Chris Clark

FBI: Shiprock Man Sentenced For Federal Theft

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FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Orlando Jay Johnson, 24, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Shiprock, has been sentenced in federal court in Albuquerque to 12 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his conviction on theft occurring in Indian Country.
 
Johnson was arrested Oct. 31, 2014, after officers of the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety were called to a fast food restaurant in Shiprock in response to a report that an elderly Navajo man had been robbed of his wallet and money.
 
According to the criminal complaint, Johnson
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Letter To The Editor: Two Historic Buildings On Tour

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By W. STANLEY HALL
Los Alamos
 
On March 25, 1943, I arrived at 109 East Palace in Santa Fe to start work at Los Alamos. The House was not finished yet in Los Alamos, so I spent a week at Rancho del Monte in Tesuque and then another week or so on the screened-in porch of the Big House.
 
Finally, the first dormitory was built and I moved in. The floor plan was rather simple. Two floors had a series of two bedroom units sharing a shower, sink and toilet. At the south end of the dorm was a day room with a fireplace and a small kitchen. 
 
Each bedroom had a small built-in desk and book shelf. When
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Sen. Martin Heinrich Helps HOPE Crew At Bandelier

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Sen. Martin Heinrich stands with members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Hands-On Preservation Experience (HOPE) crew and Bandelier staff for a group photo as their day of work comes toward a close Wednesday at Bandelier. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

The HOPE crew presents Sen. Martin Heinrich with a plaque in appreciation for his participation on their project Wednesday at Bandelier. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. participated Wednesday in a restoration service project with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Read More

Holiday Weekend Monsoon Surge With Heavy Rainfall

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NOAA News:
 

The National Weather Service has announced a monsoon moisture surge with flash flooding possible over the holiday weekend.

 
Timing – Moisture will surge into the area today and significantly increase the coverage of showers and storms with heavy rainfall through Independence Day.
 
Location – The heaviest rainfall is expected to impact Central and Eastern NM Thursday and Friday, then over the Rio Grande Valley and Continental Divide Saturday.
 
Key Impacts:
  • Thunderstorms will produce frequent cloud-to-ground lightning stikes
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CIR Presents Talk On Recent Energy Trend Impacts

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Senior Adviser to the Center for Naval Analyses, James Clad. Courtesy photo

CIR News:

​The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents James Clad, senior adviser to the Center for Naval Analyses and former deputy assistant secretary of defense.

Clad will discuss how recent energy trends have upset the world oil market and transformed the geopolitical landscape in a talk entitled, “The World Politics of a Changing Energy Landscape” at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, hosted at Tipton Hall, SF University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michaels Dr.

Asian energy

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NM Receives $3 Million In Major Disaster Funds

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FEMA News:
 
DENTON, Texas ― On Oct. 6, 2014, at the request of Gov. Susana Martinez, President Obama declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico.
 
In June 2015, the state of New Mexico was awarded some $3 million in federal disaster assistance for repairs to roads in Lincoln County following severe storms and flooding in July and August 2014. The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management continues to administer the funds and provide support to the county as it recovers.
 
The severe weather and floodwaters washed away a total of
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Membership Deal At Pinon Park Pool Ends July 10

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PPP News:
 
Pinon Park Pool is offering 25 percent off membership fees and waiving the $75 volunteer fee for new members who sign up by July 10.
 
There’s still plenty of swim time this summer so don’t be left out of the fun. Swim lessons also are available.
 
Pool hours 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday and the pool stays open until 10 p.m. Wednesdays.
 
Located at 104 Bryce Avenue in White Rock, the pool offers no crowds, lots of room for lounging on the deck, tables and grills for
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This Week At Farmers Market July 2

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LAFM News:
 
Look at what’s at the Farmers Market this week:
 
Lamb, shrimp, ungraded eggs, honey, honey sticks, vegetable juices, cider snow cones, dried apples, beets, carrots, turnips, shishitos, onions, garlic, squashes, radishes, peas – snap and english, salad greens, heads of lettuce, fennel, dill, potatoes, mulberries, strawberries, cherries, jams, vinegars, sauces, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, lettuce mixes, asian greens, green onions, leeks, dried sage sticks, sage, pizzas, decorations, cut flowers, plants, herbs, vegetable starts, hanging pots,
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Chargers Attend 2015 GCST Summer Invitational

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Charger swimmers getting ready for morning practice with swimmers from Florida and Illinois. Courtesy photo
 
 
SPORTS News:
 
Charger Aquatics swim team returned this past week from Ft. Myers, Fla., which was their 3rd annual summer training trip to the Sunshine state.
 
The kids worked out for a week with Gulf Coast Swim Team and Bloomington-Normal YMCA Waves swimmers before competing in the 2015 GCST Summer Invitational meet at Florida Gulf Coast University. With only nine Charger swimmers competing against 19 other teams (430 swimmers) at this event, the team
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Aquatomics Honored To Host Nogar Memorial Meet

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Young swimmers on the block. ‘Take your mark!’ Photo by Doug Wedman
 
LAA News:
 
To the many volunteers, too numerous to name, who helped make the Nick Nogar Memorial Open long course swim meet a great success this past weekend, the Los Alamos Aquatomics (LAA) say, “Thank you!”
 
It is always an honor for the team to host this meet every summer, dedicated to Nick Nogar, who’s passion for swimming at all levels and life-long enthusiasm for the sport, we wish to instill in each and every swimmer. The Los Alamos Aquatomics hosted 13 swim teams from throughout
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