Pueblo Joins Regional Coalition of LANL Communities
RCLC News:
…Ohkay Owingeh first Pueblo to officially join Regional Coalition
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities announced today that the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh has become an official voting member of the Regional Coalition.
Española YMCA Teen Center launching Audio Engineering Program
Courtesy/wikipedia
YMCA News:
ESPAÑOLA – Teens will be able to record their lyrics and music this fall thanks to support from three funders.
The grants are enabling the conversion of an office into a recording studio and will purchase equipment including an electric drum board, keyboard beat mixer, microphones and other recording equipment.
The Presbytery of Santa Fe, in support of a recommendation from their Mission in the North Committee awarded $5,000 toward the audio engineering program and in support of the center’s cultural creative arts classes.
The Pojoaque Valley Fund of the New Read More
County Hires Junior Attorney and New Planner
County news:
Kathryn Thwaits has been selected to fill the newly created position of Junior Assistant County Attorney in the County Attorney’s Office, 475 20th St, Suite D. Her starting salary is $72,665.
Thwaits worked during the last four years as general counsel for the New Mexico Personnel Office.
Prior to that position, she worked as an attorney for the District Attorney’s Office in Espanola. During that time, she spent a day or two each week working at the courthouse in Los Alamos.
Thwaits lives in Los Alamos and has for several years.
Daniel Osborn of Denver has been hired to Read More
Letter to the Editor: Support UNM-LA GO Bond ‘C’
By Dr. Cedric D. Page, Executive Director
University of New Mexico – Los Alamos
As Executive Director of University of New Mexico – Los Alamos, I want to outline the benefits to the UNM-Los Alamos campus of General Obligation Bond “C” in the Nov. 6 General Election, and why it makes sense to the citizens of Los Alamos.
If Bond C passes in the Nov. 6 General Election, the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos will receive $500,000 for renovations and upgrades to its science labs.
Bond projects have a positive impact on local economies as the money spent recycles several times, and the construction Read More
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Charter Amendments Appropriately Packaged
Councilor David IzraelevitzAmong the many important decisions facing us as a community this November, is the issue of several proposed amendments to our County Charter.
Much has been written about the process by which these amendments were composed, aside of whether each is a good idea or not.
In a subsequent column we will discuss the merits of each proposed change, but here, let’s talk about the process itself, and specifically logrolling, because we want to correct some erroneous comments in this area.
Logrolling Read More
Bandelier Celebrates National Archeology Day
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument invites the public to celebrate National Archeology Day Saturday, Oct. 20.
“This day is set aside to encourage exploration and discovery of the rich cultural resources in the monument,” Superintendent Jason Lott said.
Several events will be held in Bandelier for the public to enjoy.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., join the monument’s archeologist, Rory Gauthier, for a hike to explore Duchess Castle and the Conquistador.
Participants will visit the complex site known as Duchess Castle which contains pueblo
sites occupied for over two hundred years and Read More
Get Ready for the Big Picture: New Patron Internet Computers at Mesa Public Library Coming Soon!
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:Vehicles Again Travel Main Hill Road
Vehicles were allowed to drive on the Main Hill Road this afternoon as all that appears left to be done on the renovation project is to paint the center stripe. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Amy Goodman Broadcasts “Democracy Now!” Live From Fuller Lodge this Morning
Updated at 3:00 p.m. 10/11/12 with additional photos and information from this afternoon’s talk.
A satellite truck broadcasts the “Democracy Now!” program live from Fuller Lodge early this morning. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
From left, Leona Morgan of Eastern Navajo Diné Against Uranium Mining, a group dedicated to protecting the water, air, land and health of communities in areas impacted by uranium mines, poses for a photo this morning at Fuller Lodge with Amy Goodman, host of the “Democracy Now!” TV program. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-LA Postpones January 2013 Mil Election
UNM-LA News:
After several meetings with UNM administration and the UNM Board of Regents, UNM-Los Alamos was advised to postpone its resolution question for an operational mil increase until later in 2013.
This decision was reached by the UNM Board of Regents with the desire that UNM-Los Alamos have a successful election and in consideration of the uncertainty in the economy and with federal budget decisions and their impact on Los Alamos National Laboratory employment and the Los Alamos community.
