Luján, Lofgren Lead Letter Urging NIST To Translate Artificial Intellegence RMF Into Non-English languages
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, and U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, respectively, urged the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to translate the Artificial Intellegence (AI) risk management framework (AI RMF) into non-English languages.
The United States is a leader in the development of AI systems, and must lead the world in responsible artificial intelligence Read More
Bernstein: Transparency Attempt
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
Candidate for re-election
Los Alamos School Board
Disclaimer: The following is an expression of my own personal opinions, thoughts, ideas and feelings. This is not a representation of the board, members of the board, or district.
I have sat down and written about 4 different pieces on transparency. And each time my writing evolves into a different topic. I start out talking about transparency and the next thing I know I have written about racism, board member duties and responsibilities, anecdotal experiences, and feelings.
I suppose these are all related in some way Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Oct. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Robinson: New Mexico Scientists See Promise Of Hydrogen In Energy Strategy
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
Trying to follow the debate over hydrogen as an energy source is like watching a ping pong game: It’s good. It’s bad. It’s good. It’s bad.
So, when the U.S. Department of Energy recently declined to fund the Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub (WISHH), which included New Mexico, but did agree to spend billions on seven other projects around the nation, it was discouraging news to the governor and hydrogen supporters but not to environmentalists.
One problem is that most of us aren’t engineers or scientists. Oil, gas, coal, solar and wind Read More
Higher Education Dept. Recommends $307.5M For Campus Improvement Projects Statewide Including $5.6M To UNM-LA
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) announced Monday that it is recommending funding for 42 capital improvement, renovation, infrastructure and demolition projects across 27 public and tribal college and university campuses, three special schools and the UNM Health Sciences Center totaling $307.5 million.
UNM-Los Alamos will receive $4.6 million to plan, design, construct, renovate, furnish and equip infrastructure improvements campus wide, and $1 million to plan, design, construct and renovate the student services and success center. Read More
JEC Chairman Heinrich On September CPI Data
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released the following statement Thursday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that prices measured by the Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in September compared with the 0.6% increase in August and the 0.2% increase in June and July. Data also show that annual prices grew 3.7%, down sharply from the peak rate of 9.1% last June.
“Today’s data show that while inflation came down last month compared to August, American families continue to feel the strain Read More
County Council To Meet In Regular Session Tuesday Oct. 17
Canceled: Oct. 25 & Nov. 8 P&Z Commission Meetings
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meetings scheduled for Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 have been canceled because there are no applications to review for either meeting.
The next P&Z meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13. Read More
Canceled: Oct. 24 County Personnel Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Oct. 24 has been canceled due to a location conflict and no agenda items.
New Mexico Governor Announces Plan For EV Tax Credits
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Issues executive order transitioning state fleet to ZEVs by 2035
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today her intention to pursue tax credits for electric vehicles during the upcoming legislative session.
The governor made the announcement during her Symposium on the Future of Transportation in New Mexico. In addition, the governor signed today an executive order directing the state fleet to transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035.
“The fact of the matter is that consumers and dealers Read More
Reminder: County Climate Action Survey Closes Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule reminds individuals who live or work in Los Alamos County that it is not too late to complete the Climate Action survey.
The survey can be accessed at www.lacnm.com/CAPSurvey until 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Gurule thanks those who have already taken the time to complete the survey and encourages those who have not to do so before it closes. The results will be used to inform the first-ever Los Alamos Climate Action Plan, an important step in shaping the county’s commitment to reduce environmental impacts and prepare Read More
Dannemann: A Presidential Candidate Talks Serious Policy
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
Doug Burgum, governor of North Dakota, made thought-provoking remarks about the complex relationship of our national security, the environment, and the global implications of how countries meet their energy needs.
He caught my attention when he mentioned the mining of rare-earth elements because New Mexico has deposits of some of them. The New Mexico deposits have been studied by our Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, affiliated with New Mexico Tech.
Burgum is one of the lesser-known Republican candidates Read More
Robinson: Juan De Oñate Is With Us Once Again
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
Recent arguments about Juan de Oñate have been long on emotion and short on historical perspective. Sadly, Marc Simmons, one of New Mexico’s most respected historians, died last month, but it’s still possible to have a balanced discussion guided by Simmons’ words.
So let’s return to 1598. Spain was the most powerful nation in Europe, and it was the Age of Discovery. After brutal exploration and conquest, Spain controlled the Americas from Peru to Mexico and began to look northward. The king had a choice of candidates who wanted to Read More
‘Community In Conflict’ At Santa Fe International Film Festival
Community News:
A unique, new documentary examining a “Community in Conflict” has been accepted into the Santa Fe International Film Fiesta next weekend. The screening of the film will be 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., in Santa Fe. Tickets can be purchased online at BoxOffice.Santafe.Film. The Box Office phone number is 505-397-0138.
A trailer of the film can be viewed at COMMUNITYINCONFLICT.COM. The history begins when a committee of Community Leaders wished to identify the site of the Santa Fe Internment Camp where men of Japanese descent Read More
County Council Set To Meet In Regular Session Oct. 17
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Endorses Proposed Excise Tax Ballot Measure To Support Affordable Housing
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
SANTA FE –– U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) has announced she is endorsing Santa Fe’s proposal for a high-end excise tax to provide a reliable mechanism to fund the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The upcoming ballot measure, recently approved by the City Council, gives Santa Fe voters the opportunity to create a permanent revenue stream to address the city’s housing needs, from building more affordable housing to providing mortgage and rental assistance, to increasing programs to assist Santa Feans who need it to access shelter Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader To Feature Eric Peterson Oct. 19
Eric Peterson
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters’ community event, Lunch with a Leader is noon Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Unitarian Church, 1738 N Sage Loop. The leader is Eric Peterson, the Open Space Specialist for the Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division.
Peterson grew up in a military family and attended high school in southern Ohio, and later graduated from Bowling Green State University. It was during his time in college that he was introduced to the southwest by a college professor who took students on cultural immersion trips. He said that after a two week visit he decided Read More
Denish: Governors Bruce King And Bill Richardson Saw Humanity In Everyone
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
Following the death of Gov. Bill Richardson, the PBS channel KNME invited me along with others to recall experiences with Richardson and how he “got things done.” One of the guests was Steve Terrell, now a retired capitol reporter.
We discussed some of the governor’s character traits; Terrell depicted Richardson as having had a “lot of Bruce King in him.” The panel chuckled, recognizing that Bill might not enjoy that comparison as much as we did.
I thought a lot about that as I listened to President Clinton eulogize Richardson at the Read More
Governor Reveals New Mexico Climate Investment Center
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by state leaders Friday to announce the creation of the New Mexico Climate Investment Center (NMCIC).
The Climate Investment Center will issue low-interest loans to local projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The governor was joined at the announcement by Leader Peter Wirth, Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and other legislators.
“These investments will make a difference on the ground in communities around the state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Climate action must be inclusive of all New Mexicans, Read More
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Announce Off-Highway Vehicle Education And Trail Safety Grant Awards
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) has announced the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program 2023-2024 grant cycle awards.
Awardees include:
- $20,000 to Region II Emergency Medical Services, Inc. for developing a public-safety media campaign to reduce preventable pediatric traumatic brain injuries among young OHV operators in Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra counties.
- $20,000 to South Central Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. to construct two trailheads for access to motorized trails in the Hale Lake area of the Smokey
