Bandelier’s First Fee Free Day of 2013 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
BANDELIER News:
On Monday, Jan. 21, visitors may enjoy Bandelier as well as other national parks and monuments throughout the United States free of charge. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the first of eleven days throughout 2013 when all National Park Service sites will open their gates to visitors without charging entrance fees.
If you are planning a trip in 2013 that includes multiple national parks and monuments, you may consider buying the $80 annual America the Beautiful pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal Read More
Crowd Packs Metal Menagerie Show at Mesa Library
Community members filled the upstairs gallery at Mesa Public Library for Wednesday’s opening reception of the Metal Menagerie Show. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scrap Metal Artists Richard Swenson, left, and David Trujillo speak with Marsha Gilford, vice president public affairs for Smith’s Food and Drug Centers. Gilford is in Los Alamos visiting County officials and local business owners. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Metal Menagerie, showcasing the work of two Los Alamos metal sculptors, David Trujillo and Richard Swenson, opened Read More
Public Has Two More Opportunities to Weigh in on Muni Building Name
COUNTY News:
Two public hearings have been set for residents to give their comments to the “Committee to Consider a Request to name the New Municipal Building after State Representative Jeannette Wallace.”
- 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, Fuller Lodge, Pajarito Room; and
- 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, White Rock Town Hall
Councilor Fran Berting brought the request to name the building after Wallace to the Council during its meeting Jan. 8. The Los Alamos County Code governs the process the County must use when this kind of request to name a facility after an individual is received. The individual Read More
Letter to the Editor: Voting Yes for School Bond Makes Sense
By Kathryn E. ThomasMy name is Kate Thomas, and I resigned in 2010 from Los Alamos Public Schools as Assistant Superintendent. Since then I have worked closely in different situations related to the schools.
I have been involved in education for 42 years, either as a teacher or an administrator. I am writing this letter to strongly urge Los Alamos voters to vote “Yes” to continue the funding of school renovation in our school district.
Learning is a complex activity, which supremely tests students’ motivation and physical condition. Teaching Read More
Special Utilities Board Meeting Set For Jan. 22
NNSA, Maryland Partner to Improve Radiological/NuclearSecurity, Emergency Preparedness and Response
NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the State of Maryland today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) intended to strengthen efforts to prevent, mitigate and respond to radiological/nuclear threats and incidents in Maryland.
NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the MOU, providing a strategic framework for areas of ongoing collaboration between NNSA and the State of Maryland.
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley
“This agreement represents Read More
No Trash or Recycling Service Monday Jan. 21
COUNTY News:
In observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection Monday Jan. 21.
If Monday is your normal pickup day, please place your trash and recycling out by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 for collection.
For more information, visit the Environmental Services website.
Letter to the Editor: Just Name It ‘The Los Alamos County Municipal Building’
By Joel M. WilliamsThe new municipal/administration building is THE Los Alamos citizens’ building! As such, it should not be a memorial to any one person, dead or alive.
While a few previous, and some current, councilors doggedly refused to allow LA citizens to vote on it, the building is still the citizens’ building and not the council’s building.
If a nickname is needed, make something like “The GRT (Golden Revenue Trove or Gross Receipt Tax-windfall) Building” as that is what enabled it.
Councilor (Fran) Berting put forth the request that the building be named in memory of Jeanette Read More
Luján Writes Napolitano on REAL ID Implementation
Secretary Janet Napolitano
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL NEWS:
WASHINGTON D.C.—U.S.Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Wednesday urging the department to provide New Mexico with policy options that respect the state’s need to ensure that drivers carry insurance and comply with the REAL ID Act.
Below is the text of the letter:
January 16, 2013
Secretary Janet Napolitano
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
Secretary Napolitano,
I appreciated working with you and your Read More
Stilwell Leads Way for Atomic Tumblers’ at Gold Cup Classic
Caden Stilwell earns silver on parallel bars. Courtesy photo
Philo Shelton takes silver on still rings. Courtesy photo
LASG News:
The boys’ competitive team from Los Alamos School of Gymnastics competed in the Men’s Gold Cup Classic in Albuquerque on Jan. 5-6.
The Atomic Tumblers’ competed against 115 gymnasts from 11 teams from New Mexico and Texas.
