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Musician Dan Nebel Returns To Perform In Los Alamos

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Airman First Class Daniel Nebel
 
MUSIC News:
 
Airman First Class Daniel Nebel, a 2004 graduate of Los Alamos High School, is serving as a bandsman with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.
 
He will present a free classical concert of solo horn and piano music at noon Thursday, Dec. 31 at Fuller Lodge. The public is invited to come to the free event and, if desired, bring a sack lunch.
 
Growing up in Los Alamos, Nebel began his musical studies on piano with Marilyn LaForge in third grade and
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LANL Study Forecasts Disappearance Of Conifers

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Los Alamos scientist Nate McDowell discusses how climate change is killing trees with PBS NewsHour reporter Miles O’Brien. Courtesy/LANL
 
LANL News:
 
A new study, led by Los Alamos National Laboratory, suggests that widespread loss of a major forest type, the pine-juniper woodlands of the Southwestern U.S., could be wiped out by the end of this century due to climate change, and that conifers throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere may be on a similar trajectory.
 
New results, reported in a paper released today in the journal Nature Climate Change, suggests
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Letter To The Editor: Thoughts On Conservatism…

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By ROY M. MOORE
Los Alamos
 
As an independent conservative, I think I have a right to challenge others who call themselves conservative.
 
I assume the root word of conservative is conserve, so the first question to ask of anyone of that persuasion, is “What things do you think are important to conserve?”
 
The human beings on this planet are by far the most important resource, so I think they should be conserved first. In my view, that would mean enough food and medicine for life, a free education, a good job of their choice, and an opportunity to retire with dignity when their work is
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Los Alamos Big Band Performs Saturday At IHM

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The Los Alamos Big Band. Courtesy photo
 
LABB News:
 
The Los Alamos Big Band’s Annual Holiday Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, is open to the public at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall in Los Alamos.
 
The dance raises funds for the IHM church youth group and provides the local community a fun evening for all ages.
 
The Los Alamos Big Band, or LABB, is a 16-instrument 1940s Glenn Miller-style swing band. The current band has been playing at dances and other events throughout Northern New Mexico since
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LAHS: Score Results From Saturday’s Swim Meet

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SPORTS News:
 
Results from Saturdays West Mesa High School Swim Meet:
 
APS Mini-Invite at West Mesa
 
 
Girls 200 Medley Relay: Los Alamos 1:57.24 (SQT) (Sara Shiina, Jessica Moore, Isabelle Runde, Jillian Bennett0, Cleveland 2:01.67 (SQT), Los Alamos B 2:02.01 (SQT) (Kaitlin Bennett, Beth Short, Sophie Schmidt, Niamh Short)
 
200 Freestyle: Kaitlin Bennett LAHS 2:03.51 (SQT), Meghan Beaudet VOLC 2:06.74 (SQT), Mikelle O’Donnell ELDO 2:06.98 (SQT), also: 5) Niamh Short LAHS 2:12.51, 6) Sophie Schmidt LAHS 2:12.55, 13) Caemlyn
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FEMA Awards $63.6 Million To New Mexico

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FEMA News:
 
DENTON, TX — The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded more than $63.6 million to the state of New Mexico for road repairs and hazard mitigation as a result of severe storms and flooding in September 2014.
 
A federal disaster declaration (DR-4199-NM) designated eight counties eligible for Public Assistance grants.
 
This award provides $63,602,780 in federal funding to Eddy County for permanent repairs and hazard mitigation to 24 aggregate, asphalt, and chip-and-seal roadways.
 
A total of 111 miles of county roads sustained base
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IRS Opens 2016 Tax Season Jan. 19 – More Than 923,000 New Mexicans Expected To File

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IRS News:
 
PHOENIX ― Following a review of the tax extenders legislation signed into law last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will begin as scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.
 
The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day. The IRS expects to receive more than 150 million individual returns in 2016, with more than four out of five being prepared using tax return preparation software and e-filed.
 
The IRS will begin processing paper tax returns at the same time. There is no advantage to people filing tax returns
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NMDVS Completes Its Rural Veterans Coordination Program Team To Assist Rural-Area Veterans

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NMDVS News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services announced that it has opened several rural offices in the state to help rural-area veterans on a variety of issues, including assistance with disability compensation, pension claims, health care, and dependent/survivor benefits.
 
The regional offices are the result of a federal grant. In addition, rural veterans also may call a new toll-free hotline to get their questions answered.
 
“We are excited to help more veterans and their families take advantage of our services,” NMDVS Secretary
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Community Assets Awards Deadline Extended

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COMMUNITY News:
 
Assets In Action and the Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation would like to highlight good deeds done throughout the community, state or world, with the 7th annual Assets In Action Community Asset Awards. The deadline for entries is extended to Dec. 24.
 
Select a category:
  • Individual
  • Senior Citizen
  • Youth
  • Business
  • Couple
  • Other (specify)
 
Select the Asset category:
  • Support
  • Boundaries & Expectations
  • Positive Identity
  • Constructive Use of Time
  • Commitment to Learning
  • Positive Values
  • Empowerment
  • Social Competencies
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Secretary Moniz Announces Dr. Phil Sharp As 2015 Recipient Of Schlesinger Medal For Energy Security

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Dr. Phil Sharp
 
DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON ― U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz has announced Dr. Phil Sharp as the second recipient of the James R. Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security.
 
Dr. Sharp is president of Resources for the Future and a former U.S. Congressman from Indiana. Dr. Sharp will receive the medal at a ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Department of Energy headquarters (1000 Independence Ave. Washington, D.C. 20585).
 
“Phil Sharp has been a fixture in energy security and clean energy progress in every possible
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