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My Blue Heaven 2015 Festival Of Chocolate Nov. 14

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Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
You’ll think you’re in heaven this Saturday as you swoon to the golden melodious tones of My Blue Heaven at the 2015 Festival of Chocolate.
 
It isn’t often that you can eat chocolate and benefit two great community programs, but this weekend you will have that opportunity. The fun festival kicks off a week-long celebration to benefit the many programs at the Betty Ehart Senior Center and Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA).
 
The Betty Ehart Senior Center and the White Rock Senior Center are both
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Navajo Technical University To Provide Distance Learning Opportunities

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USDA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner will present a certificate of obligation to Navajo Technical University President Dr. Elmer Guy during ceremonies Thursday in Crownpoint, N.M.
 
The $447,748 Distance Learning Telemedicine (DLT) grant from USDA Rural Development will be used to provide distance learning opportunities throughout the Navajo Nation.
 
By providing the distance learning opportunities Navajo residents will the chance to obtain education, training, and industry level certifications
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Volunteer With AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program

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IRS News:
 
PHOENIX ― The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program needs volunteers across New Mexico to provide free tax assistance and preparation for members of the community who need help in this area, generally those with low to moderate income.
Who volunteers? People like you. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers serve in a variety of roles. 
 
Volunteers are needed to electronically file tax returns, to greet taxpayers and help organize their paperwork, to set up and keep running computer equipment used to electronically file tax returns and to manage sites and do quality
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Veterans Reclaim Nov. 11 As Armistice Day

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Veterans For Peace News:
 
ST. LOUIS ― In more than 50 major cities and small towns, members of Veterans For Peace are gathering across the nation to celebrate the original Armistice Day as was done at the end of World War I, when the world came together in realization that war is so horrible, we must end it now. 
 
They are reclaiming the original intention of that day with a worldwide call for peace in the face of the rising tide of global violence and war.
 
Activities will continue through Nov. 11.

In their recent statement concerning Nov. 11, celebrated

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Udall On National Native American Heritage Month

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Friday, Nov. 6, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined a bipartisan coalition of senators to introduce a resolution recognizing November as National Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the heritage, culture and contributions of Native Americans in New Mexico and across the nation. 
 
Udall released the following statement: 
 
“As a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, I take great pride in working with, representing and defending the sovereignty of Native American communities,
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Udall On Decision To Reject The Keystone Pipeline

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement after President Obama announced he would deny TransCanada Corp.’s request to build the Keystone XL Pipeline:
 
“Instead of doubling down on foreign oil, the United States needs a forward-thinking energy strategy that will maximize our energy potential while strengthening our economy and our energy security. The Keystone pipeline has always been about benefiting corporate Canadian tar sands oil producers, not American consumers,
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Advanced Reactor Development To Strengthen Nuclear Power’s Role In Combating Climate Change

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made two announcements today at the White House Summit on Nuclear Energy that will bolster our nation’s commitment to nuclear power as a clean energy solution for combating climate change.
 
One of the efforts by DOE will accelerate the development of advanced designs for nuclear reactors through the Office of Nuclear Energy’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN).
 
Additionally, DOE’s Loan Programs Office will issue a supplement to the agency’s existing Advanced Nuclear Energy Projects
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Scenes From High Flyers Grand Opening Party

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The new High Flyers Gymnastics facility at Pueblo Complex, 1900 Diamond Dr. Courtesy photo
 
BUSINESS News:
 
David Vosburgh cut the ribbon Nov. 1 on the new High Flyers Gymnastics facility at Pueblo Complex, 1900 Diamond Dr.
 
Vosburgh made a speech thanking all of the many volunteers that made the refurbishment of the facility possible and all of the members of his team that spent long hours moving and setting up equipment including a new peg-board climbing wall, beams, and parallel bars.
 
People in attendance assisted High Flyers with their successful crowd financing
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Los Alamos County Is Top HAT Award Finalist

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NMHA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Hospitality Association announces the finalists for the 2015 Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) Awards. 
 
 

Los Alamos County’s Visitors Guide has been selected as a finalist in the Best Print Advertising catagory.

 
Finalists will be recognized at the inaugural Top HAT Awards Gala – Rising Stars of New Mexico TRUE Nov. 10 at the Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque. Winners in each category will be announced at the event.
 
Finalists include:

Front-of-the-House Hospitality: 

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Air Quality Meeting In Four Corners Region

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NMED News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Four Corners Air Quality Group will meet Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., to report upon and discuss regional air quality issues.
 
The States of New Mexico and Colorado, with their partners, sponsor the Four Corners Air Quality Group to support the ongoing effort of managing air quality in the Four Corners area. 
 
Ozone standards, which were recently revised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA); EPA’s recently released Clean Power Plan; and
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