Dannemann: A Medical Cost You Didn’t Know About
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Most of us have never heard of independent medical examinations. We might need to know a little more about them.
An independent medical examination (IME) is an exam performed when there is litigation related to a sick or injured person’s medical condition that requires more than the opinion of the treating physician. A doctor is hired – or, if necessary, a few doctors with different specialties – to give an unbiased opinion.
New Mexico workers’ compensation has an unusual system for IMEs. If the parties can’t agree to an IME Read More
Harris: Two New Mexico Political Groups Using Opposite Tactics To Reach Common Goal … Elect Democrats
By LINDA G. HARRIS
Politics Two Ways
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Two New Mexico political groups are using opposite tactics to reach a common goal—elect Democrats. While the West Side Democrats in Albuquerque focuses on personal activism, Blue CD2 New Mexico uses data and remote messaging techniques to reach new voters. Both groups say their specific methods are helping win elections.
The West Side group is led by Dorothy Wilkinson. She spent 28 years teaching in Gallup before retiring to Albuquerque, where she had planned to take it easy. “But 2016 happened,” she said. Her return to activism Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Finalizes Energy Transition Act Awards To Four Projects
EDD News:
FARMINGTON — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has finalized awards from the Energy Transition Economic Development Assistance Fund to four projects that will diversify the economy and create jobs unrelated to fossil fuel development or use.
The 2019 Energy Transition Act (ETA) established a statewide target for investor-owned utilities and rural electric cooperatives to achieve 50 percent renewable energy by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040, with accompanying targets for utilities and co-ops to reach zero-carbon resources by 2045 and 2050, respectively.
The Read More
Posts From The Road: Eclipse Over Buchanan Lake In Texas
Early Eclipse: A few minutes after the beginning of the partial eclipse it was obvious that the eclipse was in progress. Some high clouds were obstructing this view but the eclipse was easily seen. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Clearing Skies: A short time following the first photo above, the skies cleared making the eclipse easier to see. The clouds continued to come and go but did not become heavy enough to block the view until after the period of totality. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
A miracle of nature occurred this week with Read More
Air Force Research Laboratory’s Aloha Telescope Celebrates 10 Years Empowering Students Through Outreach
Nuclear Museum To Host 27th Annual Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Festival Saturday May 4
Lion Dancers, traditional arts activities and martial arts will celebrate the rich history of Asian and Pacific Islanders at the annual festival May 4 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Join the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) for a day of fun celebrating the culture and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at 601 Eubank Blvd. SE in Albuquerque.
Hosted 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Nuclear Museum, the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival will allow Read More
Line Dance Class With Artist Angela Ellsworth April 14, 16
NMMA News:
Immerse yourself in the world of New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMA) Vladem Contemporary’s second Artist in Residence Angela Ellsworth.
Experience a unique glimpse into Angela Ellsworth’s studio practice through dance. Dance instructor Jocelynn Hooper will lead a line-dancing class for all ages. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 14 and Tuesday April 16 at the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary, 404 Montezuma Ave., in Santa Fe.
This is a free event. Gallery admission is not included. The artist-in-residence program is generously Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors RETAIN Act To Improve Teacher Pay, Retention, Address Educator Shortage In New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is cosponsoring the Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Act to address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.
The goal of the RETAIN Act is to provide an incentive to retain, rather than just recruit educators to high-need schools.
“Investing in our educator workforce is also an investment in our children and our future economic competitiveness,” Heinrich Read More
Valle Grande Chapter Attend 103rd State Conference Of Daughters Of The American Revolution
Roberta Day Idzorek, Chastity Kolar, Kieland Kolar, State Regent Eleanor Ortiz, Valle Grande Chapter Linda Carol Alt and Linda Kolar. Courtesy photo
Valle Grande ChapterNews:
Members of the Valle Grande Chapter attended the 103rd State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution late last month. As part of their participation, the Chapter assembles a basket each year for silent auction in support of the State Regent, Eleanor Ortiz’s project. This year, the Chapter’s theme was “Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project”. The basket included several books on the Manhattan Project Read More
Honor Flight Of Northern New Mexico Invites World War II & Korean War Veterans To Washington, D.C. In June
HONOR FLIGHT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico is inviting more World War II and Korean War veterans to take a free trip to Washington, D.C. in June.
Deadline to sign up for the trip is Sunday, April 21. The trip is free to veterans and allows them to reflect upon their own memorial as well as others. This year’s trip will take place Wednesday, June 19 through Friday, June 21.
Interested veterans should fill out an application at honorflightnorthernnm.org or call 505.835.1993.
About Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico
Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico is a 501-c3 organization Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
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- What’s happening around New Mexico April 19-25 - KRQE News 13
- James McGrath Morris brings New Mexico writers to the table - Santa Fe New Mexican
- UNM celebrates 2024 New Mexico Postdoctoral Research Symposium - UNM Newsroom
- New Mexico has $4.5 billion in state funding sitting untouched - KOB 4
- New Mexico Jewish communities concerned about threat of attacks during Passover - KOB 4
