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Los Alamos National Laboratory Releases File Index Product To Software Community

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 4:34 pm

The Trinity supercomputer. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Grand Unified File Index (GUFI) hits GitHub for users

Resolving the supercomputer challenge of searching and retrieving files could now be far simpler, with a tool developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory and released today to the GitHub open-source software site.

The Grand Unified File Index (GUFI) is designed using a new, hierarchical approach to storing file metadata, allowing rapid parallel searches across many internal databases. Queries that would previously have taken hours or days can now be run in seconds.

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Governor Announces Construction To Begin On WIPP Road Improvements

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 4:27 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that road improvements will begin on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) route roads in Southeastern New Mexico.

The improvements are part of the state’s 2014 settlement with the U.S. Department of Energy.

“Since the radiation leak in 2014, I have been fighting for the money for improvements to our state’s WIPP routes. It’s important to hold the federal government accountable and also make sure New Mexicans and our state’s visitors are safe and secure on these roads,” Martinez said. “I’m excited that these

Los Alamos Big Band Spring Dance Friday April 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 4:10 pm

The Los Alamos Big Band annual Spring Dance is 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 6 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo

By JOYCE ANN GUZIK

Los Alamos Big Band

Dance those cares away at the Los Alamos Big Band Spring Dance 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 6 at Fuller Lodge.

The community is invited to dance to a variety of Big Band favorites, including New York, New York; Let’s Fall in Love; Blue Tango and Beer Barrel Polka, or just relax and listen!

Admission is $20/couple, $10/single and $5/student. Admission is free for middle-school children and younger with a paying adult. Tickets are available at the door.

The Los Read More

Attorney General Balderas Issues Consumer Safety Advisory Regarding New Mexico Facebook User Data

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 3:57 pm

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas, as New Mexico’s chief law enforcement officer, has issued a Consumer Safety Advisory intended to protect all users of Facebook in the aftermath of the revelation that Facebook gave away the personal information of some 50 million subscribers to a political campaign.

“You, as a Facebook user, are the best editor of your own information,” Attorney General Balderas said. “You can decide who can see and use your data just as you can decide who to allow into your home. Read More

LANL: Innovative Detectors Pinpoint Radiation Source

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 3:16 pm

A small, fast and accurate novel radiation detector developed at Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

LANL News:

Innovative “lighthouse” detectors that use a sweeping beam to quickly pinpoint a radiation source in seconds are reducing radiation exposure for workers and opening up new areas for robotic monitoring to avoid potential hazards.

“It’s easier to find a needle in a haystack if the haystack is small,” said Jonathan Dowell, a Los Alamos scientist and inventor of the detector. He was referring to the detectors’ ability to hone in on an area while eliminating background noise

UNM-LA: Bystander Intervention Workshop April 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 3:09 pm

UNM-LA News:

Solace Crisis Treatment Center Education and Prevention Department Manager Jess Clark presents “Bystander Intervention Workshop: Learning How To Safely Take Action” 9-11 a.m. Friday, April 27 at UNM-Los Alamos, Building 5 in Wallace Hall.

Bystander Intervention is about how to intercede in sexual assault or sexual harassment, either by offering to help a victim or by standing up to a perpetrator. In this workshop the participants will explore some common rape myths, learn about bystander theory, and engage with some common scenarios and how to

Weekly Fishing Report: March 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 3:09 pm

By GEORGE MORSE

Los Alamos Daily Post

Sports and Outdoors

On the first day of spring here in the Espanola Valley, the apricot trees are beginning to bloom. Sunday was a raw and nasty day, with strong winds, cold temperatures and blowing snow.

Fortunately, the timing was good, as the track meets and softball games that happened Saturday didn’t have to deal with those harsh conditions.

Springtime sports and fishing trips can be something of a gamble this time of year, as the weather can be warm and sunny, then turn nasty and cold in the blink of an eye. Springtime in the Rockies can

Students Express Desire For Active Shooter Training

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:45 pm

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone listens Tuesday evening as Los Alamos High School Student Council members Sonyia Williams, left, and Michaelle Sutton share their concerns during a group discussion at a student-led meeting on school safety. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

LAPD Cpl. Adele McKenzie, the school resource officer at LAHS, addresses participants following Tuesday’s meeting on school safety. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

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NM Gets $22 Million For Sportsmen & Conservation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:37 pm

DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Tuesday $22,031,929 in funding to New Mexico to support critical state conservation and outdoor recreation projects.

The announcement is part of $1.1 billion in annual national funding going to state wildlife agencies from revenues generated by the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration (PRDJ) acts. To date, more than $20.2 billion in funds, which are authorized by Congress, have been distributed to U.S. states and territories.

