Survey Reveals Only One in 10 Drivers Keep Essential Emergency Supplies in Vehicle
STATE FARM News:
Bloomington, Ill., — Finding yourself stranded in your car due to treacherous conditions like snow, ice, poor visibility and slick roads only to discover you have junk in the trunk, rather than the necessary roadside emergency supplies, can place you and your family in jeopardy.
According to a new survey by State Farm® and KRC Research, more than 60 percent of drivers had some sort of “junk” (non-emergency supplies) in their trunk ranging from extra clothes and shoes to used food or drink containers.
While 99 percent of drivers had at least one emergency supply in their vehicle,
Panel Analyzes Reaction to Gov.’s State of State Address
Speaker of the House Ken Martinez
NM PBS News:
This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, the Line opinion panel will analyze reaction to Gov. Susana Martinez’s State of the State Address.
Then, the group digs into education proposals as it asks where lawmakers can get the most policy bang for their buck.
NMIF gauges the Democratic response to the governor’s agenda with two “IN FOCUS” segments. Newly elected Speaker of the House Ken Martinez sits down together with Senate Majority Floor Leader Michael Sanchez to talk about the upcoming session.
Rep. Martinez takes the post held by his father decades before Read More
Luján Brings $1 Million to Northern New Mexicans
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District announced Thursday that he brought more than $1 million to Northern New Mexico during the last year as a result of his commitment to constituent services.
In total, Luján brought back just over $1,078,000 to New Mexicans through casework in 2012, assisting residents with Social Security benefits, veterans’ services, and other federal programs and helping thousands of constituents navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration and other federal Read More
Tune Up Your Business in 2013
LACDC News:Former New Mexico State University Student Sentenced to Prison for Making False Bomb Threats
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Thursday morning, Jan. 17, a federal judge in Las Cruces, New Mexico sentenced Daud Anwar, 30, of Albuquerque to 24 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his conviction for making false bomb threats.
Anwar’s sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales and Carol K.O. Lee, Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division of the FBI.
SAC Carol K.O. Lee
On March 21, 2012, Anwar was charged with using electronic communication devices on March 3, 2011, to falsely claim that buildings on the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Read More
Personnel Board Meets Noon Jan. 22
COUNTY News:
The Personnel Board is meeting at noon Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the Training Room at the Community Building.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes for Oct. 24, 2012
III. Approval of Minutes for Appeal Committee Oct. 26, 2012
IV. Public Comment – Limit of four (4) minutes per person on items not on the agenda
V. Chair’s Report
VI. Discussion and/or Possible Action Items
A. Continue to Review & Vote of Proposed Changes to the Personnel Rules 100-600 Series.
VII. Discussion Items for Future Personnel Board Agendas
A. Tentative Personnel Board Meeting Scheduled Tuesday Read More
OBITUARY: Selma Kron Nov. 11,1931-Jan. 13, 2013
SELMA KRON Nov. 11 1931-Jan. 13, 1931
Selma Kron, 81, passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 in the presence of her beloved family. Born Nov. 11, 1931 in Philadelphia to Rose and William Adelman, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and married the love of her life Norman Kron who preceded her in death in 1995.
Together they raised five children and built a successful skilled nursing facility, Ambler Rest Center. She was very proud of her contributions to the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia and Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America where they established the Norman
Bandelier’s First Fee Free Day of 2013 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
BANDELIER News:
On Monday, Jan. 21, visitors may enjoy Bandelier as well as other national parks and monuments throughout the United States free of charge. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the first of eleven days throughout 2013 when all National Park Service sites will open their gates to visitors without charging entrance fees.
If you are planning a trip in 2013 that includes multiple national parks and monuments, you may consider buying the $80 annual America the Beautiful pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal Read More
Crowd Packs Metal Menagerie Show at Mesa Library
Community members filled the upstairs gallery at Mesa Public Library for Wednesday’s opening reception of the Metal Menagerie Show. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scrap Metal Artists Richard Swenson, left, and David Trujillo speak with Marsha Gilford, vice president public affairs for Smith’s Food and Drug Centers. Gilford is in Los Alamos visiting County officials and local business owners. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Metal Menagerie, showcasing the work of two Los Alamos metal sculptors, David Trujillo and Richard Swenson, opened Read More
Public Has Two More Opportunities to Weigh in on Muni Building Name
COUNTY News:
Two public hearings have been set for residents to give their comments to the “Committee to Consider a Request to name the New Municipal Building after State Representative Jeannette Wallace.”
