EPA Allocating About $24,898,000 To Address Lead And Copper Pipes In New Mexico’s 700 Drinking Water Systems
NMED Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The Biden-Harris Administration this week issued new regulations requiring drinking water systems nationwide to locate and replace lead pipes within a decade, a mandate that will affect hundreds of New Mexican water systems.
In support of this mandate, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allocating approximately $24,898,000 in new funding for New Mexico’s drinking water infrastructure to pay for lead pipe inventory and replacement projects.
These funds come in the form of loans, subsidies and grants, with at least 49% allocated Read More
Council Vice Chair Cull Gives Briefing On Oct. 8 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull shares highlights of Oct. 8 council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Gessing: The Rich Pay More Than Their Fair Share
By PAUL J. GESSING
Rio Grande Foundation
“It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just isn’t so.” –attributed to Mark Twain
The rich don’t pay their fair share of taxes. This has been said or written by politicians from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, Sen. Martin Heinrich, to Rep. Melanie Stansbury and many others.
“Soak the rich” forms the basis of “progressive” economic thinking in the United States.
What constitutes “fair” in the world of taxation is an open question, but many of these politicians make the unfounded claim that the rich pay taxes at a lower Read More
Heinrich Tours Upgraded Equipment At Carlsbad Police Department, Briefed On New Mobile Command Center
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hears from Carlsbad Police Department how nearly $1 million he secured for a new Mobile Command Center and operational, upgraded radio and communications equipment will improve response times and emergency coordination. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
CARLSBAD — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took a tour with the Carlsbad Police Department to hear how nearly $1 million he secured for a forthcoming, new Mobile Command Center and operational, upgraded radio and communications equipment will improve response Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules State Can Be Sued By Individuals Harmed By Erroneous Release Of Prisoners
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that state law allows governmental agencies to be sued by individuals harmed by an inmate mistakenly released from prison because of the negligence of public employees.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that the New Mexico Tort Claims Act permits a lawsuit against the state Department of Corrections by the estate of Katherine Paquin, an Albuquerque woman killed in 2012 by Christopher Blattner after he was mistakenly released from prison three years early. He was serving a sentence for convictions of trafficking and possession Read More
Northern Lights Viewed Thursday Night From White Rock
Northern Lights viewed Thursday night from White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Northern Lights viewed Thursday night from White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
All Shall Be Well: Matter Matters
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
October is the time of year when many Christians remember with fondness St. Francis of Assisi (see Mother Lynn Finnegan’s column from two weeks ago). St. Francis’ feast day is celebrated in early October. For many of us, that celebration includes a special blessing of the animals. As a priest, I have met many household Read More
Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 Viewed From White Rock
Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is now visible with the naked eye, in the west, just to the left of where the sunsets, after sunset. Tonight it was visible between 7-7:30 p.m. in White Rock. Tomorrow it will be a little bit higher in the evening sky. The tail is also much longer now. The road along the Caldera would be a great place to view it, for those in town too close to the mountains. Photo by Glen Wurden Read More
Northern Lights Viewed From Elk Ridge
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 14, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update
TLC Plumbing & Utility works Read More
‘The Wall’ On Display In Santa Fe Through Oct. 20
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image
American Veterans Traveling Tribute News:
SANTA FE — Today, reminds our community that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost Read More
Obituary: Charles Thomas Klingner 1943 – 2024
CHARLES THOMAS KLINGNER 1943 – 2024
Charles Thomas (Tom) Klingner was passionate about fireworks and national parks, bikes and cars, electric cars, family and friends, sailing and skiing, rockets and computers. He could be heard shouting “whoop!” as he skied powder runs. He encouraged others on the slope to “befriend the moguls”, instilling enthusiasm for challenges. He was kind and welcoming.
