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New Mexico Joins National Census Day Of Action

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019
CCP News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― As part of the “National Census Day of Action”, the Center for Civic Policy launched a digital PSA campaign Monday to highlight the preparations happening for an accurate count in New Mexico.
 
The 2020 Census will determine how more than $800 billion in federal funding is allocated each year. The census is critical for figuring out what our communities need to be healthier, safer and more successful.
 
A series of nine different PSAs are currently live on Facebook. The PSAs focus on highlighting the importance of census participation and why an accurate
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Scenes From 24th Annual Los Alamos Photographer’s Show Opening Event In Gallery At Mesa Public Library

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019

The 24th Annual Los Alamos Photographer’s Show opened Monday evening in the gallery at Mesa Public Library. The show features the images of 26 photographers exhibiting 154 photographs of exotic animals and locations from all over the world and at home. The show rums through April 27. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The gallery was well attended Monday for the opening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Doris Ford stands by her photo of a Blue Footed Booby taken in the Galapagos Islands. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Janet Harry views a photo entitled ‘Got Read More

District Attorney Marco Serna Announces Second Degree Murder Conviction Of Christopher Owens

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019
Christopher Owens
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Tuesday, First Judicial District Attorney Marco Serna announced the conviction of Christopher Owens for the brutal murder of Timothy Baca in Santa Fe during the Summer of 2017.
 
A Santa Fe jury has found Owens guilty of 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
 
“Combating violent crime in northern New Mexico remains our priority,” District Attorney Serna said. “This brazen, brutal crime shook the community and I will be asking the court to impose the maximum sentence.”
 
Owens faces a total
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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Introduces National Public Health Week Resolution April 1-7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019
 U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution in Congress to designate this week, April 1 through 7, as National Public Health Week, as a part of his efforts to continue working toward a healthier New Mexico and healthier America.
 
A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.).
 
“National Public Health Week is a time to reflect on the hard work we have done to create healthier communities and to recognize the invaluable work done
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20th Anniversary Celebration Highlights WIPP’s Vital Role In EM Cleanup

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019
Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Manager Todd Shrader, center right, and Nuclear Waste Partnership (NWP) President and Project Manager Bruce Covert hold a proclamation from Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway, left of Covert, declaring March 26-April 26 as WIPP Appreciation Month in recognition of the project’s 20th anniversary. They are surrounded by Waste Isolation Pilot Plant team members from CBFO, NWP, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and North Wind Portage, Inc., the CBFO technical assistance contractor. Courtesy photo
 
A proclamation by Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway recognizing the
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NWS: Today’s High Near 52, Tonight’s Low Around 34

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 52 with a 60 percent chance of showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds possible. Tonight’s low around 34 with mostly clear skies. Courtesy/NWS

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s chances of precipitation around the state and areas to the south under burn bans. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Governor Creates New Outdoor Recreation Division

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2019
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, signs into law a new initiative to boost the marketing of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industries and create a division in the Economic Development Department to grow outdoor businesses. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed into law a new initiative to boost the marketing of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industries and create a division in the Economic Development Department to grow outdoor businesses.
 
The Legislature has appropriated an initial $200,000 to launch the Outdoor Recreation
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LAHS Grad Laura Beach To Receive National Award

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2019

2019 ADA Award of Merit recipient Laura Beach

COMMUNITY News:

The Antiques Dealers’ Association of America, Inc. will present the 2019 ADA Award of Merit to journalist and author Laura Beach, whose scholarship, journalistic acumen, and broad understanding of the complicated world of art, antiques, and design have benefited dealers, curators, collectors from all over the United States and beyond.

This award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of American fine and decorative arts and the business of buying and selling antiques. Beach is among an Read More

Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Expand RECA To Include Tularosa Downwinders, Post-1971 Uranium Workers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2019
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich reintroduced the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2019.  
 
The legislation would expand coverage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to cover victims in New Mexico including the Tularosa Downwinders and Post-1971 Uranium Workers, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Guam.
 
“Justice is long, long overdue for the New Mexico families and Tribal members who are victims of radiation exposure as a result of the government’s nuclear testing
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‘Pharmaceuticals Purchasing Council’ Bill Signed

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2019
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFNM
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 131 into law that will establish an “Interagency Pharmaceutical Purchasing Council.”
 
The Council will be comprised of nine departments and entities that purchase pharmaceutical drugs for state beneficiaries, and task them to evaluate a range of cost containment strategies to try and get a better deal for taxpayers and recipients. The Council will also be required to identify opportunities to provide lower cost drug options to citizens who are not part
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