Federal Human Trafficking Prosecutions Increased More Than 40 Percent From 2011 To 2015
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
DOJ News:WASHINGTON, D.C. — In fiscal year 2015, 1,923 suspects were referred to U.S. attorneys for prosecution for human trafficking offenses, a 41 percent increase from the 1,360 suspects referred for prosecution in 2011, according to a report released today by the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
U.S. attorneys prosecuted 1,049 suspects for human trafficking offenses in 2015. This was a 44 percent increase from the 729 suspects prosecuted in 2011. The number of human trafficking defendants sentenced annually to prison increased more than fivefold from 2000 to 2015, from
Read More East Jemez Road Commuters Face Traffic Delays
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. crews worked through the weekend on East Jemez Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Commuters to and from Los Alamos are noticing delays along NM 4 and East Jemez Road since road improvement work recently commenced.
Work is expected to continue through October on several sections of highway from east of the Omega Bridge to the Totavi service station on NM 502 under a $7 million contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc.
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USDA: Interactive Map Of Opioid Epidemic Resources
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
USDA News:WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett has unveiled a new interactive feature on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) rural opioid misuse webpage.
Now webpage visitors can use an interactive map to learn about, access or replicate actions rural leaders are taking in small towns across the country to address the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment and recovery opportunities. The interactive map can be viewed at https://www.usda.gov/topics/opioids/resources-map.
Watch the demo video
Read More The Map Of Time: Self-Guided Tour At Abiquiu Inn
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
EOT News:ABIQUIU — The Map of Time is a self-guided tour at the Abiquiu Inn. An ornate, hand-drawn map (available for $10 at the Abiquiu Inn, Ghost Ranch, and the O’Keeffe Museum Visitor’s Center) serves as the initial key, by which visitors can discover—and then unlock the meaning within—more than 20 installations hidden throughout the Abiquiu Inn campus.
The way the visitor decodes the map and installations will serve to inform and assist their interpretation of a nearby exhibition of primary, archival historical sources describing the ongoing history of Abiquiu and surrounding
Read More DOE Releases RFP For Hanford OccMed Services
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 25, 2018
DOE News:CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Thursday issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract to provide a variety of services at the Hanford Site, called the Hanford Occupational Medical Services Contract (OccMed).
The total estimated value of the contract is up to approximately $125 million. The period of performance includes a base period of three years (including a transition period of 90 days), and two option periods of two years for a total of seven years. The current OccMed contract at Hanford expires Sept. 30, 2018.
DOE anticipates
Read More Public Transportation Key To Boosting Health For Aging New Mexicans
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 24, 2018
By Stan CooperAARP Volunteer
NM Transit Association Board Member
Most of us take for granted that we can wake up each day, get in our car, drive to work, drive home, drive to the grocery store or to a movie, and get wherever we want to go. But for some of us, the time will come when we can no longer drive a car and we must give up the keys.
The loss of a vehicle can often lead to cases of isolation, which causes a decrease in physical activity, and mental engagement. People are no longer able to participate in everyday activities like visiting friends, going to social events
Read More U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Votes For Major Defense Bill To Strengthen New Mexico And Nation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 24, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON. D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the full Senate in voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a major bill to benefit New Mexico’s service members and military families, veterans, military bases, and defense programs throughout the state.
The NDAA, which passed the Senate by a margin of 85-10 and must now be reconciled with a House version of the bill, contains a number of provisions that Udall fought for to strengthen New Mexico.
“The funding authorized by this major defense bill will provide critical
Read More DEA Wins National Blue Pencil Award Of Excellence For Its Website Targeting College Drug Abuse
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 24, 2018
Page from DEA award-winning website at www.campusdrugprevention.gov. Courtesy/DEADEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s website for professionals working to prevent drug abuse among college students has received a Blue Pencil Award of Excellence by the National Association of Government Communicators.
In July 2017, DEA launched www.campusdrugprevention.gov to support drug abuse prevention programs on college campuses. The website was created as a one-stop resource for professionals working to prevent drug abuse among
Read More UNM President Stokes: My First 100 Days…
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 24, 2018
UNM President Garnett S. StokesUNM News:
Saturday, June 9, marked my 100th day as president of The University of New Mexico, a milestone worthy of reflection. If these few months have taught me anything, it’s that I am honored to be part of the UNM community. And that is largely thanks to all of you.
Making Connections
Outreach and public input will remain a hallmark of my administration. Since my first day, one of my most important goals has been to connect with the people whom we serve. Over my first 100 days I have had numerous opportunities to meet and interact with people
Read More LANL: Exploring Carbon Nanotube Optics As Pathway For Quantum Information Processing
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 24, 2018
Depiction of a carbon nanotube defect site generated by functionalization of a nanotube with a simple organic molecule. Altering the electronic structure at the defect enables room-temperature single photon emission at telecom wavelengths. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Researchers at Los Alamos and partners in France and Germany are exploring the enhanced potential of carbon nanotubes as single-photon emitters for quantum information processing. Their analysis of progress in the field is published in this week’s edition of the journal Nature Materials.
“We Read More
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