- 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, Fuller Lodge, Pajarito Room; and
- 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, White Rock Town Hall
Councilor Fran Berting brought the request to name the building after Wallace to the Council during its meeting Jan. 8. The Los Alamos County Code governs the process the County must use when this kind of request to name a facility after an individual is received. The individual Read More
Letter to the Editor: Voting Yes for School Bond Makes Sense
By Kathryn E. ThomasMy name is Kate Thomas, and I resigned in 2010 from Los Alamos Public Schools as Assistant Superintendent. Since then I have worked closely in different situations related to the schools.
I have been involved in education for 42 years, either as a teacher or an administrator. I am writing this letter to strongly urge Los Alamos voters to vote “Yes” to continue the funding of school renovation in our school district.
Learning is a complex activity, which supremely tests students’ motivation and physical condition. Teaching Read More
Special Utilities Board Meeting Set For Jan. 22
NNSA, Maryland Partner to Improve Radiological/NuclearSecurity, Emergency Preparedness and Response
NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the State of Maryland today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) intended to strengthen efforts to prevent, mitigate and respond to radiological/nuclear threats and incidents in Maryland.
NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the MOU, providing a strategic framework for areas of ongoing collaboration between NNSA and the State of Maryland.
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley
“This agreement represents Read More
No Trash or Recycling Service Monday Jan. 21
COUNTY News:
In observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection Monday Jan. 21.
If Monday is your normal pickup day, please place your trash and recycling out by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 for collection.
For more information, visit the Environmental Services website.
Letter to the Editor: Just Name It ‘The Los Alamos County Municipal Building’
By Joel M. WilliamsThe new municipal/administration building is THE Los Alamos citizens’ building! As such, it should not be a memorial to any one person, dead or alive.
While a few previous, and some current, councilors doggedly refused to allow LA citizens to vote on it, the building is still the citizens’ building and not the council’s building.
If a nickname is needed, make something like “The GRT (Golden Revenue Trove or Gross Receipt Tax-windfall) Building” as that is what enabled it.
Councilor (Fran) Berting put forth the request that the building be named in memory of Jeanette Read More
Luján Writes Napolitano on REAL ID Implementation
Secretary Janet Napolitano
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL NEWS:
WASHINGTON D.C.—U.S.Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Wednesday urging the department to provide New Mexico with policy options that respect the state’s need to ensure that drivers carry insurance and comply with the REAL ID Act.
Below is the text of the letter:
January 16, 2013
Secretary Janet Napolitano
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
Secretary Napolitano,
I appreciated working with you and your Read More
Stilwell Leads Way for Atomic Tumblers’ at Gold Cup Classic
Caden Stilwell earns silver on parallel bars. Courtesy photo
Philo Shelton takes silver on still rings. Courtesy photo
LASG News:
The boys’ competitive team from Los Alamos School of Gymnastics competed in the Men’s Gold Cup Classic in Albuquerque on Jan. 5-6.
The Atomic Tumblers’ competed against 115 gymnasts from 11 teams from New Mexico and Texas.
The Atomic Tumblers’ highest scorer was Caden Stilwell, in the Level 4 Junior Division, who scored a 54.75 and earned fourth place in the all-around competition. Stilwell also earned silver on parallel bars (9.65), floor (9.35), and pommel horse Read More
Udall Statement on Departure of Interior Secretary Salazar
Interior Secretary Ken SalazarOBITUARY: Edwin A. Kelley Feb. 7, 1934–Jan. 15, 2013
EDWIN A. KELLEY Feb. 7, 1934 – Jan. 15, 2013
Edwin A. Kelley, 78, a resident of White Rock passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, which would have been his 25th anniversary to his beloved wife, Billie.
Ed was born in Washington, Pa., to John B. Kelley Sr. and Ruth A. Kelley on Feb. 7, 1934. He graduated from Trinity High School in Washington, Pa., in 1951.
He was a machinist all his life as many of the Kelley families were, and was known for being “one of the best.” He moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1967 to work for Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, in the main Shops.
In 1976 until 1981 he operated and owned Kelley’s Read More
OBITUARY: Martha Virginia Osborn Oct. 27, 1920 – Jan. 13, 2013
MARTHA VIRGINIA OSBORN Oct. 27, 1920 – Jan. 13, 2013
Martha Virginia passed away gracefully on Sunday morning, Jan. 13, at home with family in Albuquerque. Her 92 years were full of adventures. She was born in Duenweg, Mo., one of four sisters.
She survived polio at a very early age with all but her left arm recovering. She could tie a shoe one handed tight enough to hold all day, something that continually amazed her daughter who could never figure it out.
She married Robert L. Osborn on Feb. 8, 1947 and was able to celebrate 66 years. They came to the Los Alamos area when Los Alamos was a closed secret Read More
