Udall, Heinrich Applaud Decision To Begin Nonstop Flight Service Between Roswell And Phoenix
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich applauded the decision by American Airlines to begin daily, nonstop commercial flight service between Roswell International Air Center (RIAC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Flights are set to begin in March of 2016.
“Flights between Roswell and Phoenix will help make travel to and from Southeastern New Mexico more convenient, opening up business opportunities in the entire region that can create jobs and boost the economy,” Udall said. “I’m proud to work to Read More
Senate Panel Advances Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
U.S. SENATE News:
The bipartisan package of bills would prioritize recreation on federal lands and reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance S.556, “The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015,” which would protect and enhance public access for hunting, fishing, and target-shooting on federal lands.
The legislative package would require federal land managers to consider how management plans affect opportunities to engage in hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting and that the Read More
DOE Awards $42.4 Million Contract To Portage, Inc.
DOE News:- Regulatory oversight
WIPP Conducts Limited Scope Performance Tests
Members of the WIPP Emergency Operations Center participate in a drill, simulating an emergency occurrence at the WIPP Facility. Courtesy/WIPPElectric Vehicle Cross-Country Driver Visits Los Alamos Nature Center
Brian Kent and his electric car this morning during a visit to the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Recognized For Raising Awareness Of Prescription Drug Abuse
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department’s (HSD) campaign to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse, called A Dose of Reality, has been awarded the 2015 Silver Cumbre Award for public service campaigns from the New Mexico chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
“This campaign is an important tool in getting the word out to more New Mexicans about the dangers of prescription drug abuse,” said Wayne Lindstrom, director of the HSD Behavioral Health Services Division, which oversees New Mexico’s efforts to fight prescription drug abuse.
The A Dose of Reality Read More
Valles Caldera National Preserve Holiday Closures
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera National Preserve will close the Valle Grande visitor center and main entrance Thanksgiving and Christmas days to allow employees to spend the holidays with their families.
Visitors are welcome to access the preserve via the Coyote Call and Valle Grande trailheads.
The visitor center and main entrance will re-open at 9 a.m. the day after each holiday. Visitors can hike, bike, fish the East Fork River, or ride their own horses within the preserve until the snow falls. Once the snow arrives, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will Read More
AFTNM On Approval Of State’s Plan To Provide Equal Access To Excellent Educators
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“We are disappointed to hear the United States Department of Education has approved New Mexico’s State Equity Plan to Provide Equal Access to Excellent Educators.
“The goal of this plan is to close the equity gap in education, meaning all students, especially those attending low-income or rural schools receive equal access to high quality public educators, however the New Mexico Public Education failed to meaningfully incorporate stakeholder input from parents, Read More
LANL Structure-Damage Software Wins R&D 100 Award
LANL News:
- SHMTools monitoring project takes home prestigious award
A software package called SHMTools, which can detect damage in a variety of structures and was developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, won an R&D 100 Award Friday.
“This R&D100 award highlights the Laboratory’s tremendous strength in structural health monitoring, and our long-standing collaborations with the University of California,” said Carol Burns, deputy principal associate director of the Laboratory’s Science, Technology and Engineering directorate. “The impact of SHMTools is very significant; Read More
Meet Man Traveling US To Prove Viability Of Electric Vehicles At Nature Center 10 a.m. Today
Brian Kent of New York will be topping off the batteries in his LEAF at 10 a.m. today at the charging station at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Everyone is invited to stop by and meet him. Courtesy photo
Johnny Appleseed meets the electric highway. Proving the viability of electric vehicles while planting trees in each of 48 U.S. States, Brian Kent of New York will charge his batteries at 10 a.m. today at the charging station at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
