Evolutionary Theory, Web-Search Technology Combine for DNA Analysis
From left, Los Alamos scientists Joel Berendzen, Ben McMahon, Mira Dimitrijevic, Nick Hengartner and Judith Cohn. Courtesy LANL
LANL News:
- Bioinformatics breakthrough has clinical & environmental applications
New software from Los Alamos National Laboratory called Sequedex uses evolutionary theory to swiftly identify short “reads” of DNA, calling out the specific organisms from which the DNA came and their likely activity.
“Sequedex makes it possible for a researcher to analyze data hot off a DNA sequencer using a laptop,” said Joel Berendzen, a scientist on the project. “The Read More
Letter to the Editor: Straightening Record on Several Levels
By Jim HallI noticed the column by Ms. Gunther in the Los Alamos Daily Post. It is an unfortunate combination of rehashing a past issue and conflating political posturing with practical policy.
Since I strongly support New Mexico based businesses (see the business-related bills that I advocated) and have a strong record of encouraging New Mexico business development, the column is particularly disingenuous.
A forthcoming column (perhaps columns—this is not a simple subject) will discuss my corporate tax policy position in detail. However, in the interim, Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Opens District Play With 3-0 Win Over Bernillilo
Samantha Fenner blocking at net. Photo by Alan Kirk 
Brianna Montano with kill shot. Photo by Alan Kirk 
Claire Stewart with block kill. Photo by Alan Kirk
Savannah Romero uses quick set to Samantha Fenner. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
New State Settlement Proposal for San Juan Generating Station Could Lay Foundation for “Third Alternative” Agreement
San Juan Generating Station. Courtesy Photo
PNM News:
PNM Resources’ New Mexico utility, PNM, acknowledges that a state settlement proposal released today to address regional haze at San Juan Generating Station appears to be an important step toward an alternative to the current federal plan.
The proposed settlement agreement announced by the state would require several additional actions before moving forward. The first of those actions would be an agreement in principle by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PNM to support the proposal.
The proposal then would Read More
Udall: Nearly $18 Million for Wireless in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced Wednesday that three telecommunications companies will receive nearly $18 million to provide advanced mobile service to rural areas in Central and Southeastern New Mexico that currently lack 3G or 4G wireless access. Los Alamos County Issues RFQ for Hotel-Convention Center Developer
Los Alamos County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a developer to design and construct a full-service convention center facility in the downtown district of the Los Alamos townsite.
Los Alamos County is soliciting a developer to design and construct a business conference facility (8,000-20,000 square feet), to include flexible meeting and event space combined with first-class dining and lodging facilities that will compete favorably with other “Class A” conference and lodging facilities in Northern New Mexico, and provide a local venue for special events—amenities Read More
House Candidate Garcia Richard Campaigns in Gallina
Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, was invited to a meet and greet/fundraiser by Gene and Peggy McCracken in Gallina recently, which is a new area now covered in New Mexico House Dist. 43. Gene McCracken listens as a voter speaks with Richard at the event. Courtesy photo
House Dist. 43 Democratic Stephanie Garcia Richard meets voters in Gallina recently at the home of Gene and Peggy McCracken. Courtesy photo LANL Shatters Records in Year One Shipping Effort
Los Alamos National Laboratory set a record for transuranic waste shipments from the Laboratory to permanent disposal facilities, sending nearly 60 more shipments than originally planned. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Volume, Number of Shipments Surpass Goals
In the first year of an effort to accelerate shipments of transuranic (TRU) waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), Los Alamos National Laboratory shattered its own record with 59 more shipments than planned, and became one of the largest shippers of this type of nuclear waste in the country.
“Our goal this fiscal year was to send Read More
Heather Wilson’s Son at Coffee Booth Friday Morning
Letter to the Editor: Hall Decent But Richard Far Superior
By Betty Ann Gunther
Jim Hall is a decent person, but we have a far superior Democratic candidate by the name of Stephanie (Garcia) Richard, who is running against him for representative to the New Mexico House of Representatives (Dist. 43.)
Jim Hall has been in the job as an appointee and has supported Republican issues even at the expense of Los Alamos County during the brief tenure of his appointment.
