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Bill Clinton Brings Message Of Unity To Española

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President Bill Clinton shakes hands with the crowd Tuesday at the plaza in Española after his speech promoting the presidential candidacy of his wife, Hillary Clinton. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
President Bill Clinton on the stump for wife Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign Tuesday evening in Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

President Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife, Hillary Clinton, at a rally Tuesday in Española.

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Trump Draws Thousands To Rally In Albuquerque

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump draws thousands to a rally this evening at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by James Chrobocinski

Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski of Los Alamos and his son JJ at Tursday evening’s rally for Donald Trump at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by Jacqui Chrobocinski

Thousands turn out Tuesday evening for the Donald Trump rally at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by James Chrobocinski

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XQ The Super School Project: The Weight Of Expectation Is Heavier In Los Alamos

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Courtesy photo
 
By Anne Kiehl Friedman
XQ Team Member

Isn’t it interesting the way light always brings its shadow? Nowhere has the inescapable duality of existence been more on display than Los Alamos, New Mexico, the fourth stop on our XQ: The Super School Bus Tour.

We’re set up in a parking lot next to Ashley Pond. The pond looks man-made, just too perfect to exist naturally. The pond is round, surrounded by immaculate green grass, and just the right number of ducks paddling as if in a choreographed water ballet.  Mountains rise in this distance, pinkish-brown and jagged, dotted with Read More

Nature Center Talk: Dr. Roger Wiens Reveals Discoveries From Curiosity Mars Rover

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Curiosity rover’s three-year journey reveals fascinating information about the history of Mars. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Dr. Roger Wiens will discuss the search for life on Mars at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. His talk will reveal discoveries from the Curiosity rover’s journey and the next steps for exploring this intriguing planet. This is a free talk organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.

Dr. Roger Wiens discusses Mars at Tuesday talk. Courtesy/PEEC

The 1-ton Curiosity rover has been trekking Read More

Heinrich Secures Major Gains For National Labs, Military Bases, Defense Industry, And Border Security

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced provisions he secured in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that benefit New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, national laboratories, border security, and job creation throughout the state.
 
The bill was reported out of the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday and will now advance to the full Senate for consideration. The bill sets the Department of Defense spending
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Scenes From Plaque Dedication At Post Office

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Officials and community members gather Friday afternoon for the plaque dedication ceremony at the Los Alamos Post Office at 199 Central Park Square. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Officials unveil the new plaque, from left, Councilor Pete Sheehey, Museum Director Emeritus Hedy Dunn, Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Chair Mark Rayburn, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather Reed McClenahan and Los Alamos Historian Nancy R. Bartlit. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 

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Officials and community

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How To Celebrate National Pet Month In May

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PET News:
 
Now in its 27th year, National Pet Month is a celebration of the mutual benefits shared between people and their pets.
 
For rescue-animal advocate Cheryl Smith, who founded a non-profit that assists pets in need, the May observance is a time to recognize many of the things that really matter in life.
 
“How we treat the most vulnerable animals in our society says plenty about who we are as individuals,” says Smith, a public defender who has cared for rescue animals since childhood and believes they can help humanity as much as humans help them. “As a public defender who
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Luján Named To Conference Committee On Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic

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CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has been appointed to a conference committee that will work to complete legislation addressing the opioid crisis that is hurting communities in New Mexico and across the country. 
 
Conference committees are formed after the Senate and House each pass its own bills in order to work out differences between the legislation.
 
“The drug crisis is one that touches communities throughout New Mexico, robbing friends, family, and neighbors of a brighter future. More must
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