Rotary Donates $1,000 to Horses for Heroes
Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Jim Nesmith, right, presents a $1,000 donation to Randy Iannucci, executive director of Santa Fe-based Horses for Heroes in support of the organization’s important work. During Tuesday’s weekly Rotary meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, Iannucci described the ‘unique horsemanship, wellness and skill-set restructuring program’ for active and inactive service veterans ‘who have sustained physical injuries or combat trauma (PTSD) during their time serving our country.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Winterfest 2013 Celebrates the Season
Light Parade 2012. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.comThe Affordable Art Sale at the Fuller Lodge Art Center takes place Nov. 22–Jan. 4. This is a great opportunity to start holiday shopping, with art created by local and regional artists and affordably priced at $250 and under. Call 505.662.1735 Read More
Scenes From Smith’s Marketplace Construction Site
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
UNESCO Sites: Irreplaceable Sources of Life and Inspiration
Stones of Avebury. Photo by Jason Frazier
Terry Foxx of Los Alamos with her daughter Kerri Frazier, granddaughter Sydney and husband Jim Foxx gathered around one of the large stones of Avebury. Photo by Jason Frazier
Avebury, a Site Worth Visiting
Our traveling family (Kerri, Jason and Sydney Frazier) frequently joke that Kerri should get a bumper sticker that reads, “Will stop for flora, fauna, cheese, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.” Although it may be a joke, there is some truth to this. Kerri confesses “I am a serious UNESCO junkie and admittedly several of the places Read More
Outdoor Advertising Hearings Scheduled
NMDT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will hold two additional public hearings next month to receive oral and written public comment on Rule Number 18.21.5 NMAC, New Mexico Department of Transportation Outdoor Advertising Requirements.
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish procedures and standards for all off-premises outdoor advertising in New Mexico including the use of changeable electronic variable message signs, to amend the current fee structure, to update and clarify the rule where necessary, including definitions and permit-related Read More
Letter Carrier & Boy Scouts Food Drive Nov. 23
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Courtesy/NALC-4112Linda Lomahaftewa Exhibit Opens at Than Povi
Ancestral Bird # 6, monotype, Chine Colle, mixed media by Linda Lomahaftewa. Courtesy photoARTS News:
Than Povi Fine Art Gallery will inaugurate today a new series of one-person exhibitions of historical and contemporary importance. The inaugural exhibition features monotypes by artist and teacher, Linda Lomahaftewa.The exhibition will be on view through Jan. 10.
A reception for the artist is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. This event is fre and is open to the public. The prints on view are selected from four distinct portfolios inspired by the artist’s travels, social and political Read More
CNM and ENMU Team Up to Offer Online Degree
CNM News:
Central New Mexico Community College has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) that allows students taking career technical education courses at CNM – such as drafting, welding and culinary arts – to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) from ENMU.
This online degree will allow students to continue their education and, if desired, earn a degree exclusively online. Read More
Governor Proposes $112 Million Capital Investment in Water Infrastructure
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE–Governor Susana Martinez today proposed a $112 million capital investment in New Mexico’s water infrastructure. This investment amounts to approximately 60 percent of the capital outlay funding that will be available when the New Mexico Legislature convenes in January.
Martinez’s proposal prioritizes water investments in communities that are in danger of going dry, or struggling with poor water quality, as well as water projects such as watershed and dam rehabilitation to help communities survive and thrive economically.
“Unprecedented Read More
Bill Reducing Veterans Disability Claims Backlog Clears Committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., announced key progress in his continued effort to reduce the veterans disability claims backlog after the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs earlier this week passed by a voice vote, S. 1581, the Veterans Programs Improvements Act of 2013.
The omnibus veterans bill includes language from S. 1148, the Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act, a proposal Senator Heinrich and Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced in June.
“I’m pleased the committee took Read More
Luján Honors Native American Code Talkers
Members of the Pueblo of Acoma at the National Museum of the American Indian during the presentation of medals to representatives of the Code Talkers. Courtesy photoU.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District joined members of the Pueblo of Acoma – including tribal leaders, veterans, and family members of Code Talkers – at the National Museum of the American Indian Thursday.
Luján released the following statement after Native American Code Talkers were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service Read More
Democrat Lawrence Rael Joins Race for Governor
Lawrence Rael
Staff Report
Joined by his wife, Kim, and their three children, Lawrence Rael announced Wednesday his candidacy for governor of New Mexico in 2014 in Santa Fe.
Rael serves as the president of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce. He has been chief administrative officer of Albuquerque, deputy secretary of Transportation for the State of New Mexico and director of the Mid-Region Council of Governments, serving Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance and Sandoval counties.
