Strem And UbiQD Of Los Alamos Sign Distribution Agreement For Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
An example of UbiQD’s innovative quantum dot (QD) technology. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
STREM CHEMICALS, INC. News:
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – UbiQD, Inc., a nanotechnology company in Los Alamos, has signed an agreement with Strem Chemicals, Inc. to allow distribution of their innovative quantum dot (QD) technology.
Strem, a manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals for research and development, will now offer six new products in collaboration with UbiQD. These copper indium disulfide/zinc sulfide quantum dots are available with a range of peak emission wavelengths from 550nm Read More
NMHU President Discusses College Upswing
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
Dr. Sam MinnerNMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM ― New Mexico Highlands is in a much better position moving forward than it was a year ago, said the university’s president.
“Things are so very different at the beginning of this academic year,” President Sam Minner told approximately 300 faculty and staff during a welcome back breakfast Aug. 16. “The state of Highlands, from my perspective, is positive overall.”
Minner said the biggest challenge Highlands met is achieving full reaccreditation status in July.
“Highlands is off of probation thanks to a strong campus wide
Read More World Futures: Statistics (And Probability) – Part Eight
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
By ANDY ANDREWSLos Alamos World Futures Institute
In this series we have looked at the application of statistics in a few areas with the central theme that statistics deals with the representation of large volumes of historical data points in order to make predictions about the future and decisions about what path or road to take.
We know where to go or are trying to figure it out. As individuals, the historical data gives us insight into probable outcomes if we choose product A or product B, invest in company A or company B, or change the car oil this week or next month.
For the most
Read More Luján Calls For Martinez Administration To Provide Continuity Of Behavior Health Services For NNM
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following the announcement that Tri-County Community Services will close at the end of this month, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) wrote to Gov. Susana Martinez and New Mexico’s Departments of Health, Human Services, and Children, Youth, and Families, calling on them to take swift action to provide northern New Mexicans with continuity of behavioral health services.
“After speaking with Secretaries Earnest and Gallagher, as well as the Governor’s Chief of Staff, I am encouraged that all parties involved
Read More Comments Sought On State STIP
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
NMDOT News:SANTA FE ― The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s 4th Amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program will serve as a four-year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program.
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).
The NMDOT has posted the 2018-2023 STIP amendment on the internet asking for public comment until Sept. 15, 2018.
Read More Justice Department, DEA Propose Significant Opioid Manufacturing Reduction In 2019
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
DEA News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Department of Justice and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration have proposed a reduction for controlled substances that may be manufactured in the U.S. next year.
Consistent with President Trump’s “Safe Prescribing Plan” that seeks to “cut nationwide opioid prescription fills by one-third within three years,” the proposal decreases manufacturing quotas for the six most frequently misused opioids for 2019 by an average ten percent as compared to the 2018 amount. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking marks the third straight year of proposed
Read More FBI: Navajo Nation Seek Public’s Help Investigating Shiprock Man’s Death
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
Herbert WhitehorseFBI News:
The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety are asking for the public’s help after the body of a Native American man was found in an arroyo in Shiprock.
The body of Herbert Whitehorse, 67, of Shiprock, was discovered May 3. He possibly was last seen alive on or about April 15, 2018.
An autopsy determined Whitehorse died from blunt force trauma to his head.
Authorities want to talk to anybody who might have information about the events leading up to Whitehorse’s death.
Call the FBI (24 hours) at 505.889.1300
Read More New Mexico Coalition Of Sexual Assault Programs Awarded $40K Grant To Help Low-Wage Workers Who Face Sexual Harassment
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
NMCSAP News:The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs this week received a $40,000 grant from the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund to help low-wage workers in New Mexico who face sexual harassment in the workplace.
The grant, one of 18 awarded around the country, will support NMCSAP’s ongoing work on sexual harassment. Specifically, the coalition is partnering with state and local organizations, including the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, the New Mexico Asian Family Center, Arc of New Mexico, and Casa
Neblett & McMahon Of Kokrobitey Institute Aug. 22
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
Founder and Executive Director Renee Neblett of the Kokrobitey InstituteWISC News:
A WISC Fellows Presentation: Global Art and Philanthropy, sponsored by CCA Santa Fe is 5:30 p.m., Thursday Aug. 22 at CCA Gallery at 1050 Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
Women’s International Study Center thanks CCA for their generous sponsorship and collaboration in producing this event with us. Register here.
For the month of August, the Women’s International Study Center will host Renee Neblett and Elise McMahon as Fellows-in-Residence. Join us for a presentation
Read More Salon El Zaguán With Rick Hendricks Sept. 12
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
John Gast, American Progress, 1872. Courtesy photo
Rick HendricksHSFF News:
Historic Santa Fe Foundation presents the September Salon El Zaguán monthly lecture series with Rick Hendricks on Mexican History in New Mexico.
The talk is scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the sala of HSFF offices located at 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2, Santa Fe. There is no charge for admission for members and the non-members entry fee is $10. RSVP is required to 505.983.2567 or info@historicsantafe.org. Membership information on our Join & Give page.
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