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Los Alamos High School Biology Teacher Stephanie Mitchell Earns National Award

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Stephanie Mitchell

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School biology teacher Stephanie Mitchell has been named Outstanding Biology Teacher for New Mexico by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).

“I am really honored that I was nominated for the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award and thrilled that I received it,” Mitchell said.

NABT Awards recognize teachers for their expertise in science, for contributions to the profession and service to life science teaching or leadership in learning communities.

“Stephanie is a teacher who is continually, quietly pursuing excellence in her Read More

DPNM Chair Elliston And Vice Chair Porter Meet With Regional Democrats At Weekend Gathering In Roy

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DPNM Chair Marg Elliston and Vice Chair Marcus Porter with Democratic leaders from Colfax, Curry, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties gathere this weekend at a regional meeting in Roy. Courtesy/DPNM

DPNM News:

State and county leaders discussed rural health care, education, infrastructure, and economic development

ROY – Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chair Marg Elliston and Vice Chair Marcus Porter spoke with Democratic leaders in Colfax, Curry, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties over the weekend at a regional meeting of eastern and northeastern Democratic Read More

Forbes And Statista Name Del Norte Credit Union Best-In-State Credit Union For Second Year In A Row

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DNCU CEO/President Chuck Valenti

DNCU News:

The best banks and credit unions in every state were chosen based on an independent survey from 25,000 U.S. citizens

SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative has received national recognition for outstanding services for a second year by the Best-In-State independent survey conducted by Forbes and Statista.

The banks and credit unions with the highest scores in the following five categories were recognized:

Trust;
Terms and conditions;
Branch services;
Digital services; and
Financial advice.

These Read More

Governor: Mortgage Finance Authority Appointments

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday appointed new members to the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority.

The governor appointed:

Rosalyn Nguyen Chafey;
Derek Valdo; and
Rebecca Wurzburger.

The governor also re-appointed Angel Reyes, whom she made chairman.

Rosalyn Nguyen Chafey is an Albuquerque attorney with extensive legal experience in finance and contracts. She is a staff attorney for Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Originally from Tucumcari, she has worked in the legal field for more than a decade and

Udall, Heinrich Introduce Fair Elections Now Act

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with 23 Senate colleagues, have introduced the Fair Elections Now Act, which would dramatically change the way U.S. Senate elections are financed.

Under the legislation, qualified Senate candidates would earn grants, matching funds, and television vouchers to run competitive campaigns based on small-dollar contributions, rather than rely on funding from wealthy donors and corporate special interests.

The Fair Elections Now Act would help reduce the influence of wealthy donors

America’s Largest Seed Fund In Albuquerque Aug. 14

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By JUSTIN CROSSIE,

Regional Administrator, Region VI

The nation’s booming economy is buoyed by small business innovators who are looking to turn a big idea into an American success story.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National SBIR Road Tour is coming to Albuquerque Aug. 14 as part of a 16-stop tour to connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to 11 federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health.

Also known as America’s Seed Fund, the Small

NWS: Today’s High Near 82; Tonight’s Low Around 59

July 29, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 82 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. and tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Supreme Court Justice Shannon Bacon: Expanding Civil Legal Resources Is A Good Move For New Mexicans

July 28, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By Justice Shannon Bacon

New Mexico Supreme Court

We all know that anybody accused of a crime has the right to legal representation and that if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.

But being provided a lawyer is not a right, nor is a lawyer guaranteed in civil legal cases even though these types of cases can change the course of a person’s life and have severe life consequences.

Civil legal cases—anything that’s not criminal—can involve eviction, child custody and guardianship, veteran’s benefits, consumer debt, and restraining orders against an

Santa Fe Opera Artistic Director Alexander Neef Will Be Next Director Of Paris National Opera

July 28, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Santa Fe Opera Artistic Director Alexander Neef. Photo by Bo Huang

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is delighted to share news of the appointment of Artistic Director Alexander Neef as the next General Director of Paris National Opera commencing in late 2021.

Neef has served as the Santa Fe Opera’s Artistic Director Designate since Feb. 9, 2018 and Artistic Director since Oct. 1, 2018.

The Santa Fe Opera’s leadership team, consisting of General Director Robert K. Meya, Artistic Director Alexander Neef and Music Director Harry Bicket, have already

Governor Appoints Steven M. Gluckstern To New Mexico Educational Retirement Board

July 28, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Friday a new member to the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board.

The governor appointed Steven M. Gluckstern.

The position had been vacant since 2015. Former board member Bradley Day, appointed in 2011, asked not to be re-appointed after his term expired in 2015. Former Gov. Susana Martinez never filled the vacancy.

Steven M. Gluckstern has served as founder, core investor and as a senior executive at a series of companies in the fields of educational technology and