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Udall, Heinrich, Haaland Announce $295,375 For CNM Community College To Expand ABQid Seed Fund

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 3:56 pm
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $295,375 to Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) to enhance and develop the ABQid Seed Fund, which will support a diverse, inclusive population of entrepreneurs and business owners in Central New Mexico.
 
The project will expand the ABQid Seed Fund by merging two non-profit organizations — ABQid and CNM Ingenuity — under the umbrella of CNM to
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Los Alamos Shriner’s Club Building Now Gone

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 3:28 pm

The former Los Alamos Shriner’s Club building at 1459 Trinity Dr. is now gone. At its Feb. 27 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot split and site plan to pave the way for a Natural Grocers in its place. The Shriner’s Club plan to construct a new building on the smaller lot adjacent to the Natural Grocers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Wiemann: Consolidating Accounts Leads To Clear Financial Strategy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 3:20 pm
By SHELLY A. WIEMANN
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
 
None of us can completely control all the things that happen to us. Yet, when it comes to achieving your long-term financial goals, including a comfortable retirement, you do have a great deal of power – as long as you follow a clear, well-defined financial strategy. And one way to help build and maintain such a strategy is by consolidating your financial accounts. 
 
Over the course of their lives, many people pick up a variety of financial accounts from multiple sources. They might have a few IRAs from different providers,
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Radioactive And Hazardous Materials Committee Met At UNM-Los Alamos Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 3:17 pm
Senators Richard Martinez and Carlos Cisneros and Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler were among the members of the Legislative Committee on Radioactive And Hazardous Materials, which met Friday at UNM-Los Alamos to hear priorities and updates from the New Mexico Environmental Department and  Los Alamos National Laboratory. The meeting was open to the public. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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SFNF Issues Closure Order For Forest Road 376

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 3:10 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a closure order for a segment of Forest Road (FR) 376 to accommodate work on a blocked culvert that poses a threat to public health and safety.

The closure order will be in effect today to April 1, 2020, unless it is rescinded earlier

The culvert is slated for replacement, but recent monsoonal weather patterns and the subsequent runoff and debris could lead to road failure and have made it an immediate public safety issue.

The restricted area on FR 376 begins at the gate north of the Gilman Tunnels and extends 4.7 miles north to the barricades Read More

Scenes From The Boomroots Collective Summer Concert Performance At Ashley Pond Pavilion Friday Evening

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 2:02 pm
The Boomroots Collective warms up the Secret City Summer Concert crowd Friday evening with some reggae at the Ashley Pond Pavilion. The Boomroots Collective plays high-level progressive reggae and hip-hop music, which has been described as ‘Jamaican funk with New Mexico Soul.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Zalma AezRock, right, on keyboards and vocals with John Simmons on bass. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A magical evening. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Watch and listen. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Announce $750,000 To NMSU To Develop Clean Energy Workforce

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 1:54 pm
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $750,000 to New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) College of Engineering to create the Innovation and Commercialization for Regional Energy Workforce (I-CREW).
 
The I-CREW program will focus on accelerating clean energy technology and developing a statewide clean energy workforce.
 
“This funding will harness New Mexico’s unique strengths as
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County Council Presents Proclamation To C’YA Aug. 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 1:23 pm
Deb Snow
 
CYA News:
 
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA), will be recognized at the Los Alamos County Council meeting Aug. 27 with a proclamation for youth and community development, as the new school year begins.
 
The proclamation helps to highlight the work C’YA does based on the Search-Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets* and building community.
 
C’YA celebrated its 5th birthday in June, but have worked to keep the assets top of mind for 11 years. When funding for the program was discontinued, C’YA was created as a non-profit, to continue the mission.
 
The work
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New Mexico Tourism Department Wins National Award: Best In Destination Storytelling

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 1:13 pm
Courtesy/NMTD
 
NMTD News:
 
The New Mexico Tourism Department is bringing home the first-ever 2019 Brand USA Video Storytelling Award for video series “New Mexico True Stories;” rising above all other participating states to earn this award. 
 
“We are incredibly honored to receive the first-ever Brand USA Video Storytelling Award,” Tourism Secretary Jen Paul Schroer said. “The New Mexico Tourism Department’s marketing and creative efforts set the standard for destination marketing, and further illustrates that the New Mexico True brand is a bright
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Obituary: James Bunch April 23, 1934 – Aug. 20, 2019

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2019 - 1:05 pm

JAMES MARION BUNCH April 23, 1934 – Aug. 20, 2019

James Marion Bunch was born April 23, 1934, in Hastings, NE. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 20, 2019 at age 85.

After graduating from Hastings High School in 1952, he married Elayne Grothen in 1954 and completed his BA in physics with a math minor at Hastings College in 1956.

They had two children, Robyn and John. Jim completed his PhD in solid state physics at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1967. Then the family moved to Los Alamos where Jim was a staff member at Los Alamos National Laboratory. From 1981-1985, he was a process Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Administration Launches State Census Webpage Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2019 - 6:06 pm
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
From the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
 
SANTA FE – The administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today launched a digital platform dedicated to New Mexico’s all-important 2020 Census efforts.
 
At icountnm.gov, New Mexicans can learn about the importance of the decennial Census and the crucial federal program funds apportioned according to its results, find key dates and documents, and learn how to contribute to local efforts that will ensure all New Mexicans are counted.
 
The site also will be a resource for local governments
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FBI: Arson Fires In Naschitti, NM Under Investigation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2019 - 5:50 pm

FBI News:

Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for a series of fires that damaged several buildings in Naschitti, N.M., on the Navajo Nation, this week.

There were no injuries.

The fires, which occurred Aug. 19-21, damaged a church, a convenience store and three vacant houses.

The FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and the San Juan County Fire Department are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI Albuquerque Field Office at 505.889.1300.

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall And U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum To BLM: Press Pause On Headquarters Relocation Plan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2019 - 5:43 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

  • Citing a lack of meaningful analysis and consultation, Udall & McCollum call on BLM to suspend any efforts to move headquarters and abruptly relocate staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), the ranking member and chair of the U.S. Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, respectively, called on the Department of Interior (DOI) to pause its efforts to reorganize the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), including Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Conducts Traffic Enforcement Operation Through October

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on August 23, 2019 - 4:31 pm
LAPD News:
 
Continuing through the month of October, the Los Alamos Police Department will conduct traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations.

Officers also will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and conduct random DWI checkpoints throughout the County during this time frame.

The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet.

To report potentially impaired drivers, dial #D-W-I, or #-3-9-4. Citizens Read More

Taste Of Knowledge Event Is Sold Out; Online Silent Auction Is Open To Everyone

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on August 23, 2019 - 4:30 pm
LAPSF News:

 

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has announced that its popular fundraiser, A Taste of Knowledge, has sold out for the third year in a row.
 
The LAPS Foundation partners with Pig + Fig Café to put on the wine and food pairing event, which raises money for all Los Alamos Public Schools. It’s not too late to participate, however. This year the silent auction is all online, and so even non-event goers can place their bids on auction items at www.tok.givesmart.com.

The 62 silent auction items generously donated by local businesses and organizations can now be previewed

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