New Mexico Film Office Announces ‘Belly Encounters’ Has Wrapped Production On Zuni Pueblo
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces a short film, ‘Belly Encounters’ produced by Librada Pictures LLC., has completed production on the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico.
“We are excited that the production team of Belly Encounters has chosen to capture the beautiful landscape and locations that the Zuni Pueblo offers. From the director and talent to the production assistant, the cast and crew of this production is stacked with New Mexicans with prior experience in major productions recently shot in our state, so we could not be happier about that,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson Read More
‘Military & Veterans Day At State Fair’ Booth/Table Registration At Expo New Mexico Now Open
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — Registration is now open for table and booth space for the 2021 Military & Veterans Day at the State Fair Sept. 14 at the state fairgrounds in Albuquerque.
Veterans or community service organizations can register online for a space along “Main Street” by going to the following website: https://statefair.exponm.com/p/things-to-do/mainstreet/application-sept-14.
The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16.
There is a limited amount of space allotted for displays on Main Street. Applications will be selected at random to ensure an equal chance for all applicants. Read More
Remembering Loved Ones At Guaje Pines On 4th Of July
Community members remember veterans and other loved ones with flags and flowers on this 4th of July today at Guaje Pines Cemetery on Range Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Governor Reflects On Independence Day
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today as New Mexico celebrates Independence Day:
“I don’t think any of us take our independence for granted after the last 16 months. The pandemic forced us all out of our normal habits, away from our loved ones, into a state of apprehension and unease. Although we have all begun to resume our lives, it’s important to stop and reflect today on how far we’ve come – and the sacrifices made to get here.
“Even in January, our ability to celebrate the Fourth of July Read More
More New Mexico Court Proceedings To Be Conducted In-Person Under Supreme Court Order
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — Under a New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) order, state courts are expanding the proceedings that will be conducted in-person as the New Mexico judicial branch of government continues to operate with public health precautions to protect the well-being of the public.
Except for jury trials, courts have conducted most proceedings since last year using audio-visual conferencing to eliminate the need for attorneys and litigants to enter a courthouse.
“State courts safely remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure critical justice services were available Read More
Posts From The Road: Indiana Dunes National Park
Foliage: Indiana Dunes National Park is in northwest Indiana along the shores of Lake Michigan. The shoreline in this area of the park is large trees and ground foliage. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Shifting Sand: Sand dunes are dynamic and always shifting. Shown is a fire hydrant on a street just off the beach collecting shifting sands for quite a while. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
The Indiana Dunes National Park is one our country’s newest national parks. Formerly known as Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the park Read More
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Announces White House Grant To Help Prevent Youth Substance Use In New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Leger Fernandez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Friday, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez announced that Hands Across Cultures in Española received $50,000 to help prevent substance use among youth in the community.
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) provided the grant as part of the FY 2021 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Local Drug Crisis Program.
“New Mexico is all too familiar with the harsh realities of substance use in our communities. We have one of the highest rates of youth drug use in the country and investing in drug prevention is vital to Read More
Happy Fourth Of July 2021 Los Alamos!
The most common symbol of the holiday is the American flag. Courtesy/history.com
History.com News:
Today is the Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—and this day has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
From 1776 to the present day, Read More
NM Delegation, Gov. Send Letter To Energy Secretary Opposing Holtec Nuclear Waste Interim Storage Site
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm opposing the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high-level waste (HLW) in New Mexico.
“We are strongly opposed to the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high-level waste (HLW) in New Mexico. There is currently no permanent disposal strategy for SNF and HLW in place at the Department of Energy. This Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Elects Whitney Holland President And Kathy Chavez EVP
Newly elected AFT-NM President Whitney Holland
AFT NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Delegates of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) selected Whitney Holland to lead the union of educators and Kathy Chavez as executive vice president during its Bi-Annual Convention today in Albuquerque.
“After nine years of local and state service to AFT NM, I am humbled to step into this important role. After a year of unprecedented challenges created by the on-going pandemic, I will continue to be a strong voice for both our students and the tens of thousands of professional public educators represented Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Aztecs Fall at New Mexico on Saturday - SDSU Athletics
- Train derailment at Arizona-New Mexico border, Interstate 40 closed - USA TODAY
- Team USA's Mariah Duran gives back to New Mexico skating community - KRQE News 13
- Chaps Clinch Series with Double Header Sweep of Eastern New Mexico Saturday - LCU Athletics
- Crews plan to extinguish fire Saturday night from train derailment near Arizona-New Mexico line - Albuquerque Journal
- Crews plan to extinguish fire Saturday night from train derailment near Arizona-New Mexico line - ABC News
