RPLA/LAFRW Host Youngest Legislator In U.S.
West Virginia House Rep. Saira Blair, 18, speaks with community youth and adults and Republican Party members Saturday afternoon at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Rep. Saira Blair, RPLA Chair Bill McKerley and LAFRW President Bethany Douglas at Saturday’s event at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
West Virginia House Rep. Saira Blair speaks with local youth during her Meet & Greet event at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLAFC Offers State Approved DWI School Oct. 9, 16, 23
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council is offering the quarterly State approved DWI School 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 16 and 23.
Registration in advance is required. The fee is $175 and payable at the time of registration.
Call LAFC for more information or to register at 505.662.3264. Read More
2015 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts Honorees Announced
ART News:
Gov. Susana Martinez presented seven New Mexico artists and art supporters with the 2015 Governor’s Awards For Excellence in the Arts Friday at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
The 2015 honorees are:
- Dr. William Clark of Las Cruces, music;
- Catalina Delgado-Trunk of Albuquerque, papelpicado;
- Vincent N. Figiola of Las Cruces, painting;
- Virgil Ortiz of Cochiti Pueblo, ceramic and design;
- Irvin Trujillo of Chimayo, weaving;
- Edgar Foster Daniels of Santa Fe, major contributor to the arts; and
- Eric Renner and Nancy Spencer of San Lorenzo, major contributors to the arts.
“Art is woven deeply Read More
Heinrich Calls For Reforms To Mining Law In Environment And Public Works Hearing On Recent Spill
SENATE News:New Mexico State Legislature Receives National Award For Improvements Made To Tax Policy
STATE News:Outstanding High School Students Encouraged To Apply For Highly Competitive Senate Youth Program
SENATE News:Heading Into The Unknown…
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly takes a selfie with the Bahamas from 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy/NASAAlmost everything we know about living in space ends at six months. Now that I am at the midpoint of my mission, heading into the second half of one year in space aboard the International Space Station, I am looking forward to exploring the science of this uncharted territory and stepping into the unknown.
My Russian colleague Mikhail Kornienko and I are living in space for one year to push the edge of our scientific understanding. Read More
Energy Department Announces $102 Million To Tackle Solar Challenges, Expand Access To Clean Electricity
DOE News:SFNF Waives Fees For National Public Lands Day
Santa Fe National Forest’s High Country. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities Sept. 26, for National Public Lands Day (NPLD).
As the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity to educate the public about the environment and natural resources, and the need for shared stewardship of public lands.
Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds, non-reserve campgrounds and developed Read More
Clean-water Groups Respond To Ryan Flynn’s Congressional Testimony
CVNM News:
New Mexico Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn testified in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday regarding August’s Gold King Mine spill in the Animas River, promoting New Mexico’s management of natural resources.
But Flynn’s actions at the Environment Department have put New Mexico in greater danger of such water-contamination disasters in the future.
“The Animas River toxic spill provides an opportunity for Ryan Flynn and the state of New Mexico government to re-evaluate their neglect of, and indifference to, the need for stringent environmental regulations Read More