He played a key role in building and running supercomputers while working at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 31 years. Owned the first Apple computer. He was the grandfather who owned an iPhone Read More
Topper Volleyball Scores 3-0 Over Española Sundevils
The Los Alamos High School Topper Varsity Volleyball Team won a district match 3-0 against the Española Sundevils in a contest played Tuesday night in the Edward Madina Gymnasium in Español. This victory brings the Toppers overall record to 4-4. Here Naquita Martinez makes a spike attempt blocked by Priya Gardner and Peyton LaBonty. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Paula Marti-Arce spikes the ball over Leah Vigil in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Simran Preet Khalsa digs a ball back into play in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Danielle Trellue Read More
Los Alamos Gravity Race Is Cancelled
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Gravity Race, originally scheduled fortoday, Oct. 12, has been cancelled due to insufficient registration. However, the Recreation Division is already planning to try again in the Spring of 2025.
“We are looking at March 29, 2025, at the same time and place. We encourage the community to stay tuned for more details as we approach the new date and look forward to bringing this exciting event back,” Recreation Program Manager Brendan Tuning said.
Thank you to those who showed interest, and the staff hope to see even more participants in the spring.
For more information Read More
Secretary Of State’s Office Announces Modernized Online Business Portal, Refunds For Prepaid Account Holders
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office (SOS) announced Friday that all business transactions with the SOS’s office beginning Nov. 12, 2024 will be conducted through its online business filing portal.
The SOS’s online filing portal, SOS Enterprise, has been the portal for Notary, UCC and Facsimile Filings for the past year. In November, all Business Filings will be a part of this portal, allowing for a more user friendly and updated environment. Customers will be able to register and maintain their businesses through this portal.
The SOS’s office is making this announcement Read More
Gilman Tunnels To Close For Rock Stabilization Project
Gilman Tunnels will be closed to all traffic Oct. 14-Dec. 1 for a rock stabilization project. Courtesy/SFNF
View of the Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Beginning Monday Oct. 14 and extending to Dec. 1, the popular Gilman Tunnels will be closed to all traffic, including motorized, non-motorized, and foot traffic to conduct a rock stabilization project.
“The Jemez Ranger District experienced a storm event in 2022 that caused considerable rock fall at the Gilman Tunnels,” Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston said. “At that time, we identified the need to schedule periodic Read More
Children’s Museum To Host Weird Science Halloween Bash
SFCM News:
SANTA FE — The community is invited to join the Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 for a spooktacular fundraising event: Weird Science Halloween Bash.
This family-friendly event invites guests to dress up in costume, delight in 20+ STEAM experiment stations, trick-or-treat, engage with interactive exhibits, experience live entertainment, enjoy a special toddler area, eat spooky health snacks, and more.
All proceeds will support the SFCM and its equitable programs, including camp scholarships for low-income families; complimentary Grab-and-Go Read More
LAMS Football Dominates Santa Fe Indian School 50-0
Quarterback Kay’den Grant hands the ball to Zander Park as he lunges into the line during the Los Alamos Middle School Hawks game against the Indian School Braves played Wednesday afternoon on Sullivan Field. The Hawks dominated the Braves and the game was shortened by the mercy rule with a final score of 50-0. After the game, both teams gathered for a barbeque meal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Zander Park takes the handoff and breaks tackles as he runs in for the touchdown. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Braves quarterback Johnathan Aguilar tries to break through the line Read More
Canceled: Oct. 23 Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Oct. 23, 2024, has been canceled because there are no applications for review. Read More
Pajarito’s 2024 Oktoberfest Set To Celebrate Autumn With Local Breweries And Live Entertainment Oct. 19
Scene from a previous celebration. Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito announces its second annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024. This year’s festival will feature local breweries, including Bathtub Row Brewery, Boxing Bear Brewery and La Cumbre Brewery, offering a variety of craft beers that embody the essence of fall.
The festivities will commence at noon with live music performances from Eryn Bent followed by Sunbender. Admission for beer drinkers is $25.
Oktoberfest attendees may also enjoy delicious German favorites from the cafe, along with a variety of lawn games. Read More