International Women’s Forum (IWF) members from Los Alamos, Linda Deck, Nancy Bartlit and Carol A. Clark attended the organization’s 3rd quarterly meeting Saturday at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. CHRISTUS St. Vincent CEO Lillian Montoya is a member of IWF and hosted the 4-hour event, which included a program on women and aging. Dr. Trent Sensiba, Dr. Lily Love and Dr. James Green presented talks as part of the program. From foreground center, Montoya, Bartlit, Sandra Evenson visiting from Washington, and Deck, who serves as board secretary for IWF. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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Film Programs And Union Fair In Albuquerque Aug. 8
NMFO News:SANTA FE ― Interested students and professionals can network with film and media instructors from programs around New Mexico at an open house the day before the annual Film and Media Industry Conference in Albuquerque.
The event is set for 2-5 p.m., Aug. 8 at the Hyatt Regency, 330 Tijeras Ave. NW. It is free and open to the public.
Representatives from Santa Fe Community College, Dona Ana Community College, Central New Mexico Community College, Eastern New Mexico University, University of New Mexico, Taos Digital Media Arts, IATSE Local 480, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters
Read More Nuevo Mexico Profundo: Concert At Historic Church
San Rafael mission church in La Cueva. Courtesy/NMPNMP News:
Lone Piñon, a leading band in New Mexican traditional music, is performing at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17 at San Rafael mission church in La Cueva.
The concert is sponsored by Nuevo Mexico Profundo and the proceeds support the maintenance and restoration of San Rafael.
Tickets are available at www.nuevo-mexico-profundo.com.
The event is a unique opportunity to experience authentic northern New Mexican culture in a historic setting. The program includes opening prayers in song (alabados) offered by
Read More Excitement Is In The Air In Alamogordo In September
NMT News:ALAMOGORDO ― This September, in addition to the wide array of attractions available year-round, Alamogordo will be buzzing with excitement as the 28th Annual Balloon Invitational and the Otero County Fair and Rodeo bring their unique offerings to locals and visitors of all ages.
The Annual Balloon Invitational takes place Saturday, Sept. 7 at Ed Brabson Balloon Park in Alamogordo and continues Sunday, Sept. 8 at White Sands National Monument. The Otero County Fair and Rodeo opens Wednesday, Sept. 18 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 22.
“Alamogordo is known as
Read More Historic Santa Fe Foundation Announces Launch Of Mac Watson Register Fellowship Honoring Contributions
Alan ‘Mac’ Watson. Courtesy/HSFFHSFF News:
Historic Santa Fe Foundation Board of Directors and staff launch the Mac Watson Register Fellowship in honor of the many contributions that Watson has made to the historical and architectural preservation of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.
Historic Santa Fe Foundation recognizes his dedication and service as a volunteer and on the Board of the Foundation and many other preservation efforts.
Alan ‘Mac’ Watson, a Santa Fe native, received an AB in English Literature from Dartmouth College and an MA and a PhD from the University
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution To Save Pre-Existing Condition Protections
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined House and Senate Democrats in unveiling a resolution that would roll back the “1332 waiver” rule, which is another Trump administration effort to sabotage Americans’ health care and another attack on the 130 million Americans who rely on the critical pre-existing condition protections the administration is trying to eliminate.
The Trump administration rule, if left in place, would allow states to greenlight substandard, junk insurance plans that don’t fully
Read More NWS: Today’s High Near 77; Tonight’s Low Around 58
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 77 with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon and tonight’s low around 58. Courtesy/NWS
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HSD Encourages Medicaid Presbyterian Health Plan Members To Report Any Suspicious Activity
HSD News:SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) was notified Friday by Presbyterian that June 6, 2019, Presbyterian discovered anonymous, unauthorized access gained through a deceptive email to some of Presbyterian’s workforce members around May 9, 2019.
HSD takes the privacy and security of client information seriously. As a steward of our Medicaid members’ information, we are working with leadership at Presbyterian Health Plan to protect any information that may have been compromised. We encourage Medicaid members who have received health
Read More SFNF: Conejos Fire Grows To 55 Acres
SFNF News:SANTA FE ― Fire crews were able to put some low-intensity fire on the ground late Thursday in spite of recent moisture.
Fire managers are planning to continue firing operations on the Conejos Fire as long as weather will allow.
Start date: July 29, 2019
Cause: Lightning
Location: Conejos Peak on the Jemez Ranger District adjacent to Forest Road 266 about 4 miles northeast of the Paliza Campground and 5 miles from the community of Ponderosa.
Size: Estimated at 55 acres
Fuels: Primarily ponderosa pine
Resources on scene:
Read More NWS: Today’s High Near 80; Tonight’s Low Around 59
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 80 with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 59. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of southwest and south central New Mexico this afternoon through evening. Slow storm motions may lead to locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Courtesy/NWS Read More
