Chris Clark

Udall, Tester, Lujan Grisham Announce Bill To Help Tribes Fight Child Hunger

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), along with U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.), announced that they have introduced legislation to streamline and expand access to federal school breakfast and lunch, summer feeding and other meal services by allowing Tribes to participate directly in these programs.
 
Native American children suffer from food insecurity and obesity at rates twice the national average, but too often aren’t able to access important hunger
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Lecture With Former Director Of CIA Counter-Terrorism Center Robert Grenier Sept. 29

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Robert L. Grenier, former director of CIA Counter-Terrorism Center (CTC)
 
CIR News:
 
Santa Fe Council on International Relations and Congregation Beit Tikva present a lecture and book signing with Robert L. Grenier, former director of CIA Counter-Terrorism Center (CTC) and author of “88 Days to Kandahar – Lessons on the War in Afghanistan” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. 
 
The event will be hosted at the Forum, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. 
 
America’s early success and slow, agonizing withdrawal from Afghanistan
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Pet Of The Week: Lola The Dog

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Lola the Sharpei-Lab mix is waiting for a good home. Courtesy/LAFS
 
LAFS News:
 
Lola is a 2-year-old Sharpei-Lab mix. She knows many obedience skills that she would love to demonstrate for you, and she loves going on leash walks with all of her new friends she’s made at the animal shelter.
 
She is very friendly and loves the company of people; she is a bit more selective about her dog friends, but she might do well with the right companion. She definitely does not enjoy the company of cats though!
 
This young girl still has lots of energy, and she would really appreciate
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Registration Underway For Dog Training Classes

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Dog training with LADOC. Courtesy photo
 
LADOC News:
 
Registration for the next session of dog training classes offered by the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club (LADOC) is underway. 
 
Classes this session include Basic Manners, Novice Agility, Self-Directed Practice, Intro to Scent Work, Intro to Odor, and Rally, and will begin the week of Oct. 5.
 
There are three easy ways to register:
  1. In-person on Sept 14, 5-7 pm at LADOC (246 East Road, near East Park. Please bring copies of vaccination records that we can keep, registration
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Heinrich, Hoeven Introduce National Bison Legacy Act

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and John Hoeven, R-N.D. have announced that they are introducing bipartisan legislation, the National Bison Legacy Act, to make the American bison the national mammal of the United States.
 
The bill also recognizes the historical, cultural, and economic significance of the bison, the largest land mammal in America.
 
“The bison has been an important part of our culture for many generations, especially in New Mexico, across the West, and in Indian Country,” said
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Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Hosts Community Discussion About Race Sept. 25

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UCLA News:
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the community to join in an exploration of how race and conversations about race have affected local people of color in the community―neighbors, coworkers and friends.
 
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
 
Panelists will share personal stories of their experiences with race, followed by an opportunity for attendees to submit questions for panel discussion. This personal and engaging cross-cultural event is open to the community. Invite friends, colleagues and family
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Los Alamos Hilltoppers Hall of Fame Inductees

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The 2014 Hilltopper Hall of Fame inductees from left, Ric Rojas, Brian Corrie, Steve Myers, Tracy Shipman Henderson and Bob Scott. Inductee Walt Arnold also was on hand to retire his jersey. Not pictured Paul Maley. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
 
 
HILLTOPPER News:
 
The Voice of the Hilltoppers Morrie Pongratz announced the introduction of the new Los Alamos High School Hall of Fame Inductees for 2014 just ahead of Friday’s Topper Homecoming Football Game at Sullivan Field.
 
This year’s field of honorees includes a new tradition for
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Elementary School Good News Clubs Start Sept. 14

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Students raising hands and having fun in Good News Club. Courtesy photo
 
SPIRITUALITY News:
 
Good News Clubs begin next week in Los Alamos elementary schools:
  • Mondays beginning Sept. 14: Aspen (Dining Hall) and Mountain (room 102, Mrs. O’Brien’s room)
  • Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15: Barranca (music room) and Pinon (science lab, room 601)
  • Thursdays, beginning Sept. 17: Chamisa (music room)
 
The Good News Clubs are free interdenominational Bible Clubs that meet once a week, right after school until 5 p.m.,
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YMCA Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

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YMCA News:
 
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their children’s habits with the ultimate goal of improving health.
 
That’s why The Family YMCA—a leading voice on improving health—wants families to understand the dangers of childhood obesity and ways to reverse course through increased physical activity and improved eating habits.
 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than
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