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Governor Surprises Piñon Elementary Student With Grand Prize In Summer Reading Challenge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2015

Gov. Susana Martinez surprises 2nd grade student Rocko Del Mauro Monday at Piñon Elementary School. The Governor announced that Del Mauro is a grand prize winner of the Summer Reading Challenge. Courtesy/LAPS

Alberta and Ronald Heil (grandparents), Diana Del Mauro (mom), Summer Reading Challenge grand prize winner Rocko Del Mauro, Gov. Susana Martinez and David Del Mauro (dad) celebrate the 2nd graders achievement Monday at Piñon Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Gov. Susanna Martinez visited Piñon Elementary School in White Rock Monday to award a grand prize to 2nd grader Read More

Udall Announces New Chief Of Staff

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2015

Bianca Ortiz Wertheim

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he has hired Bianca Ortiz Wertheim to serve as his new chief of staff starting Sept. 8.

A native of Nambé, north of Santa Fe, Ortiz Wertheim has worked for Udall for six years as the director of his state offices, supervising his constituent service work and team of local representatives. She will move to Washington with her husband, attorney and businessman John Wertheim.

She succeeds Michael Collins, of Taos, who is leaving for the private sector. Collins has worked in Udall’s U.S. House Read More

Attorney General Balderas Searching For Relatives Of Former Attorneys General

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 1, 2015
DOJ News:
 
The Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas is actively searching for relatives of past Attorneys General to be included in the unveiling of a photo gallery honoring AGs serving from 1846 to present.
 
The gallery housed in the Santa Fe OAG building is open to the public for tours during normal business hours.
 
Anyone who is related to a past AG or who knows relatives of past AGs is encouraged to contact the OAG Constituent Affairs Unit to provide contact information at AGPhotoGallery@nmag.gov
 
Classes of students wishing to tour the historical gallery
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DEA Drug Take-Back Initiative Returns To Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2015

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department would like to announce that it will once again host three collection sites 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 as a part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s drug take-back day initiative. 

  • Site 1: Los Alamos Police Department lobby at 2500 Trinity Dr. (please deposit prescription medications into the drop box)
  • Site 2: White Rock Visitor Center at 115 N.M. 4, east side parking lot.
  • Site 3: Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr., south side parking lot near the patio.

If there is inclement weather, sites 2 and 3 will move inside Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Sponsors Statewide Child Safety Seat Clinic Sept. 19

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 1, 2015
NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is pleased to sponsor a statewide child safety seat clinic from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19.
 
The clinics will take place in six cities and seven different locations as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week Seat Check Saturday.
 
The free clinics are held on a first-come, first-serve basis and are open to the public.
 
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14.
 
“Whether they are taking short trips or long vacations,
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ENR Magazine Awards Nature Center ‘Best Project’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2015

Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy image

COUNTY News:

Mullen Heller Architecture were notified that the Los Alamos Nature Center has been selected as the ‘Best Project under $10 Million’ by ENR, a regional design and construction publication.

“This is quite a prestigious award and we are very excited on behalf of the County’s design/construction project team and PEEC at the new Nature Center!” County Communications Direcor Julie Habiger said.

The awards ceremony is Nov. 3 in Phoenix.

A panel of seven judges represented the varied demographic imprints in the industry — from Read More

Los Alamos Arms Control Group Considers Support Of Iran Policy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2015
 
LACACIS News:
 
The Los Alamos Committee on Arms Control and International (LACACIS) is considering the adoption of a statement of support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the US, UK, France, Russia, China, Germany, and the European Union.  
 
The LACACIS draft policy statement can be read by visiting www.lacacis.org and clicking on Policy Statements.  
 
The position will be discussed and voted on at a meeting at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at the United Church Christian
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Private Well Water Precautions For San Juan County & Other Affected New Mexico Residents

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2015
NMED News:
 
SANTA FE ― Private domestic water well owners in San Juan County and other parts of New Mexico inundated by floodwater caused by recent heavy rain are being advised to take precautions.
 
Flood water can be tainted by sewage leaked by flooded septic systems, or other contaminants, and the floodwater can contaminate water wells.
 
For private domestic water well users whose wells have been inundated by the floodwater, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recommends the following actions:
 
1. The well water should be vigorously boiled
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Albuquerque Rotary Seeks Service Award Nominations

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 31, 2015
ROTARY News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― In celebration of the club’s centennial, The Rotary Club of Albuquerque announced that it is seeking nominations for its “Centennial Celebration of Service Above Self” Awards.
The Club, which has been a staple of the Albuquerque community since its inception in 1916, will recognize volunteer service to the community with one-time awards to five living New Mexicans (individuals or groups) in the following categories:
 
First Responders, Military, Community, Youth and a Rotarian within District 5520.
 
Awards will be presented
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