Santa Fe Community College, Kids Campus & SF Higher Education Center Sept. 4 For Labor Day
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4.
No classes will be held, and no student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus will be closed. The William C. Witter Fitness Education Center is closed Sept. 4 and will reopen 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Fall credit and noncredit classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5, after the holiday. Staff at SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the Santa Fe HEC (1950 Siringo Road) will resume services beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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LANL: Novel Hardware Approach Offers New Quantum-Computing Paradigm & More
Science: Novel hardware approach offers new quantum-computing paradigm
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shares a compilation of news stories for the week of Aug. 14, 2023. Read More
Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Sawmill Sweet Leaf LLC For Violations Of Cannabis Regulations
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — Judge Elaine P. Lujan of the Second Judicial District Court in Bernalillo County issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday against Sawmill Sweet Leaf LLC at 1501 Mountain Dr. NW in Albuquerque.
After hearing arguments presented by Division Counsel, Robert Sachs, the court found that the business posed a clear and immediate threat to public health and safety and therefore must cease and desist all cannabis activity immediately.
“This decision highlights the importance of adhering to legal regulations and ensuring public safety within the cannabis industry,” said New Read More
LAAC Presents Evening Of Classics With Jennifer Perez And Tjett Gerdom Concert & Silent Auction Sept. 19
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 25-31, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 25-31:
Friday, Aug. 25
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 8-08–23
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM 20th St. and Trinity Drive Town Hall Meeting
- 07:00 PM Developmental
Pair Of Bucks Stroll Around Sioux Street On North Mesa
A pair of bucks are spotted strolling around homes on Sioux Street this morning on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
The bucks continue strolling around homes on Sioux Street this morning on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
A buck grazes on the lawn of a home this morning on Sioux Street on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
A buck saunters across the front yard of a home on Sioux Street this morning on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
Governor Appoints Cynthia H. Clark As Grant County Magistrate Court Judge
Newly appointed Grant County Magistrate Court Judge Cynthia H. Clark
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Cynthia H. Clark as a Grant County Magistrate Court Judge.
Clark has been a Staff Attorney with the Sixth Judicial District Court since 2022. Prior to that position, she served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Sixth Judicial District.
Originally from Minnesota, Clark received her Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of St. Benedict. She graduated from the Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul. She is a member Read More
Champion Of Culture J. Paul Taylor’s Birthday Celebration On Mesilla Plaza Aug. 26
Paul Taylor visits in his home with students from the J. Paul Taylor Academy during a field trip to the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property. Courtesy/New Mexico Historic Sites
Paul Taylor at the Montezuma’s Ball in Albuquerque in 2019. Photo by Alexandra McKinney.
NMHS News:
Mesilla — Earlier this year, we said goodbye to J. Paul Taylor, one of the most stalwart advocates for art, culture, and education in New Mexico’s history. He would have been 103 on August 24—and to celebrate his life and legacy, New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) is throwing him a birthday celebration. New Mexicans of all stripes Read More
Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 To Support Affordable Housing Access In New Mexico
U.S. Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed $500,000 in federal funding for Multifamily Housing and Congregate Housing Services programs in New Mexico from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to improve access to quality, affordable housing for low-income seniors.
“Every New Mexican deserves a safe and secure place to call home,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to welcome this federal Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Melissa Roybal At Nambe Drugs
On the job in Los Alamos is Pharmacist Melissa Roybal preparing prescriptions Monday at Nambe Drugs at 111 Central Park Square. Learn more at nambedrugs.com. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Today Is National Fentanyl Prevention And Awareness Day
DEA News:
Today, Aug. 21, 2023 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
DEA seized more than 58.3 million fentanyl-laced fake pills in 2022.
The DEA Laboratory has found that of the fake pills analyzed, six out of ten now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl.