He issued the following statement to the press:
“My life has been shaped by the goodness and decency of New Mexicans Read More
LAHS Varsity Hockey Schedule Announced
Los Alamos High School Varsity Hockey Schedule
- Fri, Nov 22 8:15p to 10:15 vs Santa Fe (home)
- Fri, Dec 6 8:15p to 10:15p vs ST PIUS (home)
- Sat, Dec 7 2:15p to 3:30p vs RIO RANCHO (away)
- Fri, Dec 13 8:15p to 10:15p vs LA CUEVA (home)
- Sat, Dec 14 2:15p to 3:30p vs CIBOLA (away)
- Fri, Dec 20 8:15p to 10:15p vs TAOS (home)
- Fri, Jan 10 8:15p to 10:15p vs RIO RANCHO (home)
- Sun, Jan 12 11:30a to 12:45p vs LA CUEVA (away)
- Fri, Jan 24 7:30p to 9:00p vs Santa Fe (away)
- Fri, Jan 31 8:15p to 10:15p vs CIBOLA (home)
- Sat, Feb 1 5:00p to 7:00p vs TAOS (away)
- Fri, Feb 7 8:15p to 10:15p vs EL PASO (home)
National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Begin Nov. 25
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USFS News:
Santa Fe National Forest offices and various vendors in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Pecos, and Las Vegas will begin selling Christmas Tree cutting permits Nov. 25.
Trees may be cut between Nov.25 and Dec. 24. If you plan to cut your tree on Thanksgiving Day, please purchase your permit ahead of time, because all Forest Service offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Cost is $10 per tree (up to 10 feet). For trees taller than 10 feet, an additional permit must be purchased. The tags are also good to dig up a living tree.
For Christmas tree maps, guidelines, Forest Service and vendor Read More
Pet of the Week: Aleah the Cat
Aleah the cat needs a home. Courtesy photo
SHELTER NEWS:
Aleah is a 5-year-old spayed female with the softest long coat. Sadly, her owner experienced health issues and had to bring Aleah to the shelter to find a new home. She is an indoor cat who is good with adults, gentle children, cats and gentle dogs. With frequent brushing, her long coat will remain irresistibly gorgeous.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets, so stop by and adopt a new friend today or checkout all of the shelter’s adoptable animals on the Petfinder website: Read More
Kitten Found Roaming in White Rock
Kitten found roaming in White Rock is now at the Animal Shelter. Courtesy photoSHELTER NEWS:
This friendly, playful kitten with striking golden eyes was found Nov. 19 roaming on Aztec in White Rock.
The kitten is safe at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter, where the another kitten, Jody, can’t wait for it to come out of the holding pen and play!
The kitten will be held until Nov. 29 before being vetted and made available for adoption. But surely, someone must be missing this cutie pie. Call the Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 505.662.8179. Read More
Festival of Trees Saturday
‘Merry Christmas from Don Ho Ho Ho,’ palm by Linda Hull is one of the trees available for auction at Saturday’s Festival of Trees. Photo by Chad LauritzenBy BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
The weather about to roll in will certainly support the idea that it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) and Champions of Youth Ambitions will present the Festival of Trees 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Festival functions as a fundraiser for these two community organizations.
More than 60 items are on display at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Read More
Holiday Events in Taos
Staff Report
TAOS—Many people are opting to reduce stress associated with the holidays and spend them at a new destination such as Taos, New Mexico especially with the Town’s unique “Yuletide in Taos” events taking place Nov. 29–Dec. 31.
Taos was named one of Yahoo’s! top five “Best Destinations for Your Christmas Vacation” in the U.S. (November 2013) and one of Travel and Leisure’s top picks for “Best Places to Spend Christmas” (October 2013).
Beginning Nov. 23, shoppers can start their holiday shopping while saving on sales tax with tax free shopping at participating downtown stores. Tax Read More
FBI Seeks Help Finding Whoever Threw Explosive Device at Probation-Parole Office
FBI News:
The FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons who threw an improvised explosive device in front of the New Mexico Probation-Parole Division Office, 3010 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque today, Nov. 21, 2013.
The device did not explode, and nobody was injured. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. and the APD Bomb Squad rendered the device safe.
Anybody with information on this incident is asked to contact the Albuquerque FBI at 505.889.1300 (24 hours) Read More
First Significant Snowfall Heading This Way
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
This afternoon’s National Weather Service briefing slides indicate Los Alamos should start feeling and seeing the impacts of its first significant snowfall of the year.
Beginning with drizzle and freezing rain, sleet and snow tonight into Friday morning, and continuing off and on Friday with an expected 1-2 inches. Saturday should demonstrate precipitation mostly in the form of snow with another 5-7 inches as the brunt of this system hits.
Sunday also will be an off/on day of snow, sleet and drizzle, and the Monday morning commute could prove challenging Read More