SWAIA: New Board Appointments Ahead Of Centennial Year
SWAIA News:
SANTA FE — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) has announced the appointment of its newly elected executive committee and board members.
L. Stephanie Poston (Sandia Pueblo), who has served on the board for the past four years, as well as a previous term from 2010-2015 has been elected board chair. Poston succeeds Tom Teegarden and brings years of experience as a communications leader within the Native American community.
“I am honored to work collaboratively to usher in the Centennial of the prestigious Indian Market. We are a diverse board with a common commitment Read More
Purgatory Resort & Fort Lewis College Host 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships
A snowy scene Thursday in the San Juan Mountains as Purgatory races through its qualifying events. Courtesy/Purgatory
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO, Colo. — The top collegiate athletes from around the country will head to
Durango’s Purgatory Resort for the 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National
Championships Oct. 14-17. Student-athletes will have the opportunity to compete on the 1990 UCI
Mountain Bike World Championships course.
“Purgatory is excited to welcome the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships back to Durango,” said Dave Rathbun, general manager Read More
Nuclear Care Partners Honors Former Nuclear Weapons Workers On National Day Of Remembrance Oct. 30
NUCLEAR CARE PARTNERS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Oct. 30 marks the National Day of Remembrance (NDOR) for Nuclear Weapons Program Workers.
Each year, Nuclear Care Partners observes this honorary holiday, which serves to recognize and honor the men and women who worked in the nuclear weapons development industry.
These workers made many sacrifices, often in the way of their health, and many are now battling chronic illnesses as a result of their workplace exposure.
For over a decade, Nuclear Care Partners has been serving former atomic workers and recognizes this holiday as a means to remember the Read More
NMDOT: Adults Are The Key To Teen Driving Success
Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 17-23. It is the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits.
This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to help empower parents to discuss the importance of driving safety with their young drivers.
According to NHTSA, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. There were 2,042 Read More
SFNF: Stable Canyon Burn Looks Good For Sunday
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin implementation of the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District on Sunday.
The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, and forecasted weather and wind.
Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed with firefighter and public safety as the first priority.
Crews will use hand and aerial ignitions to treat Read More
FBI Asks Public’s Help In India Palace Vandalism Probe
FBI seeks information on vandalism at India Palace at 227 Don Gaspar Ave. in Santa Fe. Image/Google Map
FBI News:
The FBI has assumed the lead in the investigation into the vandalism of the India Palace restaurant in Santa Fe and is asking members of the public to come forward with any information they may have.
The Santa Fe Police Department continues to work with the FBI on this case.
Based upon information gathered during the investigation, Santa Fe Police have not ruled out that persons associated with the restaurant may have been involved in the damage that occurred to the restaurant June 22, Read More
Court Rules Federal Government Must Address Poaching In Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Plan
Mexican Gray Wolf on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Photo by Jim Clark/USFWS
Defenders of Wildlife News:
In response to a lawsuit by conservation groups, a judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) must add specific actions to address illegal killing of Mexican wolves in their plan for the species’ recovery.
The group’s 2018 lawsuit claimed that the plan failed to meet basic requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide site-specific management actions and objectives with measurable recovery criteria to address the most immediate Read More
New Report Details New Mexico Track Record On Human Trafficking Prosecution Since 2000
Human Trafficking Institute News:
This week, the Human Trafficking Institute (THTI) is rolling out the 2020 State Reports, which provide an overview of 2020 federal human trafficking prosecutions in all 50 states, four U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
For the first time, the 2020 State Reports compile data from every federal criminal human trafficking prosecution in each state since 2000, the year the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was passed into law.
In New Mexico, zero new criminal human trafficking cases were filed in federal courts in 2020. Two defendants Read More
New Mexico Environment Department To Host Quarterly Los Alamos Community Engagement Meeting Oct. 21
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will host a virtual Los Alamos community engagement meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21.
The purpose of these routine quarterly meetings is to engage the community in discussion of topics related to NMED’s work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The NMED Hazardous Waste Bureau will provide an update on the Hexavalent Chromium Plume Control Interim Measures. There will also be time allotted for questions and brief public statements.
To submit prepared questions in advance and to request interpretation services or other assistance, Read More
Chart 518: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 15
The lines in this chart show the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date, both statewide and countywide. The average number of cases in Los Alamos County dropped and is now at the same level as the rest of the state. Sources: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos County, with the highest rate of vaccinations, continues