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NWS: Today’s High Near 70; Tonight’s Low Around 50

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 26, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high near 70 with partly sunny skies and a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon and tonight’s low around 50. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Luján Receives School-Based Health Care Award

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

SANTA FE ― Tuesday evening, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, received the “School-Based Health Care Champion” award from the New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care organization at their 20th Anniversary Award Ceremony.

This award recognizes leaders in the advancement of health care programs and services for students in their school environments, and highlights Congressman Luján’s efforts to expand health care access and improve health care services for New Mexicans.

Odyssey Of The Mind Team Qualifies For World Finals

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

Aspen Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team poses early Tuesday evening outside the school board room, from left, Grace Virgilio, Sophia Pacheco, Vickie Daley, Alea Kretz, Matthew Allen, Jayden Garcia, Xander Wilson and Mike Coggeshall. Courtesy/LAPS

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos School Board recognized a group of Aspen Elementary School students during its meeting Tuesday evening who participated in the Odyssey of the Mind competition and qualified for World Finals being held in May at Michigan State University.

Odyssey

NM GOP Calls For Secretary Of State To Resign

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

RPNM News:

The Republican Party of New Mexico Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

“As the state’s chief election officer, Toulouse Oliver should not make voters question the integrity of this election by overseeing a high-stakes primary election in which she is a candidate for another office,” states the New Mexico GOP. “For this reason, we’re sure that all voters, regardless of party, would agree with us that she must resign immediately.”

New Mexico Environment Department Conducts Air Quality Inspection Sweep In Permian Basin

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) conducted nearly 100 regulatory inspections last week across the Permian Basin in southeastern New Mexico.

The inspections were conducted to determine compliance with air quality regulations and permits and represented an unprecedented and collaborative effort undertaken alongside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“Compliance with existing air quality regulations and permits is essential to the regulatory scheme,” Environment Secretary James Kenney said. “Holding the oil and natural

NWS: Today’s High Near 68, Tonight’s Low Around 46

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 68 with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 46. Courtesy/NWS Read More

EM Update Marks WIPP’s 20th Year With Special Issue

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

Sunrise at EM’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Courtesy photo

EM News:

This special issue of the EM Update provides coverage of the 20th anniversary of EM‘s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

This issue’s articles, photos, employee video testimonials, infographics, and other content illustrate the critical role WIPP has played in the cleanup program’s mission to address the nation’s Cold War environmental legacy.

Toread the special issue, click here: EM Update.

Heinrich Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2019

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 40 of his colleagues on a bipartisan letter urging increased funding for the Section 4 Capacity Building program.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 4 Program works with local community development organizations to improve affordable housing, finance small businesses, and provide for other community needs. Last year alone, New Mexico organizations received over $215,000 in funding under Section 4 and recipients included organizations

Weekly Fishing Report: April 24

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 24, 2019

By GEORGE MORSE

Sports And Outdoors

Los Alamos Daily Post

Although the weather was cool and wet Tuesday, most of the preceding week was warm and dry.

The spring runoff has started to pick up and the streamflows throughout Northern New Mexico have significantly increased. Rivers and streams are running high and will continue to rise well into May.

Fishing streams and rivers during this time can be difficult due to the strong flows and murky conditions, but some big trout can be caught at this time.

This is a great time to fish the larger lakes from the bank, as the trout and

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Executive Order Establishing Complete Count Commission For 2020 Census

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 24, 2019

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday ordered the establishment of the New Mexico 2020 Complete Count Commission for the 2020 U.S. Census in an effort to ensure an accurate and complete count.

The 2020 Census will be the first to gather a majority of responses online. This poses a particular challenge to New Mexico, already considered a “hard-to-count” state, as many rural areas do not have adequate or reliable internet access. The Complete Count Commission will convene quarterly and serve as a resource for local community

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