Plan Put Forward To Avoid DHS Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
HSNW News:
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has put forth a plan to avoid a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown after Senate Democrats on Monday refused to approve a Republican-backed $40 billion DHS appropriation which would defund President Barack Obama’s 2014 immigration actions in order to fund DHS.
According to the Hill, McConnell’s plan would let some Democrats who want to vote against Obama’s 2014 immigration actions do so, while clearing the way for a separate vote on DHS funding.
“Some Democrats give the impression Read More
Reward Of Up To $3 Million Offered For Information On FBI Cyber Fugitive
Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev is wanted by the FBI for Conspiracy to Participate in Racketeering Activity; Bank Fraud; Conspiracy to Violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; Conspiracy to Violate the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act; Aggravated Identity Theft; Conspiracy; Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; Money Laundering; Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
Today in Washington, D.C., the U.S. State Department, the Department of Justice, and the FBI announced a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Evgeniy Read More
New Mexico House Passes FY-2016 Budget
House Appropriations Committee Chair Larry Larrañaga
STATE News:
- Budget Invests In Education, Economic Development & Protecting Children
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed its FY-2016 budget Tuesday, which maintains fiscal responsibility while funding some of the state’s most important priorities at the highest levels. It passed by a bipartisan vote of 42-25 and will now head to the Senate.
Among other things, the budget calls for more spending on education than ever before to improve New Mexico’s schools; increased funding into programs and initiatives to Read More
Meet Valentina Devine 5-7 P.M. Friday
Courtesy/FLAC
ART News:
The community is invited to meet artist Valentina Devine at an Opening Reception 5-7 p.m., Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Artist Valentina Devine’s solo exhibit opens Friday. Courtesy/FLAC
Devine loves, loves, loves fiber. She loves dying yarn. She loves creating fabulous free-form pieces of fiber art combining knitting and crochet, yarns and fabric scraps, old lace and even old clothing.
She loves teaching others to leave behind the constraints of knitting only in rows; to capture a freedom of motion in their pieces. She loves the delight of her customers Read More
Letter To the Editor: A Call To Arms
By ZACHARY GOLDSTEINParents, teachers, community members and fellow students, it is time to unite and take a stance on New Mexico’s careless state of testing.
Recently, there has been much controversy in regards to the newly implemented Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers test or (PARCC), which students all over the state, myself included, will be taking this March. The PARCC is officially replacing the New Mexico Standard Based Assessments (NMSBA) this year.
You may or may not be surprised to know that New Mexico’s recently confirmed Read More
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Ban Single Use Plastic Bags
By JODY BENSONThe story goes like this: Two women were hiking a rocky trail along a rushing river below a waterfall. Suddenly, over the roar of the falls, they heard a scream for help, and looking to the river, saw a man flailing in the rapids.
The first woman, a strong swimmer, grabbed a rope from her pack, and throwing one end to her companion, she leapt into the river, carrying the rope to rescue the drowning man. Together, one on the shore and one in the water, the women pulled him to safety, but just as rescued and rescuer clambered onto the sand, they heard another shout, and saw another Read More
PEEC Hosts ‘Wrenched’ Screening At Reel Deal
Movie Poster for ‘Wrenched’ Courtesy/amazon.com
PEEC NEWS:
The documentary Wrenched delves into Edward Abbey’s most famous and influential work of fiction, The Monkey Wrench Gang, which came to be known for its protest of environmentally damaging activities in the American Southwest.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a special screening of the movie at 6:30 p.m., March 5 at the Reel Deal Theater. Special guest Jack Loeffler, a close friend of Abbey’s, will introduce the film and answer questions prior to the screening.
Wrenched reveals how Abbey Read More
Governor Appoints LAHS Graduate Jennifer Attrep To First Judicial District Court
Jennifer Attrep. Courtesy photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez today announced the appointment of Los Alamos High School graduate Jennifer Attrep to the First Judicial District Court.
Attrep’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the non-retention of Judge Sheri Raphaelson. Attrep has previously served as a judge with the First Judicial District Court. She has a diverse background of legal experience, including criminal law, civil rights, contracts, securities and other areas.
