Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of New Mexico State Sen. John Arthur Smith
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state senator John Arthur Smith, who passed away Oct. 7.
Flags will be lowered from sunrise Oct. 18 until sundown Oct. 21.
Smith served the people of New Mexico for over three decades, representing District 35—which includes Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra counties—from 1989 until his retirement in 2020. As the longtime chairman of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee, he earned the respect of colleagues across the political spectrum, guiding the Read More
Sen. Heinrich Tours UbiQD, Touts Success Of Tech Transfer
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, left, speaking with UbiQD Founder/CEO Hunter McDaniel during his tour of UbiQD’s advanced materials and technology manufacturing facility Wednesday at 134 Eastgate Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, second from left, with UbiQD Founder/CEO Hunter McDaniel speaks with scientists during his tour Wednesday at UbiQD. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- Los Alamos-based UbiQD is expanding its local advanced materials and technology manufacturing facility to produce quantum
New Mexico State Auditor Office Opens Applications For Small Local Public Body Assistance Program
OSA News:
The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has announced that applications are now open for the small Local Public Body (sLPB) Assistance Program.
This initiative supports small entities statewide in navigating financial regulations and promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Click here for more details. Read More
Daily Postcard: Comet C/2023 A3 With Anti-tail Over VCNP
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is seen from N.M. 4 in the Valles Caldera National Preserve Oct. 14, 2024. This photo shows the comet with an anti-tail which appears when Earth is crossing the comet’s orbital plane (Oct. 13-15). Source: earthsky.org. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
New Mexico’s Public Health Order On firearms Expires
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SANTA FE – A public health order that imposed temporary firearm restrictions, enhanced drug monitoring, and other public safety measures in response to gun violence and substance misuse expired on Saturday and will not be renewed, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday.
“The public health order, though temporary, allowed us to implement urgent and necessary measures that have had a measurable, positive effect on public safety in our state,” Lujan Grisham said. “I have decided to allow the public health Read More
Moonrise And Sunset Over Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Moonrise and sunset color amid mixed weather over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday with downtown Los Alamos visible in the bottom right corner. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Nuclear Museum To Host Hundreds Of Students During Nuclear Science Week Celebration Oct. 21-25, 2024
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History News:
ALBUQUERQUE]—The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host students from 12 schools during Nuclear Science Week, Oct. 21-25, 2024.
More than 970 elementary, middle and high school students will engage in hands-on activities celebrating Nuclear Science Week. Museum staff, volunteers, and local professionals in the nuclear industry will host activities at the museum, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily to teach topics such as nuclear energy, medicine and radiation in the world around us and more.
Through grant funding acquired Read More
LANL Foundation Celebrates $250K Grant From Anchorum, New Mexico Foundation For Hands-on Science Program
Anchorum News:
- Funds will support Inquiry Science Education Consortium
Española–The LANL Foundation has received $250,000 from the Anchorum Health Foundation via the New Mexico Foundation to fund the Inquiry Science Education Consortium (ISEC) program, which provides hands-on science kits and instruction for students across Northern New Mexico.
“We are grateful for this partnership to continue supporting the amazing educators and students across Northern New Mexico,” said Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment, President and CEO of the LANL Foundation. “ISEC has been a mainstay in Northern New Read More
Obituary: Tobias Jose Ricardo Trujillo April 2, 1947 – Oct. 12, 2024
TOBIAS JOSE RICARDO TRUJILLO April 2, 1947 – Oct. 12, 2024
Toby Trujillo, 77, a resident of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico, concluded his life’s journey on October 12, 2024.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents: Estevan and Clarita Trujillo; his sisters Marie Vigil and Felice Salazar and his beloved grandson Kenny Trujillo.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elsie Trujillo, his daughter Clarita (Michael) Trujillo and his son Julio (Melissa) Trujillo; grandchildren, Tristan (Jaclyn) Trujillo, Faith Trujillo, Ayesha Martinez, Matthew, David and Madelyn Owen; five great grandchildren, Read More
County Social Services Office To Be Closed Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Social Services Division at 1183 Diamond Drive, Suite E will be closed Thursday, Oct. 17, due to parking lot construction.
However, staff will be working remotely and available by phone at 505.662.8068 or by email 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at lacssd@lacnm.us.
