Chris Clark

Luján Invites Secretary Buttigieg To SpaceShipTwo Launch

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, invited U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to New Mexico for an upcoming launch of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo this summer.

In a letter to Buttigieg, Sen. Luján highlights how the burgeoning commercial space travel industry will benefit New Mexico and the nation.

“The expansion of commercial space exploration holds huge promise and benefits for our country. It will help support government-backed research Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Presents: Masterworks & Masterpieces

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Courtesy/SantaFe.com

MUSIC News:

The next episode of The Santa Fe Symphony’s 2021 Spring Virtual Concert Series takes attendees to the internationally recognized Museum of International Folk Art and the New Mexico Museum of Art, an iconic Santa Fe landmark.

Experience Symphony ensembles performing masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, Béla Bartók, Jo Kondo, Fred Frahm, John Steinmetz, Daniel Davis and Witold Lutoslawski—all brilliantly filmed in high definition by Hutton Broadcasting.

WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18

Pre-order Masterworks & Masterpieces today for $20 per household Read More

Environmental Services: Which Batteries To Throw, Recycle

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County Environmental Services News:

The recycling world can be confusing as the rules change often. One item that confuses a lot of people is which battery can be recycled and which battery can be tossed in the trash.

This article covers what can and cannot be thrown in the trash, a little background as to why, and where to take batteries that need to be recycled.

In the past, single-use batteries commonly found in households (AA, AAA, 9V, D-cell, Etc.) could not be thrown in the trash mainly because they were created with chemicals and metals that were hazardous.

Now, single-use alkaline batteries Read More

PEEC, Historical Society, County Library: Growing Together

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society, Los Alamos County Library System and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center are teaming up to bring programs about gardening to the community. There will be a series of five workshops, lectures, and events in April and May. 

Gardening and farming have always been part of life on the Pajarito Plateau, from Ancestral Puebloans to Homesteading Farms to Victory Gardens of WWII and the Master Gardeners and hobbyists of today.

In 1944, the community created a space for victory gardens east of the Fuller Lodge lawn. These Read More

PAC 8 Annual Online Auction Fundraiser Underway

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Gadgets Gift Package: Einstein scientist stress reliever, vest with LANL logo, mug and travel tumbler. Courtesy/PAC 8

Jasper bib pendant strung with multi-colored seed beads donated by Jill Arps. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

Looking for a gift for someone? Or maybe something for yourself? PAC 8 is holding its annual online auction fundraiser.

PAC 8 is a non-profit organization and community media center. The money raised by this auction will go to scholarships for students, PAC 8 Internships and other worthy programs. 

The auction runs until April 12. To bid on an item, email bids to pac8@losalamos.com Read More

UNM-LA Student Danna Mayer-Llamas Named Coca Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar

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Danna Mayer-Llamas

UNM-LA News:

Danna Mayer-Llamas, a student at The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship administered by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

Earlier this year, Mayer-Llamas was nominated to the New Mexico PTK All-State Academic Team. PTK is an international honor society that celebrates the academic achievements of students at 2-year schools and provides opportunities for students to grow as scholars and leaders. Students are nominated to the academic team by their college Read More

Governor Signs New Mexico Special Education Ombud Act

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law Monday a measure establishing an office within the Developmental Disabilities Council to advocate for the educational rights of students seeking special education services.

The special education ombud will serve as an independent advocate and watchdog for public school students and provide comprehensive support for families navigating the special education system. Duties will include ensuring that students and parents receive complete and accurate information about the student’s rights, adequate

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County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board & Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Virtually April 9

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board and Tourism Implementation Task Force meets 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 9 virtually on Zoom.

The meeting is open to the public.

APRIL 9, 2021 Revised Final Agenda.

Find the link for the meeting here.

Webinar ID: 988 7383 6248 Read More