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Mexican Gray Wolves Numbers Go Up, But Numbers Aren’t Whole Story … Population Still Dangerously Low

DWNM News:

FLAGSTAFF Ariz. — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service released the results of its 2023 wild Mexican gray wolf population count Tuesday, revealing that the number of wolves in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico increased to a minimum of 257 wolves.

This development isn’t all positive, however, as the wild population’s genetic crisis becomes harder to fix as the population expands. While the Service continues to define recovery of the species according to the overall population count, conservation groups point to the lack of genetic diversity as a long-term threat to the species. Read More

More Than 450 Acres Of Piles Burned In Valles Caldera

A member of the NPS Pueblo Parks Fire Crew burns piles on South Mountain. Photo by B. Bolser/NPS

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – With winter concluding, the National Park Service has completed its prescribed pile burning in Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) for the season.

These burns are part of a prescribed burn project to reduce material left from previous forest thinning work.

Over the past three months, fire crews successfully burned piles across 297 acres on South Mountain and 162 acres in Sulphur Canyon, totaling 459 acres of successful fuel reduction in the park.

Fire crews are monitoring Read More

House Committee Advances SCREENS For Cancer Act

Molly Guthrie

Healthcare News:

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, has  commended members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for passing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act, an important step in the legislation becoming law. 

Approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in December 2023, the legislation awaits approval by the full U.S. Senate and House, along with President Joe Biden’s signature, to become law.

The SCREENS for Cancer Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents The Mozart Requiem – 2024 Season Orchestra Finale

Trombones, timpani, choir, Haydn Creation (Norby). Courtesy/SFPM

Santa Fe Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE — Under the leadership of Conductor Laureate Thomas O’Connor, the Pro Musica Orchestra is joined by Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico and soprano Sherezade Panthaki, alto Meg Bragle, tenor Thomas Cooley, and bass-baritone Douglas Williams in presenting Mozart’s final masterpiece, his Requiem.

Composer Joseph Haydn (1731–1809) praised Mozart’s dramatic and expressive range in this piece, remarking that had Mozart “written nothing else but his string quartets and his Requiem, this alone Read More

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Votes For Appropriations Bill, Secures $11.8 Million For New Mexico Projects

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voted for H.Res. 1061, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 to prevent a government shutdown.

This bill funds several government agencies through Sept. 30, 2024, helps New Mexicans with the high cost of living, invests in affordable housing, protects women’s rights, combats the climate crisis, and honors our commitment to our veterans. It also includes numerous provisions and funding for community projects that Congresswoman Leger Fernández secured.

“This bipartisan compromise is a Read More

Books For Cosmic Frontiers Available Now At Samizdat

New Mexico Consortium News:

The New Mexico Consortium is hosting Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe, a two-day event April 27-28, 2024, centered around scientist Stephen Hawking, cosmology, and astrophysics. Many of the speakers that are coming to Los Alamos to participate in the event have recently authored books.  The NMC is pleased to coordinate a special book sale at Samizdat Bookstore and a book signing event during the Cosmic Frontiers weekend.

Patrons can purchase books now at Samizdat bookstore or they will be available to purchase at the event in the SALA lobby Read More

SFCC Library Writing Generation Series: Serena Rodriguez

Serena Rodriguez

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — SFCC Library announces writer Serena Rodriguez will be the next speaker in The Writing Generation Series with an online reading 6 p.m., March 20 and a follow-up creative session 6 p.m., April 3.

This free online series is open to the public and consists of two types of events: Readings by writers and creative sessions when attendees will be given writing prompts and time to write. Featured speaker Serena Rodriguez will read a selection of her writings at 6 p.m., March 20 and will follow-up with a creative session at 6 p.m., April 3. (Note there is a two-week break Read More

Mayor Tim Keller Visits Northern New Mexico College

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signs an MOU between the City of Albuquerque and Northern New Mexico College as NNMC President Hector Balderas, left, and Regent Ruben Archuleta look on. Courtesy/NNMC

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller brought city leaders to visit Northern New Mexico College Feb. 23, from left, NNMC President Hector Balderas, Board of Regents President Michael Martin, Vice President Erica Rita Velarde, Regent Rubin Archuleta, Mayor Keller and NNMC Foundation Board President Alfred Herrera. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller brought city leaders Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Legislation Expanding Tuition-Free College, University Research And More In New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor: 

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed five bills into law that sustain and expand tuition-free college, fund university research, support students in career training programs and adopt affirmative consent policies on college campuses.

