FBI Takes Over Local Bank Robbery Case
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police have handed off this afternoon’s bank robbery case of the Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock to the FBI, which is standard procedure.
The latest information obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post is that the suspect is described as a 5’4” Hispanic woman, mid 20-40 years of age with a blue star tattoo on her face and wearing a black sweatshirt with logo on it.
NM Delegation Introduces Mining Cleanup Legislation
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
- Bill Would Allow States to Access Funding for Reclamation of Abandoned Uranium and other Mines
WASHINGTON D.C. – New Mexico Congressional Delegation members Sen. Tom Udall, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Rep. Steve Pearce, introduced legislation Monday in the United States Senate and House to help state and tribal governments complete high-priority uranium mine cleanup projects.
Los Alamos Daily Post Awarded 2013 Small Business of the Year
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, center, with members of the Los Alamos Daily Post news team Friday, from left, Reporter Kirsten Laskey, Publisher Carol A. Clark, Lifestyles Editor Bonnie J. Gordon and Webmaster/Reporter Greg Kendall. Courtesy photo
LACDC News:
The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) has selected the Los Alamos Daily Post online newspaper as its Small Business of the Year for 2013.
“We are pleased to announce that the Los Alamos Daily Post will be recognized as our 2013 Success Client," LACDC Executive Director Kevin Holsapple said. "Carol Read More
Heinrich Calls for Sufficient DOE Cleanup Funding
Sen. Martin Heinrich with President Barack Obama in January. Courtesy/U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. together with Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., sent a letter to President Obama today calling for sufficient funding for DOE’s Defense Environmental Cleanup program in FY2014.
Heinrich asked the president to consider funding two projects that he said are of particular importance to New Mexico.
“We urge you to request $225 million for environmental cleanup for Los Alamos National Laboratory and $222 million to operate and maintain the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Read More
Los Alamos Students Perform Well in Sonata Contest
Some of the Los Alamos students who were winners at the Sonata Contest and their teachers. Front row from left, Jennifer Wang, was the winner of the Level VII Division; Sruthi Garimella, won Second in the Level VI Division; and Sonyia Williams won first place in the Level VI Division. Back row from left, teachers Madeline Williamson and Ronald Grinage.
SFMTA News:
The Santa Fe Music Teachers Association held their annual statewide Sonata Contest Saturday, Feb. 2.
Los Alamos residents did very well in the competition,
Prize winners from Los Alamos were as follows:
Level II: Read More
Congressional Delegation: Preserve Full Special-Ed Federal Funding
Sen. Tom Udall
Sen. Martin HeinrichNFL Endorses Udall-Rockefeller Youth Sports Safety Effort
Courtesy/wisbar.org
U.S. SENATE News:
Bill Will Curb False “Anti-Concussion” Marketing Claims
Thompson Ridge Piles Rx Begins Feb. 5
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest plans to begin the 188-acre Thompson Ridge piles prescribed burn Tuesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 8, weather dependent.
Piles that don’t get treated in that time frame are expected to be in the following week, also weather dependent. Location description: The Medlin and Shields private property is adjacent to the north of the burn area.
Thompson Ridge Estates is one mile to the north, La Cueva 1/2 mile to the south, and Rancho De La Cueva one mile to the east.
The pile burns will be ignited by hand. Smoke will be visible from La Cueva, Sierra Los Pinos, Read More
Energy Secretary Chu Opts Out of Second Term
Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Courtesy/DOE
DOE News:
In a letter to Energy Department employees Friday, Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the “tremendous progress” of the last four years, and announced his decision to not serve a second term as Secretary. Text of the letter is below.
Dear Colleagues:
Serving the country as Secretary of Energy, and working alongside such an extraordinary team of people at the Department, has been the greatest privilege of my life. While the job has had many challenges, it has been an exciting time for the Department, the country, and
Udall & Heinrich: COOL Rules Must Put Americans First
- Senators tell USDA to ensure consumers know meat origin
Sen. Martin Heinrich
