Heinrich Appointed Ranking Member Of National Parks Subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., was appointed Thursday as the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks. Heinrich also will serve on the Energy and Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittees.
“America’s public lands are part of the fabric of our democracy. In New Mexico, our way of life depends on the region’s land and water, and outdoor recreation contributes enormously to our economy,” Heinrich said. “Through my position Read More
Auction Items Pour In For Rotary Crab Fest Feb. 28
ROTARY News:
The community is invited to attand the Rotary Club Crab Fest, Saturday, Feb. 28, which will feature a number of note-worthy items in the silent and live auctions this year.
In the silent auction, you’ll have opportunities to bid on:
- Restaurant, movie, and gasoline gift certificates; wine and wine-tasting events; golf lessons and clubs; Secundino Sandoval prints and other art; Swedish massages; an antique NM window-frame mirror; hand-dyed silk scarves; computer services; first-edition/autographed books; Atomic City tour by Buffalo Tours; science-themed t-shirts;
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Aquatic Center Hosts LAHS District Swim Competition
A large crowd gathers today for the Los Alamos High School District Swim Competition underway at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Swimmers in today’s LAHS District Swim Competition underway at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
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Chocolate, Art And Music Fill Rose Chocolatier
Owner Marguerite McClay works to keep up with Valentines Day demand Friday at Rose Chocolatier during the busiest week of the year for chocolatiers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Ward Zaelke is showing his work at Rose Chocolatier. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the Lads of Enchantment deliver a singing valentine Friday for an employee at Rose Chocolatier. The Lads will continue to deliver singing valentines through today. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCrowd Views ‘In Bounds’ At Fuller Lodge Art Center
‘In Bounds’ opened Friday at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. A large crowd of art lovers were on hand to speak with the artists and see their work. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The rules for ‘In Bounds’ require that the work fits in a 12″ x 12″ square. ‘Restricted’ by Levy Snyder, left, and ‘Frozen Toed’ by Steven Calhoun. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Young artists produce their own work during Friday’s reception. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Albuquerque artist Barbara Nolda’sCongressional Delegation Visits Los Alamos 3 P.M. Today
Sen. Tom Udall
Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation including Sen. Tom Udall, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Ben Ray Luján are visiting Los Alamos at 3 p.m. today to celebrate passage of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Sen. Martin Heinrich
The community is invited to attend this special event in the upstairs rotunda of Mesa Public Library.
Join the senators and representative at 3 p.m. for a reception and chance to thank them for all of the work they did to ensure passage of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. At 3:30 p.m., the delegation will participate Read More
Bartram Speaks On Teen Court
Jennifer Bartram
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Los Alamos Kiwanis
Jennifer Bartram, coordinator of the Los Alamos Teen Court, provided an interesting summary of her work during a Feb. 3 talk to Kiwanis.
She handed out a one-page flyer, which included the following basic description:
“What is Teen Court? Teen Court is a nationally recognized early intervention and restorative justice program for juveniles (ages 12-18). It is a diversionary court that keeps first-time offenders with traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses out of the traditional court system. They plead guilty, appear before Read More
Craig Martin Launches Los Alamos County Open Space & Trails Facebook Page
Double the joy. Photo by Craig Martin
The narrows of Rendija Canyon–the Crack–are a great place to travel through any time of year. Don’t know where it is? You can find information on this trip and others in the Bayo Canyon Trailhead brochure here. Photo by Craig Martin
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin has launched a new County Facebook page for avid hiking, mountain biking and trail-lovin’ folks.
It’s called Los Alamos County Open Space & Trails. Check it out here.
Find photos of the trails and open space views on the page as Martin works Read More
Right-To-Work Compromise Legislation Passes Judiciary Committee, Heads To House Floor
Rep. Nate Gentry
STATE News:
SANTA FE — In order to come up with a fair compromise to promote commonsense, job-creating legislation, the right-to-work bill was amended Friday to increase the minimum wage to $8 per hour.
The compromise legislation cleared the House Judiciary Committee by a 7-6 vote and will now head to the House floor. Raising the minimum wage to $8 per hour will make New Mexico’s minimum wage the third highest in the region.
“We think it’s important to put politics aside in order to avoid Washington-style gridlock,” said Rep. Nate Gentry, R-Bernalillo, who introduced Read More
FBI Offers $1,000 Reward On Anniversary Of Counselor, New Mexico Killing
Wilson Joe Chiquito
FBI News:
The FBI is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of a Counselor, New Mexico man a year ago.
