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Udall, Heinrich Announce NM Winners Of Business Accelerator Competition

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BUSINESS News:

  • Four New Mexico business accelerators to receive $200,000 to support startup businesses 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that four business accelerators in New Mexico, have been selected as winners of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) third annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition.

Winners:

  • ABQid of Los Alamos;
  • Native Entrepreneur In Residence;
  • IGNITE Community Accelerator; and
  • Creative Startups.

The four accelerators are among 68 winners selected nationwide, and each will receive a $50,000 Read More

Four New Mexico Republican Candidates Named Rising Stars By National GOP Group

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RPNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Four Republican candidates running this year in New Mexico were named to the Republican State Leadership Committee’s “16 in ’16: Races to Watch” list — more than in any other state.

The candidates highlighted as rising stars by the RSLC are Dr. Christina Hall in HD 24, Diego Espinoza in SD 9, Greg Baca in SD 29 and Rep. Nora Espinoza for Secretary of State. 

“We are thrilled that the RSLC has recognized so many of our great candidates, four times more than in any other state.” said Republican Party

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Luján Amendment To Help Fix Shortage Of VA Doctors Passes Unanimously

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District offered an amendment on the House floor to veterans legislation that addresses the need to fix a doctor shortage at Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in New Mexico and across the country.
 
Luján’s amendment passed by voice vote with unanimous support. Below are his remarks as delivered. Click here to watch Luján’s speech.
 
“Thank you Mr. Chairman. My amendment directs the VA to produce a report related to the part-time employment
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Conservation Lands Foundation Applauds First Marine Monument In The Atlantic

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CLF News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Conservation Lands Foundation applauds Thursday’s designation of the New England Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
 
President Obama’s proclamation will make this the first national monument in the North Atlantic Ocean.
 
“In taking this action, President Obama has demonstrated the same bold leadership he has shown in protecting America’s mountains, rivers and forests,” said Brian O’Donnell, executive director of the Conservation Lands Foundation. “The monument will advance the important
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LAHS Student Studying In Bosnia And Herzegovina On State Department YES Abroad Scholarship

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LAHS student Darcy Turin atop the 564′ tall Avaz Twist Tower in Sarajevo. Courtesy photo

EDUCATION News:

Los Alamos High School student Darcy Turin has been awarded a YES Abroad scholarship for 2016-17 from the U.S. Department of State. She is living with a host family and studying in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the academic year.

Turin is one of only 65 competitively selected students from across the nation who has received a scholarship to participate in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program. The merit-based award covers the full cost of an academic year abroad, providing Read More

Thirteen Los Alamos High School Students Semifinalists In 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program

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From left, LAHS Principal Brad Parker with students named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program Robert Zhu, Wilbur Wang, Justin Lemke, Opale Schappert, Rose Click, Michelle Yang, Jennifer Wang, Zephram Tripp, Nicolas Dowdy and Andrew Tang and Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus. Not pictured – Megan Kornreich and Darcy Turin. Courtesy photo

LAHS News:

Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Los Alamos High School Read More

Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board To Hear Presentation On Air Monitoring At LANL

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NNMCAB News:
 
The Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board (NNMCAB) meets 1-5:15 p.m. Sept. 28, in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands University, 800 National Ave., in Las Vegas.
 
The NNMCAB is one of eight site-specific advisory boards established to involve local citizens in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) environmental clean-up decision process at its nuclear facilities. Members of the public are encouraged to attend NNMCAB meetings and provide their unique perspective on environmental issues.

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DOE Issues RFI For Low-Level Waste/Mixed Low-Level Waste Disposal 2018 Procurement

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DOE News:
 
CINCINNATI, OHIO ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) seeking interested parties with the specialized capabilities necessary to meet the requirements for the Low-Level Waste/Mixed Low-Level Waste (LLW/MLLW) Disposal (2018) procurement.
 
This effort will require contractors to safely dispose of LLW/MLLW; Section 11e.(2) byproduct material; technologically-enhanced, naturally-occurring radioactive material (TENORM);
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N.M. Delegation Welcomes News That Facebook Will Build New Data Center In Los Lunas

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CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement welcoming today’s news that Facebook will build its new data center in Los Lunas:

“We welcome Facebook to New Mexico and are proud to help secure this new investment in our state’s future. Facebook will bring innovative opportunities for our economy and much needed jobs. As a leader in energy development, New Mexico is an ideal fit for the new facility, which Read More

LANL Clean Up Estimate Still Lacks Details

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Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson and Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales at the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meeting last week in Ohkay Owingeh. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
 
By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
A delegation from the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is visiting Washington, D.C. this week to attend a National Cleanup Conference.
 
In scheduled talks on Capitol Hill and with Department of Energy officials, they will not have the benefit of some missing information that has been blamed
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