Chris Clark

NMED: Strategic Water Supply Request For Information From Public Closes March 31, 2024

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Request for Information (RFI) related to developing a Strategic Water Supply to further the expansion of clean energy and advanced manufacturing investments closes March 31, 2024.

The department reminds stakeholders from industry, financial, and academic institutions to submit responses to the RFI prior to the deadline, as this information will shape a state solicitation for proposals later this year.

NMED issued the RFI Jan. 19, 2024, which initiated significant interest from private sector companies, financial Read More

Meiji University Swim Team Trains At Y In Los Alamos

Meiji University Swim Team participates in strength and conditioning training at The Family YMCA. Courtesy/Y

YMCA News:

The Japanese swim team has spent the last three weeks around Los Alamos doing various training and site seeing the surrounding area throughout their stay; soon they will be returning to Japan.

Meiji University has been a top contender for swimming athletics, with their club winning “…the 99th All Japan Student Swimming Championships (hereinafter “Intercollegiate Competition”) held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Koto City” in 2023. (meiji.ac.jp)

In the fall, Read More

Obituary: Dr. Thomas Orville McKown May 31, 1940 – Feb. 8, 2024

Dr. THOMAS ORVILLE MCKOWN May 31, 1940 – Feb. 8, 2024

Dr. Thomas Orville McKown, 83, despite never having smoked, succumbed to his nine year battle with non-small cell lung cancer and was called home Thursday February, 8 2024.

The eldest of four children, Tom was born May 31, 1940 to Ira and Francis (Schiesser) McKown. He grew up in Wichita Kansas with his mother and siblings; as his parents divorced when he was only 6 years old. 

He attained an undergraduate degree at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, his masters at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and his Doctorate of Education Read More

Life After 50: 10 Years And Counting…

The CCO of Pet Pangaea (Crescent) gives Vets With Pets program 2 paws up! Courtesy photo

Village Arts has Taylor Swift coloring books to purchase while dropping off pet supplies. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions

Our non-profit, Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) will celebrate 10 years in June of 2024.

This year our non-profit will have several new additions to our programs in an attempt to give back. Our goals are to educate community members and provide resources for them to help someone they know who they believe is struggling.

This spring we will start Read More

Bipartisan Law Enforcement Retention Bill Passes House

Rep. Art De La Cruz (D-Albuquerque)

NMHD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House of Representatives (NMHD) unanimously passed bipartisan House Bill 193 on Saturday, which outlines tenure-based bonuses to help retain and recruit law enforcement statewide.

“Rewarding law enforcement for their continued service is not just the right thing to do, it will help us retain quality officers and recruit new cops to the force,” said sponsor Rep. Art De La Cruz (D-Albuquerque).

“Making sure our police departments are well-staffed and fairly compensated is an important step to improving community safety Read More

Tales Of Our Times: Larger Scopes Find Better Remedies For Hard Problems             

Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos

The priorities that make a healthy forest are quite different from the trendy views on the subject that fill the daily news. Politics today finds itself amid a full-blown dilemma. In times past, politicos once believed that the more facts are included, the better informed policy can be crafted on some large national issue, such as forest health.

Now, parties seek victory at the expense of issues. We live immersed in electioneering 24/7. Campaign ads tell us 24/7 to choose truths and trash truths according to our favorite ads. So, forest issues are used Read More

Conservation Voters New Mexico Response To Biden Administration’s Pause On Methane Gas Exports

CVNM News:

SANTA FE — Friday, the Biden Administration announced an immediate pause on permitting new methane gas projects and exports across the country.

Liquified natural gas (LNG) is a potent contributor to climate change and is generated by the oil and gas industry during operations.

In the Administration’s remarks about this decision, climate change, and frontline community impacts were among the primary reasons for the pause. The United States is also the top exporter of LNG worldwide, with exports expected to double by the end of the decade.

In response, Conservation Voters New Mexico Read More

Rapid Hire Event Today For CYFD Recruitment In Roswell

NMDWS News:

ROSWELL — Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), in conjunction with the Department of Workforce Solutions, will hold a Rapid Hire event to fill positions in Roswell, New Mexico. The event is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at the New Mexico Workforce Connection, 67 University Blvd.

“CYFD provides services focused on strengthening families across the state,” Cabinet Secretary Designate, Teresa Casados said. “We have several levels of positions available, and our rapid hire events are a great way to join the incredible team at CYFD. I encourage everyone Read More