The office is expected to reopen 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
For more information visit the website at https://losalamosnm.us/SocialServices. Read More
Notice Of Peaceful Protest Oct. 19 On Central Avenue
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By KELLY MYERS
Los Alamos
This Saturday, Oct. 19, marks one full year of our ongoing peaceful protest for peace in Palestine. Without missing a single Saturday, we have been raising awareness for this cause. Typically, we protest on Trinity Drive for 30 minutes before moving to Central Avenue for about an hour.
However, this Saturday, we will be protesting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. exclusively on Central Avenue.
We will have an information table on how to support peace efforts in the Middle East, along with water, candy and music for participants. Our group is small and unaffiliated, Read More
Summit Garden Club Presents 2024 Pat Edmonds And Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship To Malachi Laskie
Summit Garden Club presented its $1,000, 2024 Pat Edmonds and Sue Graves Memorial Scholarship to Malachi Laskie. During his years at Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School, Laskie was strong not only in academics but also in sports. He is attending Fort Lewis College in Durango as a pre-med major. Laskie is the son of Eric Laskie and Keisha Cardon. Courtesy/SGC Read More
For The Record: Public Safety, Health, & Prosperity (Part 2)
By DENISE DERKACS
Candidate for Re-Election to County Council
I am serving in my second year as Council Chair and my fourth year on Council. During my service on Council, I have gained a full understanding of Council procedures and authorities and in-depth knowledge of County operations and challenges. I have learned the complexities of the County budget and recognize the importance of fiscal responsibility. I have worked diligently with my fellow Councilors on strategic planning to establish County priorities and develop tools to track County performance. I am conscious of my role as a public Read More
Potatoes Of Every Size & Kind At Farmers Market Thursday
Record-Breaking Success For The Food Depot’s 2024 Neighbor To Neighbor Fund Drive
FOOD DEPOT News:
SANTA FE — The Food Depot’s 2024 Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign announced the results of its 13th annual summer fund drive this week, raising a record-breaking $482,440.
This impressive total surpassed the campaign’s goal of $400,000. These funds will help provide approximately 1.9 million meals through The Food Depot’s programs and partners across Northern New Mexico.
The annual fund drive ran from the start of June to the end of September, with more than 100 neighborhoods, community groups, and businesses participating in the fundraising competition.
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NMAA To Host Middle School Cross Country Invite Oct. 18
The 1st ever NMAA Middle School Cross Country Invite is Oct. 18 at St. Pius X. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
For the first time ever, the New Mexico Activities Association will host a Middle School Cross Country Invitational, involving students from all over the state. The 1st ever NMAA Middle School Cross Country Invite is Oct. 18 at St. Pius X.
“I am excited to see so many middle school students willing to run as hard as they can for their school,” Cleveland Middle School Athletic Director Keith Jeneski said. “The competition will be great, and kids will feel like they are a part of something special.” Read More
LADA To Host Open House To Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month Sunday Oct. 20 At Urban Park
By ANDREW ZOBAY
Los Alamos Dyslexia Advocates
In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month, the Los Alamos Dyslexia Advocates (LADA) is hosting an Open House 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at Urban Park.
LADA is a group of parents supporting parents.
We would like to invite anyone who has an interest in dyslexia, reading difficulties and progress, or even special education and 504s. We are primarily a parent group that have one thing in common—we love exceptional children. We are here to help each other navigate the changing and diverse landscape before us.
Your children do not need a diagnosis for you
Concordia SF Wind Orchestra: ‘Seeking Light’ Nov. 10
2024 Training Via WebEx On Contents/Use Of Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Public Reading Rooms
LANL News:
The Department of Energy (DOE); Triad National Security, LLC (Triad); and Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B) are holding a virtual training via WebEx on the contents and use of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Public Reading Rooms (EPRRs) and the use of the Intellus New Mexico (IntellusNM) public environmental data portal.
The EPRR is an information repository for environmental and administrative information and correspondence required by Permit Section 1.10 of the LANL Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, issued November 2010. The LANL Electronic Read More
Daily Postcard: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Near Truchas
Daily Postcard: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) viewed about 7:50 p.m. Monday Oct. 14, 2024 near Truchas. At the lower left are the lights of Los Alamos, with Venus above; the glow at middle-bottom is from the lights of Española hidden by foreground hills. Photo by Randal Pair Read More