Chris Clark

Los Alamos County Launches Photo Contest As Part of National ‘Find Your Park’ Campaign

May 20, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Courtesy/Bandelier

COUNTY News:

In conjunction with the national “Find Your Park” campaign, Los Alamos County has launched a contest seeking the best photo submissions taken within the county’s three national parks―Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve and the recently designated Manhattan Project National Historic Park.

The photo contest runs until 5 p.m., June 2. Visitors may submit photos on the “Visit Los Alamos” Facebook page.

The contest celebrates Los Alamos’ recent designation as the hub for three national

Public Comments Sought On STIP

May 20, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

NMDT News:

SANTA FE ― The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s 9th amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program. The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).

The NMDOT has posted the 2014-2017 STIP amendment on the internet asking

Four Sham Cancer Charities Allegedly Bilk Over $187 Million From Consumers

May 20, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Attorney General Hector Balderas

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas joined with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, all 50 States and the District of Columbia Tuesday in a complaint charging four sham cancer charities and their operators with bilking more than $187 million from consumers.

The defendants told donors their money would help cancer patients, including children and also women suffering from breast cancer, but the overwhelming majority of donations benefitted only the perpetrators, their families, friends, and fundraisers.

Luján Celebrates 50 Years Of Head Start Program

May 20, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

SENATE News:

Washington, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third district marked the anniversary of “Project Head Start” Monday, launched 50 years ago by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Since its creation, Head Start has provided early childhood education to more than 30 million children from working and low-income families.

“Helping our children succeed begins by putting them on the right path at the earliest ages. For 50 years, Head Start has helped support hard-working families who are trying to get ahead

North Taos County Bus Shelters To Feature Student Art

May 19, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

‘Luz es Vida – Light Is Life’ art banner created by local Toas students. Courtesy photo

Taos students stand by their art. Courtesy photo

RTD News:

On Thursday, May 14, banners by local students were installed in four RTD (Blue Bus) shelters along its Questa route in support of the students and the “Luz es Vida – Light is Life” youth education program in Questa and the surrounding area.

During March and April, more than 220 students from Alta Vista, Costilla Academy, and Roots and Wings Community Schools, as well as some

IRS Tax Information For Military Personnel, Families

May 19, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― May is National Military Appreciation Month and the Internal Revenue Service wants members of the military and their families to know about the many tax benefits available to them.

Each year, the IRS publishes Publication 3 (https:////www.irs.gov/uac/About-), Armed Forces Tax Guide, a free booklet packed with valuable information and tips designed to help service members and their families take advantage of all tax benefits allowed by law. This year’s edition, geared to the 2014 return, is posted on IRS.gov. Available tax benefits

Day 2 Scenes At Track & Field State Championship

May 19, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Hilltopper Sienna Ahlers is off to a fast start in the 800 m. during Saturday’s State Championship at the UNM Track in Albuquerque. Photo by Blake Wood

Ralph Archbold earned a spot on the podium with a 6th place finish in the 110 m. hurdles. Photo by Blake Wood

Ashley Land placed 6th in the shot put. Photo by Blake Wood

Elena Abeyta placed 4th in the 400 m. and anchored the ‘Toppers 4×100 m. and 4×400 m. relays, in which they finished 4th and 5th respectively. Photo by Blake Wood

Liz Lockhart was the ‘Toppers only individual State Champion,

Two Children From La Vista Church Travel To California To Compete On New Mexico All Star Bible Quiz

May 18, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Ray Gallegos, 11, Sienna Granillo, 8, and Coach Trina Granillo at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Photo by Raul Granillo

CHURCH News:

Two children from the La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock, traveled to San Diego, Calif., to compete on the New Mexico All Star Bible Quiz Teams.

The three New Mexico teams competed May 16 at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, against 20 other teams from California, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nev.

Sienna Granillo, 8, and Ray Gallegos, 11, earned their spots by memorizing 20 verses from the Bible and by

Officials Celebrate $14 Million Solar Power Project

May 18, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

USDA News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced that 3rd Dist. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan will join him and the management of the Springer Electric Cooperative at 10 a.m., May 26 to celebrate the completion of construction of a $14 million solar power project.

The funding provided by USDA Rural Development also includes the expansion and upgrade of 74 miles of electric line and system. A total of $3.4 million of the $14 million loan was used to construct the one mega-watt solar power generation facility located just north of Springer.

Masonic Lodge Hosts Charity Breakfast For ‘Project Y’

May 18, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Los Alamos High School Robotics Club members stand for a group photo during Saturday’s community breakfast hosted by Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66 to benefit ‘Project Y’, LAHS’s Robotics Club. Club members worked alongside the Lodge brethren to cook and serve waffle breakfasts to a hungry public; the club also demonstrated their latest robot to an enthusiastic crowd. Courtesy photo

Project Y’s new robot. Courtesy photo