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Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Seeks Entries From Students For 2026 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest

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LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) is seeking entries from students for its 2026 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest.

Since 2015, local students have been winning cash for their essays. The U.S. Constitution Essay Contest is designed to challenge students to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and to express original, thoughtful ideas in essay writing. Essays are judged on how completely and clearly the ideas are stated and supported. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are also considered. The judging is blind.

Students in grades 4-12 who reside in or attend school Read More

Dannemann: The Quiet Influence Of Legislative Committee Chairs

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again

Some years ago, New Mexico’s Senate Judiciary Committee had the nickname Fernando’s Hideaway. The nickname came from a song called “Hernando’s Hideaway,” published in 1954, from a Broadway musical comedy called “The Pajama Game.” The song, with an enticing tango rhythm, is still a staple in the musical repertoire.

Hernando’s Hideaway was “a dark, secluded place, a place where no one knows your face.” The nickname Fernando’s Hideaway was based on committee chairman Senator Fernando Macias, Las Cruces Democrat. It was given because some bills assigned Read More

Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Purchase Agreement – Part 3 Of 3

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

Generally, there are three primary contracts used in a real estate transaction:

          • Listing Agreement
          • Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement
          • Purchase Agreement – This contract establishes the agreed-upon price and terms of sale between the Buyer and the Seller. 

All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and both buyers and sellers should carefully review and negotiate them before signing.

The Purchase Agreement

The purchase agreement is a legally binding contract between the Buyer and the Seller. It begins as an offer and becomes a fully executed Read More

Happy Valentine’s Day From Stan To Amy!

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Stan Kosiewicz and Amy Anderson

To My Dearest Valentine
By Stan Kosiewicz

Amy, my lovely miss

All I ask is one sweet kiss

We met at a dance

That led to romance

I always love to hear you sing

What a pleasure your voice does bring

I used to run fast

But those days are past

Simply put, I love you still

And forever always will

–Your formerly tall, formerly dark, but still handsome man, Stan Read More

Come On Community! Let’s ‘Shower’ Our Teachers At Los Alamos Public Schools With Love!

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LAPS Foundation News:

Wish you could show a particular teacher a little extra love? Now you can.

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is once again sponsoring a community-wide campaign to “Shower” LAPS teachers with much-needed classroom supplies and resources.

From Feb. 14 through March 17, community members are invited to visit https://showerlove26.givesmart.com to donate any amount toward a teacher’s wish list item.

Once a donation goal for an item is fulfilled, the LAPS Foundation will purchase the item directly for the teacher. It’s a simple, meaningful way to show appreciation Read More

Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet Tuesday

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LAGS News:

The Los Alamos Geological Society (LAGS) will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Los Alamos Christian Church at 92 East Road.

The guest speaker will be Samuel Perry who will give a presentation summarizing new discoveries in the uranyl sulfate and uranyl carbonate mineral published in the past 15 years (approximately 55 minerals). He will also provide evidence for the existence of natural hollow-cage uranyl carbonate nanoclusters in water, determine the enthalpy of formation of five uranyl sulfate mineral phases and review the structural relationships of every uranyl sulfate Read More

Scenes From Julie Williams-Hill’s Retirement Event

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Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent, left, reads the inscription on the Nambé plaque she is presenting to Julie Williams-Hill at her retirement event Thursday afternoon in Council Chambers, thanking her for 24 years of dedication to Los Alamos County. Williams-Hill served as public information officer for the Department of Public Utilities and the County. Photo by Carol A. Clarkladailypost.com/ 

Scene from the retirement event on Thursday afternoon in Council Chambers honoring Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill and thanking her for 24 years of dedication Read More

Vitalant Shares February Blood Drive Schedule

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Three opportunities to donate blood with Vitalant in February. Sign up today at www.vitalant.org or call 877.258.4825. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

COMMUNITY News:

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month and Vitalant would like to bring much-needed awareness to the community about how important transfusions are to the critical aspect of managing cardiac surgery patients (link). An estimated 50% of cardiac surgery patients require a blood transfusion, and with this being the month of love, Vitalant is inviting the community to help.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Vitalant Read More