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Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s Bill To Protect Local Small Businesses Heads To Governor’s Office

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 3:25 pm

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate unanimously passed (37-0) Wednesday Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s House Bill 130, the state procurement code legislation that increases transparency within the contract bidding process to protect local small businesses.

HB 130 recently passed unanimously on the House floor and is now headed to the Governor’s desk where she will have 20 days to sign or veto the legislation.

“HB 130 is a critical step in protecting our small businesses throughout the Read More

Jeffery Mitchell: New Mexico Economy Catching Up

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 3:13 pm

Jeffery Mitchell from the UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research presents an update on national and state economic indicators to attendees at this morning’s Chamber Breakfast at UNM-LA. Mitchell explained that New Mexico has lagged behind the national recovery but indicators since mid 2014 show the New Mexico economy starting to catch up. Job growth is up but wages nationwide are stagnant, he said. Courtesy photo

Scene from this morning’s Chamber Breakfast at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo

Local business and community members gather this morning at UNM-LA for the monthly Read More

DOE: Eleven Tribal Communities Receiving $6 Million To Accelerate Implementation Of Renewable Energy

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 2:13 pm

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that 11 tribal communities will receive nearly $6 million to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands.

As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to partner with Tribal Nations, these projects provide Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages clean energy options that will reduce fossil fuel use and save money. With tribal renewable energy resources comprising approximately five percent of all U.S. renewable energy

Bandelier Centennial Logo Deadline Extended

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 2:09 pm

BANDELIER News:

A few weeks ago Bandelier National Monument sent out a call to artists to submit entries for the logo for the park’s Centennial Celebration. The deadline for entries has now been extended to Thursday, March 26.

Bandelier was established Feb. 11, 1916, and the staff are looking forward to a festive Centennial year.

The logo will be used throughout the year on many centennial items, as well as on the 2016 Bandelier Annual Pass. The winning artist will receive an America the Beautiful pass, which provides free admission to federal

Church Of Christ Hosts Women’s Mini-Conference

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 2:05 pm

WOMEN’S News:

“Living in God’s Peace” is the theme of the third annual county-wide “Women2Women” mini-conference.

The mini-conference, which seeks to connect Los Alamos women with each other and with God, is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Drive.

The morning of Christian fellowship, mutual encouragement, and spiritual strengthening is open to all women of the community. There is no charge for the event. Tea and finger foods will be served, and complimentary babysitting will

LA Slam Tryouts At LAMS March 28

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 1:55 pm

UNM-LA: Valles Caldera Landscape Photography Class

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 1:54 pm

Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/IStock

UNM-LA News:

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will be offering a unique landscape photography class that allows students to explore areas of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, which are normally closed to the general public.

Southwest Landscape Photography at the Valles Caldera is offered through UNM-LA Community Education 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The cost for the class is $80.

Professional

Last Chance To Register For Bookkeeping Workshop

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 1:48 pm

Open Mic Night At Bandelier Grill In White Rock

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 1:46 pm

Music News:

The Bandelier Grill in White Rock, owned by Brian Appell, will sponsor a regular open mic nite, hosted by Richard Hannemann, owner of Hannemann Music, 8:30-12:30 p.m. Saturdays beginning March 21.

Acts should plan on a short set of three songs or 10 minutes, which ever comes first ― if there is remaining time after everyone has done their short set, open mic nite will open up to something more informal.

Acts who have a CD album will be able to make their CD available for sale ― limit this to one title per act. Bandelier Grill will handle

Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser At Masonic Lodge March 21

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 1:37 pm

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School speech and debate teams are hosting a waffle breakfast in conjunction with the Parajito Masonic Lodge to fund their trips to the National Speech and Debate Tournament this June in Dallas, Texas.

The waffle breakfast will take place 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of 15th Street and Canyon Road.

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any Hilltalker or Hawktalker speech and debate member. A ticket entitles bearer to enjoy all-you-can-eat waffles with

Luján Announces Annual Congressional Art Competition

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 19, 2015 - 1:26 pm

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has announced details for this year’s Congressional Art Competition.

This annual competition allows members of Congress to display the talent and creativity of their high school constituents. The winning entry from each Congressional district will be displayed as part of an exhibit in the United States Capitol for one year. The winner will travel to Washington, D.C. for a reception honoring the national winners.

