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Letter to President Trump from LCWR

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
 

As a member of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious I recently attended the annual assembly.    663 members in attendance sent a letter to President Trump beseeching him to end all divisive rhetoric. The letter states in part, “We implore you to never use language that disrespects, dehumanizes, or demonizes others. We expect our president, and all who serve this nation as leaders, to be always mindful of the common good and the dignity of each and every person. You hold a position that has the potential to inspire the best of every one of us and we ask you to Read More

Daily Postcard: Folklorico Dancers

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am

Folklorico dancers from Moving Arts Espanola swirl to traditional Mexican music Saturday at Fuller Lodge during Fiesta Los Alamos, a fundraiser held by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Linda Hull

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World Futures: Energy – Part Two

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
By ANDY ANDREWS
World Futures Institute
 
In Energy – Part One we looked at the energy consumption of humanity at both the individual and collective levels, noting the change in climate but finishing with a question of affordability. This is a challenging question because it deals with a long time scale while most of us are concerned about buying food or paying the rent or mortgage next week. Yet we, collectively, are considering House Resolution 109, the Green New Deal, and Senate Bill 59 dealing with the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment. Each of these proposed pieces of legislation,
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $384,777 To San Juan College To Launch Big Idea Innovation Accelerator

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $384,777 to San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico to launch the Big Idea Innovation Accelerator, which will offer resources, consulting, and mentorship to boost entrepreneurship.
 
The accelerator will provide critical assistance to entrepreneurs, researchers, and inventors as they translate innovative ideas into products, services, companies,
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Juanita Madland LAAC Piano Concert Wednesday At Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
This photo was taken after one of 6 concerts given by Juanita Lash Madland at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. A large audience included doctors, patients and visitors. Since age 3 she has played hundreds of concerts in USA, Caribbean and Europe. Just some of her winning contests were the NM concerto competition with Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. She was the only New Mexican asked to enter the Cliburn contest in Dallas and three  Cliburn You Tube contests. Her photo was on the front page of the New York Times. She tied first place in the Albuquerque International; she was the winning director for
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Luján, FCC Commissioner Starks Tour San Felipe Pueblo To Discuss Broadband Expansion

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
SAN FELIPE PUEBLO, NM ― Friday, Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, and Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Geoffrey Starks led discussions with community leaders on efforts to close the digital divide and increase broadband access in New Mexico.
 
Meeting with government officials, community leaders, and New Mexicans at the San Felipe and Santo Domingo libraries, Luján, Starks, and Lt. Governor John Duran viewed how broadband access benefits youth coding, language, and adult
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New Mexico Tourism Department Honored With First-Ever Brand USA Video Storytelling Award

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
Courtesy photo
 
NMTD News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The New Mexico Tourism Department was selected as the recipient of the first-ever 2019 Brand USA Video Storytelling Award for their video series “New Mexico True Stories,” rising above all other participating states to earn the award. 
 
Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announced the winners at the ESTO Destination Day Lunch Monday, Aug. 19, in Austin, Texas. In its inaugural year, the Video Storytelling Award, presented by Brand USA, will be an annual showcase of the best in the
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Jemez Springs, NM Hosts Two-Mile Art Festival With ‘I Heart Jemez Arts,’ Aug. 31 & Sept. 1

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
JS News:
 
JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM — For the second year in a row, Jemez Springs will transform into a two-mile long art venue during the second annual “I Heart Jemez Arts” festival, over Labor Day weekend – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The free event will feature artist demonstrations, hands on workshops and art sales by Jemez Valley artists.
 
The festival encompasses two miles of art along NM-4, starting from the Shangri La West Gallery and continuing north to the Jemez Springs Plaza. Businesses that are affiliated with galleries will be exhibiting work by local artists
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Pizza & Peace Event At Los Alamos High School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
This Thursday, August 22nd, from 11:00-12:00, our Club is holding a Pizza & Peace event at the High School. You have heard all the great service ideas our distinguished students have for school and community projects, and we are going to help them execute their plans. To do this we are holding a Pizza & Peace event and each distinguished student will be talking to attendees about their projects. The Club will be providing free pizza & waters to those who then want to help their fellow students. Students sign up to receive their free pizza slice!
 
We encourage you Rotarians to help
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Vintage Fiesta Fashions At New Mexico History Museum During Fiesta de Santa Fe

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
Natt N. Dodge, “Fiesta crowd, San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico,” ca. 1945. Courtesy of the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA) 106658
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico History Museum will exhibit vintage fiesta dresses during this year’s annual Fiesta de Santa Fe.
 
