Arts Los Alamos’ (DALA) world premiere of Nutcracker on “The Hill”. The audience will travel back to the era of the Manhattan Project as the show opens with a Christmas Party hosted by General Leslie Groves.

Set Designer Robi Mulford’s talent in re-creating the Fuller Lodge set will be immediately

Lunch With A Leader At Mesa Public Library Dec. 15

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015 - 2:00 pm

LWV News:

The League of Women Voters will have their community Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m., Dec. 15 at the Mesa Public Library.

Their leader will be Suki Halevi who is the new face of the Anti-Defamation League(ADL) for New Mexico. The ADL works to combat all hate crimes, bullying and cyberbullying, voter rights, LGBT rights, etc.

Suki completed her BA at Vassar College, her Masters at Tufts, and her law degree at Duke. A serious, dedicated woman of principle, she comes to Albuquerque most recently after seven years on the island of Maui. She