Chris Clark

NewMexicoKidsCAN Responds To Deadline For School Turnaround Plans

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NewMexicoKidsCAN News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Wednesday is the deadline for Albuquerque and Dulce public school districts to submit their second-round school turnaround proposals to the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) with detailed plans for improving student learning at a total of four schools, serving 1,300 of the youngest learners, that have earned Fs from the state since at least 2013.
 
NMPED denied initial proposals from the districts in March because they weren’t urgent or strong enough. Now they will make a final verdict on whether
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Europe 2018 Coffee Sales Today and Friday

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COMMUNITY News:
 
“Calling all coffee drinkers and supporters of educational travel! 
Europe 2018 will be selling their Free Trade, organic coffee from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Today and Friday April 13 in the lobby of LANB.
 
Coffee is $13 for a 10 oz. bag, whole bean or ground in French Roast, Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaf. Travelers get half of the proceeds. If you love kids, coffee, or travel, stop by LANB to support these amazing local graduates as they celebrate the end of high school and learn all about Italy,
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Valles Caldera National Preserve Plans Prescribed Burn For Valle San Antonio Today

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NPS News:
 
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Valles Caldera National Preserve is planning to implement a prescribed burn targeting up to 1,050 acres of meadow grassland in Valle San Antonio, in the northwest portion of the preserve’s backcountry.
 
The burn operations are planned to start today, April 5, and possibly continue into Friday dependent upon suitable weather and fuel conditions. The area is currently under a seasonal closure, so impacts to visitors will be minimal.
 
NPS officials hope to reintroduce fire into the meadow grasslands, which would result in a low
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Heinrich In Gallup To Unveil College Affordability Bill, Tour New Veterans Cemetery Site Today

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today, April 2, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will be in Gallup to launch his Degrees Not Debt initiative and tour the site for the new Gallup Veterans Cemetery.
 
At 10 a.m., Heinrich will announce the Degrees Not Debt Act with students and faculty at Gallup Middle College High School. This event will launch Senator Heinrich’s Degrees Not Debt initiative to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable to all New Mexicans. Heinrich recently helped secure
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PAC 8 Television Listings: March 2-8

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PAC 8 Community Media Center weekly TV schedule for March 2-8:
 
Friday, March 2, 2018
  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Meeting –Replay 2-27-18
  • 01:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 04:00 PM Uprising
  • 05:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 06:00 PM Chamber Business Breakfast – Harry Burgess
  • 07:00 PM Los Alamos History – A History of Land Transfers on the Pajarito Plateau
  • 08:00 PM Art Fusion – Live Radio Show with Dr. Hall & Brad Smith
  • 08:30 PM The LA Times with Peter Malmgren
  • 09:00 PM Los Alamos History – Sid Hecker – Update on Nuclear North Korea
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Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty Sworn In As DOE Under Secretary For Nuclear Security And NNSA Administrator

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Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty/Courtesy photo
 
NNSA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty was sworn in Thursday by Secretary Rick Perry as the Department of Energy’s Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
 
Administrator Gordon-Hagerty is responsible for the management and operation of NNSA in support of President Trump’s and Secretary Perry’s nuclear security agenda.
 
“Lisa Gordon-Hagerty exemplifies the leadership and institutional knowledge required to oversee the National
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This Week At Pajarito

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Courtesy photo
 
PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:
 
Current Lift ticket prices are $24 for all ages! Pajarito Mountain currently has Mushroom, Zero Road East, and the Beginner’s area open. The NEW Magic Carpet and the Beginner Lift are open for daily operations from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
For the snow report and ticket info, click here.
 
Upcoming Events (click here for our calendar):
 
March 17 at Pajarito will be the 70th Annual Skiesta. Skiesta is a long-standing tradition at Pajarito Mountain. The very first Skiesta was held in 1948 and featured music, costumes and a 50 cent
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Mick Rich: Why I’m Running

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Mick Rich
 
By MICK RICH
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate
 
I’m Mick Rich, and I’m running for the U.S. Senate. I’m not a career politician. I’m an outsider and a proven job creator.
 
From the time I was in grade school, I wanted to build big things. I worked my way through college in construction and started my own company here in New Mexico.
 
Along the way learning Hard Hat Values.
 
What are Hard Hat Values? Always do your best work. Use teamwork for every job. And do what it takes to get the job done.
 
Thirty-five years ago, I chose to start my construction
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