NMFO: ‘Roswell’ Season 2 Films In New Mexico
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 15, 2019
NMFO News:SANTA FE ― The television series “Roswell,” produced by Warner Bros.Television / NM Talent Inc., will begin principal photography of Season 2 mid-August through January in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Madrid, said New Mexico State Film Office Director Todd Christensen.
The production will employ 260 New Mexico crew members and 2,550 state residents in extra and background roles.
Carina Adly MacKenzie (“The Originals”) wrote the pilot script and serves as executive producer along with Julie Plec (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The Originals”), Justin
Read More LANL: $500K Grant To Boost Small NNM Businesses
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 15, 2019
Triad’s investment in RDC will support micro-loans for technology-based and manufacturing businesses, and a tribal economic diversity fund. Courtesy/LANLLANL News:
Small businesses across Northern New Mexico will benefit this year from an injection of capital through loans and a tribal diversity fund under a $500,000 grant from Los Alamos National Laboratory operator Triad National Security, LLC to the Regional Development Corporation (RDC).
“The Laboratory boosts the region’s economy through employment and procurement, and we are always looking
Read More Udall Addresses National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 15, 2019
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, on National Navajo Code Talkers Day, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement in honor of the legendary bravery and service of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II:
“In May of 1942, in the midst of World War II, 29 young Navajo recruits arrived at Camp Pendleton, where they embarked on a secret mission: To develop a code so strong it couldn’t be cracked. Without using any modern technology, they developed a secret code based on the Navajo language that helped save
Read More NWS: Today’s High Near 83; Tonight’s Low Around 57
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 15, 2019
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 83 with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 57. Courtesy/NWS2019 LANL Hazmat Challenge: Toughest Scenarios Yet
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 14, 2019
Scene from a previous LANL Hazmat Challenge in which members of the Midwest City, Okla., Fire Department use sandbags to stop simulated radioactive liquid waste from a spill from flowing downstream. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Ten hazardous materials response teams from New Mexico, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee will test their skills in a series of graded exercises Aug. 19-23 at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Hazmat Challenge.
“The Challenge provides a unique training venue for hazmat responders where they are able to test and develop their technical response capabilities in a difficult Read More
Governor On Trump Administration Public Charge Rule
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 14, 2019
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week sharply criticized the Trump administration’s adoption of a “public charge” rule that targets vulnerable immigrant families who use public benefits, potentially disqualifying them from obtaining or renewing a green card or visa.
The governor said her administration will explore mechanisms state agencies can employ to protect families, support enrollment of family members who are not impacted by the rule and conduct outreach and education to communities and local government
Read More SFNF: Conejos Fire Met Objectives, Smoke Continues
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 14, 2019
Firing operations on the Conejos Fire added low-intensity fire to the ground to consume needle litter and woody debris, leaving the ponderosa pine forest more resilient to wildfire, climate change, and insects and disease. Courtesy/USDA Forest ServiceSFNF News:
SANTA FE ― While the Conejos Fire on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is still putting up some smoke, primarily from a 10-acre interior pocket of mixed conifer where it continues to smolder and creep, fire managers say they are pleased with the outcome on 800 acres that had not seen
Read More Udall On 5th Circuit Upholding Indian Child Welfare Act
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 14, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has issued the following statement after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in its ruling in Brackeen v. Bernhardt and overturned a 2018 decision from the U.S. District Court for Northern District of Texas, which wrongly struck down key provisions of ICWA.
In January, Udall filed a bipartisan, bicameral amicus brief in the 5th Circuit in support of the constitutionality of ICWA.
“I
Read More Violence Against Journalists Escalates In Hong Kong
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 14, 2019
Dale de la Rey/AFP
RSF News:Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the Hong Kong authorities to protect journalists covering protests against violence by the police and the mobs.
As four more journalists were assaulted in the North Point area Sunday Aug. 11, RSF calls on the Hong Kong authorities to put an end to the violence against the press.
In the past two months, journalists covering the anti-extradition bill protests were increasingly the victim of intimidation and physical abuse by the police as well as pro-Beijing mobs.
“Violence against journalists
Read More LAFD Co-Sponsors Third Annual Resuscitation Academy
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 14, 2019
LAFD News:The Los Alamos Fire Department along with New Mexico Resuscitation Academy (RA) has announced that they are conducting two consecutive one-day Resuscitation Academies.
These full day RAs are Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. in Santa Fe.
The Academy is a one-day academy, and people need only to register for Friday or Saturday. This course is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a continental breakfast and working lunch. Tuition is free and 8 hours of continuing education hours will be issued to all attendees at the
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