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State Transportation Commission To Meet Today

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017 - 1:36 pm

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE ― The State Transportation Commission is holding a special meeting at 8 a.m. today, Aug. 24, at the NMDOT General Office at 1120 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87504.

The six member governor-appointed commission determines policy for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Community members are invited to attend and time will be allotted for public comment.

The agenda is available on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s websitehttp://dot.state.nm.us/content/nmdot/en/TC_Publications.html

SFI: Geoffrey West Book Signing & Lecture Aug. 29

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017 - 1:16 pm

Illustration by Jacek Yerka

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute presents a booking signing by Geoffrey West on “The Future of the Planet: Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” at 6:45 p.m. followed by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.

Why do we stop growing, live for 100 years, and sleep eight hours a day? Why do all companies and people die, whereas cities keep growing and the pace of life continues to accelerate? Are cities and companies “just” very

Heinrich Announces $17 Mil For Directed Energy Development In NM, Tours UNM Directed Energy Lab

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:57 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― During a visit to Boeing in Albuquerque yesterday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and founder of the Congressional Directed Energy Caucus, announced a $17 million investment for the Department of Defense to acquire directed energy systems that support jobs and boost New Mexico as a center of excellence in this increasingly important space for our military.

Following the announcement, Heinrich toured a directed energy lab facility at

VFC: New Mexico Makes Second Largest Higher Education Spending Cuts Since Recession

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:47 pm

VFC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s state funding for higher education is 33 percent less now than it was before the recession, when looking at inflation-adjusted state spending per student.

Looking at the dollar investment, the state is spending $4,509 less in 2017 than it did in 2008 on a per student, inflation-adjusted basis. Only Louisiana has made deeper cuts over that time period.

These are among the findings of a report released this week by the Washington, D.C.- based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). As a result of these funding cuts, tuition at the

LANL Officials Present Update To Community Leaders

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:28 pm

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan told Los Alamos community leaders Wednesday morning that the Lab is committed to executing its national security mission safely and securely while the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) carries out their process of finding a new contractor.

“We will remain strong through the transition as we work on what the Lab does on behalf of the nation,” he told more than 270 gathered for Read More

County Council Tackles Affordable Housing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:26 pm

CDD Director Paul Andrus discusses affordable housing at the work session Tuesday night at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the County Council work session Tuesday evening at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

When it comes to affordable housing, there are no easy answers. To begin discussions on how best to fulfill local housing needs, Los Alamos County staff and County Council delved into the complex topic during Read More

Regional Coalition Discusses Future Of LANL Cleanup With DOE Officials

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:23 pm

Deputy Assistant Secretary of DOE-EM Jim Owendoff

RCLC News:

SANTA FE — The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) and Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) met with several Department of Energy Environmental Management (DOE-EM) officials Wednesday, Aug. 8 for a reception dinner in Española.

The opportunity allowed for relationship building and an open dialogue on the future vision of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and DOE-EM cleanup campaigns with Deputy Assistant Secretary of DOE-EM, Jim Owendoff, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, Roger Jarell, Read More

Pearl Harbor Survivor Visits Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:20 pm

World War II veteran Dr. Harley Jolley dines Monday at the Blue Window Bistro during his visit to Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Veteran Harley Jolley, his son Stuart, daughter-in-law Jackie, and grandsons Samuel, left, and Jonathan in front of 15th Wing Headquarters which served as Squadron Headquarters in Hawaii for the 11th Bombardment Group in 1941. Courtesy photo

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

World War II veteran Dr. Harley Jolley, 97, visited Los Alamos this week and stopped by the Bradbury Science Museum and Read More

Heinrich Hosts Teacher Listening Session In Taos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:17 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosts a listening session Aug. 21 at Taos High School with Taos Municipal School educators. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

SANTA FE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) hosted a roundtable with Taos Municipal School educators to discuss challenges and opportunities for education in rural New Mexico and what’s at stake under President Trump’s proposed education budget cuts.

“Every child in every school deserves an opportunity to benefit from a great public education. In New Mexico and across the nation,

DOE Releases Final RFPs For Low-Level Waste / Mixed Low-Level Waste Disposal Procurement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:16 pm

DOE News:

CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) has issued a final Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals for the Low-Level Waste/Mixed Low-Level Waste (LLW/MLLW) Disposal procurement.

This effort will require contractors to safely dispose of LLW/MLLW; Section 11e.(2) byproduct material; technologically-enhanced, naturally-occurring radioactive material (TENORM); and sealed sources.

The government expects to award one or more indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity

NMED Confirms Santa Fe County-West Sector Water Is Lifting Precautionary ‘Boil Water Advisory’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:15 pm

NMED News:

2,690 Customers are no Longer Urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau (DWB) is confirming that the precautionary “boil water advisory” for the Santa Fe County West Sector Water System is being lifted.

