DOE Awards Contract For Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program To Technical Resources Group
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on April 1, 2019
DOE News:
CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of a contract to Technical Resources Group, Inc. for support services under the DOE Office of Packaging and Transportation’s TEPP program.
The contractor shall provide support to Federal, State, Tribal and local authorities to prepare for a response to a transportation incident/accident involving DOE shipments of radiological material.
The Contractor conducts reviews of state and federal regulations and standards to identify current requirements and changes in regulations that
Read More New Mexico And National Wildlife Federations Herald U.S. Sen. Tom Udall’s Leadership And Service
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on April 1, 2019
NMWF News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The New Mexico Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation thanks U.S. Sen. Tom Udall for his service to New Mexico and the nation — and on behalf of the nation’s wildlife, public lands and natural resources.
Udall has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020.
“Every New Mexican has benefited from Udall’s leadership on conservation and wildlife issues,” said Jesse Deubel, executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. “We appreciate all he has done for the state.”
“Tom Udall’s conservation legacy
Read More NWS: Today’s High Near 50, Tonight’s Low Around 32
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on April 1, 2019
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 50 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 32. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Luján On Legislation To Close Gender Pay Gap
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) issued the following statement on the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act:
“The pay gap between men and women has been a burden on families and economy for decades. And when nearly 64 percent of women are the chief earners for their households, we cannot afford to let these pay disparities persist.
“I am proud to strongly support the Paycheck Fairness Act, a critical first step in closing the wage gap and ending pay discrimination, and to meet our commitments to the
Read More Udall, Senate Democrats Press For Commitment To Honor Existing National Monuments Boundaries
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, led 16 Senate Democrats in calling on Department of the Interior (DOI) acting Secretary David Bernhardt to make a public commitment to leave existing national monument boundaries intact as originally intended before the Senate votes on his nomination for Secretary of the Interior.
“For more than a century, the Antiquities Act has empowered presidents from both
Read More National Week Of Conversation 2019 Runs April 5-13
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
NWC News:
National Week of Conversation is a bold annual occasion when people with diverse perspectives #ListenFirst to understand.
Through in-person and virtual conversations coast to coast exploring any topic of interest, people of all stripes intentionally convene with the goal of mending our frayed social fabric and revitalizing America together. The first NWOC was in April 2018.
Individuals and organizations are invited to host or join a conversation during NWOC 2019, April 5-13, and use the #ListenFirst hashtag to invite others and spread the message. A map
Read More United And Unitarian Church On Mission In Mexico
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
A free community dinner the team held to raise funds for the trip. Courtesy photo
Building site. Courtesy photo
United Church News:
The Gomez Renteria family home is just one of three being built last week by members of the Mexico Mission crew.
Teams of adults and youth from the United Church of Los Alamos and the Unitarian Universalist Church, spent their spring break in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, building homes for the poor.
The team travels and stays together, working on all three homes throughout the week. They also follow a study guide, this year based on Mr.
Museum Of Spanish Colonial Art Spring Auction April 5
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
MSCA News:
SANTA FE — The community is invited to the first live Spring Auction of museum-quality art works Friday evening, April 5 on the patio of the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, at 750 Camino Lejo at Museum Hill in Santa Fe.
The event starts at 4:30 p.m., with cocktails and hor d’oeurves while viewing the objects d’art in the Museum’s Grand Sala. Preview hour followed by a live auction at 5:30 p.m., on the museum patio with auctioneer Russel Kloer.
The Live Auction will include a variety of antiquities to contemporary expressions including works by Traditional Spanish
Read More High School Ethics Essay Contest Deadline April 30
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
NMEW News:
New Mexico Ethics Watch (NMEW), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting ethics in governance and public life, announced its annual high school ethics essay contest.
Open to high school juniors and seniors across the state, in public and private high schools, as well as home-schooled students, the contest topic asks students, “What does being ethical mean to you?”
In the three years NMEW has been in existence, the organization has produced reports and materials based on research regarding the Financial Disclosure Act (requiring elected and appointed officials
Read More Thank You Los Alamos From Haiti!
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 31, 2019
Katie Fry of Los Alamos holding a Haitian baby during her recent mission trip. Courtesy photo
Friends of the Children of Haiti Founder Richard Hammond talking to a patient who was overjoyed to see him. Courtesy photo
By CATHERINE ‘KATIE’ FRY, RPh
Los Alamos
Dear Los Alamos community,
Thank you so much for your support! Your financial donations went a long way in funding our March clinic with Friends of the Children of Haiti, FOTCOH.org.
Your physical donations helped me bring needed supplies for the March clinic and future clinics. Your
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