Udall, Heinrich Welcome BLM Decision To Maintain New Mexico State Office
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
- Senators pushed agency to reconsider proposal to merge New Mexico and Arizona offices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced Friday that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has heeded their call to reconsider a proposal to merge the New Mexico and Arizona state offices and will allow the offices to remain separate.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
The senators released the following statement:
“New Mexico’s many unique public lands issues — including our landscape’s strong connection to our state’s history and culture — require Read More
LANB’s John Gulas Named Among Top N.M. CEOs
Los Alamos National Bank CEO John Gulas
Staff Report
Albuquerque Business First has announced its annual list of top CEOs and Los Alamos National Bank CEO John Gulas is among the 20 honorees.
The CEOs were nominated by the public and then asked to submit an application with information about personal achievements, leadership and community involvement.
John S. Gulas was appointed Chief Executive Officer of LANB and President/CEO of Trinity Capital Corporation May 29, 2014. He also was appointed at that time as a member of the Boards of Directors of LANB and TCC.
Gulas brought more than 26 years Read More
Los Alamos Author Hits Top 10 Amazon Bestsellers
COMMUNITY News:
Explores idea that Aliens kidnap people
Los Alamos author T. Jackson King’s newest science fiction novel Escape From Aliens has hit No. 9 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Space Opera Bestseller list.
The novel explores the idea that the vanishings of people in remote areas might be due to Aliens abducting people for sale to alien buyers.
King, 67, is a former government archaeologist and an award-winning journalist who lives in Los Alamos.
“I got the idea for this novel when I wondered about the many reports of people vanishing in remote parts of the world,” King said. “What if the Read More
WIPP Update: Supplemental Ventilation System
SVS installed in the WIPP underground. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
The Underground Ventilation System at WIPP is undergoing a significant change that will provide additional airflow in the underground.
The large fan that is part of the Supplemental Ventilation System (SVS) was recently downloaded to the underground and has been successfully installed. Read More
LANL Awards Protective Force Contract To Centerra
Aerial view of LANL, ‘1995 aerial TA-3 south to north’. Courtesy/LANLCenterra won the contract over longtime LANL security contractor SOC LLC, which provided protective force services to Los Alamos for more than a decade as Protection Technology Los Alamos, and during the last five years as SOC Los Alamos.
“LANS LLC recently completed a competitive acquisition for protective force services at Los Alamos National
LAFD/LAPD Host 9/11 Memorial Climb
The Los Alamos Fire and Police Departments held a 9/11 Memorial Climb this morning at the Pajarito Ski Hill to honor the fallen in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. They started at the lodge and went to the top via the fire road. Both Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Police Chief Dino Sgambellone participated in the event. Next year the public is invited to participate. A big thanks to Smiths for providing a wonderful lunch for all the participants. Courtesy/Christine Stempleski Nackers
Luján On 9/11 Anniversary: Remember The Fallen, Honor Their Memory, Reflect On Enduring Spirit Of Our Great Nation
Courtesy photo
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:
“Today our nation mourns for all those we lost during the terrorist attacks fourteen years ago. Though we continue to grieve over the horrific events of that day, we also remember how our nation responded through strength and resolve to remain united in spirit.
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
“We remember those who were directly affected by this tragedy – the loved ones who were lost, those who Read More
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Welcomes New Fellow: Elaine Heumann Gurian
Elaine Heumann GurianMiddle East Expert Nakhleh Speaks On ISIS, The Middle East And US Policy Thursday
Dr. Emile Nakhleh
LWVLA/AAUW News:
“ISIS, the Middle East and US Policy: Regional Reflections Since the Iran Agreement” is the subject of Emile Nakhleh’s talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Fuller Lodge with refreshments at 6:30 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos and American Association of University Women are sponsoring the talk, which is free and open to the public.
Nakhleh is a government consultant on national security issues, particularly Islamic radicalization, terrorism, and the Arab states of the Middle East. He is a retired senior intelligence Read More
Seventeen LAHS Students Named Semifinalists In 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program
2016 National Merit Semifinalists representing Los Alamos High School at the Capital Congressional Debate at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe from left, Rory Cooley; Rebecca Cai; Sincheng Huang; Colin Wilburn and Michael (Cade) Mallett. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
LAHS Students named Semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program pictured with Principal Brad Parker (front right) and Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus (back center) are (front, left to right): EliseAnne Koskelo; Sarah Schirato; Katherine Schirato; Rachel Wallstrom; Katherine Wang; and Kim Read More