Local Santa Fe women, performers, as well as former Fiesta Queens donated many of these dresses as part of the museum’s permanent collection.
 
“Fiesta patrons, fashionistas, and everybody who appreciates vintage clothing will certainly want to check out this selection of the
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China: RSF Demands The Release Of Former Journalist Critical Of Censorship

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
Courtesy photo
 
RSF News:
 
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Chinese authorities to release Zhang Jialong, a former journalist critical of Beijing’s censorship who has been detained since Aug. 12.
 
Zhang Jialong, a former journalist known for his commitment against censorship, was taken by the police on August 12th in Guiyang City (Guizhou province).
 
The day after, he was charged with “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”, an accusation often used by the Chinese regime against journalists and their sources and which carries a maximum sentence
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Albuquerque Attorney And Job Creator Announces For New Mexico State House District 20

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:44 am
U.S. SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Thursday, Albuquerque attorney and business owner Michael E. Hendricks announced his intentions to seek the Republican nomination for State House District 20. In the highly competitive SE Albuquerque house seat, Hendricks will face incumbent and freshman Representative Abbas Akhil. Hendricks had this to say about the announcement:
 
“New Mexico is in crisis. We are witnessing a public education system that is failing our children, a stagnant Albuquerque economy, and a staggering lack of leadership. My wife Jodi and I are raising our kids in
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Business Spotlight: In Touch Medical & Therapeutic Massage

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:43 am

Kreig Peterson of In Touch Medical Massage at his office. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

Kreig Peterson, owner of In Touch Medical Massage, offers his patients relief from pain.

“I work extremely hard to give my clients the best massage they have ever had,” he said.

Peterson is certified in multiple massage modalities that promote relaxation and pain relief, plus, he is the only certified medical massage therapist in town. Just what is medical massage? Peterson explained, “Many people go through life experiencing muscle pain needlessly. Read More

Posts From The Road: A Day In Ranier

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:43 am

An information sign and large carving of a voyageur welcome visitors to the tiny village of Ranier, Minn. The town is situated on Lake Rainey and adjacent to the U.S. and Canadian border and Voyageurs National Park and just minutes away from International Falls, Minn. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The views of Rainey Lake and the area were stunning as we walked around Ranier after checking in at the RV park. Shown is a small lighthouse and piers during the last light of the day. The railroad bridge the background crosses the Rainey River where it enters the lake and is the dividing line between Read More

Child Support Enforcement Division Extends Offices Hours For A Second Day In August For Child Support Awareness Month

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:43 am
Child Support Awareness Month Celebrated in Albuquerque CSED office with posters from parents and children. Courtesy photo
 
Child Support Awareness Month Celebrated in Santa Fe CSED office with posters from parents and children. Courtesy photo
 
NMHSD News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Human Service Department announced it will extend office hours for eight Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) offices across the state until 7 p.m. Aug. 28, in honor of Child Support Awareness Month. The hours were also extended earlier this month at the locations mentioned below until
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NM Can Strengthen Its Economy With Inclusive Policie

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:43 am

STATE News:

 

ALBUQUERQUE — State and local policymakers can take two key steps to better integrate immigrants, including immigrants who are undocumented, into the mainstream economy and foster community well-being, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

 

Giving all residents access to economic opportunity enables them to earn higher wages, spend more at local businesses, and contribute more in taxes that are used to fund schools and other investments that are critical to a strong economy, the report finds. Harsh anti-immigrant policies, Read More

Community Business Fair Aug. 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:43 am
Courtesy photo
 
Courtesy photo
 
LARSO News:
 
Aug. 27, the community is invited to a Business Fair hosted by the Betty Ehart Senior Center, from 1-4 p.m. The fair will showcase businesses, non-profits with information, resources, services and more.
 
Several local non-profits will share information on their community programs, potential for volunteers and the need for the simple donation of small items. A few senior center craft vendors will be present to market items from t-shirts and embroidery to a silent auction of donated items to benefit the center. Check the
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Balderas Files Lawsuit Opposing Trump Administration’s Rule Allowing Prolonged Detention Of Children

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2019 - 9:43 am
Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas announced he is filing a lawsuit opposing the Trump Administration’s new rule circumventing the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has governed the treatment of children in immigration custody since 1997.
 
In the complaint before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the coalition argues that the rule eliminates several critical protections guaranteed by the Flores Settlement Agreement. In particular, the prolonged detention risked by the rule would
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