LAMS Early Dismissal Feb. 26 For State Speech Debate Tournament
Courtesy image/NS&DA
LAPS News:
The State Speech/Debate tournament will be hosted by Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School Thursday, Feb. 26. There will be approximately 350 students, along with their coaches and chaperones, arriving at LAMS that afternoon.
To accommodate the facility needs associated with this tournament, LAMS students will be dismissed at 1 p.m., that day in order to utilize LAMS for the registration of participants and for State Speech and Debate competitions in the afternoon and evening.
Because it is the first day of the tournament, registration Read More
Food on the Hill: Spinach Balls
Food on the Hill“Knife and Fork,” “Sip and Sup,” “Circle Supper” – all names for monthly dinner parties organized by a volunteer coordinator at the church who randomly mixes and re-mixes couples and singles into groups of 8-10. We meet at a different residence on the first Sunday evening of each month. The hosts provide beverages and appetizers; each of the other participants brings one of the other courses: entrée, bread or starch, vegetable or salad, dessert. These are invariably delightful evenings in which we get to know one another in a deeper, more personal
Sierra Club Hosts Citizen Lobby Training Wednesday
SCRGCSierra Club Rio Grande Chapter (SCRGC) will offer lobbying trainings 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday during its Lands, Water and Wildlife Day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.
Citizens who would like to learn how to make their voice heard at the New Mexico Legislature can join the free trainings at the Sierra Club table near the Rotunda and trainers will help them identify their own legislators and the best ways to find and speak to them at the Roundhouse.
For training times and other details, RSVP to Diane Reese at DianeAbqNM@gmail.com.
Lands, Water and Wildlife Lobby Day at the Read More
Education Reforms At Center Of Discussion Feb. 28
Anthony Cody
EDUCATION News:
SANTA FE—New Mexico school reforms will be the center of discussion during the Education Powerhouse 2015 conference 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 28 at the National Education Association (NEA) facility, 2007 Botulph Road in Santa Fe.
Anthony Cody, co-founder of the national Network for Public Education, author and veteran teacher will speak at the conference. Cody, author of The Educator and the Oligarch: A Teacher Challenges the Gates Foundation, and host of Living in Dialogue, a national education blog, is a 24-year teaching veteran. Read More
Governor Proclaims Feb. 11 ‘2-1-1 Day’
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez has officially proclaimed Feb. 11 as “2-1-1 Day” in recognition of the free, confidential, easy to use service that connects callers to essential services in their area.
Self Help, Inc. operates the 2-1-1 information and referral line for Los Alamos as well as Taos, Mora, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and San Miguel.
With approximately 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. plus scores of government agencies, finding help can be confusing and intimidating. 2-1-1 centers are staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess the callers’ needs and refer Read More
New Mexico Corrections Department Receives Secretary Of State Award For Service Excellence
NMCD Secretary Gregg Marcantel
NMCD News:
The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) has been honored as the second agency in the United States to receive the service excellence award from the State Department and Secretary of State John Kerry.
The New York Police Department is the only other agency to receive the award.
Secretary of State John Kerry
Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield presented the award to NMCD Secretary Gregg Marcantel at a ceremony Monday in Long Beach, Calif.
“This award praises NMCD for the work of our training academy to mentor and train fellow correctional Read More
Bill Cracking Down On Corrupt Public Officials Passes House Floor Unanimously
Majority Floor Leader Nate Gentry
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that will crack down on corrupt government officials by toughening penalties passed the House floor Monday by a unanimous vote.
The legislation, sponsored by Majority Floor Leader Nate Gentry, can add as much as one additional year of jail time for government officials and government employees convicted of felony corruption offenses.
“We need to send a clear message: Government corruption will not be tolerated,” Gentry said. “Corruption is a serious crime and those charged with it should have to pay the appropriate Read More
Brush Up Your Shakespeare Feb. 28
No P&Z Meeting This Week
COUNTY News:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet this week because there are no cases to hear at the present time.
The P&Z Commission meets generally on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the County’s Municipal Building, , 1000 Central Ave. Its purpose is to consider long-range planning and land development issues for the County and to act as the Zoning Commission.