Santa Fe County West Sector Water System issued the precautionary advisory Tuesday after a 16.0-inch transmission line was ruptured causing water delivery to the affected area to be disrupted. Repairs have been completed, the system was adequately flushed, and water service has been restored to customers. Read More

‘Killing Buddha’ At Teatro Paraguas Sept. 8-10

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:15 pm

Buddha Flute. Courtesy photo

Buddha Stage. Courtesy photo

TP News:

Teatro Paraguas is proud to host Theatre Dojo, a touring “raw theatre” company based in southern New Mexico, comes to the Philanthropy Theatre to present their award-winning original play with music, Killing Buddha, written by actor and director Algernon D’Ammassa with music by Randy Granger of Las Cruces.

Killing Buddha will perform 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8-10, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle

Voices Of Los Alamos Meets Monday Aug. 28

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:14 pm

VOICES OF LOS ALAMOS News:

Voices of Los Alamos will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at the Unitarian Church on 1738 N. Sage Loop.

During the meeting, updates will be presented on the sheriff issue, the County Council immigration proclamation, future speakers, the Santa Fe Pride event Sept. 15-17 and the on Sept. 7 screening of the documentary “Blood Road”.

At 7 p.m., Becky Shankland and Barbara Calef, co-presidents of the League of Women Voters Los Alamos, will make a presentation about the organization and what it does, the local

Daily Postcard: Unusual Colors Fill Evening Sky

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2017 - 12:02 pm

Daily Postcard: Unusual colors fill the Tuesday evening sky over Los Alamos. Photo by Josh Smith Read More

NNSA Responds To Concerned Stakeholder Letters Regarding LANL M&O Contract Draft Solicitation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017 - 9:52 pm

RCLC News:

SANTA FE — An overwhelming number of letters were submitted by local governments and community stakeholders to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) concerning the Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) for Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Management & Operation (M&O) Contract competition currently underway.

The NNSA released preliminary responses Aug. 11 to community concerns regarding the upcoming RFP. Responses from NNSA conveyed the understanding of the importance of community involvement within the M&O Contract transition and willingness Read More

Wadt: A Guide To School Grades … Real Or Noise?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017 - 9:38 pm

By BILL WADT

Los Alamos

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) just released the grades for all of the schools in the State. Gov. Susana Martinez advocated for a simple grading system, similar to the one used in Florida, to improve communication with parents and other community members as to how well your local school is doing with a focus on student proficiency in reading and math. That was a very good idea.

The next question is how do you measure student proficiency in a way that allows you to compare performance from school to school, district to district, and state to state? The Read More

Los Alamos/Japan Project Hosts Two September Events

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017 - 9:37 pm

Hand-folded origami crane. Courtesy photo

LA HISTORY MUSEUM News:

Community Welcome Tea & Conversation

Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Pajarito Room, Fuller Lodge

In celebration of our global partnership, Los Alamos History Museum is thrilled to welcome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum staff on their historic visit to Los Alamos. Please join us for this special event with Hiroshima Museum Director Kenji Shiga and Outreach Manager Kahori Wada. Also with us for the event will be the UNM students from Los Alamos who joined us in Hiroshima for the memorial ceremony. This program is Read More

Ryan Baca Receives NMSBDC Student Star Award

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 23, 2017 - 9:26 pm

Ryan Baca

SBDC News:

ESPANOLA ― Ryan Baca from Chimayo will receive the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Student STAR AWARD for his commitment, dedication and participation in the Espanola SBDC Media Mentorship for the past five years.

Baca participated in local, state, national and international business events under the SBDC Student Media Mentorship with his mentor SBDC Director Julianna Martinez-Barbee where he was actively involved in hands-on experiential learning.

The awards ceremony and community recognition is 4-6

Visit Eight National Parks In NM Fee Free Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017 - 9:03 pm

Descend into the cool cave climate at Carlsbad Caverns, the iconic national park known for its cave systems, which are laced with remarkable pinnacles and spires of rock. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

All of New Mexico’s 15 parks and monuments that are a part of the National Park Service will be “fee free” Friday in celebration of the NPS’s 101^st birthday.

Eight of the 15 properties, which include Bandelier National Monument, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Capulin Volcano National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Gila Read More

Northern Receives $433,000 National Science Foundation Grant To Develop Cybersecurity Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 23, 2017 - 8:45 pm

NNMC News:

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has been awarded $433,689 by the National Science Foundation to develop a cybersecurity concentration in its ABET-accredited Bachelor in Information Engineering Technology (IET).

The Principal Investigator of the project is Dr. Jorge Crichigno, chair of the CET. The project is the result of several years of preparation that include state-of-the-art laboratory technology and advanced instruction capability in cybersecurity.

Dr. Crichigno’s collaborators