Two Chinese Hackers Associated With The Ministry Of State Security Charged With Global Computer Intrusion
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 21, 2018
DOJ News:
The unsealing of an indictment charging Zhu Hua (朱华), aka Afwar, aka CVNX, aka Alayos, aka Godkiller; and Zhang Shilong (张士龙), aka Baobeilong, aka Zhang Jianguo, aka Atreexp, both nationals of the People’s Republic of China (China), with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft was announced Thursday.
The announcement was made by Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman for the Southern District of New York, Director Christopher A. Wray of the FBI, Director Dermot
Read More Space History Museum Hosts Free Telescope Workshop
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 21, 2018
Backyard astronomer. Courtesy/Air and Space Magazine
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO ― The New Mexico Museum of Space History education department will be holding a free telescope workshop at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, in the front classroom on the Tombaugh Building.
The focus of the workshop will be on showing new telescope users the basics of set-up and viewing.
“Buying a telescope as a Christmas gift is a great idea, but teaching your child how to use it is sometimes very challenging,” Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola said. “Our goal with this free workshop is
Read More Balderas Announces Receipt Of $50,000 Grant To Fight Identity Theft & Cybercrime
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 21, 2018
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced the receipt of a $50,000 federal grant aimed at fighting identity theft across New Mexico.
The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General is the first Attorney General’s Office in the nation to have been awarded this grant, and joins private organizations that battle identity theft across the nation.
“Thieves and fraudsters put thousands of New Mexican families at risk every year,” Balderas said. “I am committed to improving our response
Read More UA: Stellar Corpse Reveals Clues To Missing Stardust
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 21, 2018
UA News:
TUCSON, Ariz. — Everything around you – your desk, your laptop, your coffee cup – in fact, even you – is made of stardust, the stuff forged in the fiery furnaces of stars that died before our sun was born.
Probing the space surrounding a mysterious stellar corpse, scientists at the University of Arizona have made a discovery that could help solve a long-standing mystery: Where does stardust come from?
When stars die, they seed the cosmos around them with the elements that go on to coalesce into new stars, planets, asteroids and comets. Most everything that makes up Earth,
Read More President Trump Signs Farm Bill Into Law
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 21, 2018
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Members of the Congressional Western Caucus released statements following signing of the Farm Bill into law by President Donald J. Trump:
Chief Defense and Interior Officer Chris Stewart (UT-02): “Westerners have cause to celebrate the signing of the Farm Bill. Not only did it provide certainty for our farmers, it included many of my priorities that will deliver much needed habitat restoration for sage grouse and mule deer. Restoring western landscapes while mitigating the risk of catastrophic wildfires is a win for everyone.”
Read More Udall Congratulates Northern And Northwestern New Mexico Nominees To United States Service Academies
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 20, 2018
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced the 44 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2019, including Jacob Torrez and Neil Wilkerson of Los Alamos and six other students from Northern and Northwestern New Mexico.
A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Read More
Weekly Fishing Report Dec. 20
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 20, 2018
By GEORGE MORSE
Los Alamos Daily Post
Sports and Outdoors
New Mexico seems to be out of the major storm track for now and temperatures are hovering to near or a little above normal. It would be great if we could get some more snow to help build the snowpack.
Although several lakes are now ice-covered, none are reporting ice that is thick enough to allow for safe conditions for ice fishing.
This is the time of the winter to build a good base for the snowpack. The Natural Resource Conservation Service shows that the current snowpack is at 118 percent of average for the Sangre de Cristo
Read More Governor-Elect: Three More Cabinet Appointments
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 20, 2018
New Mexico Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE ― Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham announced three additional cabinet appointments Wednesday at the Capitol.
“These are highly qualified, passionate and diligent individuals,” Lujan Grisham said. “They will be accountable to New Mexicans, and they will elevate each of their departments to the standard this state expects and deserves. I’m grateful they’ve chosen to do this work with me, and we’re lucky to have them.”
The governor-elect announced the following secretarial appointments:
- Bill
2019 Native Treasures: Diego And Mateo Romero
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 20, 2018
Deer Dancer (from the Deer Dancer series), Mateo Romero 2018. Collection of the artist. Courtesy/Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Theatre of War, Diego Romero. Courtesy/Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Emergence Angle, Diego Romero. Courtesy/Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Diego Romero. Photo by Cara Romero
MIAC News:
SANTA FE ― The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) is pleased to announce Diego and Mateo Romero as the 2019 recipients of the Native Treasures Living Treasures award.
This award honors Native American artists
Read More ‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day’ At Legislature Jan. 30
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on December 20, 2018
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announced details of its Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State Capitol during the upcoming legislative session.
The New Mexico Chapter will host legislators, caregivers and people diagnosed with the disease, along with concerned members of the community, 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 30 in the Rotunda of the State Capitol Building.
This event will provide a valuable opportunity for all who are, or have been, affected by the disease to discuss, advocate and increase awareness
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