‘Fair Pay for Women Act’ Clears House
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The “Fair Pay for Woman Act” sponsored by Rep. Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe-47) and co-sponsored by all the Democratic Women Representatives sailed through the House Monday, Feb. 26.
The committee substitute provides clear guidelines and remedies for wage disparity in New Mexico.
It also allows the employer to assert an affirmative defense of good faith and reasonable grounds for believing the act or omission did not violate the Fair Pay for Women Act to avoid treble damages.
The Democrats in the New Mexico House have been committed to equality in pay for women Read More
Council Seeks Public’s Feedback Using Open Forum On Holding Friday Morning Council Meeting
COUNTY News:
The County’s Public Information Officer has posted this new question on the County’s “Open Forum” at www.losalamosnm.us:
“The County Council currently holds two business meetings per month on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. To enable broader public participation, they are considering moving one of their Tuesday meetings to a Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?”
During a Council meeting in January, the Council discussed having a different meeting date and time to enable broader public participation in Council meetings.
Currently, the Council Read More
Free Workshop Targets Salary Negotiations for Women
Workshop Facilitator Shelley Rossbach. Courtesy photo
Staff Report:
The American Association of University Women (AAUW), UNM-Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, and UNM-LA Student Government will provide a “$tart $mart” salary negotiation workshop 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 1. in the Student Center Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2.
To register for the workshop, email Ivette Jimenez at yrdiaz@unm.edu. Registration is not required, but workshop materials will not be available unless participants register. The workshop is free.
The workshop is intended to prepare women to negotiate Read More
Food on the Hill: Greek Style Chicken
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This Week’s Recipe:
Greek Style Chicken
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients…
Directions…
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comStartup Workshop at the Hive Thursday
HIVE News:
Thinking of starting a business? Want to learn about what will be presented at Startup Weekend Santa Fe?
Eric Renz-Whitmore, executive director of New Mexico Technology Council, will lead a session Thursday, Feb. 28 at The Hive during this week’s brown-bag lunch.
The brown-bag will start at 11:30 a.m. and Renz-Whitmore will start his session at noon. As always, there is no charge.
The Hive invites community members to participate with like-minded entrepreneurs (no need to be an entrepreneur – yet.)
The “Lean Canvas” is Ash Maurya’s adaptation Read More
Public Weighs in on County Sustainability / Energy and Water Conservation Plans
Christine Chavez, Water/Energy Conservation Coordinator for the DPU and Tom Nagawiecki, Environmental Services Specialist for the County discuss the drafts of the Los Alamos County Sustainability Plan & Energy and Water Conservation Plan during a meeting Friday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Department of Public Utilities Water/Energy Conservation Coordinator Christine Chavez and County Environmental Services Specialist Tom Nagawiecki led a public forum Friday to review the drafts of the Los Alamos County Sustainability Plan and the Energy and Water Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 14– Feb.19, 2013
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Feb. 14 at 9:02 a.m. / A 31-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was being harassed in the 400 block of Ridgecrest.
MARK HENINS
Feb. 14 at 9:15 a.m. / Police charged Mark Henins, 46, of Los Alamos with harassment and issued him a summons to appear in court.
Feb. 14 at 9:21 p.m. / Police charged a 16-year-old Jemez Springs boy with shoplifting at Smith’s Food and Drugs Center on Central Read More
Rotary Crab Fest Breaks Record
Rotarians Jill Cook and Mike Lippiatt served as auctioneers at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos’ 4th annual Crab Fest Saturday evening at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall on DP Road. The dynamic dual entertained the sold out crowd and drove the live auction bid total to more than $9,000, shattering the previous record. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Little Prince Crab Lance Metcalf stops by to chat with, from left standing, IAFF Local 3279 President Bert Quintana and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider and seated from left, IAFF Local 3279 Vice President Danny Archuleta and Fire Read More
Ice Rink Officially CLOSED for the Season
COUNTY News:
The warmer weather is resulting in severe melting on the north side of the Los Alamos County Ice Rink and gapping between the ice and the boards.
Due to these unsafe ice conditions, the Ice Rink is officially CLOSED for the season.
Luján: New Report Reinforces Need to Prevent Sequester
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 highlighted a new report that was released by the Obama Administration that reinforces the need to prevent the sequester’s indiscriminate cuts from taking place.
The cuts are scheduled to begin on Friday, and threaten to harm the economy and result in significant job losses in New Mexico and around the country.
The sequester was part of the Budget Control Act of 2011, which Luján voted against.
“From education to public safety, the sequester’s Read More
Letter to the Editor: N.M. 502 18 MPH?
