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SFI Seminar: Complex-Systems-Biology Approach to Plasticity and Robustness

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Kunihiko Kaneko/Courtesy/SFI

SFI News:

12:15 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20  • Collins Conference Room • 1399 Hyde Park Road • Santa Fe

Kunihiko Kaneko of the University of Tokyo will discuss Complex-Systems-Biology Approach to Plasticity and Robustness at Thursday’s SFI Seminar.

Abstract: Life systems generally consist of different levels with hierarchy, from molecules, cells, tissues, organisms, to ecosystem. States at each level change dynamically in time, while consistency between different levels is generally formed for a stable biosystem. Such consistency is Read More

‘Rising From Ashes’ Coming to Los Alamos March 12

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Courtesy/Gary Harrington

MOVIE News:

“Rising From Ashes,” the award-winning feature-length documentary about Team Rwanda, will premiere in Los Alamos at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, when the cycling film screens at the Reel Deal Movie Theater.

The event is co-sponsored by the Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club and the Los Alamos Singletrack Association.

“Rising From Ashes” is a joyous and uplifting independent film about the development of a national cycling team in Rwanda, a country still affected deeply by the genocide that tore the East African nation apart in 1994.

Two worlds collide when Read More

Senate Passes Minimum Wage Constitutional Amendment

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Sen. Richard C. Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE—In a 24-17 vote, Senate Joint Resolution 13 (SJR 13), which proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the minimum wage in New Mexico, has passed the Senate. The resolution will now be making its way to the House Floor.

The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Richard C. Martinez, D-Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe, said he couldn’t be happier that his fellow senators recognized the importance this resolution carries.

“Raising the minimum wage is the right thing to do and passing this resolution is a great thing for the people of New Mexico who will Read More

Amendment Would Cover Fund Gap in Hospital Solvency Bill

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Sen. Tim Keller

LEGISLATIVE News:

SANTA FE—Earlier this week, the Senate Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) passed a substitute bill for three senate bills focused on hospital solvency. The bill allows counties to impose an excise tax of 1/12 percent of gross receipts and requires that no action for collection of claims shall be allowed against any patient deemed indigent.

SPAC Chairman, Sen. Ortiz y Pino, D-Bernalillo said that no one was completely happy with the substitute bill, which represented a compromise.

“But there is still a bit of a gap of about $10 million that we’re hoping the state Read More

SFI Seminar: Behind the Scenes at Nature

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Alexandra Witze

SFI News:

12:15 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 19 • Collins Conference Room • 1399 Hyde Park Road • Santa Fe

Nature news correspondent & SFI Journalism Fellow, Alexandra Witze, will discuss Behind the Scenes at Nature at Wednesday’s SFI Seminar.

Abstract: Nearly every scientist has a classic story involving Nature, be it a rejected paper or a peer-review clash or a quote in the news section. As former US news chief for the magazine, now a contributing correspondent, I’ll try to demystify the workings of the journal. I’ll discuss the differences between the news and manuscript Read More

Rural Communities Awarded Federal Aid for Police Vehicles, Water Well and Sewer Line Upgrades

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USDA News:

Announcement made during visit by federal official from Washington

ALBUQUERQUE–USDA Deputy Under Sec. Doug O’Brien and State Director Terry Brunner announced the award of loans and grants to help two rural New Mexico communities make public safety and infrastructure improvements.

“This funding will help finance projects that are good examples of how USDA Rural Development is committed to making the lives of rural New Mexicans much better through the various programs we have to offer,” O’Brien said.

Rural Development has approved a $28,000 loan and $29,000 grant to help the town Read More

Stand Up Against Violence Toward Women

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‘I want to see a world where those who commit gender crimes are treated with outrage while those who survive are treated with empathy and respect. I want a world where the media and social norms reinforce how wrong it is for a man to take advantage of a woman’s space, mind or body. Where boys and men are taught to behave and stand up for their sisters, friends and partners, and girls/women are taught that they can go where they want, wear what they want and be who they are without fear of attracting the ‘wrong kind of attention.’ I want a world where all creatures on this planet are respected, Read More

IRS Tips for Faster Answers to Typical Questions

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IRS News:

PHOENIX—The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers the Presidents Day holiday period typically marks one of the busiest weeks of the tax filing season for its phone lines. There are other alternatives to help taxpayers find answers to commonly asked tax questions.

The IRS has several easy-to-use, online tools on IRS.gov. Taxpayers can check the status of their refund, request a copy of their tax transcript or get an answer to their tax questions around the clock.

“The entire week of the Presidents Day holiday marks a peak time in the number of calls to the IRS, and we encourage taxpayers Read More

State Fair Director Avoids Subpoena

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Dan Mourning. YouTube PrintScreen/Rob Nikolewski 

STATE News:

SANTA FE–New Mexico State Fair Director Dan Mourning avoided a threatened subpoena from Senate Rules Committee (SRC) Chair Linda M. Lopez, D-Bernalillo, by showing up to a Thursday morning hearing.

After a string of absences, Mourning finally spoke about State Fair business, specifically the ongoing issue of the controversial racetrack and casino lease awarded to the Downs at Albuquerque.

Two previous SRC hearings left glaring gaps of information about the State Fairgrounds after senators heard previous testimony Read More