Pool Closed Friday 7-11 a.m. for Maintenance
WALKUP AQUATIC CENTER News:
From 7–11 a.m., Friday the pool will be shut off for servicing. Short Course Early Bird Lap Swim will be available from 5 a.m.7 a.m. Courtesy photo Read More
Hall Weighs in on Supreme Court’s Health Care Decision
By Rep. Jim Hall
House District 43
I am currently in Washington, D.C., attending a conference for state legislators on Medicaid put on by the non-partisan Council of State Governments.
The primary focus of the conference has been how to address the ongoing, large increases in Medicaid costs on state finances.
Today’s decision by the Supreme Court makes these issues even more timely and important.
The predicted growth in New Mexico Medicaid before the Court’s decision was an increase in New Mexico Medicaid enrollees by between 172,000 and 212,000 at a yearly cost increase of between $350 Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law
In a 5-4 majority, the U.S. Supreme Court, moments ago, announced that it upholds the Obama Administration law that requires most Americans to get health insurance by 2014 or pay a financial penalty.
“The Affordable Care Act‘s requirement that certain individuals pay a financial penalty for not obtaining health insurance may reasonably be characterized as a tax,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court’s majority. “Because the Constitution permits such a tax, it is not our role to forbid it, or to pass upon its wisdom or fairness.”
The decision Read More
LATA Leads List of Top Revenue Companies
A Los Alamos field crew member from LATA uses a hand auger to collect environmental samples in northern New Mexico. Courtesy/LATA
By Carol A. Clark
A Los Alamos Company stood out among New Mexico’s top high-tech companies recognized last week for their achievements by New Mexico Flying 40, which annually honors the state’s fastest-growing companies.
Los Alamos Technical Associates (LATA), 999 Central Ave., led the list of Top 10 revenue companies for the second consecutive year.
LATA is a technical project management services company with total revenues of $237.8 million in 2011, which Read More
TK Thompson Explores ‘The Faces of Jazz’
By Bonnie J. Gordon
TK Thompson has been interested in both jazz music and photography since his early teens.
His current exhibit of black and white photographs of jazz musicians plying their trade is titled “Faces of Jazz.”
The exhibit is on display in the Portal Gallery of The Art Center at Fuller Lodge.
The show continues through Aug. 4. An opening reception for “Faces of Jazz” and “Rhapsody in Blue,” the current show in the main gallery, will take place 5-7 p.m., Friday June 29.
“I noticed at an early age that sometimes musicians solo with closed eyes,” Thompson said. “How could they read the music? Read More
Naturalization Ceremony Set for July 4 at Bandelier
BANDELIER News:
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As America celebrates its 236th birthday next week, 15 immigrants will be sworn in as new U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Bandelier National Monument.
This 11 a.m. event Wednesday, July 4 is one of more than 40 special naturalization ceremonies taking place across the United States in celebration of Independence Day, and the first one ever held at Bandelier.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Field Office Director Patti JMK Reynolds will administer the Oath of Allegiance to the new U.S. citizens.
Special remarks will be provided Read More
U.S. Marshals Selling Works of Art
U.S. MARSHALLS News:
“Le Homme Endormi” by Henri Matisse, Curtesy/U.S. Marshalls
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Marshals Service is conducting online auctions to sell 245 works of art by Chagall, Matisse, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec and other old masters as well as pieces by more recent famous artists.
The items are up for auction at www.txauction.com until July 2.
The pieces of art were seized from several federal court cases and are now forfeited to the government.
Three of the cases involved Marc Dreier out of the Southern District of New York, Justin French out of the Eastern District of Virginia, Read More
Longmire Television Series Filming This Week in Los Alamos and at the Ski Hill
COUNTY News:
This week, Los Alamos residents will see those familiar yellow and black signs guiding film talent and production crews through town to base camps and film sites within the County.
These signs will post the letters “LM”—for Longmire, The hour-long drama series from Warner Horizon Television, which began filming in March of this year in Santa Fe, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas.
Filming is scheduled to begin tomorrow through Thursday at private homes in Los Alamos and at the Ski Hill.
Longmire stars Robert Taylor (The Matrix), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), Lou Diamond Read More
Vehicle Rollover Shuts Down East Road
A white van on Central Avenue attempted to enter East Road at about 2:15 p.m. today when it struck a Toyota 4 Runner, causing it to flip over and land on its side on East Road. Police report that injuries of the parties involved were minor and no one needed to be transported to Los Alamos Medical Center. The roadway is opening back up to traffic. Courtesy photo Read More
Power Outage Affects About 300 Local Customers
DPU News:
Power was interrupted to North Mesa beginning at 9:18 a.m., Tuesday according to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
An electric line operations crew caused a brief power outage to North Mesa while preparing to perform a 700-foot, 3-phase cable pull near the base of Pueblo Canyon.
About 300 customers were affected. Power outage status and notifications were provided to customers by 311 Customer Care Center staff and to online customers and cell phones via DPU’s Facebook and Twitter.
Power was restored to the area within about 20 minutes.
