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Local Health Office Closes But Expected To Reopen

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2016
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos Daily Post

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Los Alamos County Health Office effectively stopped seeing patients Sept. 14 across from Los Alamos High School at 1183 Diamond Dr.

Public Health Nurse Manager Andrea Cunningham staffed the office for two years but was directed to tender her resignation after she asked for three weeks off without pay in September to accompany her husband on a trip to South Africa.

“I wrote them a letter asking them to reconsider but they said if I was going to take three weeks off then I needed to resign,” Cunningham said.

Cunningham and Read More

Los Alamos-UK Collaboration Unveils Hidden Molecular Machinery In RNA Processes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2016
Artist’s impression of a long, non-coding RNA system. Grey/blue/red indicates main long non-coding RNA. Green, showing a second RNA interacting with long-noncoding RNA. Magenta ribbons and blue barrels indicated RNA-interacting proteins. Courtesy/LANL

LANL NEWS:

A special stretch of ribonucleic acid (RNA) called COOLAIR is revealing its inner structure and function to scientists, displaying a striking resemblance to an RNA molecular machine, territory previously understood to be limited to the cells’ protein factory (the ‘ribosome’) and not a skill set given to mere strings of Read More

Two Members Of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Convicted On Drug And Money Laundering Charges

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2016
FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― A federal jury sitting in Las Cruces returned a verdict yesterday finding Amado Acevedo-Gonzalez, 36, a Mexican national, and Yolanda Rodriguez, 50, a U.S. citizen who formerly resided in Mexico, guilty on drug trafficking offenses and money laundering charges after a four-day trial. 
 
The jury’s guilty verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, Special Agent in Charge Will R. Glaspy of the DEA’s El Paso Division, Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division, Ismael Nevarez Jr., Special Agent in Charge
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LANL: Rocket Motor Concept Could Boost CubeSat Missions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 13, 2016

 

Artists concept of a CubeSat on-board propulsion system. Courtesy/Inside Out Visuals

LANL News:

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a rocket motor concept that could pave the way for CubeSats zooming across space. These small, low-cost satellites are an easy way for scientists to access space, but are lacking in one key area, on-board propulsion.

“The National Academy of Sciences recently convened a meeting to look at science missions in CubeSats,” said Bryce Tappan, an explosives chemist at Los Alamos National Laboratory and lead researcher on the CubeSat Read More

The Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Discusses Consent Order Agreement And Gross Receipt Tax Issue

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 12, 2016
RCLC News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) will hold its monthly board meeting 9-11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at the Taos Plaza Old County Courthouse, 121 N Plaza, Mural Room, 2nd floor in Taos.
 
The Regional Coalition has invited New Mexico Secretary of Environment, Bruce Tongate and Katie Roberts, Director of the Resource Protection Division at New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). Roberts will report on the Consent Order Agreement, an agreement between the NMED and the U.S. Department of
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Sharon Stover Campaign Listed In Nation’s ‘16 In ‘16: Races To Watch’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2016

Sharon Stover

POLITICAL News:

Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 43, was named to the latest round of the Republican State Leadership Committee’s (RSLC) “16 in ’16: Races to Watch” list.

The RSLC list recognizes outstanding candidates in must-watch races for state legislative seats across the country.

 “I’m excited to hear that the RSLC picked my campaign as one of the top races to watch in the country,” Stover said. “Since I announced my candidacy, I have visited with thousands of residents throughout District 43 and listened to their concerns. Read More

Gary Johnson Supporters Surface In Los Alamos

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 12, 2016

A Gary Johnson supporter waves a campaign sign today at Trinity and Diamond Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

A Gary Johnson supporter waves campaign signs today at Trinity and Diamond Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

From the Gary Johnson Campaign:

 

Supporters for Gary Johnson for President were spotted over the lunch hour today waving campaign signs at the corner of Trinity and Diamond Drive.
 
In a video released Tuesday by the Johnson campaign, the former New Mexico Governor lays the responsibility for the fact that millions
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Open Letter To The Next President And Members Of The 115th Congress

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 12, 2016
NEMA News:
 
To the 45th President of the United States and Members of the 115th Congress:
 
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents electrical and medical imaging manufacturers, innovators, job creators and voters. We speak on behalf of pro-growth American industries that envision a modern electrical infrastructure and affordable, reliable health programs.
 
As you take on your sworn duties in service to the American people, we ask that you bear in mind five basic priorities that will expand the economy, increase employment rates, improve
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Los Alamos High School Awarded Director’s Cup

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2016

Los Alamos High School Athletic/Activities Director Ann Stewart, center, accepts the coveted Director’s Cup for 5A from Sally Marquez of the NMAA and a representative from Subway, which sponsors the annual award. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos High School has received the coveted Director’s Cup for 5A from the New Mexico Activities Association for the 2015-16 school year. 

The award shows Excellence in Academics, Activities, and Athletics.

Second place went to Albuquerque Academy. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Stephanie Garcia Richard Has Shown She Represents Every New Mexican

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2016
By THERESA CULL
Los Alamos

I am writing to express my support for Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico State Representative, District 43.

My partner and I met Stephanie through the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos before her first campaign for public office. As Unitarians, we have 7 principles that serve as a framework for our lives, one of which is the inherent worth and dignity of every person. I believe that Stephanie has shown that she represents every New Mexican, not just those with money or power.

I am confident that her decisions will be thoughtful and principled. She truly seeks to understand Read More

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