“The Congressional

Citizen Science Bird Count Nets 84 Species

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 4:04 am

Cooper’s Hawks. Photo by Corry Clinton

Downy Woodpecker. Photo by David Yeamans

Red-bellied Woodpecker. Photo by Robert Walker

By REBECCA SHANKLAND

PEEC

The Audubon Christmas bird count (CBC), famous among birders nation- and world-wide, took a leap forward in Los Alamos the weekend of March 8.

Sponsored by PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center), 48 birders signed up with organizer Mouser Williams to run a “mock” bird count that could certify Los Alamos to participate in official winter bird counts in the future. Mouser called it a “tremendously successful Read More

Governor Susana Martinez Acts On Legislation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 4:03 am

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE—Today, Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation to improve efficiency and cost savings for taxpayers and local governments in property tax correspondence.

House Bill 49, sponsored by Rep. Bob Wooley, R-Roswell, allows for email correspondence between taxpayers and their county assessors and treasurers instead of first class mail. This will help taxpayers and counties save money on postage, as well as reduce the time taxpayers need to respond to notices.

Governor Martinez also acted on the following legislation:

House Bill 379 – Racehorse Drug Read More

Community Invited To GOP Meeting Featuring County Manager Harry Burgess Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 3:21 am

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos County will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in UNM-LA Room 610.

The public is welcome to attend a presentation by County Manager Harry Burgess on “Upcoming Issues in Los Alamos County.”

A business meeting will follow the presentation.

For more information, contact Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159. Read More

IRS Has Options For Those Who Owe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 3:13 am

IRS News:

PHOENIX—The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available.

This is the 10th and final in a series of 10 daily IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as the April 15 deadline approaches.

Taxpayers who owe taxes can now choose among several quick and easy e-pay options, including the newest and easiest, IRS Direct Pay (https:////www.irs.gov/Payments/Direct-Pay).

Available options Read More

Senate Confirms Fouratt DPS Cabinet Secretary

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2015 - 3:02 am

Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate today unanimously confirmed by a 37-0 vote Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt to continue his leadership over the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

Secretary Fouratt was appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez and began overseeing the Department of Public Safety March 15, 2014. He has a highly qualified background equipping him to lead the Department of Public Safety. He served as a prosecutor at the United States Attorney’s Office in New Mexico for 17 years, prosecuting the full range of narcotics, Read More

Scenes From Today’s Air Medical Base Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Los Alamos Medical Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2015 - 7:51 pm

Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge gives the countdown for Classic Air Medical’s Director of Operations Kory Hale, left of center, and Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Feliciano Jiron, right of center, to cut the ribbon on the new Air Medical Base this afternoon behind the hospital. The remodeled Air Medical Base will house Classic Air Medical’s $3.8 million helicopter that has been parked at Los Alamos County Airport since the company began local operations in January. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Classic Air Medical’s Director of Operations Read More

VIDEO: Watch Lauren Bucklin Give Up Her Hair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2015 - 4:57 pm

Watch video here of Lauren Bucklin, 23, the sole woman to get her hair shaved at Tuesday’s St. Baldricks fundraising event, sponsored by the Los Alamos Fire Department to help fight childhood cancer. Bucklin is a kindergarten IA and YMCA After School site manager at Barranca Elementary. Photo and video by Leslie Bucklin

Lauren Bucklin is surrounded by firefighters after she gave up her hair Tuesday morning during LAFD’s third annual St. Baldricks fundraiser to fight childhood cancer. Photo/video by Leslie Bucklin Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Creates Bioinformatics Tool For Metagenome Analysis

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2015 - 4:25 pm

Many molecular biology studies begin with purified DNA and RNA extracted from the soil and other complex environments such as the human gut. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method for DNA analysis of these microbial communities.Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

‘GOTTCHA’ tool could aid ID of co-infections in medical samples

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method for DNA analysis of microbial communities such as those found in the ocean, the soil, and our own guts.

“Metagenomics is the study of entire microbial communities using Read More

Scenes From LAFD’s St. Baldricks Hair Shaving Event

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2015 - 2:36 pm

BEFORE: The Los Alamos Fire Department hosted its third annual St. Baldricks head shaving fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer, Tuesday at Fuller Lodge. Among the many firefighters, community members and local officials taking part in the event were from left, Terry Salazar of Zia Commercial Realty, Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher and County Councilor Rick Reiss who formed a team and together raised $450 from family, friends and their own piggy banks. ‘We did it for this important cause and for the Los Alamos Firefighters,’ Reiss said. Photo Read More