To spread the word of prevention and awareness, DEA has launched two initiatives to shine a light on this deadly epidemic:
- One Pill Can Kill is DEA’s campaign to provide informational resources to students, parents and educators on the dangers of fake pills; and
- Faces of Fentanyl exhibit commemorates those who lost their
Daily Postcard: Late Summer View At Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: View at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area as summer begins to wind down at 397 Camp May Road. The community is invited to participate in a special Friday Bike & Hike, noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 1, with lift-served mountain biking and hiking. Pre-ride the race course to prep for the Sept. 2 Party at Paja. Visit pajarito.ski/event/party-at-paja. Courtesy/Pajarito Read More
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Seeking Support, Donations For Pregnant Stray Dog And Unborn Puppies
SFAS News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS) is seeking donations, support and eventually a loving home for a stray dog rescued on the side of I-25 that is about to give birth to a litter of puppies.
Monetary donations will be utilized to provide her with care, safety, medical attention and comfort needed to give birth and to keep her puppies healthy.
“We’re calling on the community to help support a vulnerable mother and her puppies,” Pamela Weese Powell said, Director of Philanthropy for Santa Fe Animal Shelter. “Our team is working hard to ensure the proper care and nutrition for this momma Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At SALA Event Center
On the job in Los Alamos employees Magaly Veleta, left, and Giselle Sosa greet moviegoers Monday at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. The renovated theater is a versatile space catering to community and business presentations, birthday parties, movies nights and more. Visit salalosalamos.com for details. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Good News Clubs Starting Up After School This Week
Good News Clubs News:
Good News Clubs are a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children after school in the elementary schools.
Each week the teachers present an exciting Bible lesson, songs, a Scripture verse, missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson’s theme.
This fun, weekly activity promotes children’s educational, emotional, spiritual and character development. The Clubs are entirely free and voluntary.
Schedule:
- Mondays at Aspen (library)
- Mondays at Mountain (Room 404–Mrs. Schaefer’s room)
RDC Names 57 Recipients Of 2023 Micro-Grant Awards
Courtesy/RDC
RDC News:
Regional Development Corporation (RDC) has announced the 2023 RDC Micro-Grant Awardees.
A total of $154,754 was awarded in Micro-Grants up to $3,000 to 57 businesses surpassing previous years.
All seven counties of the northern New Mexico region were represented with this cross-section of ownership:
- 59 percent women-owned;
- 24 percent minority-owned;
- 7 percent tribal member-owned;
- 7 percent veteran-owned; and
- 2 percent disability-owned.
Celebrate Awardees by supporting their businesses:
Los Alamos County
Read MoreFirefighters Utilize Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics Against Black Feather Fire
Fire Information Update:
The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed, 28 percent contained and 155 personnel on scene as of this morning. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory.
Highlights:
Crews continued their work on the Black Feather Fire, with hotshot crews accessing areas in the wilderness and identifying and utilizing available suppression options as they Read More
Hilltoppers Kickoff 2023 Football Season With 35-0 Win!
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers kicked off the 2023 football season with a strong win against Española Valley High School with a final score of 35-0 Thursday evening in Española. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Hilltoppers first game of the 2023 football season in which they won over Española Valley High School with a final score of 35-0 Thursday evening in Española. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Hilltoppers first game of the 2023 football season in which they won over Española Valley High School with a final score of 35-0 Thursday evening Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Rate 3.6 Percent In July 2023
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in July, up from 3.5 percent in June and unchanged from the rate in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in July was 3.5 percent, down from 3.6 percent in June and unchanged from the rate in July 2022.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 26,400 jobs, or 3.1 percent, between July 2022 and July 2023. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 18,300 jobs, or 2.7 percent. The public sector was up 8,100 jobs, or 4.8 percent. The majority of private sector gains were in the private Read More
Posts From The Road: Lake Powell In Arizona
Wahweap Overlook in 2016 – this image and the two below were taken from the Wahweap Overlook just outside of Page, Ariz. The images were all taken from the same overlook but not necessarily the exact same angle, etc. The water level is dramatically different in each image. The 2016 image shows the water far from full level as the drought had already taken a toll on the lake level but it was still at a decent level. The 2022 image reflects the lake near its lowest level and the sight is dreadful. The 2023 image taken this week shows a giant step forward as Lake Powell begins to recover. The marina seen in each Read More