Volunteers Needed For Statewide Debate Tournament In Los Alamos Feb. 26-18
By BERNADETTE LAURITZENThe Los Alamos Middle and High School Speech and debate teams need the community’s help, and the only thing required is a willing ear.
The teams will host a statewide tournament that kicks off at Los Alamos Middle School Thursday, Feb. 26 and a great number of volunteers are needed to help the program run smoothly.
“We have parents who had children in our program come back and judge year after year to support the next generation of students,” Hilltalkers Coach Margo Batha said. “Our current parents are always willing to travel with us, judge, feed us and Read More
Legislation Requiring Child-Proof Packaging For E-Cigarette Nicotine Products Passes House
Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that would require child-proof packaging for all nicotine liquid products used in e-cigarettes passed the House floor Wednesday by a unanimous vote of 66-0. This bill will help protect New Mexico’s children from accidentally ingesting and overdosing on nicotine.
“Today was an important step to protect our children,” said Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes, R-Bernalillo, the bill’s sponsor. “The risk of nicotine overdose is extremely high if it falls into the wrong hands. As a mother of two young children, it is an issue Read More
Letter to the Editor: Wolf Takes Off Sheep Disguise
By GERALD ANTOS It Figures. We the people didn’t give the County Council what they wanted, i.e. full control over the Utilities Board so now they retaliate by another large electric rate increase!
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Announces Successful Meetings Regarding Clean-up Initiatives And Funds
RCLC News:
SANTA FE—The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (Coalition) announced successful meetings last week in Washington, D.C.
The group visited the Capitol to meet with the New Mexico Congressional Delegation members, House and Senate Armed Services, Appropriations and Department of Energy (DOE) officials regarding clean-up issues and funding for Los Alamos National Lab (LANL).
The Coalition believes that funding for FY16 environmental clean-up at LANL should be $255 million and stated that request in all meetings. The proposed budget for FY2016 is $189 million, which is Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 12 To Feb. 18, 2015
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.
Feb. 12 at 8:16 a.m. / Police charged a 13-year-old Los Alamos boy with the unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property at 2102 Hawk Dr., and referred him to the juvenile probation officer.
Feb. 12 at 11:07 a.m. / A 46-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Eniwetok Drive. The estimated loss is less than $20,000.
Feb. 13 at 8:28 a.m. / Police charged Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Announces Changes To Cuba Ranger District Camping Areas
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest today announced administrative changes to three of the most popular camping areas on the Cuba Ranger District.
The changes will be implemented immediately:
-
Clear Creek and Rio De Las Vacas campgrounds are now available for reservations through the Reserve America reservation system. Visit the links above or call 1.877.444.6777 for availability. There will still be alternate camp sites available on a first-come, first-served “walk-in” basis.
-
Travel Management has been implemented in the Church Meadows dispersed
Outstanding Los Alamos Piano Students Featured In Sunday Recital
Lenny Svyatsky, 10, wins the New Mexico State Honors Competition. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
Winners of recent state and local area piano contests will be presented in recital at 2 p.m., Sunday in Fuller Lodge. The concert is free to the public and showcases some of the finest young pianists in the Los Alamos community.
The solo performances will cover all musical style periods from J.S. Bach and G. F. Telemann of the Baroque; to Classic era composers Clementi, Diabelli, Kuhlau, Lynes and Beethoven; Frédéric Chopin, Edvard Grieg and Robert Schumann of the Romantic era; Impressionist Claude Read More
Hilltoppers Sweep District I Swimming Championships
Hilltopper Max Reidys competes at the District 1 Championships Friday and Saturday. Photo by Doug WedmanHILLTOPPER News:
The Los Alamos High School swimming teams captured both the girls’ and boys’ District 1 team titles at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center Friday and Saturday.
The girls’ team scored 491 points to outpace St. Michael’s (356.5 points) and Farmington’s (307points).
Jessica Moore in the heat of competition. Photo by Doug Wedman
The boys’ team amassed 489 points, ahead of Piedra Vista’s (227points) and Farmington’s (226 points). St. Michael’s, whom the Read More
Every Woman Lawmaker Signs Domestic Violence Bill
Rep. Kelly Fajardo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Every female lawmaker in the New Mexico House of Representatives supported cracking down on domestic abuse as they recently signed Rep. Kelly Fajardo’s bill that allows police officers 24 hours to arrest a domestic violence offender without a warrant.
“This is an important step in improving our laws to further protect victims of violence and abuse,” Fajardo said. “It speaks volumes that every woman in the New Mexico House supports this legislation.”
Under current law, someone who commits domestic violence can flee the scene and an officer Read More
Aspen K-Kids Host Cookies And Conversation
Adults and members of K-Kids enjoy Cookies and Conversation Feb. 9 at Aspen School. Photo by Don CaspersonKIWANIS News:
Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School have traditionally hosted Cookies and Conversation. However, on Feb. 9, Aspen Elementary School K-Kids (a Kiwanis group for elementary aged kids) got the chance to host the monthly event.
Participants sat with adult visitors, shared their views in response to questions, and then moved to meet the next person. The adult conversationalists included parents, Kiwanis members and even a representative from Bandelier National Read More
Talks Focus On Female/African American Pioneers
Lecture Womens Clubs: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Cross-Rivenberg and Mrs. Coffin at Mrs. Boyle’s residence, Santa Fe, 1919, by Charles F. Coffin. Courtesy/Palace of the Governors Photo ArchivesNMMH News:
History discussions, at times, seem fixated on one particular group – white males. During March, the New Mexico Museum of History is directing its focus to other key pioneers in New Mexico: women and African Americans.
At 6 p.m. March 6, the museum will host a Free First Friday Evening Talk titled, “New Mexico Women’s Clubs: Civic Pioneers.” As a women’s club movement swept the nation Read More
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