Los Alamos Police Release 2014 Crime Stats
Luján Statement On Funding DHS For Seven Days
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement tonight after voting for a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for seven days.
“By passing a seven-day funding bill tonight, we are laying the foundation to bring up a full-year funding bill next week rather than prolonging it for three weeks. Tonight’s vote assures us that we will vote for full funding next week and put House Republicans’ irresponsible manufactured political crisis to an end.” Read More
Canceled: Fire And Ice Winter Festival 2015
EVENT News:
The Fire & Ice Winter Festival scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 in Jemez Springs has been canceled due to heavy snowfall in the Jemez right now.
Sorry for any inconvenience. We will try again next year. Read More
Deer Visit Walnut Street During Today’s Snow Storm
A deer visits a yard today on Walnut Street during the winter storm. Photo by Robert Beberniss
These deer check out a yard today on Walnut Street. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Happening Now: Bathtub Row Brewing Benefit Party
Despite the winter storm underway in Los Alamos, community members, including Jeanne Bridge, center, turn out for this evening’s benefit event at Bathtub Row Brewing in Central Park Square. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
KOAT Films Los Alamos Snow Storm
A KOAT Channel 7 News truck was parked in Mari-Mac shopping center this evening and a camera man was wrapping up his filming of the Los Alamos snow storm on Trinity Drive. The National Weather Service reports that snow is expected to continue with a total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Also, the NWS warns of freezing fog after 11 p.m. in the area and a low around 17. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
‘It’s All About You’ Offers Salon Services With A View
Client Bettina Hehlen gets a foot massage from ‘It’s All About You’ owner Pat Archuleta at 942 Central Ave. in the Community Bank Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comPat Archuleta has been doing nails for 16 years, but she’s never been happier with her salon space than she is now. Archuleta moved her business, It’s All About You, to the second floor of the Community Bank Building two years ago.
Formerly located near the DMV, on what has been termed on occasion, Salon Row, Archuleta said her new digs are serene and Read More
Traffic Control Set For Filming On Camp May Road
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in cooperation with Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, will facilitate intermittent traffic control March 2, 10 and 11 on Camp May Road between West Road and Pajarito Mountain to accommodate filming in Los Alamos County.
Intermittent traffic control will be conducted by a certified contractor and monitored by the County’s Traffic Division to include a flagging operation to safely guide traffic through the staging area where film vehicles will be parked along Camp May Road. Only short delays are anticipated for those traveling to and from Pajarito Mountain Read More
Dinner Held For Students Enrolled In LANSCE School of Neutron Scattering
Students and instructors in the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) School of Neutron Scattering enjoy dinner Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Students and instructors in the LANSCE School of Neutron Scattering Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
When 36 young scientists and engineers paid a recent visit to Los Alamos, it was more than just an opportunity to step outside the classroom.
Participants in the 11th Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Read More
Los Alamos Playwright Robert Benjamin’s New Play Opens Tonight In Santa Fe
Steven Oakey and Kat Sawyer, performing ‘Marty’ and ‘Carol.’ Photo by Alix Hudson
Alex Thorne and Stephanie Dees, performing ‘Andrew’ and ‘Jessica.’ Photo by Alix HudsonLos Alamos playwright Robert F. Benjamin’s newest play Not Quite Right, co-written with Elaine Jarvik, opens tonight at Teatro Paraguqas in Santa Fe.
There are nine performances through Sunday, March 8, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Benjamin describes the play Read More
Heinrich Welcomes $6.4 Million For Operationally Responsive Space Program At Kirtland Air Force Base
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced $6.4 million for the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) program in the Air Force’s fiscal year 2016 budget request, which still must be approved by Congress.
For the past three years, the Air Force has attempted to terminate ORS, and this budget request marks the first time it has reinvested in the program.
Canceled: Tonight’s Opening Reception At Art Center
ART CENTER News:
Due to the winter storm, Fuller Lodge Art Center has canceled tonight’s reception for Valentina Devine’s “Knit One, Crochet Two”.
