Eighteen Area Students Gaining STEM Research Experience At Prestigious Institutions
Northern New Mexico College students Alondra Villalba and Britney Martinez. Photo by John T. Denne
NNMC News:
Eighteen students from Northern New Mexico College’s Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science programs have secured summer research experiences at prestigious institutions around the country.
In alignment with the National Science Foundation funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, the students will be associated with a research project in their field of study at a host institution, where they will work closely with the institution’s faculty and Read More
Los Alamos Doctor And Paramedic Return From Mosul
The KOB Channel 4 news truck rolled into town Wednesday to interview Los Alamos physician Dr. Christopher Hammond and paramedic Tylerr Jones at Los Alamos Medical Center. Hammond and Jones just returned from serving a three-week deployment in Iraq that included two weeks in Mosul, a city engulfed in the war between ISIS and Iraqi forces. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
AG Balderas To U.S. Senate: Let Reckless House Health Care Bill Die
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas sent the following letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Schumer:
Governor Susana Martinez Unveils Latest Hard-Hitting Ads To Fight Drunk Driving
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the latest a series of ads that provide a firsthand perspective of the reality of a DWI arrest. The new ads will play through Cinco de Mayo weekend to encourage New Mexicans not to drink and drive.
“There’s no excuse for driving drunk, and these ads show exactly what happens to those who make the choice to endanger others on our roads,” Governor Martinez said. “Our law enforcement officers are dedicated to keeping New Mexicans safe. If you drive drunk, they will arrest you and you will go to jail. Our families deserve Read More
LAHS Latin Students Win Medals And Certificates On National Latin Exam
Award winners on the National Latin Exam. Courtesy photo
EDUCATION News:
Latin students at Los Alamos High School participated in the 2017 National Latin Exam in March. Seven students won gold medals, three won silver medals, and six earned Magna Cum Laude certificates. Overall, 22 students won a medal or certificate.
Gold Summa Cum Laude Medal Winners
- Latin I: Marissa Smith
- Latin II: Annika Davenport, Catherine Rousculp, Isabella Stephens, Carter Begnaud
- Poetry III: Kevin Parkinson
- Poetry IV: Zephram Tripp
Silver Maxima Cum Laude Medal Winners
- Latin I: Aidan Nakhleh
- Latin II: Andres Vigil
SFNF 2017 Firewood Permits Now Available
Retired LANL Scientists: Attacks On Science, EPA Are Foolhardy, Dangerous
By retired LANL scientists: Chris Barnes, Ph.D.; Fairley Barnes, Ph.D.; James Bradbury, Ph.D.; James Cost, Ph.D.; Margaret Cox, Ph.D.; Larry Deaven, Ph.D.; Terry Foxx; Mikkel Johnson, Ph.D. and Laboratory Fellow; Charles F. (Chick) Keller, Ph.D.; Arvid S. Lundy; F.J. (Jeff) Martin; Caroline (Cas) Mason, Ph.D.; Rodney (Rod) Mason, Ph.D.; Donald A. Neeper, Ph.D.; Cheryl Rofer; Marvin VanDilla, Ph.D.; David Watkins, Ph.D. and Mike Williams, Ph.D.
On April 22, New Mexicans across the state stood up for scientific integrity in the face of attacks on the role of science in our daily lives. Read More
New Mexico Second Best State For Nurses
In order to help newly minted nurses find the best markets for their profession, WalletHub’s analysts compared the relative attractiveness of the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 18 key metrics. The data set ranges from monthly average starting salary for nurses to health-care facilities per capita to nursing-job openings per capita.
The Nursing Market in New Mexico (1=Best;
Bandelier Announces 2016 Economic Benefits: $12.5 Million Locally; $35 Billion Nationwide
Ancestral Pueblo cavate in Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
The National Park Service (NPS) had a big year in 2016. Besides being the Centennial of its establishment, parks nationwide broke records for visitation, with more people than ever going to these places that are often called America’s jewels. Having started with Yellowstone, there are now 417 areas, with at least one in every state.
A recent study brought to light the economic
New Mexico Has New Democratic Party Leadership
New Mexico [External Sources]
- New Mexico regulators worry about US plans to ship radioactive waste back from Texas - Roswell Daily Record
- 'Pet Chat' to discuss newborns at New Mexico Wildlife Center - Santa Fe New Mexican
- Migrant apprehensions at New Mexico schools disrupt education, spark safety concerns - cbs4local.com
- Migrant crossings disrupt New Mexico schools, prompt security measures - KFOX El Paso
- Albuquerque climbs into the 70s later this week - KRQE News 13
- Feds indict former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton for APS scheme - KOB 4