Udall Thanks Los Alamos Native For Internship
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 13, 2019
Los Alamos High School graduate Miriam WallstromU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall thanked Los Alamos native Miriam Wallstrom for her work as an intern in his Washington, D.C., office this summer. During her six weeks on Capitol Hill, Miriam worked closely with the legislative team on a range of issues.
“U.S. Senate Interns gain invaluable experience and first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of the nation’s legislative process,” Udall said. “It has been a pleasure working with Miriam this summer. I hope she finds her experiences during
Read More Elected Officials Meet With Future Leaders At Young Democrats State Convention Over Weekend
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 13, 2019
NMDP News:BELEN ― Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Attorney General Hector Balderas, Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Marg Elliston and Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice Chair Marcus Porter met with future leaders of the Democratic Party last weekend at the annual Young Democrats of New Mexico State Convention. Rep. Ben Ray Luján also attended and participated in a Q&A.
As well as the in person speakers, several elected Democrats sent in videos or statements to address the convention, including Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie
Read More NWS: Today’s High Near 83; Tonight’s Low Around 58
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 13, 2019
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 83 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 58. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Rotary Youth Exchange Student Gabriel Dufal Of France Experiences Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 13, 2019
Rotary Youth Exchange student Gabriel Dufal from Lyon, France sits next to the Rotary Club inflatable as Rotarians Linda Hull, President Phil Dabney, Mike Katko and LeAnne Parsons wait to begin Saturday morning for the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade. Dufal is registered as a junior at Los Alamos High School during his year of study here. Photo by Rotarian and float driver Bob Hull Read More
FBI: Operation Independence Day
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 13, 2019
Courtesy/FBIFBI News:
A month long FBI-led operation to identify and arrest sex traffickers and recover child victims has resulted in dozens of arrests across the country and the identification and recovery of more than 100 juveniles.
The initiative during the month of July, dubbed Operation Independence Day, relied on more than 400 law enforcement agencies working on FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Forces in each of the Bureau’s 56 field offices.
The sweep included undercover operations and has led to the opening of five dozen federal criminal
Read More FBI Searching For Man Who Allegedly Absconded From Pre-Trial Release In Albuquerque Aug. 5
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 13, 2019
Alleged absconder Jan Jay Moolenijzer
FBI News:
A man charged federally with aggravated sexual abuse is being sought for allegedly absconding from pre-trial release in Albuquerque.
Jan Jay Moolenijzer’s last known location was Tucson, Ariz. The FBI arrested Moolenijzer Sept. 8, 2018 in Albuquerque, after a federal criminal complaint was filed. He was indicted March 27, 2019 on four counts of aggravated sexual abuse.
Moolenijzer, 68, was placed Sept. 18, 2018 on strict pre-trial conditions of release. He allegedly left an Albuquerque halfway house Aug. 5, 2019 without
Read More DOI: Endangered Species Act Announcement
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 12, 2019
DOI News:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced improvements to the implementing regulations of the Endangered Species Act.
IN CONGRESS
“The Endangered Species Act exists to identify struggling species and help them recover. Unfortunately, current implementation is drawn out and ineffective. Today’s actions will help achieve actual species recovery while providing much-needed clarity and stability to those who are too often held hostage by the ESA. I applaud Secretary Bernhardt and the Trump Administration for their continued Read More
UA: New Lens For Life-Searching Space Telescopes
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 12, 2019
UA News:TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory is a world leader in the production of the world’s largest telescope mirrors. In fact, it is currently fabricating mirrors for the largest and most advanced earth-based telescope: The Giant Magellan Telescope.
But there are size constraints, ranging from the mirror’s own weight, which can distort images, to the size of our freeways and underpasses that are needed to transport finished pieces. Such giant mirrors are reaching their physical limits, but when they do, the UA will continue to be
Read More New Mexico Community Foundation Changes Name
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 12, 2019
NMF News:The New Mexico Community Foundation has changed its name to New Mexico Foundation, which better defines its purpose and identity as the only community foundation serving the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico Foundation’s new building is more centrally located at 8 Calle Medico in Santa Fe. The larger building has space available for nonprofit community gatherings, workshops and meetings.
To celebrate the new location and name, the public is invited to an open house 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 to meet board and staff and tour the new facilities. An invitation
Read More Udall, Khanna: Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Improve Health Care Access For Native American Veterans
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 12, 2019
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) have announced introduction of the Health Care Access for Urban Native Veterans Act, a bill to improve health care access for Native American Veterans by providing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) coverage for care that Native American veterans receive at urban Indian health centers.
This legislation would help Native American veterans acquire culturally competent care, while at the same time helping
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