The reception is rescheduled for 5-7 p.m., March 20, which is the day before the exhibit closes. The community is invited to visit the show before that date and return for the reception to meet Valentina and mingle with friends.
Anyone owning one of Valentina’s pieces is encouraged to wear it to help celebrate her show.
ART CLASSES STILL SCHEDULED:
- Friday afternoon children’s art classes;
- Saturday
Electronic Payments Allowed For Court Fines, Fees
COURT News:
SANTA FE – State courts have launched a new system allowing online payments of traffic tickets as well as fines and fees owed in criminal cases in magistrate courts and the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court.
Payments can be made from the following court website using a credit card or debit card: https://publicaccess.nmcourts.gov/.
“Our courts are providing a secure, convenient method for paying fines and fees,” said Artie Pepin, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts. “The electronic payment system saves time and money for the public. A trip to the courthouse Read More
Letter to the Editor: Open Letter To Honorable Deborah Armstrong
By MICHAEL L. ADAMS I’m writing to express my support for your idea of ending personal belief exemptions for vaccinations against preventable diseases.
An examination of data on deaths resulting from preventable diseases in developing countries clearly indicates that outbreaks of preventable diseases are a serious public health concern and result in large quantities of human deaths.
I still remember my grandmother describing how frightening polio was, and how the vaccination was such a “Gift from above.” Read More
Pickup Tickets Today At LAHS Athletic Office For Saturday’s District Tournament Championship Game
SPORTS News:
The Athletic Office at Los Alamos High School will be preselling tickets for Saturday night’s District Tournament Championship game.
Tickets will be available for purchase at $5 each in the Athletic Office during the day today.
Game time Saturday is 7 p.m. at Espanola Valley High School.
Morning Snow Scenes In Downtown Los Alamos
A large pile of snow beneath the Los Alamos National Bank sign at 1200 Trinity Dr., that shows the temperature at 10:17 a.m. today was 18 degrees. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Workers clear the sidewalks this morning at Ashley Pond. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Horseplay in the snow this morning in front of the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Workers shovel snow from the sidewalks this morning at Ashley Pond. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
A snowplow is busy this morning clearing Metzger’sMeet Superintendent Finalists At Upcoming Forums
Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Board of Education has arranged for two community forums for the public to meet and ask questions of the two finalists for the position of Superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools.
The times and location of the community forums are 7 p.m. Monday, March 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 in the Speech Theater between the gymnasium and library at Los Alamos High School.
Dr. Chris Marczak
Dr. Chris Marczak will be featured at Monday’s forum and Dr. Kurt Steinhaus will be featured Wednesday.
There will be 3×5 cards available to the public to write Read More
TALES OF OUR TIMES: How Safe Is ‘Safe?’
How Safe is “Safe?”
Though less gripping than murder scenes, news stories often cover safety issues. The pattern is standard: The first expert claims that something is not safe and another says the safety is top-notch.
Are airlines safe? Is a new medicine safe? Are we safe from terrorists?
The two experts hammer away at their unerring, inscrutable points, then go their separate ways, having said nothing useful about safety.
What does it mean to be safe or unsafe? Let’s begin with something as safe as walking to work. Thousands Read More
IRS Issues Nearly 40 Million Tax Refunds
IRS News:
PHOENIX—Almost 40 million tax refunds worth nearly $125 billion have been issued as of Feb. 20, according to Internal Revenue Service statistics released Thursday.
The average refund is $3,120.
The IRS has processed nearly 50 million returns, about one-third of the total individual federal income tax returns the agency expects to receive this year, with almost 83 percent of those returns resulting in refunds. More than 92 percent of refunds have been directly deposited into taxpayer accounts. The IRS recommends direct deposit as a safe, quick way for taxpayers to get their refunds. Read More
Will Governor & Education Secretary Take PARCC Test?
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Responding to parent and student concerns about the over-use of standardized tests, Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez, D-Valencia, Bernalillo, Thursday challenged Gov. Susana Martinez and Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera to take the PARCC exam to find out if they can pass it.
PARCC stands for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.
Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera
All public school students in New Mexico grades 3-11 are required to complete the new computerized test beginning next Read More