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New Mexico Teacher Of The Year Debra Minyard Participates In Annual Event In Washington, D.C.

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New Mexico Teacher of the Year Debra Minyard of White Rock stops to pose with with a military band recently while in Washington, D.C. for the annual Education Commission of the States event. Photo by Joshua Minyard

New Mexico Teacher of the Year Debra Minyard of White Rock poses with other 2015 Teachers of the Year from across the nation recently while in Washington, D.C. for the annual Education Commission of the States event. Photo by Joshua Minyard Read More

Letter To The Editor: Disappearing Hummingbirds…

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By JOHN MARINUZZI
Los Alamos
 
With three large Hummingbird feeders, we have enjoyed watching Hummers for decades. However, this year they have all but disappeared.
 
We live on the Canyon side of Pajarito Acres. In years past, we usually see the Hummers start to arrive during the second week of April, increase in number to about 15 to 25 by the end of May, and remain at that number until they leave in early September.
 
This year the first birds arrived on April 12, increased to about 12 by mid-May, and steadily decreased since then. Today we are down to two Rufous.
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Take A Tour Of A Fire Lookout July And August

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The site where Dead Man’s Peak Lookout Tower now stands has been used to spot fires since at least 1913. Courtesy photo
 
SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fire lookout―alone in the middle of the forest, watching for telltale wisps of smoke and alerting firefighters to potentially dangerous situations?  
 
The next-best thing might be to sign up for a guided tour of one of the four lookouts still in service on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).
As part of the Santa Fe National Forest’s Centennial year, the public has a rare opportunity
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Eagle Sculpture Installed At Central Park Square

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The eagle sculpture created by artist Rick Cunningham, on loan from Shidoni Gallery, was installed Friday at Central Park Square. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Eagle sculpture by artist Rick Cunningham, on loan from Shidoni Gallery. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

 

COMMUNITY News:

Central Park Square owner Philip Kunsberg arranged for a large eagle sculpture to be installed Friday at Main Street and Central Avenue.

The eagle sculpture created by artist Rick Cunningham is on loan from Shidoni Gallery in Tesuque.

“Shidoni President/CEO Scott Hicks

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This Week At Farmers Market July 22

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Area produce field. Courtesy photo
 
 
LAFM News:
 
Look and see what’s at Farmers Market this week:
 
Apples, berries, honey, shrimp, pastries, breads, eggs, plants, fresh produce, cider, kettle corn, market-baskets, aprons and much more.
 
Los Alamos Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Mesa Public Library parking lot. Take home the harvest!
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Lujan On 21st Century Cures Act

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation that encourages biomedical innovation and the development of new treatment and cures. 
 
The bill increases funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supporting awards to academic researchers at institutions across the country.
 
“This legislation is a victory for both patients and scientists. By providing a dedicated
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World Politics Of A Changing Energy Landscape July 22

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CIR News:
 
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations (CIR) is hosting a discussion on “The World Politics of a Changing Energy Landscape” with speaker James Clad―senior advisor to the Center for Naval Analysis and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense―at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 at Tipton Hall, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. 
 
Cost is $15 for CIR members, and $20 for non-members and guests.
 
Clad will discuss how recent energy trends have upset the world oil market and transformed the geopolitical landscape.
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NCLR Applauds EEOC Ruling Protecting Workers Against Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation

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NCLR News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 15, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission—the agency charged with enforcement of federal employment nondiscrimination laws—ruled that existing federal protections against discrimination on the basis of sex also protect gay, lesbian, and bisexual workers against employment discrimination based on their sexual orientation.
 
The Commission ruled that “allegations of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation necessarily state a claim of discrimination on the basis of sex.”
 
The ruling constitutes
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IRS Offers Affordable Care Act Webinars

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IRS News:
 
PHOENIX ― If you’re an employer or health coverage provider, you can attend a series of educational webinars this summer to help you understand the Affordable Care Act’s employer provisions and related requirements.
 
The IRS is presenting three different webinars in July that will each be repeated in August and September.
 
The IRS designed these webinars for business owners, tax managers, employee benefits managers and health coverage providers. All time listed below are Eastern Daylight Time.
 
Employer Shared Responsibility and Information
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