Chris Clark

Little Forest Playschool Fall Fiesta Sept. 12

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LITTLE FOREST News:
 
Little Forest Playschool is holding its annual Fall Fiesta 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. 
 
Everyone in the community is invited to join in on the family fun. There will be a dunk tank, bubble pit, bounce houses, alpine slide, goats and ponies, face painting, food, games and prizes.
 
Food will include hamburgers, hot dogs, kettle corn, cotton candy and a bake sale and cake walk. As part of the fundraising effort, there will also be a silent auction with items such as gift certificates from your favorite local stores and restaurants and unique
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Albuquerque Rotary Seeks Service Award Nominations

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ROTARY News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― In celebration of the club’s centennial, The Rotary Club of Albuquerque announced that it is seeking nominations for its “Centennial Celebration of Service Above Self” Awards.
The Club, which has been a staple of the Albuquerque community since its inception in 1916, will recognize volunteer service to the community with one-time awards to five living New Mexicans (individuals or groups) in the following categories:
 
First Responders, Military, Community, Youth and a Rotarian within District 5520.
 
Awards will be presented
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NM Business Latest Honored For Installing Solar System

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Wayne Sonchar owner of B.T.U. Building Materials, Inc., right, accepts a certificate of completion from USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner for the installation of a solar power array on his business . Courtesy photo
 
USDA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Tuesday, August 25, USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner presented Wayne Sonchar the owner of B.T.U. Materials, Inc. in Las Vegas, New Mexico a certificate of completion to dedicate the solar power system recently installed at the business.
 
While making his remarks during the event
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New Mexico Judiciary Endorses Bail Reform Constitutional Amendment

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SUPREME COURT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Judiciary will ask the Legislature to let voters decide whether to approve reforms to the bail system for the release of criminal defendants awaiting trial.
 
The proposed amendment to the New Mexico Constitution will allow judges the lawful option of denying pretrial release on bail to defendants who are too dangerous or unreasonable flight risks. The proposal also will guarantee that no person entitled to pretrial release is held in jail simply because they are financially unable to afford a money bond.    
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Luján Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
SANTA FE ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Wednesday highlighting Women’s Equality Day, which marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing a woman’s right to vote.
 
“Today we celebrate a monumental day for equality and justice in our nation’s history. Ninety-five years ago, to the tireless work of a group of dedicated advocates, the 19th Amendment was adopted, ensuring the right to vote for
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Letter To The Editor: Where Discoveries Are Made Is Most Ideal

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By JJ MAIER
Los Alamos
 
The only “brand” I can accept for my home town is the one the community voted for ages ago, “Where Discoveries Are Made.”
 
Having been in marketing in various forms for years, this is the only one with unlimited opportunities for “selling” the community/region to visitors who’ve never been lucky enough to come here.
 
The others are pedantic and too big a.
 
I wholeheatedly agree with Chris Weaver! This seems a great way to throw away some on
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San Ildefonso Pueblo Responds To Santa Fe County Commission Vote

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SI PUEBLO News:
 
SANTA FE ― San Ildefonso Pueblo officials are both disappointed and frustrated by Tuesday’s (Aug. 25) action by the Santa Fe County Commission to tie negotiations over road disputes on Pueblo land to the Aamodt water settlement.
 
“For two years, we have been working in good-faith to find a fair resolution to both of these with Santa Fe County. It is disheartening that after all we’ve put into this, including hours of face-to-face meetings, they chose to blindside us by suddenly tying the two together,” Gov. James Mountain
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About Calvary Chapel’s ‘This Means War’ Event

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Youth enjoying music preformed by fellow campers. Photo by Todd Haines
 
CCLA News:
 
For more than 25 years, Calvary Chapel of Los Alamos has put on a youth event that is called “This Means War”.  
 
It began as an overnight but has more recently become a camp that spans four days. The premise is simple; there is a spiritual battle around us and we prepare young people to recognize and respond to it. 
 
With the use of, multimedia, and solid biblical teaching, we equip the camper to win the battle
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Udall, Heinrich Press Senate Leadership To Begin Bipartisan Budget Negotiations

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined the full Senate Democratic Caucus to urge Senate Republican leadership to schedule bipartisan budget negotiations immediately to prevent another budget crisis when the current fiscal year ends this fall.
 
The call was made in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) signed by all 46 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus. 
 
In the letter, Udall and Heinrich stressed their deep concern that, with less than two months left in the fiscal year, Leader
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Blood Drive At First Baptist Church Hall Aug. 27-28

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Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
United Blood Services is holding a blood drive 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday Aug. 27 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the First Baptist Church Hall 2200 Diamond Dr.
 
 
Donors are needed. Please come and donate and enjoy an egg salad sandwich (or ham and turkey, too)!
 
For more details, contact United Blood Services at 877.UBS.HERO.
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