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Los Alamos MainStreet Receives 2021 National Main Street Accreditation For Exceptional Commitment To Preservation-based Economic Development And Community Revitalization

Los Alamos MainStreet News:

Los Alamos MainStreet has been designated as an accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards.

Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

“We are proud to recognize this year’s 889 nationally accredited Main Street programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial Read More

Nearly 400K New Mexicans Enter ‘Vax 2 Max’ Sweepstakes

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a $10 million vaccination incentive program funded by federal stimulus dollars, has already attracted almost 400,000 New Mexicans in a little more than a week.

As of the end of the day Tuesday, June 8, 372,774 vaccinated New Mexicans had opted in to the sweepstakes.

New Mexicans who have received their COVID-19 vaccination must opt in to the sweepstakes to participate; vax2themaxnm.org is where to opt in and read more about the rules and regulations.

New Mexicans can schedule their COVID-19 vaccinations at vaccinenm.org.

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NMAA 2021 State Tennis Championship Information

NMAA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) would like to highlight the following information regarding the upcoming NMAA 2021 State Tennis Championships. 

Official Championship Name:

NMAA State Tennis Championships presented by Corley’s Albuquerque Lincoln

Championship Location:

  • Class A-4A & 5A Individual (Singles & Doubles) – Albuquerque Academy
  • Class A-4A & 5A Team Quarterfinals – Home of Higher Seed or Neutral Site
  • Class A-4A Team Semifinals & Finals – Albuquerque Academy
  • Class 5A Team Semifinals & Finals – Jerry Cline Tennis Center
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Heinrich, Luján Issue Statements After Paycheck Fairness Act Blocked From Passage On Senate Floor Tuesday

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) released the following statements Tuesday after the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation they cosponsored to combat wage discrimination on the basis of gender, was blocked from passage on the Senate Floor by a Republican filibuster:

“Preventing women from earning equal pay for equal work is unacceptable — especially in a time when women are often the primary or joint breadwinners for their families,” said Sen. Heinrich, vice chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee. “The gender Read More

Luján Secures Key Amendments To U.S. Innovation & Competition Act To Support National Laboratories

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act that will advance and solidify the United States’ leadership in scientific and technological innovation through increased investments in the discovery, creation, and manufacturing of technology critical to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness.

“The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act will drive American innovation and competitiveness for generations, and I was proud to help strengthen Read More

NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney To Testify Virtually At U.S. Senate Committee Hearing On PFAS Today

Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Cabinet Secretary James Kenney will testify at 8 a.m. today virtually before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee during a hearing titled, “PFAS: the View from Affected Citizens and States”.

For more information and to watch the hearing, click here. A link to view the hearing will be posted on that page soon.

Like many states throughout the country, New Mexico is affected by environmental contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The state is Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 79 New Cases, Total 203,747 With 1 New Death And 191,257 Recovered

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 79 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

  • The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
  • 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 11 new cases in Doña
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Chart 451COVID-19 In New Mexico June 8

The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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LANL: Los Alamos Scientists Earn DOE Early Career Awards

Los Alamos scientist Miles Beaux is among the 83 scientists who will receive a total of $100 million through the Department of Energy’s Early Career Awards Program. Courtesy/LANL

Los Alamos scientist Matt Durham is among the 83 scientists who will receive a total of $100 million through the Department of Energy’s Early Career Awards Program. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Two Los Alamos scientists, Miles Beaux and Matt Durham, are among 83 scientists who will receive a total of $100 million through the Department of Energy’s Early Career Awards Program, which supports critical research at universities Read More

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