Gov. Lujan Grisham Schedule Of Public Events At COP26
Gov. Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
GLASGOW, Scotland — As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) commences, the Office of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is releasing her planned public appearances.
All appearances, locations and times are subject to change.
Schedule of Appearances:
Interview with Environmental Defense Fund Energy Senior Vice President Mark Brownstein on methane reduction strategies
- When: 9:30 – 10 a.m. (GMT), Nov. 1 (3:30-4 a.m. MDT)
- Where: Methane Moment Pavillion
- Livestream: The event will be livestreamed here.
- Additional
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A previous view of the bridge along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Connor Hoch
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced the opening of the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass and the reopening of the adjacent trailhead parking lot along N.M. 502.
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Courtesy/BSM
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Lavender blooming at the White Rock Community Garden. Courtesy/Summit Garden Club
Summit Garden Club News:
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Zero Waste News:
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Courtesy/LAC
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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
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SFNF News:
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UNM LEAF News:
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