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Science On Tap: LANL Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe Discusses Deep Sea Data Diving At Virtual Talk May 17

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LANL Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe discusses next generation oceanographic monitors May 17. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

What can the ocean tell scientist about earthquakes? 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe will discuss SMART (Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunication cables) virtually on WebEx, the next generation of oceanographic monitors that includes seismic sensors.

These special underwater telecommunications cables help a scientific task force fill in information gaps about seismic activity by gathering geophysical data from beneath the sea. Read More

Saputo Dairy USA Expands Manufacturing In Las Cruces

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Saputo Dairy USA, is expanding its Las Cruces manufacturing operation and adding 150 employees. Courtesy/McClure Publications

EDD News:

LAS CRUCES —  New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes has announced that Saputo Dairy USA, one of the largest cheese and dairy foods producers in the United States, has been awarded state economic assistance to expand its Las Cruces manufacturing operation and add 150 employees, 

As part of the expansion, Saputo Dairy USA is planning to invest up to $30 million in its existing facility at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Read More

Senators Luján And Collins Introduce Legislation To Increase Diversity In Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials

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U.S. SENATE News;

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have introduced legislation to increase racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act aims to increase diversity in clinical trials and study staff, reduce the burden of study participants, and improve health outcomes for people of color through new treatments. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester introduced its companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More

SFCC: Virtual Commencement For HSE Graduates May 18

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SFCC News:ae@sfcc.edu

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces its virtual graduation ceremony for High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates at 6 p.m. May 18.

The public is invited to view the ceremony broadcast at https://youtu.be/F8hENoHYPf4/ 

Keynote Speaker New Mexico Adult Education Director Amber Rodriguez will address the graduates.

SFCC Student Admission Counselor Daniela Gurule, HSE graduate, will share “Reflections & Possibilities”. Adult Education Director Letty Naranjo will welcome everyone to the ceremony. Adult Career Education Program Manager Kirsten Krell Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation 2021 Education Enrichment Grants Application Opens May 21

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LANL Foundation News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) opens its competitive 2-year Education Enrichments Grants cycle Friday, May 21.

Grants will be awarded at a level of $20,000 per year for two consecutive years, up to $40,000 total over the two-year grant term. Successful proposals will be those made by or working in partnership with Northern New Mexico’s public schools and will demonstrate impact in one or more of LANL Foundation’s four focus areas:

  • College, Career, Community Pathways;
  • Growing & Supporting Teachers & Educational Leaders;
  • Whole
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Luján Meets With Local Leaders Across New Mexico

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, left, meeting Friday with southern New Mexico local leaders. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, second from left, meeting Friday with local leaders from Alamogordo, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Anthony, Deming, Mesilla, Silver City and Grant County. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

NAMBE — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) wrapped up the May state work period Friday, which included a tour across southern New Mexico and meetings with New Mexico local leaders.

While traveling, Sen. Luján met with mayors and local leaders from Alamogordo, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Anthony, Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Seeks Light Lab Space

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LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory issued a Request for Information today (RFI) to any entities leasing up to 100,000 square feet of light laboratory space within a 50-mile driving radius of the Lab.

Property must have supporting office space and parking access. As the Laboratory expands its mission and upgrades existing buildings, additional light laboratory space is required.

Required submission format:

  • Name and contact information of any proposal participant
  • Site location or address, city, postal code, zoning designation and code designation (capacity), or if a development,
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LASG Gymnasts Compete In Regionals In Colorado

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LASG gymnasts at the Region 3 Xcel competition in Aurora, Colo. From left, Coach Svetlana Skurikhin, Coach Loui Janecky, Kylee Lovato, Brianna Fryer, Chantel Bibeault, Sara Gardner, Danielle Trellue, Colette Bibeault, Coach Miles Beaux and not pictured Aspen Kendall and Megan Brown. Courtesy/LASG

LASG News:

Over the weekend, LASG gymnasts travelled to Aurora, Colo. for the Xcel Region 3 gymnastics competition.

The competition included Platinum and Diamond level gymnasts from Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming comprising 114 teams with a total of 571 Read More