UNM-Los Alamos looks forward to partnering with the UNM Read More
Community Celebrates Los Alamos Family Council’s 50-Year Birthday
From left, Chamber Membership Coordinator Katy Korkos, Los Alamos Family Council Executive Director Joy Beery and Counseling Center Director Cheryl Pongratz speak with the crowd during Wednesday’s FAN Club and 50th anniversary celebration at the Family Council offices at 1505 15th St., Suite C. The behavioral health agency now launches a year-long celebration with special events planned for the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Tom Sandford and his wife Ruth Demuth, past board member Attorney Lynn Finnegan, Executive Director Marlane Hamilton of Read More
Pajarito Rambler: Devaney-Longmire Trail, Oct. 4, 2012
PAJARITO RAMBLER…
Column By Nina Thayer
Have you ever wondered where one takes those spectacular pictures of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge?
Follow me and I will show you. The Devaney-Longmire Trail starts only a hundred yards or so from the Quemazon Nature Trail described in our last column.
Take Trinity Drive west into Western Area. At 47th Street, bear left and 50 feet later turn left onto the paved utility road.
Continue down the hill and park close to the large water tanks. Follow the dirt road for several hundred feet.
As the trail narrows, you will see Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball beats Espanola 3-2 in close match
Erin Kirk with one of 22 kills. Photo by Alan Kirk
Morgan Schake returns serve. Photo by Alan Kirk
Claire Stewart and Rhese Beevers block at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danielle Ortiz returns serve. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Column: New Mexico and Corporate Taxes: Basic Facts
Column By District 43 Rep. Jim HallThere has been a lot of misinformation about corporate income taxes in New Mexico. Some facts about Corporate Income Taxes (CIT) follow.
First, statements have been made that out-of-state corporations pay no corporate income taxes in New Mexico.
This is false: out-of-state corporations and their subsidiaries pay more than 90 percent of New Mexico corporate income tax revenues.
Second, it has been said that New Mexico collects less than other states in corporate income taxes because Read More
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Charter Amendments to Improve Local Government
By Lawry Mann
The four amendments to the Charter seem reasonable to me. For more than two years, they have been discussed in open meetings by the Charter Review Committee and the County Council.
The Charter Review Committee was selected by the Council to represent a wide cross section of our community. Many meetings were held by the Committee so the public could present and persuade.
The Charter Committee members themselves had many different viewpoints. The amendments, the product of all those meetings, were presented to the County Council.
After vetting the proposals Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Oct 11
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
DESSERT DANCES – Reserve Your Space Early
The Daddy/Daughter Dance is Oct. 11, and the NEW Family Dance is Oct. 12.
Events are held 6-8:30 p.m. at Fuller Lodge and include light refreshments, dancing, a craft project and a digital keepsake photo.
For further information, contact the County Recreation Division, at 662-8173, visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec, or e-mail lacrec@lacnm.us.
Friday, Oct. 12 – Groundbreaking 3:30 p.m. for Multi-purpose Covered Arena
Apple cider, cocoa,
Bear Hangs Around Walnut Street
A bear peers out from beneath apple tree branches in the backyard of a Walnut Street home Wednesday night. The bear loitered in the area for a couple of hours before wandering off to parts unknown. Residents say bears have been sited around the neighborhood each evening for months. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
United Way Campaign Sets Goal to Meet Needs
Executive Director Kristy Ortega of United Way of Northern New Mexico stands beside the United Way thermometer near the Los Alamos Post Office Wednesday afternoon. She raised the red level on the thermometer indicating contributions received to date to $100,000. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Carla Gray Weiser, left, and Executive Director Kristy Ortega United Way of Northern New Mexico near the Los Alamos Post Office Wednesday hang a banner announcing the upcoming United Way Youth Team Hamburger Nite at Hill Diner fundraiser. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC Offers Guided Tour of Wetland Preserve Oct. 21
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Natali Steinberg, docent of the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, is offering her popular guided tour of the ecological treasure, leaving noon Sunday, Oct. 21 from PEEC, 3540 Orange St.
This small preserve, located near Rancho de las Golondrinas just south of Santa Fe, has several ecological niches, ranging from scrub desert to the lush vegetation of the cienega (Spanish for “marsh”.)
This range supports a wide diversity of plant and animal life. Three trails, one of which is handicap-accessible, lead walkers through Read More
Azazo Technologies Opens in Los Alamos
Brian Kelley with daughter Athena officially opened his new business, Azazo Technologies, Wednesday morning at 1907 Central Ave., Ste. 207 on the second floor of the Miles Building. The company specializes in computer technology services including software and hardware installations, Internet, security, data backup, data transfer, networking services, upgrades, applications, OS troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, hardware removal and disposal, website support and much more. For more information, call 672-5105. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More