Column: Looming REAL ID Act Deadline
Column by Stephanie Garcia RichardOver the past few weeks several community members have contacted me about the REAL ID Act and a looming Jan. 15 deadline.
The primary concern is that New Mexico is currently not in compliance with the REAL ID Act.
This means New Mexicans may not be able to use their drivers’ licenses to board commercial airlines after Jan. 15.
If this occurs, it could have alarming effects on our state and community. Public concern over this issue has been heightened by recent news stories and statements from public officials.
First, let Read More
GOP Central Committee to Hold Special Election
GOP News:
Due to time constraints in his personal life, Jordan Redmond has tendered his resignation as chairman of the Los Alamos County Republican Party.
First Vice Chairman Bill McKerley has called a special election for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at the Church of Christ building, 2323 Diamond Dr., to elect a chairman, 1st vice chairman, 2nd vice chairman and secretary of the Central Committee.
Any Republican registered in Los Alamos County may be considered for election but only members of the Central Committee elected at the 2011 Biennial Organization Convention may vote.
Republican Read More
2012 All-State Football Teams Announced
SPORTS News:
The NMHSCA produces All-State teams for New Mexico High School Football. The process is as follows:
1. Head Coaches Nominate Athletes at their annual district meetings.
2. Each District submits the All-State Nomination Form Per District.
3. Ballots are created for each classification based on the Football All-State Nomination Form
4. Each head coach gets to cast a ballots.
5. Athletes that recieve the highest points are placed on the appropriate teams.
Click here to view the 2012 5A All-State Football Teams
Underground Power Failure Affects Portions of North Mesa
DPU News:
An underground power failure affected parts of North Mesa at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities report that a single phase of three phase power failed on San Ildefonso Road between Hawk Drive and Broadview.
One-third of the customers east of Hawk Drive (not including the Del Norte and Del Sol neighborhoods) lost power.
Working through the night in frigid temperatures, DPU’s electric line crews initiated temporary repairs by back feeding electricity to restore power by 11:30 p.m. to the majority of the area.
Power was restored Read More
‘La Fin du Monde Party’ Kicks Off Holiday Events at Dixie Girl
DIXIE GIRL News
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DIXIE GIRL News:
Dixie Girl owner Denise Lane announced four upcoming special parties open to the public:
“La Fin du Monde Party” (End of the World Party, Party like there is no tomorrow) 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21
- Dinner Special: Stout Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vidalia Onion Rings
- Bar Specials: $3 Martinis, $3 Mayan Mojitos and $3 La Fin du Monde or Maudite Belgian Ales
- Appetizer specials: Retro Rumaki, Flatbreads and “Buffaleaux” Wings $3
Holiday Wine Dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22
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Francine Mendoza Chosen 2012 Realtor of the Year
Longtime Los Alamos resident Francine J. Mendoza, fifth from left, was chosen Realtor of the Year during the annual President’s Day Breakfast Dec. 13 at De Colores Restaurant. From left, Lauren Earles, Treasurer of the Los Alamos Association of REALTORS® (LAAOR) 2013 and past Realtor of the Year (ROTY); Michael Seivold, Director LAAOR 2013; Jon Bernard, Director LAAOR 2013; Mary Anne Beard, President LAAOR 2013 and Past ROTY; Mendoza, Past President LAAOR 2013, ROTY 2012; Pat Pipkin, National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Region 11 Vice President; Ardy Hafer Emce and Chairperson Read More
Ten LANL Scientists Achieve American Physical Society Awards Fellowships
LANL News:
Ten scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are being inducted into the ranks of fellowship in the American Physical Society (APS) for 2012.
The criterion for election as an APS Fellow is exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise; such as performing outstanding physics research, important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics, or significant contributions to physics education.
Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by professional peers. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national Read More
Local Bus Slides Into Ditch
An Atomic City Transit bus slid into a ditch at about 10.30 a.m. Wednesday during snowfall as it traveled the first main left turn going up toward the Ski Hill. No injuries were reported. Photo by J. Roberts
Photo by J. Roberts
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Nature Center Hours During Holidays
A Stellers Jay seen Dec. 13 in a backyard on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Marion Stelts
PEEC News:
The nature center at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St., will be open during the holiday week, so bring your out-of-town guests:
Dec. 18-22 – Open regular hours
Dec. 24-25 – Closed
Dec. 26-29 – Open regular hours
Dec. 31-Jan 1 Closed
Jan. 2 onward – Open regular hours
Note: Regular hours are Tues-Friday noon-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – For information, visit https:////www.pajaritoeec.org Read More
TOTH Invites Community to Christmas Service
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
TOTH News:
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church warmly invites the community to its Christmas Eve Family Communion service. The service will include a musical celebration of Christmas, performed by the younger members of the church, at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 in the sanctuary of Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Dr.
