Udall Nominates Two Los Alamos Students to United States Service Academies
U.S. SENATE News: Psychologist Elizabeth Perry Closes Practice to New Clients
Staff Report
Dr. Elisabeth Perry, clinical and police psychologist, will close her practice to new clients in 2014. She will continue with already existing clients until their termination from counseling. Perry will continue her practice as a psychological evaluator only.
Perry has been working in the mental health area since 1977. In 1982, she received a BS in psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In 1984, she received an MA and in 1988, a PhD from the California Professional Psychology (also Alliant International University.)
In 1992, Perry became New Mexico Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Crafters Who Helped Black Forest Survivors
Volunteers at Crosses for Losses receive hand crafter scarves, hats, gloves and mittens from northern New Mexico crafters. Courtesy photo
By TINA DERROn Dec. 16, I delivered around 583 hand knit and crocheted items created by residents of northern New Mexico to Crosses 4 Losses, the organization set up to aid survivors of the Black Forest Fire, which burned a large area near Colorado Springs this summer.
The items were a result of a drive I set up at local craft stores and other sites and through personal contacts.
The day was beautiful and Amanda, her husband and son, along Read More
Garcia Richard Among MADD Legislative Champions of 2013
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
MADD News:
SANTA FE — Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Mexico (MADD) today announced its “2013 Legislative Champions” and recognized Los Alamos’ Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, Speaker W. Ken Martinez, Rep. Liz Thomson and Rep. Tim Lewis for their leadership within the New Mexico Legislature to stop drunk driving and protect the rights of victims.
“MADD thanks Speaker Martinez and Representatives Thomson, Garcia Richard, and Lewis for authoring legislation improving New Mexico’s drunk driving law. MADD appreciates their dedication and Read More
Los Alamos Veterinarian Continues Educational Support For Afghanistan Village
Worked has begun on the concrete foundation for a Sarkar school in Afghanistan. Photo by Ayub Kharoti
Photo by Ayub Kharoti
Staff Report
Bob Fuselier, a veterinarian in Los Alamos, began working with Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti on educational projects in Afghanistan several years ago and traveled to the country in 2012. He continues his support of educational projects in Afghanistan and wanted to share the latest progress with Los Alamos Daily Post readers.
Los Alamos veterinarian Bob Fuselier, right, with colleague Blake Batten at an airport in Afghanistan in 2012. Photo by Ayub Kharoti Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Dogs and Christmas Trees
How the Hen House Turns: Dogs and Christmas TreesDogs know it’s that time again. When the Christmas tree lights go on and the packages appear, they are eager to be in the living room. They sniff around everything – the candles, the ornaments, every package – and they know which one is theirs.
Even if we must be gone for the holiday, we set up a tree and have Christmas together when we can─DeeDee and Scooter and Don and I. But this year I made a mistake.
This Christmas DeeDee and Scooter were more alert to the promises wrapped in bright paper. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Opens Dec. 26-Jan. 1.
LAGC News:
Due to early snowfall, workers were unable to establish three pin locations on each green. By keeping the course closed for January, it will alleviate repetitive foot traffic that would have a detrimental effect on the greens.
The course will open up again in February or March when it warms up and course conditions
Letter to the Editor: The True Story of Rudolph
By Sue DummerA man named Bob May, depressed and brokenhearted, stared out his draughty apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4-year-old daughter Barbara sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bob’s wife, Evelyn, was dying of cancer.
Little Barbara couldn’t understand why her mommy could never come home. Barbara looked up into her dad’s eyes and asked, “Why isn’t Mommy just like everybody else’s Mommy?”
Bob’s jaw Read More
Education 101: Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Created to Supplement K-12 Funding
Education 101: Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Created to Supplement K-12 FundingMany of us are aware of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation; we’ve seen the organization included in the LANS Employee Giving Campaign or heard speeches from Foundation members at the beginning of a school year asking for our support.
But why was it created and is it something that can help with our K-12 funding issues?
If you ask a founding member of the organization, you’ll be told that the chief goal of the Foundation and the reason for its creation Read More
Udall, Moran Urge Overhaul of Federal IT Oversight to Save Taxpayers Billions
U.S. SENATE News:- Bipartisan bill would increase accountability, ensure clear chain of command in federal IT process
Pain Free Athlete: Practice Extreme Self-Care this Holiday Season
Pain Free AthletePractice Extreme Self-Care this Holiday Season
During the holidays when the pace of our lives accelerates with more commitments and longer to do lists the first sacrifice we often make is ourselves. Many of my clients have difficulty exercising regularly, eating healthy, and managing stress at this time of year.
