Chris Clark

Udall To Highlight Importance Of NM’s National Labs

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON ― Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall attended two hearings important to New Mexico. 
 
This morning, Udall will attended a Commerce Committee hearing to discuss the importance of protecting net neutrality and expanding broadband Internet to improve New Mexicans’ access to online health care services and economic and learning opportunities.
 
This afternoon, Udall attended a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development about the future of the national laboratories.
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Three Days Until Halloween!

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LAHS Choirs Pumpkin Patch at 4th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Three days until Halloween and the Los Alamos High School Choirs Pumpkin Patch is open every day!
 
Come find your perfect pumpkin, and support local youth and Northern New Mexico farming! 
 

Hours:

  • Thursday, Friday – 3:30-6 p.m. 
  • Wednesday – 12:30-6 p.m. 
  • Saturday and Sunday – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Come during HALLOWEEKEND (Oct. 30-31) for trick-or-treating,
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Last Farmers Market Of The Year Today!

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Los Alamos Farmers Market. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
LAFM News:
 
Today is the last chance to stock up on New Mexico Green Chile this season and what a great chile season and fruit season it’s been this year in New Mexico.
 
Thank you for all your support this season. We hope you enjoyed yourself at the market with demos by vendors, the Kids Art Corner, the chess set, samplings and music by one of the local musicians.
 
We also want to thank our sponsors for all there support and help. Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Main Street, the Los Alamos Daily Post,
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Los Alamos Middle School Book Fair Nov. 21

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COMMUNITY News:
 
This year’s Los Alamos Middle School Scholastic Book Fair will be open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 21 during the Los Alamos Art Council Crafts Show.. 
 
The community is encouraged to shop the Scholastic Book Fair to support LAMS. Remember, books make great presents and in sending holiday presents in the mail, book rate postage is much cheaper than regular postage. 
 
The proceeds from the fair benefit both the library and the classrooms at LAMS. 
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Margaret Marino To Head New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science

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Margaret M. Marino
 
NMMNHS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Margaret M. Marino has been appointed to lead the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) in Albuquerque.
 
The NMMNHS is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs and is one of the most highly visited museums in the state, serving more than 250,000 people annually and offering extensive education programs for children.
 
Marino will commence her duties as executive director beginning Nov. 23, NM Department of Cultural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Veronica Gonzales announced
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Prescribed Burn Planned On The Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct prescribed burns in the Joaquin Canyon on the Jemez Ranger District. 
 
The Joaquin Canyon prescribed burn area, a total of 142 acres, is located approximately 8 miles west of Jemez Springs. 
 
The plan is to conduct the prescribed burn between Oct. 27 and Nov. 30, but that window is dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, and may be extended further into the fall months. 
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American Federation Of Teachers NM Responds To Obama’s Call To Eliminate ‘Unnecessary Testing’

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AFT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
 
“Students, parents, educators, and communities are rightfully excited to hear President Obama call for the reduction of unnecessary testing in our schools, with a cap of no more than 2 percent of classroom time being spent on testing and test-prep. While it is just a beginning, it certainly gives professional educators hope that a serious reevaluation of priorities is coming to the United States Department of Education.
 
“Across
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CIR And Creativity For Peace Present Dinner And Film: Beyond Right And Wrong Nov. 11

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CIR News:
 
Join the Council on International Relations 5-9 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 11, for an impactful evening that includes dinner at Lulu’s Chinese Cuisine, 3011 Cerrillos Road accompanied by the film, “Beyond Right and Wrong”.
 
The evening begins with a Happy Hour/Cash Bar at 5 p.m. followed by buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m., introduction of panel at 6:30 p.m. and film showing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (film is 52 minutes).
 
The evening concludes with a post-screening discussion facilitated by CIR member, Rob Reider and panel
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Car And Mail Truck Collision Closes Central At Knecht

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UPDATE: Central Avenue at Knecht Street has reopened to traffic.
 
A car and a mail truck collided some 30 minutes ago on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. The crash resulted in non life threatening injuries, according to police. This area of Central near Knecht is closed while officers conduct an investigation of the crash scene. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
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Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Summit Garden Club Meets Nov. 2

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COMMUNITY News:
 
The Summit Garden Club will hold its next meeting and program at 1:30 p.m., Nov. 2, at the home of Cheryl Warren, 1190 Sioux St. in Los Alamos.
 
The program speaker is Craig Wehner, owner and landscaper for Los Alamos Landscaping, LLC.
 
His talk is on hardscaping and will cover subjects such as design and types of landscaping materials. The public is invited and asked to bring questions regarding landscaping.
 
The public is invited to join the members for refreshments and the business meeting that will follow the program.
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