New Mexico

Los Alamos Piano Students Bring Home Prizes From Dennis Alexander Piano Competition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:28 pm

Lenny Svyatsky, seated with Madeline Williamson and Dennis Alexander. Courtesy photo

From left, Betty Kang, Dennis Alexander, Philippa Fung and Madeline Williamson. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

The prestigious Dennis Alexander Piano Competition was held for the eighth consecutive year in Albuquerque, March 10.

This year’s competition attracted 35 young pianists from throughout the state of New Mexico. Nationally, less than half-of-one percent of all students studying piano ever prepare for a competition. However, a total of seven outstanding young

FBI: Albuquerque Man Charged With Robbing Two Credit Unions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:17 pm

FBI News:

The FBI has charged James Patrick Verdream with robbing two Albuquerque credit unions in March.

The U.S. Marshals Service, which had been searching for Verdream on a federal probation violation charge, arrested him Wednesday in Albuquerque.

Verdream, 51, of Albuquerque, was scheduled to have an initial appearance Monday in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque. Verdream is charged with robbing Rio Grande Credit Union, 1211 4th St. NW, March 13, and Nusenda Credit Union, 7517 Montgomery Blvd. NE, March 9.

Rhonda Quintana, 35, has been charged federally

LAPS Employee Spotlight: Christine Peters

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:13 pm

Heinrich Questions Officials On Election Security Ahead Of 2018 Midterm Elections

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:10 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence open hearing on the threats to election infrastructure and improving election security.

VIDEO: Heinrich Questions Officials On Election Security Ahead Of 2018 Midterm Elections

During Heinrich’s questioning, Secretary Johnson emphasized that Russian interference

DOE Completes Unremediated Nitrate Salts Treatment At Los Alamos National Laboratory

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:10 pm

A worker manipulates a glove box used to treat unremediated nitrate salt waste. Courtesy photo

DOE News:

DOE’s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and contractor Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) collaborated with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to successfully complete treatment of 27 unremediated nitrate salt (UNS) drums at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

The drums contained nitrate salt waste that had not previously been treated.

“Multiple organizations

Chamber Coffee And Connections 10 A.M. Today!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 2:07 pm

Pearce Helps Push Largest Wind Farm Project In New Mexico Across The Finish Line

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 1:58 pm

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce released the following statement Wednesday after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) approved the Sagamore wind project in Roosevelt County by a unanimous vote:

“I’m pleased to hear that the Sagamore wind project has been approved for Roosevelt County. This project will lead to the largest wind farm in New Mexico history, significantly increasing economic output. I have always believed that New Mexico should be the nation’s leader in

Pongratz Presents Update On Local DWI Programs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 1:56 pm

Los Alamos Family Council Program Manager Cheryl Pongratz updates the County DWI Planning Council during a recent meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

It used to be that when people were arrested for driving while intoxicated, they were under the influence of alcohol, but apparently that has changed in recent years.

“It’s almost switched now,” Los Alamos Family Council Program Manager Cheryl Pongratz told a recent meeting of the Los Alamos DWI Planning Council. “We have more people now who are on drugs

Governor: $5 Million To Help Small Businesses Grow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 1:52 pm

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Wednesday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the Credit Enhancement Program (CEP), a fund of up to $5 million to help small businesses grow and thrive by accessing the loans they need to purchase equipment, inventory and other needs.

The CEP help provide collateral assistance for small businesses seeking loans to support growth and expansion for qualifying New Mexico small businesses.

“Helping small businesses grow and thrive is one of the cornerstones of growing and diversifying our private-sector

Journey To Halt Allergies Leads To Startup Company Knoze Jr. Corp

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 1:51 pm

Cliff Han, owner of startup company Knoze Jr. Corp., said he can now enjoy the outdoors allergy-free due to his prebiotic lollipop, which nurtures bacteria in the body to combat allergies. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

BUSINESS News:

One evening in March 2014, Los Alamos resident Cliff Han was attending a retreat and started to tear up during a talk.

He went outside for a break, but more tears arose accompanied by sneezing and a tightness in the chest. He realized his tears were not in fact caused by the speaker’s moving story, but by the pollen from the surrounding trees.

Until

Home Country: One More Cup

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 22, 2018 - 1:50 pm

Home Country

By SLIM RANDLES

There’s something so satisfying about getting out of bed when the world is still dark and quiet and resting. Making the coffee gives us time to scratch and think. Well, scratch, anyway. Most of that thinking will start after about the third cup of coffee.

But it’s a quiet time. A private time. When the world is dark, and there isn’t yet a hint of pink over the eastern mountains, it’s very good. We can relax. No one is expecting anything from us right now. Our guilt can take some time off, and we can listen to music or work a crossword puzzle or turn on the TV