Chris Clark

LACF Hosts Free Online Estate Planning Seminar As Part Of Community Foundation Week

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LACF News:

As part of its Community Philanthropy Series, and in recognition of Community Foundation Week (Nov. 12-18), the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) invites the community to join Lynn Baldwin, director of Wealth Management at Century Bank and Estate Attorney Shay Kendricks of Miles & Kendricks for an important discussion on estate planning topics in a world changed by COVID-19 and within the context of contemplated Federal tax changes.

From an overview of common estate planning tools, to a discussion on more sophisticated techniques, this interactive session will provide Read More

Letter To The Editor: DOH Failure To Respond/Correct Critical COVID Testing Problems

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By ROBERT F. WELLS
Los Alamos

Letter to the Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham,

Understandably, NMDOH is being greatly stressed by COVID-19; however, even the most simple functions are not being performed properly.  New Mexico citizens deserve to have a DOH working at it very best – and not doing dumb things. 

The subject of this complaint is the DOH responsibility to provide for the COVID testing needs of state citizens – not when and where it may be convenient to DOH “bumbling indifference as usual” staff.  Specifics follow:

I am 83 years old, a LANL retiree and a 46-year tax-paying resident of Read More

Nominations Open: ‘Elevate An Educator’ National Contest

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Literacy News:

CHICAGO, IL – Freadom, the purpose-driven, lifestyle brand that donates 100 percent of net profits to transformative literacy initiatives, announces the second annual Elevate an Educator contest.

In an effort to pay tribute to the incredible work teachers do, and celebrate those who dedicate their lives to enriching others through education, Freadom calls on students as well as adults to nominate the educator in their life, past or present, that has made a significant impact.  

“Now more than ever educators are stepping up as the true heroes of our society,” Freadom Founder Read More

SFCC Presents Events In Recognition Of World AIDS Day

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Santa Fe Community College presents ‘Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing Up with the AIDS Crisis’ read from the newly released book, followed by a Q&A with the book’s editor and contributing authors 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will offer two events open to the public via Zoom in recognition of World AIDS Day.

The first event is 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 when several contributors to ‘Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing Up with the AIDS Crisis’ read from the newly released Read More

No Registration Required And Everyone Welcome To Vaccine Event For Families Nov. 14

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NMDOH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), in support of the Mexico Consulate, announces a free family vaccine event  Saturday, Nov. 13 in the metro area.

Open to the public, the family-friendly event will feature prizes, live music, and a raffle for multiple Walmart gift cards from $50 to $300 in value.

Additionally, the first 50 participants will receive free groceries, commemorative t-shirts, and more. Presbyterian Community Health will also offer free flu vaccines to adults 18+.

Participants are not required to have insurance, nor present any Read More

County: Winter Sidewalk Guidelines For 2021-22

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The County reminds residents to keep sidewalks clear this winter. Courtesy/Michel Aspirot-CBC

COUNTY News:

During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain pass­able for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.

When possible, and depend­ing upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every Read More

AMERIND Announces Winners Of Nationwide Native American Poster Contest

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Award winning poster for grades K-3 by Kenacious McGirt – Absentee Shawnee (Region 4). Courtesy/AMERIND

AMERIND News:

SANTA ANA PUEBLO — AMERIND announced the winners of its 2021 Safety Poster Contest. The annual competition is open to Native American artists in kindergarten through eighth grade and promotes safety throughout Indian Country.

Tribal housing authorities were invited to submit local winners to the AMERIND Safety Services Team. Voting took place on the Amerind website. From the nationwide entries, one winner was selected from each of the three age categories.

The Read More

3D Simulations Improve Understanding Of Energetic-Particle Radiation And Help Protect Space Assets

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3D simulations based on fundamental physics principles model the production of energetic ions and electrons. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

A team of researchers used 3D particle simulations to model the acceleration of ions and electrons in a physical process called magnetic reconnection.

The results could contribute to the understanding and forecasting of energetic particles released during magnetic reconnection, which could help protect space assets and advance space exploration.

“For the first time ever, we can use 3D simulations from fundamental physics principles to model the production Read More

AFRL Partners With UNM For New Directed Energy Center

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Ph.D. student Khandakar Nusrat Islam, left, and Master of Science degree graduate, Braulio Martinez at work in the UNM Pulsed Power, Beams and Microwaves Laboratory. Courtesy/UNM

Graduate students Alex Newell, left, and Kevin Reilly characterizing a semiconductor diode laser. Courtesy/UNM

Kirtland AFB News:

KIRTLAND AFB — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate is partnering with The University of New Mexico (UNM) to establish a center for directed energy studies, a congressionally funded endeavor.

The Directed Energy Center will be based at UNM and Read More

U.S. Green Building Council Designates LEED Gold Award For SFCC’s Automotive Technologies Center

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SFCC Automotive Technologies Center exterior. Courtesy/Enterprise Builders

SFCC Automotive Technologies Center vehicle lifts. Courtesy/Enterprise Builders

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that the U.S. Green Building Council has certified the college’s Automotive Technologies Center at the Gold Level under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction rating system. The building earned 66 documented and approved points.

“SFCC is proud to have achieved LEED Gold for the Automotive Technology Center,” SFCC President Read More