Some 15 elementary and middle school aged youth will perform “Archangel Gabriel’s Awesome Adventure,” a musical fantasy by Beth Merrill and Allan Robert Petker.
The composers created this musical from a simple question: if angels are Read More
I-25 SB Lanes at Old Pecos Trail Closed Saturday Morning
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be closing I-25 southbound lanes at Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe early Saturday morning, Dec. 22.
The lanes will be closed at 3 a.m. to allow workers to erect a large overhead sign structure at the St. Francis Drive interchange and by 5 a.m. should be re-opened.
During the closure, southbound I-25 traffic will be detoured onto Rabbit Road and then directed back to the Interstate at St. Francis Drive.
Northbound I-25 traffic will not be affected by the closure. NMDOT urges motorists to proceed through the area with caution, observe Read More
Don’t Let a D.W.I. Crash Your Holidays
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The holidays are here and that means celebrations and parties, many of which include punched up eggnog, champagne and even hot toddies.
While we’re not saying don’t enjoy yourself, we are saying do NOT get behind the wheel of a car after enjoying these or any other alcoholic beverages. Not even one.
Most people assume the standard breath/blood alcohol content for a D.W.I. conviction is .08. But New Mexico uses the “impaired to the slightest degree” standard, meaning you can be arrested for drunk driving despite being below the usual .08 if you show the Read More
Beauty is in Simplicity for Newly Discovered ‘Quantum Spin Liquid’
This image depicts magnetic effects within Herbertsmithite crystals, where green regions represent higher scattering of neutrons from NIST’s Multi-Angle Crystal Spectrometer (MACS). Scans of typical highly-ordered magnetic materials show only isolated spots of green, while disordered materials show uniform color over the entire sample. The in-between nature of this data shows some order within the disorder, implying the unusual magnetic effects within a spin liquid. Courtesy/NIST
NIST News:
A research team including scientists from the National Institute of Standards Read More
Letter to the Editor: Oh, What To Do …
By JJ MaierThis is a mental health crisis brought to the front by an horrific tragedy.
We must undo the damage done by the Reagan and subsequent administrations/congresses when they eliminated the mental health help/care we were providing to people in need.
Because this is such a complex and mea culpa issue, the media and many short-sighted folks will try to make it a gun issue, which is way simpler.
Take away all guns and mentally sick folks will use knives and rocks. Please, let’s get this runaway train on the right track at least. Thank You!
Los Alamos Chiropractors Celebrate Season
Los Alamos chiropractors gathered Wednesday for lunch at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue from left, Dr. Merry McIntyre, Dr. Gary Storkin, Dr. Nancy Savoia and seated Dr. Kim Lazarus dined, chatted and celebrated the holiday season. Courtesy photoUNM-LA Honoring Jeannette Wallace Jan. 13
The community is invited to attend a ceremony at UNM-Los Alamos to pay tribute to the memory of Jeannette O. Wallace with the dedication of the college’s newest lecture hall in her name in honor of her long service to the Los Alamos community and tireless commitment to education. The event is set for 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 with the dedication at 1 p.m. at the UNM-LA campus, 4000 University Dr. Read More
Bingaman, Udall Seek Answers on REAL ID
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide New Mexicans with immediate assurances that their travel plans early in the new year will not be disrupted by a federal law governing drivers’ licenses.Los Alamos Friends Throws First Christmas Party
LOS ALAMOS FRIENDS News:
The new social group in town, “Los Alamos Friends,” is throwing their first Christmas Party 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, and it is open to the general public.
Seating is limited, so you must RSVP quickly to reserve a spot and please bring a treat to share with about 20 people.
The host is Beau Gerard, “The Bike Doctor” at 3711 Trinity Dr, in Los Alamos. Beau “Baruch” Gerard has generously opened his home to Los Alamos Friends and the community at large, where he will be playing Christmas Carols.
In addition to being the town’s “bike Read More
United Way Thanks Supporters as Campaign Thermometer Rises
United Way of Northern New Mexico Campaign Chairs Gene and Wendy Schmidt, left, and Executive Director Kristy Ortega raise the campaign fundraising thermometer Tuesday. Courtesy/UWNNM
UWNNM News:
United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) raises its campaign thermometer to $500,000, Tuesday and donations are still being counted.
United Way thanks community members and small businesses of Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties, as well as LANL employees and LANS for their investment in this year’s campaign fundraiser.
Dr. Gene and Wendy Schmidt led the fundraising this year as Campaign Chairs. Read More
Community Invited to Celebrate New Local Business
Abe Dispennette
STATE FARM News:
Abe Dispennette invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at his new business, Abe Dispennette State Farm Insurance Agency.
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3 at Abe Dispennette State Farm Insurance Agency, 1362 Trinity Drive Suite B. Read More