FBI: Albuquerque Pediatric Surgeon Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Guy Rosenschein, 68, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty Oct. 15 in federal court to seven counts of distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and one count of possession of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Rosenschein will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
According to the plea agreement and other court records, on several occasions in 2016, Rosenschein, who at the time was a pediatric surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, used a Yahoo! email account Read More
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #4 – Los Alamos Faces The Highest Case Counts Ever
By RICHARD SKOLNIKLos Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending Oct. 18, 2021
In the US, Read More
SFNF May Conduct Diego Prescribed Burn On Cuba District
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between today and Nov. 30 to conduct the previously announced Diego prescribed burn on the Cuba Ranger District as early as Wednesday.
The 374-acre treatment area is north of the community of Gilman and 1 mile east of the Rancho del Chaparral Girl Scout Camp. Crews may treat small blocks each day to decrease the volume of smoke.
The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, and forecasted weather
New Mexico Supreme Court Orders Trial In Case Alleging Undue Influence In Transfer Of Real Estate
State Supreme Court orders a trial in a real estate dispute in which an elderly man’s daughter alleges ownership of 1,900 acres in Socorro County was transferred to her brother because of undue influence over their father. Post file photo
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) has ordered a trial in a real estate dispute in which an elderly man’s daughter alleges that ownership of 1,900 acres in Socorro County was transferred to her brother because of his undue influence over their father.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that when a party alleges that a conveyance was Read More
Veterans Journey Home Film Series To Be Shown At Jean Cocteau Cinema In Santa Fe Nov. 11-12
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS), Warrior Films, and the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe are presenting a special Veterans Day film series focusing on the readjustment of veterans back home from combat.
The Veterans Journey Home is a five-film series of films by acclaimed filmmaker Fredrick Marx, who co-made the 1994 documentary Hoop Dreams.
The films focus on five powerful stories of bravery and valor–not against enemies on the battlefield, but against equally powerful inner demons the featured veterans fight as they seek to find emotional Read More
Heinrich, Luján Call For Enactment Of Appropriations Bills, Highlight Millions In Local Investments For New Mexico

U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) released the following statements after the Senate Committee on Appropriations released the remaining nine Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Bills.
The bills comply with the topline spending allocation contained in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution. Combined with the three bills reported from the Appropriations Committee in August, the bills provide a 13 percent increase for non-defense discretionary programs and a 5 percent increase for defense programs. The five percent increase Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Celebrates Unity Day
LAPS is celebrating Unity Day Wednesday, Oct. 20 to raise awareness and prevent bullying in the schools and community by promoting kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) continues to celebrate Unity Day every year as one way to raise awareness and prevent bullying in the schools and community by promoting kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
Founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, this campaign is held during the month of October and connects communities around the world.
“Unity Day reminds us to celebrate Read More
LANL: Tess Light Awarded 2021 Global Security Medal
LANL scientist Dr. Tracy ‘Tess’ Lavezzi Light awarded the 2021 Los Alamos Global Security Medal. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Tracy “Tess” Lavezzi Light, a scientist in Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Intelligence and Space Research division, has been awarded the distinguished 2021 Los Alamos Global Security Medal, which recognizes the exceptional achievements of active or recently retired employees who have made significant contributions to the Laboratory’s global security mission.
“For more than 20 years at the Laboratory, Tess has helped guide major projects with impacts across Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Oct. 18
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the 6-day period ending Oct. 18 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 950 tests
- 37 diagnoses (35 in Los Alamos, 2 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
TGIF Concert Series: Pianist Michael Tortorella Nov. 5
First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/FPC
CONCERT News:
What: Michael Tortorella, piano
Music: Debussy and Scriabin
Date: Nov. 5, 2021
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church; 208 Grant Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501
Admission: Freewill offering and open to all
For More Information call 982.8544
Program:
- Estampes – Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 14:30
- Estampes (Postcards) comprises three pieces:
Pagodes; Soiree dans Granada; Jardins Sous la Pluie - Sonata no. 5, op. 53 – Alexander Scriabin (1871-1915) 12:00
This Sonata, composed in 1907, is in F# major,