The Atomic Tumblers’ highest scorer was Caden Stilwell, in the Level 4 Junior Division, who scored a 54.75 and earned fourth place in the all-around competition. Stilwell also earned silver on parallel bars (9.65), floor (9.35), and pommel horse Read More
Udall Statement on Departure of Interior Secretary Salazar
Interior Secretary Ken SalazarOBITUARY: Edwin A. Kelley Feb. 7, 1934–Jan. 15, 2013
EDWIN A. KELLEY Feb. 7, 1934 – Jan. 15, 2013
Edwin A. Kelley, 78, a resident of White Rock passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, which would have been his 25th anniversary to his beloved wife, Billie.
Ed was born in Washington, Pa., to John B. Kelley Sr. and Ruth A. Kelley on Feb. 7, 1934. He graduated from Trinity High School in Washington, Pa., in 1951.
He was a machinist all his life as many of the Kelley families were, and was known for being “one of the best.” He moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1967 to work for Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, in the main Shops.
In 1976 until 1981 he operated and owned Kelley’s Read More
OBITUARY: Martha Virginia Osborn Oct. 27, 1920 – Jan. 13, 2013
MARTHA VIRGINIA OSBORN Oct. 27, 1920 – Jan. 13, 2013
Martha Virginia passed away gracefully on Sunday morning, Jan. 13, at home with family in Albuquerque. Her 92 years were full of adventures. She was born in Duenweg, Mo., one of four sisters.
She survived polio at a very early age with all but her left arm recovering. She could tie a shoe one handed tight enough to hold all day, something that continually amazed her daughter who could never figure it out.
She married Robert L. Osborn on Feb. 8, 1947 and was able to celebrate 66 years. They came to the Los Alamos area when Los Alamos was a closed secret Read More
Money IQ: What’s In Store For 2013
Money IQWhat’s In Store For 2013
As we start the New Year there are many forces in play that can have an influence on the stock markets, not only in the United States but around the world
All eyes continue to be on Washington as the Fiscal Cliff issues continue to dominate the airwaves.
Taxes and tax rates have been established, however, the debt issues will remain in the headlines as Washington gears up for another round of budget talks and budget battles in February.
Everyone is hoping for a permanent solution that makes the government’s finances sustainable. The key decision makers Read More
UNM-LA Faces 8 Percent Budget Shortfall
UNM-LA Advisory Board members meet Monday evening with college administrators and staff. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie J. Gordon
UNM-Los Alamos faces a budget shortfall of $290,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013, reported UNM-LA Campus Resources Director Lisa Wismer at the Jan. 14 meeting of the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
The campus will attempt to institute an 8 percent budget cut, although, “I don’t think we can pull back 8 percent,” Wismer said.
Wismer pointed to three cost areas that had major negative impacts on the budget:
- The one-time bonus (approximately
A Brief History of Psychotropic Drugs Prescribed to Mass Murderers
A Brief History of Psychotropic Drugs Prescribed to Mass Murderers
By Daren Savage
Then-Senator Joe Biden noted during the Democratic primary debate on Apr. 26, 2007, “We have let the country down in the way in which we have not focused on mental illness,” Biden said. “We should know that when you send a kid to college, you’re going to be safe on college.”
“My wife is a doctor of education, a teacher at a community college,” Biden said. “If, in fact, she and other teachers determine that a child – by the way they’re writing and what they’re acting – that they’re Read More
Administration Unveils Initial Design Plans for National Network
NIST News:
The Administration’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) today released a report based on the input of nearly 900 stakeholders that describes an approach to implementing and managing a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)—a proposed national network of up to 15 manufacturing institutes around the country that would serve as regional hubs of innovation to boost U.S. competitiveness and strengthen state and local economies.
The NNMI was announced by President Obama last March and is designed to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge Read More
LANL Cancels Thursday’s Surplus Property Sale
LANL News:Govenor Delivers State of the State Address
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Susana Martinez from the chamber of the New Mexico House of Representatives Tuesday, Jan. 15:
2013 State of the State Address
Lieutenant Governor; Senate President Pro Tem; Mr. Speaker; Democratic and Republican leaders; esteemed members of the New Mexico Legislature, especially the new faces; honorable members of the judiciary; former New Mexico governors; tribal governors; Senator Udall; Senator Heinrich; distinguished guests; the State‟s first gentleman, my husband, Read More
Garcia Richard Signs Education Appropriation Bill
At the start of the 2013 60-day session Tuesday, newly elected Dist. 43 State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at her desk on the House Floor signs the education appropriation bill to fund New Mexico schools in 2013-14. Garcia Richard was named to serve on the House Appropriations Committee and is cosponsoring this funding bill. Photo by Garcia Richard’s daughter, Elia Vasquez Read More