SFCC Continuing Education Open House Sept. 6
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
SFCC News:Ever wanted to learn Spanish? Ever dream of working with clay, painting or drawing, “one day?” Ever wanted to impress your friends with your creations in the kitchen?
Find out about these offerings and much more during the Continuing Education open house from 4-6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6 at Santa Fe Community College, in Room 131, 6401 Richards Avenue.
For more information, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/continuing-education/ or call 505.428.1676.
Read More Historic Route 66 Featured At Special Collections Library Sept. 16
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
RGB News:You are all invited. There will be a talk about and book signing for the new book – Historic Route 66: A New Mexican Crossroads.
Essays on the Hispanic Heritage of Old Highway 66, by Joseph P. Sanchez and Angelica Sanchez Clark – from 10:30 – Noon, Saturday Sept. 16, 2017, at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library, Botts Hall auditorium at 423 Central NE Albuquerque, right on dear old Central Avenue – Route 66!
The history of Historic Route 66 is much more than a line on a map; it is about the heritage of a people who lived
Read More NNSA Removes All HEU From Ghana
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 30, 2017
NNSA News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), in cooperation with Ghana, China, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), repatriated approximately one kilogram of Chinese-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Ghana’s GHARR-1 Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR) at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission’s National Nuclear Research Institute in Accra, Ghana Aug. 28.
This shipment removes the last known HEU from Ghana, making it the 32nd country plus Taiwan to become
Read More IRS: Beware Of Fake Charity Scams Relating To Hurricane Harvey
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
IRS News:PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about possible fake charity scams emerging due to Hurricane Harvey and encouraged taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups for their donations.
While there has been an enormous wave of support across the country for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, people should be aware of criminals who look to take advantage of this generosity by impersonating charities to get money or private information from well-meaning taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media,
Read More New Mexico MainStreet Partners Receive Town Program Funding From National Endowment For Arts
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
NMEDD News:SANTA FE ― Aug. 23, New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS), a program of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, announced that more than $300,000 has been awarded to MainStreet partners to support the arts in New Mexico.
The City of Albuquerque, the City of Gallup and Creative Startups partnering with Zuni Pueblo have received funding to support their work as centers of arts and innovation and build on their cultural assets to activate their downtown economies.
“This funding will support place making and arts programming in New Mexico Arts &
Read More Tragic Trails Debuts In Los Lunas Sept. 16
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 30, 2017
RGB News:You are all invited. There will be a talk about and book signing for the new book by John Taylor and Richard Melzer – Tragic Trails & Enchanted Journeys from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Teofilo’s Restaurante in Los Lunas. It is located at 144 Main St NW, Los Lunas, NM 87031. It is open to the public.
In this, the third anthology of stories from the Rio Abajo, Richard Melzer and John Taylor have collected another twenty-four tales of people, places, and events that have shaped New Mexico history. Inside these covers you will find
Read More Archbishop Wester: Deepest Condolences To Victims And Families Of Clovis-Carver Public Library Shooting
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 30, 2017
Archbishop John C. Wester
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Archbishop John C. Wester has issued the following statement regarding the recent tragic shooting that took place in Clovis.
“On behalf of all the faithful in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, I wish to express our sincere condolences to those who lost loved ones and those who were injured in the Clovis-Carver Public Library Shooting.
Our prayers and support also go out to the community of Clovis and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. I would also like to express our appreciation for the pastoral presence of Fr. Simon Carian, pastor Read More
Attorney General Announces Former MDC Guard Enock Arvizo Convicted Of Assaulting Female Inmate
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 30, 2017
Enock ArvizoAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Yesterday, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that former Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) guard Enock Arvizo was found guilty on two counts of assault against a female inmate in March of 2015.
The Office of the Attorney General presented evidence against Arvizo proving he took a female inmate in his custody and control to an unoccupied floor in the Bernalillo County District Court and attempted to kiss her twice while she was handcuffed and shackled. The defendant was charged with two counts of assault, and was found
Read More Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Labor Day
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 29, 2017
SFNF News:SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Supervisor’s Office and all Ranger District offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.
The SFNF expects a large number of visitors for the final holiday weekend of the summer season. If you plan to visit the forest, please follow “Leave No Trace” principles:
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be
IRS Issues Urgent Warning To Beware IRS/FBI-Themed Ransomware Scam
Submitted by Chris Clark
on August 29, 2017
Sample of the scam that the IRS is warning the public about. Courtesy/IRSIRS News:
PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service warns people to avoid a new phishing scheme that impersonates the IRS and the FBI as part of a ransomware scam to take computer data hostage.
The scam email uses the emblems of both the IRS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It tries to entice users to select a “here” link to download a fake FBI questionnaire. Instead, the link downloads a certain type of malware called ransomware that prevents users from accessing data stored on their
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