Oppenheimer Lecture: National Academy Of Sciences President Examines Question Of Climate Intervention
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will deliver the 46th annual J. Robert Oppenheimer lecture Wednesday night in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
A few years back, the American geophysicist Marcia McNutt was one of three distinguished scientists who were asked by a British publication — if they could go to any time in the past, which event would they most like to see. At that time she was executive director of the U.S. Geological Survey and the question came from EarthWise, a digital magazine of the Royal Scottish Geological
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Thanks Los Alamos Native For Work During Washington, D.C., Internship
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall thanks Gillian Hsieh Ratliff of Los Alamos for her work as an intern in his Washington, D.C., office this summer. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall thanked Los Alamos native Gillian Hsieh Ratliff for her work as an intern in his Washington, D.C., office this summer. During her seven weeks on Capitol Hill, Hsieh Ratliff worked primarily on health related issues.
“Gillian has worked on a number of important health policy issues this summer and has been of great help in my Washington, D.C. office,” Udall said. “I hope that she finds her Read More
Vandals Mar Improvements On Jemez River
Jemez River. File photo
SFNF News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Vandals at work along the Jemez River have chopped the tops off newly planted cottonwoods on the riverbank and damaged recently installed fish habitat structures in the water.
The restoration and improvement of aquatic habitats is part of the larger Santa Fe National Forest’s Southwest Jemez Mountains Forest Restoration project to create and sustain healthy ecosystems in the Jemez Mountains.
“The work we are doing along the Jemez River is not only beneficial to the river and the species that live in it. It’s also an economic boon to the Read More
Governor Appoints Duffy Rodriguez Cabinet Secretary For Department Of Finance And Administration
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointment of Duffy Rodriguez as cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
Rodriguez brings more than three decades of public service to her new position. Her appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Dr. Tom Clifford, who served more than 20 years in state government.
“Duffy’s budgetary and financial knowledge and expertise will help us to continue our commitment to fiscal responsibility in New Mexico,” Martinez said. “I know that her track record of public service will help Read More
White Rock Bear To Be Euthanized
A neighbor saw this bear Sunday morning that attacked six baby goats in White Rock. The New Mexico Game & Fish officer at the scene when the bear was captured Sunday night told homeowner Louis Borges that by state law, the bear needs to be put down. It was too aggressive in killing livestock, he said. The officer also said that no one has ever heard of bears being seen in White Rock before, and this kind of behavior was very unusual … to kill six goats by jumping into the pen six time to haul them away. Borges said he found four of the six carcasses strewn around his property. Surprisingly, the bearAFT-New Mexico And Albuquerque Teachers Federation React To LESC Study On Educator Pay
AFT News:“Yesterday’s Legislative Education Study Committee report on New Mexico’s lagging educator pay is a reminder of the work that needs to be done to help curb the persistent educator shortage in our state,” Ly said.
U.S. House Democrats Unveil Stronger America: New Security Agenda
NATIONAL News:Los Alamos County Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News Alert:
Effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1)
- Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Stage I Exemptions:
- Developed campgrounds with metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable
Local Dancers Prepare For Performances In China
Two local dancers, Claire DeCroix and Louisa Belian, are attending a five-week ballet intensive program at Long Beach Ballet in Long Beach, Calif. The program consists of three weeks in Long Beach, followed by two weeks of dancing in several locations in China. The dancers are in their third week and have been working hard to learn all the dances for the trip to China. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Delegates Arrive At GOP Convention
GOP Convention Delegates Lisa Shin, left, and Kelly Benner of Los Alamos arrive in Cleveland, Ohio Sunday to participate in the 2016 Republican National Convention. They are standing in front of the Rock and Roll Museum and preparing to attend Sunday evening’s RNC Convention Welcome Party. Shin is speaking at the convention on behalf of ‘Korean Americans for Trump’ at around 6 p.m. Thursday. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL News:
Two Los Alamos women arrived Sunday at the 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC) gets underway today and runs through Thursday at the Quicken
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