After it was revealed that a press release from Jim Hall claiming endorsements from Democratic Senators was not accurate, I found myself disappointed in Jim Hall’s campaign.
He, and his campaign, Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Oct 3
Elk Festival at Valles Caldera. Courtesy Photo
League of Women Voters’ Candidates Forum
6:30 p.m. Thursday Oct 4 at Fuller Lodge
Candidates for County Council and County Clerk
County Charter Amendments Information by John Hopkins and Robert Pelak
Academy Award Winning Movie – Hugo 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at Mesa Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room
Winner of 5 Oscars! Set in 1930s Paris, an orhan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father
Money IQ: Easy Access to Your Money When Traveling
Money IQEasy Access to Your Money When Traveling
Whether you spend the day shopping, take a road trip, or travel around the world, you expect to have access to your money when you need it.
In this week’s edition of Money IQ, I will provide you with a few tips that will ensure that you can easily access your funds at any time.
If you are planning to withdraw cash at ATMs while on travel, you will need to know your PIN.
It’s a good idea to verify the PIN a couple of weeks before you depart, so your bank can have a new PIN or a PIN reminder sent to you if you don’t know it.
When using ATMs outside your bank’s Read More
DOE Awards Regional Coalition of LANL Communities $100K
NNSA’s Kevin Smith, Manager of the Los Alamos Site Office. Courtesy photo
NNSA News:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Site Office has awarded the State of New Mexico $100,000 in funding for the Regional Coalition of Los Alamos National Laboratory Communities to help address environmental and other related issues at LANL that affect the Regional Coalition’s members.
Under the grant funding, one of the key roles of the Regional Coalition will be to understand and help address the various issues regarding the cleanup and long-term management Read More
Column: Checks and Balances
By George Chandler
“Checks and balances” is the phrase that describes the interactions among the branches of a government that provides for limiting governmental excess by the separation of powers into legislative, executive and judicial sectors.
For example in the first instance, the federal government, the legislature passes laws but those laws can only be enforced by the executive and interpreted by the judicial, the legislature can remove judges or presidents and controls their budgets but is itself greatly constrained by being bifurcated.
And so on. In the extreme these Read More
Sunset Hayrides on Oct. 13
Courtesy photoLAHS Golfers Travel to Grants
Los Alamos High School golfer Bri Sanderson putts at Monday’s tournament in Grants at the Coyote Del Malpairaso Golf Course. Twelve high school teams participated in the two day event, which wrapped up Tuesday. Photo by Mike Lippiatt Read More
American Legion Honors 2012 Delegation
Back row, from left, Chairman Vernon Kerr of Boys State Los Alamos, Commander Post 90 William J. Cooper, Unit 90 President Shaughnessy Nadeau and Chairwoman Marie Todd of Girls State Los Alamos. Front row from left, Aaron Roybal, Kyle Partin, Dory Geyer, Conlon McCoy, Benjamin Mitsunaga, not shown, Girls State participant Amanda Milligan. Courtesy PhotoColumn: Forums Are Important to Good Governance
By Carl Newton
After attending a Council candidates forum at the Betty Ehart Senior Center last week, I became aware of the extraordinary talents and dedication of the six who are on the ballot.
I also learned something more. When a candidate chooses to run without donations and mimics a good humor man, and seemingly enjoying his candidacy tremendously, that listening to his responses in a forum provides one of the best ways of judging him as a candidate.
I learned that he has outstanding credentials for being a councilor, as well as excellent judgment for decision making.
I know that each of the Read More
LAHS Hosts First Blood Drive Since 2010
Student Nicole Howze and Los Alamos Police Cpl. Jordan Redmond participate in Monday’s first blood drive hosted by Los Alamos High School since 2010. Nineteen donors gave blood iduring the 2010 event while 44 staff and students participated in Monday’s drive, collectively donating 52 units of blood. That has the potential to help 156 patients, according to a United Blood Services contact. Courtesy photo
Students from left, Alyssa Solano, Nicole Howze and Dillon Barnes particpate in Monday’s Los Alamos High School blood drive. Students who attend schools that host twoBingaman: Health Care Reform Benefiting Women
By Sen. Jeff Bingaman
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a majority of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision allows us to move forward with the law’s implementation, which I believe will be a great benefit to New Mexicans.