“By signing these key bills, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ensured that New Mexico continues to be a leader in higher education. With these five new laws, we’re making college more accessible and affordable, supporting our workforce, keeping our state at the forefront of innovation Read More

LARSO Hires New Faces … Close To Fully Staffed

LARSO welcomes new employees, from left, Ana Costa, Lyndsay Smith, Dave Shephard, Kiah McConnell and Istvan Robel. Courtesy/LARSO

By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO

Los Alamos Retired Senior Organization (LARSO) is happy to announce the hiring of many new faces this month.

Lyndsay Smith, a long time resident of Los Alamos, joins the team as the Transportation Coordinator along with three new drivers: Ana Costa, Istvan Robel and Dave Shepard. Costa will split her time between driving and working in the Day Out Memory Care Unit.

Kiah McConnell joins the team in a new position for the Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Prevention Program Highlights 2024 National Drugs And Alcohol Facts Week

LAPS News:

What is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®?

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.

It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to stimulate educational events in communities so teens Read More

Openings Remain For PAC 8’s Spring Break Media Classes

There are still a few openings in next week’s spring break media classes at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 is offering a Beginning/Intermediate video class for 4th-8th graders in the mornings. Students will learn camera techniques, special effects, lighting, green screen, music production and editing in Adobe Premiere. And new this year, students will learn Artificial Intelligence image creation. In the afternoons, a free video production class for students in 6th-12 grades is offered thanks to a grant from Los Alamos Teen Center. The class will create a PSA on drug awareness. Students will Read More

Adobe Theater Presents Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike Opens April 19 Through May 12

ADOBE THEATER News:

The Adobe Theater presents Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike April 19 – May 12, 2024 (7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m., Sundays, 7.30 p.m., Thursday, May 9).

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by playwright Christopher Durang is a modern comedy influenced by the works of Anton Chekhov. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister Masha, swoops in with her new boytoy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: March 19, 2024

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Our neighbor to the North, Colorado, got absolutely hammered with snow last week. Some communities received 60 inches of snow and two feet and more were common throughout the Central Rocky Mountains.

It’s been a good year for snow in Colorado and New Mexico. This will likely result in a strong spring runoff with heavy currents and murky water. Fishing these swollen rivers and streets can be challenging. A good tactic is to fish the edges of the current. Dropping your bait or fly into pockets of slower water behind streamside rocks and boulders Read More

Week Of Events At SALA For March 19-23, 2024

SALA News:

SALA announces an action-packed week of events sure to delight audiences of all ages and interests. From tech enthusiasts to film buffs, there’s something for everyone at SALA this week.

Tuesday, March 19: Coderdojo Starting at 4 p.m., young tech enthusiasts are invited to join us for Coderdojo, a hands-on coding workshop aimed at nurturing creativity and problem-solving skills. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the exciting world of coding in a fun and supportive environment.

Thursday, March 21: Don’t miss your final opportunity to catch Dune Part Two on the big Read More

Heinrich Applauds Ambitious Modernization Proposal For Santa Teresa Port Of Entry, Urges Swift Approval

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) urged the prompt completion of a feasibility study to expand and modernize the Santa Teresa Port of Entry (STLPOE).

Last week, March 6, 2024, GSA and CBP presented their feasibility study findings to the public. Funded by Congressionally Directed Spending secured by Heinrich in the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Agreement, the feasibility study included findings to expand the port to Read More

Los Alamos-based UbiQD’s Quantum Dot Greenhouse Technology Wins 2024 SXSW Innovation Award And U.S. Department of Agriculture SBIR Grant

UbiQD CEO Dr. Hunter McDaniel, left, and Chief Product Officer Dr. Matt Bergren accepting their award at the  25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD, Inc. was named winner in the What the Future (WTF) category of the prestigious 25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD News:

  • On the heels of being recognized at South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, the company was awarded a grant from the USDA to develop a new glass-based version of its QD greenhouse technology.

UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) technology Read More

Withdrawal Of Revised Work Plan For Vadose Zone Moisture Monitoring Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:

  • Withdrawal of the Revised Work Plan for Vadose Zone Moisture Monitoring at Material Disposal Area T at Technical Area 21, within the Nuclear Environmental Site
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Funeral Service Details Honoring Life Of Ofc. Justin Hare

Ofc. Justin Hare

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Funeral Services to honor the life of New Mexico State Police Ofc. Justin Hare are as follows:

          • Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11 a.m.
          • Legacy Church
          • 7201 Central Ave. NW
          • Albuquerque, NM 87121

The services will be open to the public, and all law enforcement agencies are encouraged to send representatives.

Anyone wanting to donate flowers can do so by sending them to Daniel’s Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Following the services, there will be no procession. Read More

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