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Head Of CTBTO Dr. Lassina Zerbo Visits Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2015

CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Lassina Zerbo

NNSA News:

LAS VEGAS ― Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), visited NNSA’s Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Nov. 23, as part of a multi-day itinerary that also included tours of national laboratories overseen by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

While at Los Alamos, Zerbo discussed the laboratory’s Read More

NMED To Host Public Listening Sessions

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015

NMED News:

New Mexico Environment Department to Host Public Listening Sessions for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SIP Call for Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) Operations.

On May 22, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final action to ensure states have plans in place that are fully consistent with the Clean Air Act and recent court decisions concerning startup, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) operations.

In response to this final action, the New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau will be required to

Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines Could Cost Billions

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015

CWP News:

DENVER — A new report from the Center for Western Priorities finds the cost of cleaning up the 100,000 abandoned mines on national public lands across the American West could reach $21 billion.

The analysis shines a light on the costs Western states would be saddled with if national public lands were handed over to the states, a proposal which is gaining traction among some fringe anti-government groups and elected officials.

The recent environmental catastrophe at Colorado’s Gold King Mine highlighted the risk that abandoned

Benefits Of HOAs In New Mexico Touted

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015

ASSOCIA News:

SANTA FE ― Associa, the industry’s leading community association management company, promoted the benefits of homeowners’ associations and New Mexico’s HOA Act during a hearing of the Interim Committee on Courts, Corrections and Justice Dec. 1 in Santa Fe.

According to Community Associations Institute, approximately 260,000 New Mexicans live in 160,000 homes in nearly 2,000 community associations across the state.

These residents pay $300 million each year in dues that go toward maintenance of their communities and various

Dr. Sayre’s Frontiers In Science Talks Explore Strategies To Improve Photosynthesis, Increase Energy Yields

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2015

Dr. Richard Sayre

LANL News:

First talk is Monday, Dec. 7 in Albuquerque

Los Alamos National Laboratory molecular biologist Richard Sayre will present two Frontiers in Science lectures, titled, “Hacking Photosynthesis: Growing Plants to Power Our Engines and Feed the World”.

In his talks, which begin Dec. 8, Dr. Sayre will discuss how improving photosynthetic efficiency may result in substantial increases in crop yields.

“Photosynthesis uses light from the sun and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugars that can be converted into energy-rich biofuels,” said Dr. Sayre, of the Laboratory’s Read More

LANL Researcher Pens Prizewinning Essay On Cancer

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2015

Ludmil Alexandrov

LANL News:

Research focuses on preventing cancer through mutational signatures

Ludmil Alexandrov, of the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, made strong points this week in the journal Science about the basic formation of human cancers, winning a 2015 Science & SciLifeLab Prize, on “Understanding the Origins of Human Cancer.”

“I have always been passionate about solving complex genomics puzzles and applying my skills towards better understanding the mechanism underlying cancer development,” said Alexandrov, Oppenheimer Fellow at Los Read More

Human Trafficker Sentenced To Additional 24 Years

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2015

Convicted human trafficker Wallace G. Carson

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE – District Judge Stan Whitaker imposed an additional 24 years of incarceration Wednesday on convicted human trafficker Wallace G. Carson.

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) successfully investigated and prosecuted Carson’s case. The additional time was imposed under New Mexico’s “Habitual Offender Enhancement” laws. Judge Whitaker found that Carson was a “habitual offender” with two prior felony convictions from Texas. This finding requires Carson to serve an additional four Read More

RDC Taps Liddie Martinez As Executive Director

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2015

Liddie Martinez joins the RDC Jan. 4. Courtesy photo

RDC News:

Liddie Martinez will join the Regional Development Corporation as executive director Jan. 4, 2016

ESPANOLA—The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) recently named Liddie Martinez as its incoming executive director. She succeeds Kathy Keith, who assumed the role of director of Community Programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory in August.

“The RDC is excited to see what Liddie will bring to the organization and the regional economy as a whole,” said RDC Board of Directors Chair Jennifer Jenkins. “We believe we’ve found a Read More

AFTNM Calls Court Ruling ‘Victory For Educators’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 3, 2015

AFTNM President Stephanie Ly

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly and Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein released the following statement:

“Today’s ruling from Judge Thomson comes as welcome news for the thousands of educators across New Mexico who have been seeking relief from Governor Martinez and Secretary of Education Hannah Skandera’s test-and-punish ‘reforms.’

Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein

“Judge Thomson made the correct and important decision to halt the use of high-stakes Read More

IRS Provides Tax Information On Gifting To Charity

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 2, 2015

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses making year-end gifts to charity that several important tax law provisions have taken effect in recent years.

Some of the changes taxpayers should keep in mind include:

Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items

Household items include furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances and linens. Clothing and household items donated to charity generally must be in good used condition or better to be tax-deductible.

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