By WILLIAM C. MEADThe New Mexico Department of Transportation held an open house Feb. 20 to solicit comments on the latest conceptual design for N.M. 502.
This might be the last opportunity for public comment on the major features of the road. I didn’t count, but I’d guess there were roughly 50-75 people in attendance.
That seems like a pretty small sample on which to base a decision that affects everyone in Los Alamos (though less so for White Rock residents.)
I think the single design feature that most determines the nature and quality of the road is the proposed roundabout Read More
Pajarito Reads: Robert Fuselier Explores How Survival Strategies Rooted Deep in the Brain Control our Behavior
Column by BONNIE GORDONRobert (Bob) Fuselier may be the ideal person to tackle the subject of his new book, “From Violence to Freedom.”
Fuselier is a veterinarian, which of course gives him a lot of insight into animal behavior and a background in medicine and biology.
Bob Fuselier
He’s also a world traveler, having done volunteer work in Honduras and more recently, in Afghanistan, where he saw how different cultures cope with human behavior. Fuselier also has a lifelong fascination with exploring our spiritual nature and a passionate interest in the brain and how it functions. Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Launches ‘Council, Boards & Commissions’ Calendar
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post announces the launch of its “Council, Boards & Commissions” Calendar.
The new calendar provides a listing of upcoming council, board and commission meetings with links to corresponding websites, agendas, videos and minutes.
Readers may access the new calendar through a button on the bottom right side of the front page of the Los Alamos Daily Post:
To view the new Council Boards & Commissions Calendar click HERE.
Pancake Extravaganza! Cowboy Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday
Local Scouts Honored at Blue and Gold Banquet
Den 7 Cub Scouts, with their parents, receive their Bear Badges during the annual Blue and Gold Banquet Saturday evening at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church on North Road. These third graders each completed 12 achievements to earn their Bear Badge. Photo by Jennifer Olsen
Den 7 Scout Leader Jane Johnson is surrounded by Cub Scouts including her grandson Connor Cook in the red vest, during Saturday’s Blue and Gold Banquet. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A large crowd of Scouts and family members fill the hall at Bethlehem Lutheran Church for the annual Blue and Gold BanquetDistrict 2-4A Basketball Tournament Begins
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Boys Varsity Basketball team will play at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 at Santa Fe High.
If they win, they will travel to Espanola for a 7 p.m. game Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The Los Alamos Girls Varsity Basketball team will host the winner between Bernalillo and Capital High at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
This is the start of the District 2-4A tournament
Winter Storm Continues in New Mexico
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
Blizzard conditions continue to impact far east-central New Mexico early this morning, especially areas between Tucumcari and the Clovis and Portales areas.
Snowfall levels of 8″-10″ have been reported in these areas, but needless to say, measuring snow in 50-plus mph winds is extremely difficult.
Regardless, the impacts of this major winter storm have been widespread and significant. The I-40 corridor, as expected, appears to have seen the greatest impacts.
The latest indications are that the heaviest snow bands will shift farther east into the Texas Read More
Spring DWI School Begins March 9
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council is the State approved site for DWI School in Los Alamos County.
The next series of classes is scheduled to start 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 and continue with two more sessions at the same time March 16 and 23.
The cost for the three-session program is $175 payable at the time of registration.
LAFC, at 1505 15th St., Suite C, offers DWI school four times a year. For more information, visit LAFC at www.lafamilycouncil.com or call 505-662-4160. Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers 2013 State Meet Results
Hilltopper Sarah Lott earned a bronze medal at the 2013 State Swimming and Diving Championships in Albuquerque Saturday. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Los Alamos Hilltoppers 2013 State Meet Results:
Hilltopper Sarah Lott brought home a bronze medal over the weekend from the 2013 State Swimming and Diving Championships.
Lott finished in third place in the 200-yard freestyle. Her time of 1:55.80 was her personal best and just 0:00.08 away from setting a new Los Alamos High School school record.
Lott also medaled in the 500-yard freestyle, coming in fourth place with a time of 5:16.48.
LAHS swimmers Read More
Column: Great Skis, Great Skiing, to Great Organizations… Part 1
Great Skis, Great Skiing, to Great Organizations – From Personal Development to Organizational Development Part I
Column by ELENA YANG
I have been working on four books for the past few weeks; two are about personal development and the other two are about organizations (see listing below.)
The overlapping messages are generally about living with passion, learning to release creative energy, staying disciplined and having fun.
On a recent skiing trip, they began to meld together for me. So, this entry is both personal and organizational.
- “The Art of Possibility” by Rosamund