Annual Audubon Birdathon Registration Now Open
A vermillion fly catcher. Courtesy/Scott Pettet/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Society News:
Whether inspired by a love of birds, concern for the environment, or the sheer pleasure of being outdoors, the Audubon Birdathon is a great opportunity to do something positive for the planet—and have fun doing it!
The Audubon Birdathon takes place over a week long period in May, during which participants go outside and count as many different bird species as they can.
Pick 24-hour period over the course of the week to go birding, do a single morning or afternoon session, or head outside for an hour Read More
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Promotes Region’s Business Advantages At Space Symposium In Colorado Springs
New Mexico Partnership President/CEO Melinda Allen
Business News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Aligned with its mission to establish a national identity as a leading location for business investment, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is attending the 37th annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. in partnership with the New Mexico Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Partnership.
The 37th annual space symposium brings together spacefaring nations, space agencies, commercial space businesses and associated subcontractors, allowing the Albuquerque region Read More
LAHS JV Softball Continues Awesome Winning Streak
LAHS JV Softball Team members, front row from left, Ashley Casados, Sydney Kitts, Sierra Gonzales, Malaya Haynes and K’Lee Warwick. Back row from left, Jazmyn Montoya, Adia Fortin, Chantel Bibeault, Zayda Rodriguez, Andrea Dominguez, Gwyneth Johnson, Danalysa Rodriguez and Sophia Martinez. Courtesy photo
By APRIL WADE
LAHS Sports
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) JV Softball Team continues its 9-game winning streak after hosting Moriarty and Pojoaque this past week.
Game Recaps:
April 5, LA 10-run ruled Moriarty in the 4th inning 12-2:
- 5 walks and 3 hits put 7 runs on the board for LA in the
Community Investment Bill Unanimously Passes House
Speaker Brian Egolf
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The State House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to pass SB 1, known as the Junior Bill. The Junior Bill provides funding for critical community projects and services throughout New Mexico.
“The Junior Bill is an important tool that allows us to invest in every corner of New Mexico by providing smaller, yet critically important projects with the funding they need to succeed,” said Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe). “The Junior Bill puts part of our state surplus directly into our communities, helping New Mexicans who might otherwise get Read More
Rural Workforce Innovation Network Virtual Workshop: How To Apply For And Manage Federal Grants April 21 & 28
Courtesy/USDA
USDA News:
Sign up is now open to participate in a two-part virtual workshop on how to effectively apply for and manage federal grants. The workshop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, April 28.
Part one discussion includes how to prepare and access systems required in applying for federal grants. In part two, tips and guidance will be shared on grant applications and how to understand grant management. The workshop will be recorded. Access past workshop recordings at the USDA Rural Development YouTube Channel and www.rd.usda.gov/rwin.
Background on Read More
AFRL To Open $7.3 Million Space Laboratory ‘RAPID’
Rendering of AFRL Space Vehicles new Space facility, the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory. Construction contractor is Eagle Eye LLC. Architect is Studio Southwest Architects. Courtesy/Studio Southwest Architects
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AFB — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12 at Bldg. 595, Aberdeen Ave. SE at Kirtland Air Force Base, opening the directorate’s new Space lab, the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) Read More
Mesalands Community College Joins Collaborative For Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS)
Mesalands President Gregory T. Busch, Ed.D
CHESS News:
SANTA FE — Mesalands Community College, in Tucumcari has joined the Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services.
CHESS is a nonprofit organization that works to transform the student experience and modernize administrative processes through a new shared-services Enterprise Resource Planning platform and Student Information System.
“Our board, our employees, and our community are excited to provide more opportunities for our students and better administrative operations for our employees through our membership in Read More
New Mexico Ranks Among Top 5 States For Job Growth
NMDWS Acting Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico ranked No. 5 in the nation for over-the-year total nonfarm employment growth in February only surpassed by Nevada, Hawaii, Texas and California.
Increasing by 50,100 jobs, or 6.4 percent, most of the gains were in the private sector with seven major private industry sectors reporting employment increases from February 2021 to February 2022.
“February marks the fourth consecutive month our state has ranked in the top 10 states in the nation for job growth,” said Department of Workforce Solutions Acting Secretary Ricky Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome $800,000 In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Tribal Entrepreneurs
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming $800,000 in American Rescue Plan grant funding to support training and development of Tribal entrepreneurs at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Rainforest Innovations.
“UNM Rainforest Innovations is a great launchpad for Tribal entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to welcome these investments from the American Rescue Plan that will open up opportunities for Tribal economies and Read More
Dreams Come True For Air Force STEM Champion
AFRL Senior Scientist Dr. Imelda Atencio, serving as a Colony Commander at the AFRL STEM Academy Mars Link-up Day May 8, 2015 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The annual event draws over 1,000 students and teachers from classrooms across New Mexico. Photo by Stephen Burke/AFRL
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AFB – “I grew up in Dixon, a small town in northern New Mexico, where the skies were dark, the stars bright, and I had vivid dreams of becoming an astronomer, sitting on top of a mountain with my telescope,” said Dr. Imelda Atencio, who was recently announced as the Department of the Air Force 2021 Outstanding Read More
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