NWS: Today’s High Near 86; Tonight’s Low Around 59
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 29, 2019
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 86 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Governor Announces Historic ‘Duran’ Settlement
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham STATE News:
SANTA FE – More than 40 years after the suit was first filed, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today a historic settlement intended to equitably resolve the long-running litigation that developed into the stipulated agreement commonly known as the Duran consent decree.
A preliminary agreement between the state and plaintiffs – approved Wednesday by the Hon. Kirtan Khalsa, a federal magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico – would ensure inmates are afforded constitutional protections
Read More Haaland Delivers Keynote At Statewide Census 2020 Gathering, Emphasizes Importance Of Accurate Count
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
U.S. Rep. Deb HaalandCONGRESSIONAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― As part of her work to ensure New Mexico receives its fair share of resources and representation, U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (NM-01) delivered the keynote address to the Statewide Census 2020 Gathering.
In April, Haaland and her congressional colleagues sent a letter to the chair and ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee urging them to fully fund the Census Bureau and combat the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.
When the courts postponed the citizenship question from being added
Read More Fatal Rollover Crash In Santa Fe County
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
NMSP News:
SANTA FE COUNTY — At about 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal rollover crash on the Interstate 25 frontage road and West Metro Road around Interstate 25, mile post 276, near Santa Fe.
The initial investigation indicated that a 2006 black BMW SUV occupied by three individuals was traveling south on the Interstate 25 frontage road at a high rate of speed. For reasons still under investigation, the BMW left the roadway and rolled.
The driver, Dominic Gonzales, 21, of Santa Fe, was ejected and suffered fatal injuries, he was pronounced deceased Read More
LAPS Ranks #1 In Best School Districts In New Mexico
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
LAPS News:Los Alamos Public Schools was recently ranked #1 in Best School Districts in New Mexico by Niche.
Niche’s 2020 Best School Districts ranking is based on analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT and ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings and more.
Read more on how this ranking was calculated and see the full list of 2020 rankings, methodologies and data sources over
Read More New Mexico Museum Of Art Receives Gift
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
Emil James Bisttram, The Flaming One, 1964, oil on canvas, 48 x 34 in. Promised gift to the New Mexico Museum of Art from William Dailey and Nicole Panter Dailey. Courtesy photoNMMA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art, The William Dailey Trust and Dr. Nicole Panter Dailey are pleased to announce the irrevocable gift to the Museum of eight works of art by members of the Transcendental Painting Group (1938-42).
The Transcendental Painting Group (TPG) was formally established in Taos, New Mexico. The group was committed to innovative new directions in Modern American
Read More Governor’s Mansion Furnishings On Sale To Public
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
STATE News:SANTA FE ― Furnishings removed from the governor’s mansion will be available for sale to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the State Surplus warehouse in Santa Fe.
The furnishings include a kitchen table with chairs, dressers, side tables, lamps, coffee table, lounging chair, framed prints and knick-knacks. The items were sent to State Surplus after Gov. Susana Martinez left office at the end of 2018.
About a dozen government vehicles also will be available at the monthly public sale of the State Surplus Bureau. Other items available include knives surrendered
Read More More Than Footprints: Archaeological Hike On Moon
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
One of the first steps taken on the Moon, this is an image of Buzz Aldrin’s boot print from the Apollo 11 mission. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The Apollo 11 mission launched on July 16 on a Saturn V launch vehicle developed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Courtesy/NASANMHM News:
SANTA FE ― As part of this year’s 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing events, the New Mexico History Museum offers the lecture More than Footprints: An Archaeological Hike on the Moon.
This presentation by Beth Laura
Read More NMDOT: ‘Take A Ride On Us’ Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
NMDOT News:ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Department of Transportation in continuing its work to ENDWI in the state, is partnering with Bernalillo County, the City of Albuquerque, Cumulus radio stations and Uber to support “Take a Ride on Us”.
An Uber credit of up to $10 will be offered in the Bernalillo County metro area over the Labor Day holiday weekend. State Transportation Secretary Michael Sandoval said. “Please take advantage of this opportunity to get home safely.”
The Labor Day “Take a Ride on Us” program begins at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and runs through
Read More EM’s Ike White Tours SRS Liquid Waste Facilities
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 28, 2019
Ike White, right, Senior Advisor for EM, engages DOE-Savannah River employees at a meeting after touring Savannah River Site (SRS) liquid waste facilities. Also pictured is SRS Manager Mike Budney. Courtesy/DOE
Ike White, left, Senior Advisor for EM, tours the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) with Cliff Conner, cognizant system engineer and process manager for Parsons, EM’s SWPF contractor at the Savannah River Site. Courtesy/DOEDOE News:
AIKEN, S.C. ― EM Senior Advisor Ike White recently visited the Savannah River Site (SRS), where he toured liquid waste facilities
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