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New Mexico Judiciary Implements 24/7 Alert System Plan For Defendants With Electronic Monitoring Devices

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Office of the Supreme Court of New Mexico. Courtesy photo 

COURT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Judiciary has announced a plan for around-the-clock monitoring of an alert system for felony defendants wearing a GPS device that tracks their location while awaiting trial in Bernalillo County.

“This improvement supports public safety by helping courts and law enforcement respond promptly to alerts 24/7 when an electronic monitor indicates defendants violated court-imposed restrictions on their movement in the community,” Chief Justice Michael Vigil said.

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Teach Plus: Fifth Cohort Of New Mexico Teacher Leaders

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Teachers selected from around New Mexico for the 2021-2022 Policy Fellowship cohort. Courtesy/Teach Plus

TEACH PLUS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected a group of 14 demonstrably-effective teachers from around New Mexico for its 2021-2022 Policy Fellowship cohort.

The fifth cohort of Policy Fellows will focus on issues related to school climate, the teacher pipeline, and educator support. These champion educators will use their experiences and research to Read More

SFNF Waives Fees For National Public Lands Day

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many day-use recreation sites for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Saturday, Sept. 25.

As the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity for more Americans to get outdoors and connect with their public lands.

The Forest Service participates in fee-free days with other federal agencies to encourage Americans to visit their public lands. The final fee waiver day in 2021 will be Thursday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day, which commemorates the end of World War I and Read More

Rotary Speaker Discusses Maui Sea Turtle Rescue/Rehab

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Sea turtle conservation technician Chanel Browne with an injured green sea turtle brought to the Marine Institute in Maui for rehabilitation. Courtesy photo

By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

“We inspire lifelong environmental stewardship,” began Chanel Browne, sea turtle conservation technician for the Marine Institute of the Maui Ocean Center (MOC). During the Aug. 31 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, she described the Institute’s mission, via Zoom from Hawaii.

“We ensure the survival of coral reefs and sea turtles in Hawaii through science-based conservation Read More

The Periodic Table: Engineering For Space Tonight!

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LANL R&D engineer Benigno Sandoval 

Bradbury Science Museum News:

At the Periodic Table 5:30-7 p.m. today at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square, LANL R&D engineer Benigno Sandoval  to answer questions from the community about the fascinating process of creating custom instruments to use in space – for national security, exploring Mars and beyond!

The Periodic Table is a casual, “ask-me-anything” gathering, and a chance to meet with other science enthusiasts. They hope to see you there!

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Community Development Advisory Board Meets Today

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. today, Sept. 20.

This meeting will be held in person at the Boards and Commissions (B&C) Room, Suite 110 in the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda for this meeting here: Sept. 20, 2021 Community Development Advisory Board Agenda.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 851 3523 8341 Read More

NMDOT Sponsors Car Seat Inspection Clinics Saturday Sept. 25 For National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — Sept. 19-25 is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The campaign focuses on the importance of properly securing children in an appropriate car or booster seat.

To support the event, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will sponsor Car Seat Inspection Clinics, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25 as part of National Seat Check Saturday. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) motor vehicle-related injuries remain a leading cause of death for children ages 15 and younger. Using car seats decreases the risk of Read More

AG’s Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Daymon Ely Dismissed

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Rep. Daymon Ely

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Thursday, the hearing officer for the State Ethics Commission  dismissed the complaint filed by New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas against Rep. Daymon Ely.

Balderas’ complaint had argued that Ely violated the Governmental Conduct Act by “attempting to interfere with a law enforcement prosecution” and misused his legislative authority by threatening to use his position to “constrict the authority of the Attorney General in similarly situated cases”.

The AG’s complaint was dismissed with prejudice and therefore cannot be refiled in any form. Read More