- Chair Anne Nobile
- Vice Chair Michael Redondo
- Ashley Mamula
- Phillip Gursky
- Fred Brueggeman
- Amy Woods
- Philip Kunzberg
- Catherine Mockler
Senators Murkowski, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski
U.S. SENATE News:
- Bill Aims To Enhance Opportunities For Hunters, Anglers, Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., have introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Access to public lands is the number one issue for America’s sportsmen and women. The Sportsmen’s Act includes a broad array of bipartisan measures to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers,
SFNF Waives Fees Presidents Day Weekend
Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities over the Presidents Day weekend Feb. 14-16.
Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds and developed trailheads, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will be waived at all standard amenity fee sites operated by the Santa Fe National Forest.
Remaining fee waiver dates in 2015:
- June 13, National
Representative Files Legislation To Allow Adjunct Teachers To Teach In New Mexico
Rep. Conrad James
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Conrad James announced today that he has filed legislation that will allow industry professionals to teach part time in the classroom without having to go back to college to receive their teaching degree.
This will allow experts in their respective fields to share their knowledge with students.
“Every classroom deserves a good teacher,” James said. “With this bill, not only will we be able to recruit more teachers – we can bring industry experts into the classroom where they can pass on their wealth of knowledge and experience directly to the students. Read More
NNSA, Air Force Complete Successful B61-12 Life Extension Program Instrumented Flight Tests
NNSA reaches B61-12 Life Extension Program milestone. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and United States Air Force completed eight successful B61-12 Life Extension Program (LEP) Vibration Fly Around/ Instrumented Measurement Vehicle (VFA/IMV) tests at Eglin Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base during July to December 2014.
The VFA/IMV test series collected and verified flight environment data for the B61-12 LEP.
“These tests are a major achievement for the B61-12 LEP to evaluate flight environments,” said Read More
‘The Worst Hard Time’ Community Discussion Feb. 10
Courtesy/MPL
MPL News:
The “Dust, Drought and Dreams Gone Dry” exhibit at Mesa Public Library will be shown in Los Alamos until Feb. 20, before it travels on to its next location. Only 25 locations were chosen to host the exhibit, which is being shown here thanks to a grant from the American Library Association.
In conjunction with the Library’s exhibit, the Los Alamos chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host two sessions to discuss the book “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan, tomorrow, Feb. 10. Each session will include a tour of the exhibit and an introduction Read More
Pink Tie Affair Raises Funds To Fight Cancer
Amy Bauer ties Mike Rogers’ pink bow-tie at Saturday’s Pink Tie Affair at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Pete Giuliani, left, chats with Chris Fichtl during Saturday’s Pink Tie Affair. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Wendi Akerley, Raeanna Geiger and Rendia Carter place items on a table for the silent auction held during the Pink Tie Affair Saturday night at UnQuarked. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comOne person’s idea created a spark Read More
Letter to the Editor: Concerns/Questions Come To Mind Including Why Student Has Pepper Spray On Campus
By DAPHNE SCHLEFTPEEC Class Teaches Starting A Garden From Seed
Natali Steinberg will teach gardening from seed in a 2-part class at PEEC. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
While it may seem early to start thinking about summer gardening, now is the perfect time to begin planting seeds indoors, which will extend your growing season.
In a two-part class at PEEC, Natali Steinberg will teach everything you need to know to start your veggies and annuals from seed. The class meets 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 17 and March 10.
The classes will teach you how to read a seed catalog and a seed packet, what equipment you will need to start seeds indoors, how to transplant successfully
Class On Parenting Teens Offered Saturday Mornings
Michaelangelo Lobato
By BERNADETTE LAURITSEN
Family Strengths Network (FSN) and its Family Resource Center take their programs on the road later this month, with the help of the DWI Planning Council.
The duo has teamed up to offer a free class for parents of teenagers, called Love and Logic. The class is held 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Los Alamos High School Saturdays, starting Feb. 28 and continuing through March 21 at Los Alamos High School. They will be taught by Michaelangelo Lobato, Chamisa Elementary School counselor and former Teen Center director.
“All teens make mistakes and instead of blaming, Read More
Gregg Daigle Band Plays Manhattan Project Feb. 20
The Gregg Daigle Band, from left, mandolinist Bob Bruen, band leader Gregg Daigle and upright bassist Jon McMillan. Courtesy photoThe Gregg Daigle Band will bring its unique acoustic sound to the Manhattan Project Restaurant 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. There is no cover charge. The band has a large following in their hometown of Albuquerque and this is an opportunity for Los Alamos folks to find out what the buzz is all about. Bluegrass is the band’s strongest influence, but hardly its only one
The Gregg Daigle Band channels open spaces, warm Read More