Wilson Joe Chiquito was killed sometime between the evening hours of Feb. 14, 2014, and noon Feb. 15, 2014, at his residence on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
The cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head. He was 75 at the time of his death. The FBI, Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and New Mexico State Police responded to the scene.
Anyone with information about this death is asked Read More
Los Alamos School Board Members Study 2015 Legislative Agenda With Rep. Garcia Richard
From left, Los Alamos School Board member Nan Holmes, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and newly elected member Jenny McCumber discussed legislative agenda Friday at the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard met Friday with Los Alamos School Board members Nan Holmes, Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and newly elected member Jenny McCumber to review the legislative agenda.
The Los Alamos women conversed on a number of legislative bills including HB 41 (better known as 3rd Grade Promotion), SB 91 (Teacher Licensure) and HB 144 Read More
OBITUARY: Alphonse Popolato Aug. 18, 1920 – Jan. 28, 2015
ALPHONSE POPOLATO Aug. 18, 1920 – Jan. 28, 2015
Alphonse Popolato, 94, of Rio Rancho, NM entered his eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Al (Pop) was born in Flushing, Queens, NY on August 18, 1920. He earned his Bachelor of Science degrees from St. Francis College ‘42 (Chemistry) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute ’44 (Chemical Engineering). He served in the US Army and was a true American hero who played an integral part in the Manhattan Project, which contributed to the successful conclusion of WWII. He enjoyed a distinguished career working in as a Chemical Engineer Read More
Enjoy An Evening In Paris Tuesday
Learn Artistic Skills At Canvas Painting Party
Artists work on their canvases at a previous canvas painting party. Courtesy photo The First Baptist Church of Los Alamos is hosting a Canvas Painting Party.
The event is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 in the gymnasium at 2200 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Several subjects are available to paint at this year’s Canvas Painting Party such as these tulips. Courtesy photo
“This is a unique experience, because someone who doesn’t know how to paint can attend and learn how to paint a beautiful picture in a couple of hours with step by step instructions,” Read More
Boehm: Smith’s Marketplace Is Thriving
Smith’s Marketplace Community Specialist Kathryn Fulton and General Manager Erik Boehm speak at Tuesday’s Kiwanis Club. Boehm said he wants to fill the old Smith’s Store by spring. Photo by Don CaspersonErik Boehm, the general manager of the new Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos, told Kiwanis Feb. 10 that the large new store is doing well. It is close to its goals, he said, and it has the second highest volume of sales in a Smith’s district that stretches from Wyoming to Mexico.
Smith’s Marketplace General Manager Erik Boehm. Photo Read More
Luján Introduces RECA Legislation To Expand Compensation For Those Exposed To Radiation
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 introduced legislation in the House of Representatives today that expands compensation for those exposed to radiation while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests.
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by a bipartisan coalition of Senators, including New Mexico Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich.
Among the provisions in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Amendments of 2015 are much needed changes Read More
Letter to the Editor: Local Realtors® Are Not Withholding Information; They Are Following State Law
By CINDY HOLLABAUGH, President
Los Alamos Association of REALTORS®
In response to “Won’t Be Held Hostage” – Los Alamos County is not the only non-disclosure county in the United States.
The state of New Mexico and 13 other states are non-disclosure states for real estate. Our local Realtors® are not withholding information from the public; they are following the laws of our state.
All of our local Realtors® are the best source of information for property in Los Alamos County. Read More
House Passes Bill With Bi-Partisan Vote To Repeal Law Allowing Illegal Immigrants To Obtain Driver’s Licenses
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The House voted to repeal a law Thursday that allows illegal immigrants to receive a New Mexico driver’s license. The vote was a bi-partisan 39-29.
The bill, sponsored by Reps. Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez, has support from every member of the House Republican caucus, and previously received bipartisan support in the House.
“A vast majority of New Mexicans want this dangerous law off the books,” Pacheco said. “I am glad that we were able to pass this legislation and hope that the Senate will vote on this issue soon.”
Since the policy was put into place, illegal immigrants Read More
Deer Trap Canyon Pile Burn Saturday-Monday
Santa Fe National Forest prescribed burn. Courtesy/USDA
SFNF News:
Los Alamos Fire Department and the Santa Fe National Forest plan to conduct a prescribed Saturday through Monday in Deer Trap Canyon.
The burn will occur if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, are favorable.
The Deer Trap Canyon prescribed pile burn will be conducted east of Los Alamos. Small blocks may be treated each day to decrease the daily smoke volume.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-dependent ecosystems. Read More