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

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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

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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

JEC Chairman Heinrich Leads Hearing On Housing Shortage, Discusses Policy Solutions To Improve Access To Affordable Housing In New Mexico

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), held a hearing exploring potential policy solutions to increase access to affordable and stable housing in New Mexico and across the country. 

“There is a serious housing crisis in New Mexico and across the country – impacting people at all income levels, in nearly every community. Whether they rent or own, and whether they live in rural, suburban, or urban areas, too many Americans cannot securely afford the place they Read More

FBI: Mescalero Woman Gets 41 Months For 2×4 Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Lucinda Ann Yuzos was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

Yuzos, 49, of Mescalero, and an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, pled guilty in federal court April 25, 2023, to assault of an intimate partner resulting is substantial bodily injury.

According to court records, on the evening of May 31, 2022, Yuzos assaulted the victim, John Doe. When responding Read More

FBI: Santa Domingo Man Gets 10 Years For Abuse

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced Jan. 3 that Santiago Quintana was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Quintana, 70, of Santo Domingo, and a member of the Santo Domingo Pueblo, pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact Sep. 21, 2023.

According to court documents, Jan. 25, 2023, the Bureau of Indian Affairs received an allegation involving the sexual abuse of children from a school principal. A Forensic Interviewer Read More

Los Alamos Tops List Of Places In New Mexico Where Wealth Has Increased Most Over Last 10 Years

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Courtesy/SmartAsset

SmartAsset News:

A new study from SmartAsset analyzes the places in New Mexico which have experienced the most wealth generation over the last 10 years, and Los Alamos County tops the list.

The study measured the increase in median income, investment income and home value growth in each county to find the places where wealth has increased the most.

For a closer look at the top counties in New Mexico, check out the table below:

 

Rank County, State Median Home Value Raw Growth Median Income Raw Growth Investment Income Raw Growth Wealth Index Growth Index
1 Los Alamos County,
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LAHS Fall Esports Season Finals Lineup

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SPORTS News:

The Fall eSports Season is coming to a close, and many of the Hilltopper sports teams have made it to the Finals.

Tune in to Twitch Channel to watch the finals, and cheer Toppers on! https://www.twitch.tv/secretcityesports

These teams are in the Finals:

  • Super Smash Bros Crew Team plays Monday Dec. 11 (Magenta Bronson, Mars Brunette, Gabe Cook, and Lucas Prince)
  • Rocket League plays on Tuesday Dec.12 at 530 p.m. (Fred Broyles, Max Cannon, Jacob McRoberts, Darius Patton, and Henry Stidham)
  • StarCraft plays at 630 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 12 (Felix Lorenc).
  • Super Smash Bros Solos were played
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DPU Offers Avenues To Help Neighbors On Giving Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

When sorting out the best targets for your contributions on Giving Tuesday, keep Blinky, Toasty, Droppy, and Duke in mind. These four mascots represent the services provided through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and are featured on merchandise to support the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP).

“DPU has a long history of helping qualified customers who struggle to pay their utility bills. The UAP is a program that is funded through the generous voluntary contributions of utility customers and there’s no way we can express our appreciation for that support Read More

Obituary: Shirleene Ann Westerhold Oct. 22, 2023

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SHIRLEENE ANN WESTERHOLD Oct. 22, 2023

Shirleene Ann Westerhold, age 88, of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Eugene “Gene” Westerhold, parents James and Ella Scullawl, in-laws Charley and Bertha Westerhold, granddaughter Wenona Westerhold, and son-in-law Bill Cushing.

After high school, Shirleene married her sweetheart, Gene, in May of 1954, which they were married for 55 amazing years. Shirleene drove a school bus for Los Alamos Public Schools for 13 years. Shirleene then worked for Los Alamos Read More

LAPS: Pumpkin Patch Sales Benefit LAHS/LAMS Choirs

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The Pumpkin Patch on the east end of the Canyon Complex. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAPS News:

As the Los Alamos Choir Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser heads toward its final weekend, the Choir Boosters thank the community for its strong support so far. The Boosters also want to let those who haven’t come by yet know that the Patch will remain open weekday afternoons and all day Saturday and Sunday until Oct.31, 2023. Open times will generally run from 3:30 p.m. to dusk weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekend, depending on staffing.

The annual Pumpkin Patch provides a festive fall event, bringing Read More

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