In her book, “Take Time for Your Life“, Cheryl Richardson uses the phrase extreme self-care. She states that “extreme self-care is the foundation of a rich and fulfilling life.”
What keeps us from taking the best care of Read More
Ride to Sipapu on the Blue Bus
RTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District – RTD “Blue Bus” – will initiate service to Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort beginning Monday, Dec. 23 on its Taos to Peñasco route with a morning and afternoon stop. The service is being launched on a six-month trial basis to evaluate rider needs.
The morning run will depart the Taos County Administration Building at 8:05 a.m. and arrive at Sipapu at 8:48 a.m. The afternoon run will depart Sipapu at 3:46 p.m.and arrive at the Taos County Administration Building at 5:15 p.m. The RTD provides service Monday through Friday.
For more information Read More
Streetlights Off For Faralito Viewing Dec, 24
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.The streetlights will be turned off Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will be restored on Thursday, Dece.26.
The streets that will be affected are:
Barranca Mesa: Barranca Road, Los Pueblos (including side streets), San Juan, Totavi, Navajo Road
North Mesa: Camino Redonda, Camino Medio, Cumbres Patio
White Rock: Cañada Way, Cañada Circle, Balboa Dr., Barcelona Ave. Briston Place
For safety purposes, the County Read More
Winter Banners Go Up On Central Avenue
County crews place winter banners on the light poles along Central Avenue in downton Los Alamos Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Metzger’s Pearl Armijo Retires After 30 Years
White Rock Metzger’s Assistant Manager Pearl Armijo is retiring after three decades. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Tour Top Open House Sunday Afternoon
REAL ESTATE News:
Tour a top open house 12:15-2:15 p.m., this Sunday at 4 Apache Plume in Los Alamos.
The Los Alamos Daily Post features a weekly section highlighting the open houses throughout Los Alamos, White Rock, Jemez Springs and Santa Fe.
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house are included in this weekly section.
Click on the map to read details about the featured homes. Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on a smart phone or ipad from the road!
Click on the Real Estate Section “red button” near the Read More
Valles Caldera’s Dennis Trujillo Concludes 39 Years of Public Service
Dennis Trujillo
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Valles Caldera Trust executive director scheduled a small employee gathering ostensibly to share some holiday spirit with coffee and cake.
Many employees would be leaving for vacation this weekend so it was important that they hear what executive director Dennis Trujillo had to say, because when they return in January, he will no longer be leading their way.
“The public lands and the conservation of our natural resources have been my career’s work, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had a career doing what I love,” Trujillo said. “I have been Read More
Los Alamos Residents Meet GOP Candidate David Clements Running For 2014 Senate Race
U.S. senatorial candidate David Clements. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Community members listen to senatorial candidate David Clements discuss his platform at the Fusion Cafe Friday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comU.S. Senatorial David Clements traveled to Los Alamos Friday to meet local residents at a gathering at the Fusion Cafe and Coffee Roasters in Mari Mac Plaza.
Clements is the Republican front runner for the 2014 senate race against Democratic Sen. Tom Udall. His Facebook page says he is a constitutional conservative.
Clements
No RTD Blue Bus Service Christmas or New Year’s Day
RTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service on Wednesday, Dec.25 and Wednesday, Jan.1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays respectively.
NCRTD regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will run as normal on the days preceding and following each of the holidays.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square Read More
Christmas Musical at TOTH Dec. 24
Scene from Trinity on the Hill Christmas musical. Photo by TK Thompson
Scene from Trinity on the Hill Christmas musical. Photo by TK Thompson
TOTH News:
Q: Where do you find a group of sheep rapping about taxes, a hyperactive angel choir director, a grumpy centurion, the Prophet Isaiah and lots of Christmas songs?
A. In “The Light of God,” this year’s Trinity on the Hill Christmas Musical.
The musical, based on the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, follows the residents of Nazareth, including Mary and Joseph, an angel choir, and a group of shepherds, as they prepare for the coming Read More