Free Tax Controversy Fair In Albuquerque
IRS News:
The University of New Mexico, School of Law and the International Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Advocate for New Mexico, are hosting a free income tax controversy fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 28 at 1117 Stanford Dr., N.E., in Albuquerque.
Third-year law students, supervised by licensed attorneys, will consult with low income taxpayers who have disputes with the IRS in any of five common areas: the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, Head of Household filing status and dependency claims or collection issues. Consultations will be available for taxpayers with Read More
Los Alamos Atomic Tumblers Compete In Winter Invite
Ashley Bustos takes gold in the all-around and on bars and beam. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Atomic Tumblers traveled to Albuquerque to compete in the Winter Invite at Precision Gymnastics. Four hundred gymnasts representing 21 teams from New Mexico and Texas competed at the event.
Santa Fe Mayor Declares ‘Summer Of Color’
CITY OF SANTA FE News:
SANTA FE ― Six of Santa Fe’s leading cultural institutions located on the beautiful Museum Hill kick off summer 2015 with joint exhibitions and programming in what Mayor Javier Gonzales proclaimed today as the Summer of Color.
All six, located on Museum Hill, are the two state museums, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art; joined by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, and the annual International Folk Art Market | Santa Fe. Each will feature
Welcoming ‘Startup SantaFe’ To New Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Scene
Justin Greene and Shawn Patrick of Startup SantaFe pose with speakers Molly Cernicek, Lee Zlotoff, Alan Webber, Gene Grant and Nicholas Seet. Courtesy photo
More than 100 Santa Feans pack Warehouse 21 for the preview of Startup SantaFe. Courtesy photo
Tuesday evening at the Warehouse 21 “creative hub” in Santa Fe, five seasoned entrepreneurs gathered in front of an audience of more than 100 locals to discuss entrepreneurship in the land of enchantment.
The well-attended event (https:////fi.co/e/32621) was the preview of Startup SantaFe (StartupSantaFe.com Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Speaks Out For Teachers
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaking at Monday’s rally for teachers in front of the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
- Watch video of today’s press conference with Rep. Garcia Richard here.
SANTA FE – Throughout Monday and Tuesday evenings, House members took up debate on House Bill 76, the teacher licensure bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Dennis Roch.
Council Approves Electric Rate Increase
Utilities Manager Tim Glasco
STAFF REPORT
Following a presentation by Utilities Manager Tim Glasco Tuesday evening in Council Chambers, the Los Alamos County Council approved an electric rate increase.
The vote was 4-2 with Councilor Susan O’Leary and Councilor James Chrobocinski voting against the measure. Councilor David Izraelevitz was absent. During Council discussion, O’Leary and Chrobocinski called for a more “phased in” rate hike to allow residents an opportunity to adjust to the increase over time.
For residential customers, the average increase Read More
School Board Work Session At Barranca Feb. 26
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a School Board Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Barranca Mesa Elementary School Library.
The agenda items for this meeting include:
- Barranca Mesa Elementary School Report;
- Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing School Board Members;
- Aspen Trees;
- 20 Year Facility Plan Initial Report;
- Superintendent Search;
- Lease L-Wing; and
- FTE allocated to Elementary Principals.
The meeting is open to the public.
White Rock Senior Center Renovation Update
COUNTY News:
Are you interested in the design progress of the White Rock Senior Center Renovation Project?
Join County staff for a Progress Plan Review 3:30-5 p.m., Thursday at the White Rock Senior Center, 137 Longview Dr. The architect will begin with a presentation at 3:30 p.m., followed by open discussion.
For additional information, contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 505.662.8120 and ask for Project Manager Anthony Strain. Read More
Award-Winning Author Margaret Coel Speaks At Rotary
Award-winning author Margaret Coel was the guest speaker Tuesday at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at the Manhattan Project Resaurant. Coel is pictured here with the Club’s Programs Coordinator Peggy Durbin and one of her latest additions to the Wind River mystery series. Coel and husband George were in Los Alamos visiting their daughter, County Councilor Kristin Henderson and her family. Photo by Linda Hull Read More
Bandelier: Tsankawi Comment Period Extended
Part of the trail in the Tsankawi section of Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott announced today that the public review period for the Tsankawi Unit Management Plan and Environmental Assessment has been extended through March 16, 2015.
