Chris Clark

Los Alamos Police Honor Fallen Law Enforcement And Corrections Officers During Memorial Ceremony

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Los Alamos Police Officers, Sheriff Marco Lucero, left, and Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, right, stand at attention and salute in honor of law enforcement and corrections officers who have lost their lives in the service of others. The somber ceremony took place this morning in the lobby of the Justice Center on Trinity Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Los Alamos Police and Fire Chaplain Jennifer Bartram expresses praise and appreciation to police officers for risking their lives every day for the sake of the community. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Meet May 14

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its regular monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at ZIA Realty Group’s Conference Room (upstairs) and then move to the Municipal Building for a tour of the County Council Chambers and an opportunity to speak with Republican County Councilors.

All registered Republican Women are invited to attend.

Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Esperanza Shelter in Santa Fe, a shelter for abused women and children that

Udall, Heinrich Unveil Renewable Electricity Standard

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced a bill to create jobs, save consumers money and reduce pollution by creating a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES).

The legislation, which would help the United States diversify its energy sources while establishing our leadership in clean energy production, would require utilities to generate 30 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.

The bill would create the first national threshold for utilities to provide a certain

MOWW Presents Alan B. Carr At Meeting May 19

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

MOWW News:

At this month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars, the guest speaker is Alan B. Carr―His thesis, ”The Long Road to Kursk: The Development, Abandonment and Relearning of Soviet Military Strategy,” at 7:15 p.m., May 19 at the Hot Rocks Java Cafe in the Los Alamos Research Park the 2nd floor conference room.

The Los Alamos Research Park building is located west of the South Mesa Fire Station. Parking is available east to the fire station (accessible from southbound land of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge) or east of the Research

Scenes Of LAHS Athletes At 2-5A District Championship

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Jonathan Shueler putting the shot. Photo by Blake Wood

Fiona Rogers winning the pole vault. Photo by Blake Wood

LAHS News:

Although the weather was frightful, it was a very good day for the Los Alamos High School Boys and Girls Track & Field athletes at the 2-5A District Championship Friday and Saturday at Bernalillo High School.

LAHS qualified many more athletes for the remaining relays at the upcoming State Championship Friday and Saturday at the UNM Track in Albuquerque.

Individual District Champions for the Boys included Skyler McCall in the high jump, Jonathan

NM Environment Department And Stericycle Reach $120k Settlement For Hazardous Waste Violations

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) entered into a settlement agreement with Stericycle Specialty Waste Solutions, Inc., with a total monetary value of $120,813, resolving alleged violations of the Hazardous Waste Act and Regulations.

Stericycle’s Bernalillo County facility is permitted by NMED’s Hazardous Waste Bureau. The facility manages hazardous waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, household hazardous waste, and used oil.

NMED inspectors

Visiting Nurse Service Seeks Help In Hospice Program

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

LAVNS News:

The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice is looking for people interested in assisting with our hospice program.

Training will include, diversity, confidentiality, psycho/social needs, family dynamics, and meeting the needs of the individual patient.

The Orientation meeting is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 at Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Office, 2202 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.

To reserve a space, call Visiting

IRS Tax Help For Landscapers And Gardeners

May 13, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― If you are a self-employed landscaper or gardener, visit IRS.gov for all your federal tax needs.

Be sure to view the IRS webinar “Business Taxes for the Self-Employed: The Basics (https:////apps.irs.gov/app/).” Here are some topics included in the webinar or on IRS.gov that you should know:

Accounting Method. An accounting method is a set of rules about when to report income and expenses. Many small businesses use the cash method. Under the cash method, you normally report income in the year that you receive it and deduct expenses in the