Udall Backs Bill to Reform Surveillance Program
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – Friday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced his support for a new bipartisan bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and ensure Americans’ rights to free speech and freedom from unreasonable searches are protected.
“The National Security Agency’s mission is to protect our nation from foreign threats, and I support that goal, but it is becoming clear that millions of Americans’ communications are being swept up in their dragnet,” Udall said. “I have been concerned about the potential for abuse of these programs for years. We Read More
Solo Traveler: Food
Pears for sale at a market in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo Traveler: FoodFor people going on a cruise, where delicious food is available all day and into the night, it’s probably better to lose weight before the trip. Foodie tours of France, Italy, and Mexico can quickly pack on the pounds, too.
Even adventure travel can do in a diet. Several summers ago I went on a five-day rafting trip down the wild Yampa River in Colorado with the O.A.R.S. Company. In spite of days paddling the river and strenuous hiking, I still gained some weight Read More
Sustainability Tip: Reuse Paper to Create Notepads
Weekly Sustainability Tip:
Reuse Paper to Create Notepads
Taos Pueblo Shares Traditions With Visitors
Staff Report:
Taos Pueblo is celebrating their annual feast day Sept. 29 and 30 in honor of the Pueblo’s patron saint, St. Jerome (San Geronimo.)
The two-day celebration is open to the public. In preparation for the feast day week, the Pueblo is closed Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 but reopens at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.
The culturally rich two-day celebration begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 with Vespers in the San Geronimo Chapel, followed by a traditional foot racing dance. Festivities continue Monday, Sept. 30 beginning at sunrise with mass at San Geronimo chapel, followed by footraces, Read More
NMCD Responds to Flooding Emergency
New Mexico Corrections Department inmates fill sandbags to protect neighboring communities from flooding. Courtesy photoNMCD News:
As much of the state was pounded by heavy rains and flooding conditions, the New Mexico Corrections Department put inmates to work to protect the community and provide for those in need.
It started with a call for sandbag crews to work across the state. Crews at half a dozen facilities filled more than 15,000 sandbags to protect neighboring communities
“Making sure our offenders give back to the community is essential to rehabilitation,” Corrections Read More
How the Hen House Turns: What is Wild? Thinking of Mr. Peacock
How the Hen House Turns: What is Wild? Thinking of Mr. PeacockMr. Peacock wasn’t very wild. He would not let me approach, though he was very young, but he obviously wanted to be in the Hen House pen with the other birds. Every day, when he came over from the neighbor’s yard, he would wait on the Hen House roof until I filled the water troughs and put out the lay pellets and corn. Then he would hop down and play the “shy new kid on the block” for the day.
So what does wild mean? Number one in my dog-eared American Heritage Dictionary says it means, “occurring, Read More
Tax-filing Extension Expires Oct. 15
IRS News:
PHOENIX ─ Many of the more than 12 million taxpayers who requested an automatic six-month extension this year have yet to file. Though Oct. 15 is the last day for most people, some still have more time, including members of the military and others serving in Afghanistan or other combat zone (https:////www.irs.gov/uac/Combat-Zones) localities who typically have until at least 180 days after they leave the combat zone to both file returns and pay any taxes due. People with extensions in parts of Colorado (https:////www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Provides-Tax-Relief-to-Victims-of-Colorado-Storms Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Sept. 27
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Friday, Sept. 27
Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 Crossroads Bible Church (97 East Road) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
The Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show will feature quilts and fiber arts items made by Guild members and members of the Jemez Bear Paws Quilt Guild. There will be a Silent Auction and tickets available for a raffle quilt.
Los Alamos Little Theatre Presents Arsenic and Old Lace
7:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday Sept. 28
Saturday, Sept. 28
Los Alamos Heart Council’s Health Fair 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Sept. 28 Read More
Massive Variety at Quilt Show Saturday at Crossroads Bible Church
LAPQG News:
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild and the Jemez Bear Paws Guild have combined for a truly awesome Quilt Show this year at Crossroads Bible Church.
Check it out all day Saturday, Sept. 28. It only costs $2 to get in.
Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Take Time to Tour This Weekend’s Top Open Houses!
REAL ESTATE News:
This is the perfect weekend to tour the top open houses throughout the area!
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 top Read More
Council Approves Cooperative Fire Services Agreement With NNSA
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne, left, and Fire Chief Troy Hughes brief Council on a 10-year cooperative agreement between LAFD and NNSA for fire services to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Following the briefing, Council approved the agreement and voted 7-0 to authorize County Administrator Harry Burgess to sign acceptance of the 10-year financial assistance award from NNSA for a cooperative agreement to provide fire services for the protection of LANL and Los Alamos County with a County cost share not to exceed $59.3 million for the 10-year period. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims Oct. 6-12 ‘Fire Prevention Week’
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Brian Nickerson accepts a proclamation from Councilor Fran Berting on behalf of the Council marking Oct. 6-12 as ‘Fire Prevention Week.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Brian Nickerson at the podium as Councilor Fran Berting reads the proclamation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Holds Final Noon Meeting of Year
The Los Alamos County Council is holding its final noon meeting of the year today in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Emergency Management Coordinator/Acting Police Chief Philmont Taylor briefs Council today at noon on the status of flood relief funds from the state and details of the Presidential Declaration being sought by the state. He said this is his seventh major disaster in the 14 years that he has worked for the County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members and County staff attend today’s Council meeting. Photo Read More
School Board Extends Middle School Construction Completion Date to Nov. 26
The Los Alamos School Board held a Special Board meeting Thursday. Board President Jim Hall was absent. Board Vice-president Judy Bjarke-McKenzie participated via telephone. Dave Wharram of Gerald Martin, who serves as the owner representative for the Los Alamos Middle School construction project, briefed the Los Alamos School Board on the progress of the final phase of construction by McCarthy Building Companies. The Board voted unanimously to a material change request, extending the construction completion date to Nov. 26, as previously discussed during an Aug. 23 meeting. WharramLos Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados Will Seek 4th Term
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados in her courtroom at the Justice Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados told the Los Alamos Daily Post late Thursday that she has decided to seek re-election to a 4th four-year term.
The election for Los Alamos Magistrate Judge is November 2014 but candidates must file in March.
“After attending the recent judges conference, I came back with renewed enthusiasm … I’ve made a lot of progress and I want to see the projects I’ve started be
Expert Reveals Facts Behind Murders in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Robert Hull of Los Alamos Technical Associates enlightened the Rotary Club of Los Alamos on poisons Tuesday, specifically those used in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’, the murder comedy playing at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. The play was based on an actual series of murders performed by Amy Archer-Gilligan on at least 20 victims at her convalescent home, Hull said. The recipe used by the Brewster sisters in the play, arsenic, strychnine, and ‘just a pinch’ of cyanide in elderberry wine would indeed have caused the demise of the victims, but not in the nearly instantaneousNew Location for Library Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The location of the October meeting for the Library Board has changed.
The meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, Room 110. Read More
Bronze Art Installed at Animal Shelter
Bronze sculpture by artist Carrie Quade. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Rooftop sculpture at the Animal Shelter. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
A bronze sculpture of a puppy was installed Thursday near the entrance of the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road.
A new roof-top sculpture also was installed and both were created by artist Carrie Quade.
Udall Backs Measure to Protect Military Pay in Case of Government Shutdown
Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced Thursday that he is joining a bipartisan group of senators in cosponsoring a bill to protect military pay in the event of a government shutdown.
The Military Pay Protection Act, which is based on a similar proposal introduced in January, would ensure the nation’s military families, including National Guard units assisting in disaster recovery, and critical Defense Department civilian workers, would not see a delay in their paychecks if the government were to shut down.
Nominations Now Open for Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year Award
COUNTY News:
Do you know of a local business that goes above and beyond when it comes to recycling? Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the first annual Business Recycler of the Year Award.
The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes. Nominate your own businesses, your employer, or your favorite local sustainable retailer/restaurant. Send the business name and a brief description explaining the nomination to tom.nagawiecki@lacnm.us.
“Recycling is a big step businesses can take to create a more sustainable operation, but it can take Read More