The plan and environmental assessment evaluate a range of alternatives to improve resource protection, address safety concerns, and enhance visitor opportunities at the Tsankawi section of Bandelier. Three alternatives were developed based on the results Read More
House Republicans Pass Legislation To Reward New Mexico’s Best And Brightest Teachers
Rep. Dennis Roch
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, House Republicans united together to pass a bill allowing the state’s best teachers to advance through the ranks faster, rewarding outstanding educators with a higher salary much sooner.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Roch, R-Logan, will now head to the Senate. The vote was 37-0, with all Democrats walking out of the chamber.
“Today, we made a huge step toward rewarding New Mexico’s best and brightest teachers,” Roch said. “By allowing them to progress through the career pathway faster, we can reward them with higher pay and encourage them to Read More
Personal Invitation To ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ Production
The cast of ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’. Courtesy/ACCTGreetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket, from Mr. Willy Wonka! I shake you warmly by the hand! Tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you!
For now, I do invite you to come to the stage of Smith Auditorium before the show and be my guest for one chocolate bar—you and all others who are lucky enough to find my Golden Tickets. You will be conducted around my chocolate factory, and be shown everything that there is to see.
But this is by no means the most exciting thing that Read More
LAFD: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Fire Extinguisher Recall
Kidde Disposable Fire Extinguisher with plastic valve. Courtesy/USCPSC
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department has announced that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for a variety of fire extinguisher models that fail to discharge as expected.
Kidde has received 11 reports of the recalled fire extinguishers failing to discharge as expected. No injuries have been reported.
The fire extinguishers are sold at Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between Read More
Croatia News Reporter Interviews LAPS Officials
Los Alamos High School Principal Dr. Debbie Belew-Nyquist and Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School Principal Dr. Debbie Belew-Nyquist and LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt were interviewed by Croatia News Reporter Branka Slavica ahead of last Sunday’s Presidential Inauguration of Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. President Grabar-Kitarovic was a Los Alamos High School Graduate in the mid-1980s.
Croatia’s first ever female president is remembered by teachers as a very enthusiastic high school student, who earned exceptionally Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELLThe Second Annual Reel Deal Theater Academy Award Contest: Any person predicting the winner in all of the following categories will win a six-month pass to the movies of their choice at the Reel Deal Theater.
The categories are: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Animated Feature Film. The winner or winners must submit their predictions to me before noon MST Sunday Feb. 22 at odonnell455@gmail.com. It doesn’t hurt to try and Good Luck!
This Friday we are opening McFarland Read More
MainStreet Announces Dates For 2015 Events
MAINSTREET News:
Preparations for this year’s Los Alamos MainStreet events are well underway and applications are now available online for vendors, exhibitors, participants and sponsors.
This year, Los Alamos ScienceFest is July 16-19. The 2015 theme is “The Secret City Unlocked” and will kick off with events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Trinity Site Test. The festival day at historic Ashley Pond Park will again feature interactive displays and hands-on exhibits. Historic tours have also been added to the festival this year.
“ScienceFest is constantly evolving into a bigger Read More
Los Alamos Author Hits Amazon Bestseller List
Cover of ‘Humans vs. Aliens.’ Courtesy/T. Jackson KingLITERARY News:
Los Alamos author T. Jackson King’s newest science fiction novel Humans vs. Aliens has hit No. 11 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Space Opera Bestseller list.
T. Jackson King
“I got the idea for this novel when I asked what if First Contact between Humans and Aliens happens in our Kuiper Belt just beyond Pluto?” King said. “Will Humans surrender to apex predators from the stars, or will we fight Read More
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Governor Announces New, Well-Paying Jobs And Proposals To Encourage Innovation
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Angel Investment Credit and Technology Research Collaborative Helps New Ideas and Opportunities Grow in New Mexico
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that Seamless Medical Systems, a high-tech start-up company, is creating up to 30 new jobs in the next two years with an average annual salary of $90,000.
Martinez also announced proposals to attract and develop new research, innovation, and high-tech firms in New Mexico by expanding the use of the Angel Investment Credit and investing $1 million in the Technology Research Collaborative (TRC). Read More
Power Outage Affects Several Areas Monday
DPU News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities officials reported a power outage Monday morning that was caused by a faulty underground cable.
The outage began at 4:30 a.m. and affected customers in the western part of downtown, the Western Area neighborhood and Pajarito Mountain.
Power was restored at 6:50 a.m. to the western part of downtown, 7:12 a.m. to the Western Area neighborhood, 7:43 a.m. to the Timber Ridge area and Pajarito Mountain and at 8:07 a.m. to the Gold Street Apartment area. Read More