Carol A. Clark

Microseal Project In White Rock Begins Thursday

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

IPR, Limited crews will start the microseal project beginning Thursday on Rover Boulevard at Grand Canyon Drive heading toward Meadow Lane in White Rock.

They will continue down Meadow Lane looping toward Grand Canyon Drive. The project stops at Grand Canyon on Meadow Lane. Crews will be working 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. All work should be completed by Oct. 29, weather permitting.

During the application, one lane will be closed allowing for one way traffic via a flagging operation. It is expected that the coating will cure enough to cross within 25-30 minutes

DEA & Museum Work With Team Of Local Partners

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DEA Task Force meeting Sept. 13 at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Photo by Mary Ann Hatchitt

DEA Museum exhibition: Drug Costs & Consequences. Courtesy/DEA Museum

DEA Museum exhibition: Drug Costs & Consequences. Courtesy/DEA Museum

NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― An impressive panel of federal and local law enforcement, state agencies, justice, school system, medical fields, behavioral health, addiction and aftercare treatment organizations, faith-based groups, involved community sponsors like Blake’s LotaBurger, and a representative

Twelfth Annual Day Of The Tread Set For Oct. 28

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DOTT News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The twelfth Annual Day of the Tread presented by True Health New Mexico and benefitting various non-profit organizations is set for Oct. 28.

In the last 11 years, nearly 20,000 cyclists have participated in the annual fundraising event. Day of the Tread is known for its fun Day of the Dead inspired costumes that are seen on the roads surrounding Albuquerque one day every year. This year’s event brings back the favorites and some new twists including:

The Rail Runner nine-mile Family Ride, a 12-mile ride that includes a ride on the Rail Runner, 26-, 50-,

Meow Wolf: Origin Story To Premiere Across U.S.A.

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE ― When artists dumpster dive to survive, they aren’t looking to change the world—but once in generation: it happens.

Meow Wolf: Origin Story is a fascinating and uncommonly inspiring feature-length documentary that presents the heartfelt drama of a ragtag gang of artists on the fringe of society in a small town who change the art world on the way to international acclaim.

In just two years, over a million visitors have thrilled to the group’s stunningly unique, mind-bending ways at the award-winning House Of Eternal Return where the

Governor Announces Expansion Of Homegrown High-Tech Manufacturing Company 3DGS

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that homegrown high-tech manufacturing company, 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS), will expand its headquarters location in Albuquerque and create up to 139 new high-wage, high-tech manufacturing and technology jobs.

The average salary for positions at 3DGS is $60,000 a year. The company also plans to invest more than $23 million over the next five years. The expansion is being supported by New Mexico’s closing fund, LEDA, as well as the Job Training Incentive Program, JTIP.

Scenes From Los Alamos Girls Discovery Workshop

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Thirty nine girls, grades 6-9, attended the Girls Discovery Workshop Saturday at UNM-LA. During the opening session Lisa Zuhn, Kristine Coblentz and Naomi Maestas describe how the idea for the Girls Discovery Workshop was formed. Courtesy photo

UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney welcomes the group. Courtesy photo

Cristina Olds, Emily Holmes and Whitney Spivey lead the Involved session discussing how to become an engaged citizen. Courtesy photo

Phenomenal girls! Courtesy photo

Girls participating in the INSPIRE Session. Courtesy photo

Jaden McFadden demonstrates her gaming gear during Read More

NMSP: Fatal Crash On 285 In Chaves County

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NMSP News:

CHAVES COUNTY ― Around 6:30 a.m. Monday, New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash on US Highway 285 at about mile post 90 south of Roswell.

The initial investigation indicates a 2000 Nissan, driven by Alejandro Chavez, 34, of Roswell was travelling south at a high rate of speed behind a south bound 2003 Peterbilt Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). For unknown reasons, the Nissan rear ended the CMV. Chavez sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

Driver inattention appears to

Los Alamos County Wins 2018 Bronze Cumbre Award

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Los Alamos Visitors Guide wins a bronze at The Cumbre Awards 2018 hosted by the New Mexico Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at the Sandia Event Center in Albuquerque. Los Alamos County Economic Development Marketing Specialist Kelly Stewart holds the award and thanks David Empey with Griffin and Associates for a great collaboration on the guide. Courtesy photo Read More

Luján Convenes Roundtable In Rio Arriba County On Opioids Epidemic

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) convened a roundtable last week with health care providers, local law enforcement, community leaders and stakeholders to discuss a path forward to continue the fight against the opioid epidemic in New Mexico.

Congress recently passed an opioids package that included ten of Congressman Luján’s pieces of legislation. Attendees at the roundtable in Española discussed how this legislative package is a step forward in what needs to be a sustained effort to combat the opioid epidemic in local communities.

Daily Postcard: Sunset Colors Sky Over Los Alamos

October 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Daily Postcard: The coloful sunset Monday evening looking east over the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Daily Postcard: The coloful sunset Monday evening looking east over ZIA Credit Union in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Daily Postcard: The coloful sunset Monday evening looking west over the rooftop of New Mexico Bank & Trust in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More