The 700-foot underground cable Read More
Heinrich Visits Local Teachers Union Officials
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, center, visited with Vice President Ryan Ross of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees and LAFSE President Ellen Mills of Los Alamos at the American Federation of Teachers-New Mexico offices in Albuquerque Saturday. The AFT-NM endorsed Heinrich, a Democrat, who is running against Republican Heather Wilson for the United States Senate seat of retiring Sen. Jeff Bingaman. Courtesy photo. Read More
County’s Summer Concert Series Features Chuck Prophet Friday at the Pajarito Ski Area
Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express play Friday night at Pajarito Ski Area for the County’s Summer Concert Series. Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
You should catch the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series at the Pajarito Ski Area this Friday, June 29.
We’ve had some fabulous concerts this season and this week we’re not backing down.
Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express from San Francisco is an amazing band!
I believe almost everyone will enjoy this show. I say “almost” because Chuck did leave Whittier, Calif., right after high school graduation and hit the road with what was to become Read More
ECA Testifying Today in Washington in Support of Manhattan Project National Historical Park Project
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filled in at a hearing today for National Parks Subcommittee Chair Mark Udall of Colorado who was fighting wildfires back home. Courtesy/ECA
ECA News:
The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) will testify today before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, United States Senate, in support of S.3300, a bill to establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico and Hanford, Washington. ECA supports establishing Read More
Officials Break Ground on Interagency Fire Center at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s TA-49
Dignitaries broke ground Tuesday morning on an Interagency Fire Center at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Technical Area-49. The 6,400 square foot facility will serve as a joint coordination and response center for fire events around the area. From left, Ray Todd, associate regional director for Facilities and Lands for National Park Service Intermountain Region; Rebecca Montoya, field representative for Sen. Jeff Bingaman; Kevin Smith, manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Site Office; Sharon Stover, chair of the Los Alamos County Council; Read More
Rotary Inducts New Members and Announces New Executive Board and Paul Harris Fellowship Recipients
At right, Assistant Rotary Governor Lleta Scoggins, from the Rotary Club of Santa Fe, inducted new members into Rotary Club of Los Alamos during a special ceremony Tuesday evening at the Posse Lodge. From left, Rotarian Skip King who sponsored new member Carl Thornton, new memberinductee Harold “Hal” Davis and his wife and sponsor, Rotarian Anne Davis. Photo by Gil Butler
Incoming President Linda Hull, center, of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, introduces members of the Executive Board for the new Rotary year starting July 1. Outgoing President Thurman Talley and his wife Gaye are seated at the Read More
Celebration Marks 1,000th TRU Waste Shipment
Employees of the Transuranic (TRU) Waste processing facility are joined by local and state officials to celebrate the 1,000th (1,014th) shipment of TRU waste to WIPP. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
New Mexico’s governor and other dignitaries gathered at Los Alamos National Laboratory Tuesday for a special event marking the 1,000th shipment of nuclear waste to a permanent repository at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad.
“I am pleased we continue to make progress on our environmental cleanup commitment to protect this beautiful place where Read More
Satch Cowan Trail Receives Unanimous Approval
County Council’s unanimous decision to name a tributary trail in Quemazon after beloved Los Alamos resident Satch Cowan clearly pleased the audience at Tuesday ‘s Council meeting. From left, Barbara Calef, Becky Shankland and Barbara Lemmick each spoke to Council about how important Cowan was to promoting local trails and inspiring younger residents to embrace the outdoor activity. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Applause broke out as Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night unanimously approved naming a trail in the Quemazon Nature Trail Complex Read More
Council Commends County Administrator Harry Burgess for his Strong Leadership Skills
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess has earned the unanimous respect of all seven Los Alamos County Councilors for his strong leadership skills. Councilors praised Burgess during Tuesday’s County Council meeting for his demonstrated ability to find effective solutions to complex issues facing the County. Council granted Burgess a 3 percent salary increase effective next month. Council also granted a 3 percent raise to Manager John Arrowsmith of the Department of Public Utilities. The Board of Public Utilities, which governs the DPU, wrote a letter to Council stating Read More
Voters Will Decide Questions in November
Council voted 5-2 tonight to let voters decide several questions, which if approved, would amend certain sections of the Los Alamos County Charter. From left, Council Vice Chair Ron Selvage, Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor David Izraelevitz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Former Charter Review Committee members from left, Kyle Wheeler and Chris Chandler, along with Chandler’s husband George Chandler, a local attorney, listen to Council as it decides to let the voters decide. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Ponders Taking Questions to the Voters
Los Alamos County Contract Attorney Chay Rennick, left, and former Charter Review Committee Vice Chair Larry Warner brief Councilors on a proposed election resolution setting forth four questions to be submitted at the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election to the voters, which questions would amend certain sections of the Los Alamos County Charter. The Charter Review Committee recommends that Council approve the motion as presented. Earlier this year, the Council approved ordinances 598 through 618, which were a result of the work of the Charter Review Committee. These 21 ordinances propose to Read More
