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IRS Clarifies One-Per-Year Limit On IRA Rollovers

IRS News:

PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued guidance clarifying the impact a 2014 individual retirement arrangement (IRA) rollover has on the one-per-year limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code on tax-free rollovers between IRAs.

The clarification relates to a change, announced (https:////www.irs.gov/irb/2014-16_IRB/ar18.html) earlier this year, in the way the statutory one-per-year limit applies to rollovers between IRAs. The change in the application of the one-per-year limit reflects an interpretation by the U.S. Tax Court in a January 2014 Read More

Udall Statement In Honor Of Veterans Day

U.S. Sen Tom Udall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen Tom Udall released the following statement in honor of our nation’s veterans, and to commemorate Veterans Day: 

“Americans throughout the country gather on Veterans Day to thank the brave men and women of our military and to recognize their service to our nation. We honor the great sacrifices of those who have risked their lives to protect our freedoms and keep us safe. We thank those who are still serving today and we pay tribute those who have given their all in defense of our country and its ideals.

“New Mexico has a long and

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Today Is Veterans Day – Honoring People Who Have Served In U.S. Armed Forces

Joseph Ambrose, an 86-year-old World War I veteran, attends the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982, holding the flag that covered the casket of his son, who was killed in the Korean War. Courtesy/wikipedia.com

Staff Report

Today is Veterans Day, an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a federal holiday observed Nov. 11.

It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I (major hostilities Read More

Udall Statement On President’s Net Neutrality Plan

Courtesy/wikipedia.com
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, welcomed the president’s support for a free and open Internet as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prepares new net neutrality rules and issued the following statement:
 
“Net neutrality is about leveling the playing field, and I am encouraged that the president has joined the call for strong rules by the FCC to protect the open Internet. I am working in the Senate to encourage broadband
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Bandelier: Fee-Free Day, Photo Hike, Celebration of ‘America Recycles Day’

Visitor Center, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

Cliffs and Tyuonyi Pueblo site, Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

This week Bandelier National Monument is offering three special events:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 11 – Fee-Free Day on Veterans Day;
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 – Photo Hike; and
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 – America Recycles Day.

In honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday will be a Fee-Free Day at National Park areas throughout the country, in which everyone is welcome to visit with no entrance fee. At Bandelier, the Bookstore will have a storewide Read More

New Mexico Finishes 38th – Again – In Business Tax Climate

In the annual rankings of business tax climates, New Mexico finishes 38th for the fourth year in a row. Image/Creative Commons

 

By Rob Nikolewski

There hasn’t been much climate change in New Mexico — at least when it comes to the business tax climate.

For the fourth straight year, New Mexico finished 38th in national rankings compiled by the Tax Foundation, a pro-growth organization that compiles an annual list of states with the most business-friendly tax climates.

“New Mexico still has some problems,” said Scott Drenkard, economist and manager of state projects Read More

Los Alamos Rotary Raises $13,000 For Matching Grant

Los Alamos Rotarians Linda Hull, left, and Alison Pannell discuss a $13,000 matching grant during Tuesday’s meeting at the Manhattan Project. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

The grant obtained by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos to support the education of Haitian children living in the Dominican Republic represents numerous things.

It is a testament of what teamwork and persistence can accomplish; it is proof that friendships can be forged over countries’ borders; and it is evidence that positive change in people’s lives Read More

Scenes From Saturday’s State XC Championship

Every one of the past 15 years, the ‘Toppers and the Chargers have gone 1-2 in the State Championship. It was a great day for Los Alamos High School Cross Country Saturday at the New Mexico State Championship. Both the Boys and Girls teams were the 5A State Champions, the Boys for the 4th year in a row and the Girls for the 6th year in a row. Red-and-Green, competitors in the race, comrades afterward. Photo by Blake Wood

Head Coach Rob Hipwood congratulates Greg Ahlers on the victory from the stands. Photo by Blake Wood

Alex Shirey negotiates one of the many steep hills on the Rio Rancho course. Photo Read More

LAHS XC Boys And Girls Teams Are 5A State Champions!

LAHS Cross Country Boys and Girls team members gather Saturday with their trophies and banners. Check back for more photos from the event. Photo by Blake Wood
 
SPORTS News:
 
It was a great day for Los Alamos High School Cross Country at Saturday’s New Mexico State Championship. Both the Boys and Girls teams were the 5A State Champions, the Boys for the 4th year in a row and the Girls for the 6th year in a row. 
 
Going into the meet, it was felt both races would be an even contest between LAHS and Albuquerque Academy – after all, AA had beaten Los Alamos convincingly
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Watch Election Night Videos Of Local Candidates

POLITICAL News:

The Los Alamos Daily Post interviewed local and state candidates during Tuesday’s 2014 General Election in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

Former County Councilor Mike Wismer lightened the mood with his special form of commentary to kick off the evening’s interviews:

 

Former County Councilor Mike Wismer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (Dem.)

Stephanie Garcia Richard (winner)

 

 

 

 

 

House Dist. 43 Candidate Geoff
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