AAUW Presents Discussion On Human Trafficking In New Mexico April 30
AAUW News:
The American Association of University Women is presenting a discussion of Human Trafficking at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Mesa Public Library in the upstairs meeting rooms.
Topic presenters are Maria Sanchez-Gagne, director of the New Mexico Border Violence Division, and Lynn Sanchez, the program director for the Human Trafficking Aftercare Program at The Life Link.
This discussion will focus on The United Nation’s Anti-Human Trafficking Protocol, New Mexico state trafficking laws, strategies for raising awareness about this global human rights issue, outreach, and the Read More
Luján: Equal Pay Day Reminds Us Of Importance Of Paycheck Fairness Act
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District marked Equal Pay Day today, which symbolizes when, more than three months into 2015, women’s wages will finally catch up to what men earned last year.
On average, women earn 78 cents for every dollar that a man earns. Luján has co-sponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would provide effective solutions and protections for women who are not being paid equal wages for doing equal work.
“The pay gap between men and women doesn’t just impact hard-working women – it impacts Read More
Heinrich Joins Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. has been appointed to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.
The Commission, currently chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and includes members of Congress and cabinet secretaries, was established in 1929 by the passage of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. It was created and authorized to consider and approve areas Read More
Tourism Secretary Discusses New Mexico True
New Mexico Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham discusses the New Mexico True campaign Thursday at the Convento in Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
An example of a Los Alamos landscape ad, bottom left, and a new ‘action’ ad designed for the New Mexico True campaign. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Sharing her passion and garnering support for the New Mexico True campaign, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham is paying visits to Northern New Mexico communities including Española last week Read More
Gov. Susana Martinez Signs Gaming Compact
STATE News:
- Agreement Allows Casinos To Operate Another 22 Years; Adds Stability, Transparency
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez brought together Native American tribal leaders from around the state to sign a new gaming compact, which will allow them to operate casinos for another 22 years.
Leaders from the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Jemez, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and the Navajo Nation gathered at the Governor’s Office for her signature.
“I’m pleased that we were able to come together to secure this compact,” Martinez said. “It preserves the Read More
LANL: Promising Future Of Quantum Dots Explored In Conference In Santa Fe This Week
Quantum dot LSC devices under ultraviolet illumination. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- ‘20 Years of Quantum Dots at Los Alamos’ Runs April 12-16
Researchers from around the world are gathering this week in Santa Fe to reflect on two decades of quantum dot research at a special topical conference, “20 Years of Quantum Dots at Los Alamos.”
The conference is hosted by the New Mexico Consortium and its program committee includes several past and present members of the Nanotechnology and Advanced Spectroscopy Team (NanoTech team) of the Chemistry Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“This research, Read More
Hazard Trees Pose Springtime Danger
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Strong spring winds on the Santa Fe National Forest are likely to increase risks from falling trees.
Visitors to the Santa Fe National Forest are urged to use extra caution during recreation activities, especially in areas that have been severely burned by wildfire.
On the west side of the Santa Fe National Forest, trails in the Jemez Mountains are still feeling the effects of the 2011 Las Conchas Fire. Dead trees are falling in record numbers around Los Alamos on the Canada Bonita trails out to the Guaje Canyon overlook and on the upper portion of Guaje Ridge Trail down Read More
Udall Office To Co-host Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum And Youth Summit
COMMUNITY News:
ESPAÑOLA – The office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will co-host the 6th annual Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum and Youth Summit Thursday and Friday.
The two-day event will focus on preventing substance abuse and addiction, substance abuse treatment, and incorporating youth and community member perspectives into an anti-drug strategic plan for northern New Mexico.
Additional co-hosts include the office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, the office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Read More
Weekend Drive To Ghost Ranch In Abiquiu
Scene from a Saturday drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and surrounding area. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scene from a Saturday drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and surrounding area. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scene from a Saturday drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and surrounding area. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Staff Report
Located at 280 Private Dr., in Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch is a unique combination of natural beauty, paleontology, geology, archaeology, history and art.
For more than 55 years, Ghost Ranch has been a national education and retreat center owned by the Presbyterian Church. At one time Read More
AIA Presents Dr. Stephan Haggard Speaking On North Korea: ‘Witness to Transformation’ April 19
Dr. Stephan Haggard
AIA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque International Association (AIA) will host a public lecture by Dr. Stephan Haggard titled “North Korea: Witness to Transformation” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at UNM Continuing Education Auditorium.
Dr. Haggard is the Lawrence and Sallye Krause Professor of Korea-Pacific Studies; Director, Korea-Pacific Program (KPP); and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the School of International Relations & Pacific Studies at the University of California, San Diego.
Professor Haggard will outline a path-breaking new Read More