Attrep holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., Read More
Workers Install Glass Wall At White Rock Library
Workers were busy today installing glass panels along the east wall at the new White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard and N.M. 4. The building is scheduled to be completed and open to the public in July. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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White Rock Snow Scenes
Looking east late this afternoon from Overlook in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Looking north late this afternoon from Overlook in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Snow scene late this afternoon at Overlook in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Superintendent Candidate Chris Marczak, Ed.D. Issues Letter To Los Alamos
Dr. Chris Marczak participating in Read Me Day 2014 at Linden Elementary School in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Courtesy photo.
Dear Community Members of Los Alamos:
I am honored to receive this opportunity to interview for the Superintendent of Schools position with the Los Alamos Public School system and introduce myself to you.
I am currently the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Oak Ridge Schools. As the Assistant Superintendent, I have been in charge of Curriculum and Instruction, Student Services, Special Education, Teaching and Learning (Professional Development), and Information/Instructional Read More
Snow Falls On Los Alamos And White Rock
Snow falls today in Los Alamos and the National Weather Service reports additional snowfall is expected through tonight with a possible accumulation of 1-3 inches. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Snow falls today in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Completes Education Session
Amy Bartlett Gaunt of Los Alamos Middle School speaks with Leadership Los Alamos participants Friday at UNM-LA. Photo by Martha Katko
From left, Lucy Foma, Doris Prokop and Monica Hernandez-Lara. Photo by Martha Katko
Letter To The Editor: Parents Have Right To Opt Their Children Out Of Standardized Testing
By SEN. HOWIE MORALESThere is a lot of misinformation circulating regarding the upcoming Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers test (PARCC) that will be administered to students from grades 3-11 this spring.
I want to clarify the options parents have in deciding to opt their children out of taking this test.
Many of you have expressed concern and, indeed, dissatisfaction with the intensity of the current amount of standardized testing taking place in our schools. One of the top concerns I share is the elimination of a parent’s right in deciding Read More
Scenes From ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ Performance
Scene from Atomic City Children’s Theater performance of ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ last weekend at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Monique Beyerle 
Photo by Monique Beyerle 
Photo by Monique Beyerle 
Photo by Monique Beyerle Obituary: Jeffrey Bradley Dec. 4, 1946 – Feb. 13, 2015
JEFFREY BRADLEY Dec. 4, 1946 – Feb. 13, 2015It’s Concert Day At Duane Smith Auditorium
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School Concert begins at 7 p.m., today in Duane Smith Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Choir students will perform and the public is encouraged to attend this special event.
Los Alamos Mountaineer Brett Kettering Presents ‘High Pointing Gets Addictive’ March 18
Brett Kettering and friend on top of the world. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers
Brett Kettering and friends climb high. Courtesy/LA MountaineersLAM News:
The public is invited to join the Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos for an exciting presentation by Brett Kettering, a local, active LAM member, titled “High Pointing Gets Addictive.”
Over the years, Kettering has been visiting state high points as he has opportunity. Lately it’s become more of an addiction. Kettering has summitted some of the states’ highest Read More
Author/Photographer Don Usner Featured At Authors Speak Thursday
Don Usner
MPL News:
Author and photographer Don Usner is the featured speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Mesa Public Library.
Book cover for ‘Chasing Dichos through Chimayo.’ Courtesy photo
Usner’s latest book, published by UNM Press, is called Chasing Dichos through Chimayo. The book is a chronicle of his search for the deep roots contained in old sayings, proverbs and adages from a disappearing culture and language.
Chasing Dichos through Chimayo
The book also is a very personal and moving story of riding in the car with his mother to Chimayo to find those old stories. The stories Read More
Zia Credit Union Supports Empty Bowls Project
Zia Credit Union staff members J.C. Duggar, left, and David Woodruff with Self Help Director Ellen Morris Bond, are supporting the 22nd annual Empty Bowls project, luncheon and silent auction. The event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 7 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo