Carol A. Clark

NSA Accredits Sylint For Cyber Incident Response

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SYLINT News:
 
SARASOTA, Fla.― Sylint Group, Inc. has received accreditation from the National Security Agency (NSA) for Cyber Incident Response Assistance (CIRA).
 
Sylint is now one of only 15 companies in the U.S. recognized by the NSA as having met their standards to provide cyber incident response services to government agencies, companies, and other organizations.
 
“We are a concentrated, highly agile team of cyber professionals and licensed investigators able to quickly and discreetly respond to incidents,” said Charles Shugg, Brigadier General, USAF,
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Udall Joins In Introducing Bipartisan Bill To Combat Native American Veteran Homelessness

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to combat homelessness and improve direct support services for Native American veterans.
 
Hoeven and Udall are the chairman and vice-chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Tester and Isakson are the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
 
The legislation, the Tribal HUD-VASH Act would formally authorize
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Fr. Glenn: Our Sacred Honor

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By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

Our Sacred Honor

Everyone be safe this holiday, especially with the fireworks. We’ve already had one major fire near us this year (Cajete); that’s more than enough! Watch those campfires, too!

As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it’s a time for reflection and thanksgiving. This year, of course, we have a new president—some say for good, some say for ill. But that which all should give thanks for concerning such a change is the peaceful transfer of power and governing—a method of government and transition arguably Read More

YMCA 5K Fun Run July 4

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YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA in Los Alamos is hosting its annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run Tuesday, July 4.
 
The 5K is open to all ages that want to walk, run, or jog in this festive event. Prizes will go to the top male and female finishers in Kid, Youth, Adult, Adult 60+, and Dog Jogger. The best Costumed Participant will win Bagels-for-a-Year from Ruby K’s. All participants will get the annual Fun Run t-shirt and are eligible to win one of many great door prizes.
 
The 5K race route starts in the YMCA parking lot, turns north on 15th St. to Canyon Rd., west on Canyon
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Pastor Granillo: The Gathering

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By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO 
La Vista Church
White Rock
 
Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds. –John McGraw
 
“We need to get there at least an hour before they open the doors.”
 
“I know,” I told my wife, “I’m hurrying.”
 
Although we were over an hour early, a line had already formed. Actually, it was more like a mob of people hovering around the entrance doors. Of the six sets of entry doors that lead to the venue, all but one were closed.
 
It was being used by staff to enter and exit and make last minute
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Play It Safe With Fireworks … Don’t Get Burned!

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NMDOH News:

The Independence Day holiday weekend is hear and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is urging residents to celebrate a safe Fourth of July and to use extreme caution with fireworks.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is traditionally the time for parties, barbecues and fireworks, but for emergency rooms in New Mexico, it’s more than that.

It’s a day where the hospital staff knows to expect to see patients arriving suffering burns, bruises, lacerations, even foreign objects in the eye.

Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day, yet the day can also Read More

UNM-LA Bids Farewell To Interim Dean Kay Willerton

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Members of the Los Alamos Fire Department present Willerton with a plaque, thanking her for her instrumental role in starting the Fire Science and EMS programs. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

Kay Willerton, sitting with Don Willerton, her son and daughter-in-law Scott and Grace Willerton, listens as UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney relates a story about their work together. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

LAFD Chief Troy Hughes and Kay Willerton share memories. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

 

By NANCY COOMBS
UNM-Los Alamos

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) faculty and staff gathered Read More

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Exercise Gratitude

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By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

A few months ago I received an email from the UNM Mindful Center offering a day course entitled: Letting Go: A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat. It was to be led by Michelle DuVal, a remarkable and gifted meditation teacher.

I have a few issues (SURPRISE)—some of which are decades old—that continue to drag on my soul and dampen my spirit. These are issues that I think I have let go, and I think they are gone for good, and then one day… poof… they re-appear seemingly from nowhere and I am once again struggling to let go and move forward.

I envisioned Michelle waving a magic wand Read More