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NWS: Today’s High Near 82, Tonight’s Low Around 55

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 22, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 83 with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon and tonight’s low around 55. Courtesy/NWS Read More

NM Game & Fish Proposing Changes To Trapping Rule

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

Animal Protection of New Mexico News:

Conservation and animal protection groups see changes as inadequate for protecting people, companion animals, wildlife and public lands

WHAT: The State Game Commission meeting at which the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will begin the process to amend New Mexico’s trapping regulations.

WHERE: New Mexico State Capitol Room 317, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 22 beginning at 9 a.m. (agenda here)

WHY: Trapping is one of the highest profile wildlife issues in New Mexico. Legislation to curtail trapping on public lands Read More

NPS: $1.17 Million To Preserve American Battlefields

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

Cannon Manassas National Battlefield. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The National Park Service announced Tuesday that $1.17 million in Battlefield Preservation Planning Grants for 16 battlefields across 10 states.

Grants will help preserve endangered battlefields representing more than 500 years of American history. Historians and preservationists will use these funds to assist in research, documentation and interpretive planning.

“As the nation’s steward of history, the National Park Service seeks to preserve and interpret all Americans’

SFCC And SFHEC Closed On Labor Day Sept. 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2.

All campus facilities at both locations will be closed.

No classes or activities will be held and no other student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will also be closed.

The SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (1950 Siringo Road) will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Late-starting Fall 2019 Credit and

LAPD Cmdr. Ballew And Sgt. Ross Graduate From Northwestern Executive Management Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew, right, graduates earlier this month from the prestigious Northwestern Executive Management Program. Courtesy/LAPD

Los Alamos Police Sgt. Chris Ross, right, graduates earlier this month from the prestigious Northwestern Executive Management Program. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew and Sgt. Chris Ross recently graduated from the prestigious Northwestern Executive Management Program.

This three-week program, the third in a series of law enforcement leadership programs, provides the policy-making executive Read More

NMDOH Warns Of Vaping-Associated Lung Disease

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating possible cases of lung disease that are associated with vaping.

A 29-year old male from Bernalillo County was determined to have vaping-associated lung disease and three additional cases are under investigation. All have reported use of vape cartridges, possibly containing Tetra hydro cannabinol (THC). There have been similar cases reported in at least 14 other states.

All cases under investigation have been hospitalized with severe breathing problems after vaping including cough,

HSD Secretary Rewards State Employee With His Reserved Parking Space For 30 Days

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

Jee W. Hwang, economist supervisor at his reserved parking space. Courtesy/HSD

HSD News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D. recently rewarded state employee, Jee W. Hwang, economist supervisor for the Income Support Division at HSD for discovering a discrepancy, researching and identifying errors in the March, April and May monthly statistical reports and correcting the data for the June report before it was published.

Hwang is recognized for identifying a problem, fixing it and bringing it to his supervisors.

Griggs: Crossing The Atlantic

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

The Winged Bull of Sargon in the Assyrian collection at the British Museum. Photo by David Griggs

By DAVID GRIGGS

Foreign Correspondent

Los Alamos Daily Post

Greetings from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

What a trip! All three big Cunarders were in Southampton at the same time: Queen Mary II, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.

This is a voyage I have wanted to make since I was a child. I am following the footsteps (so to speak) of my ancestors who sailed from England to the New World in 1640. I am making the crossing across the Atlantic Ocean in a bit more style and a lot faster,

‘Keyhole Garden’ To Film In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

NMFO News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Todd Christensen announced that the feature film “Keyhole Garden” will begin principal photography Aug. 26 in New Mexico.

The film will be directed by Marco Perego-Saldana and produced by Julie Yorn (Hell or High Water), Alexandra Milchan (The Wolf of Wall Street), Robert Kravis (The Rum Diary), Karl Herrmann (Dinner in America), and Perego-Saldana, from a screenplay written by Perego-Saldana and Rick Rapoza.

The production will be shot in Albuquerque and employ approximately 100 New Mexico crew members, 40 New Mexico actors and

Luján Honors Distinguished Vietnam War Veteran

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 21, 2019

CONGRESSIONAL News:

TAOS ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, presented a local Vietnam War veteran with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin – a commendation of the nation’s lasting thanks to U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War.

At a ceremony Monday in Taos, Luján presented Louis Trujillo with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to thank and honor Trujillo for his service to the country.

“Louis Trujillo is a valued community member whose sacrifice to our country has earned him the Purple Heart award, the Bronze Star, and a Combat

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