Dr. Monica Regalbuto Confirmed As DOE Assistant Secretary For Environmental Management
Dr. Monica Regalbuto
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Dr. Monica Regalbuto as the Department of Energy’s assistant secretary for environmental management.
“Having served in both the Office of Environmental Management and the Office of Nuclear Energy, Monica is more than ready for her new role at the Department,” DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “Her hands-on experience in all aspects of nuclear waste cleanup and her tenure as an Argonne National Lab scientist have prepared her for the position of assistant secretary for environmental management. I thank the Read More
Details Behind Tuesday Night’s Incident At Wipp
WIPP News:
At approximately 7 p.m. MDT Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Joint Information Center (JIC) after a radiological control technician detected what was believed to be elevated radiological readings on a filter from an air particulate sampler located where air is exhausted from the WIPP underground.
It was later determined that an error was made in the calculation of initial survey results, which resulted in a false elevated reading that triggered the notification to the Central Monitoring Room and subsequent Read More
Back To School Tax Free Holiday Aug. 7-9
BUSINESS News:
The annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 and concludes at midnight Sunday Aug. 9.
During New Mexico’s biggest weekend for back to school shopping, the state suspends collection of gross receipts tax on sales of qualifying items.
Some qualifying items include:
- All clothing and shoes under $100 per unit;
- School supplies under $30 per unit;
- Computers under $1,000; and
- Computer equipment under $500.
A complete list of what will and will not be taxed can be found HERE. Read More
Rotary Presents Inbound And Outbound Students
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is excited to have such a vibrant youth program this year including from left, Kayleen Lederman, outbound to Belgium; Krissi Wallis, inbound from Germany; and Faith Koh, returning from a year abroad in France. Not pictured are Nick Criscuolo who is now in Netherlands and Leslie Thalmann, who also just returned from a year abroad in Belgium. For more information on hosting or being an exchange student, contact Lisa Harris or Rob Metcalf at losalamosrye@gmail.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
WIPP: Calculation Error Causes False Positive At Surface Air Monitoring Station … EOC Deactivating
News Alert:
Radiological Control Technicians have determined a calculation error caused a false positive at a surface air monitoring station.
Multiple radiological frisks and swipes have been performed and show no radiological contamination. Based on this information, the event has been terminated. There is NO RELEASE.
The Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center are beginning the process to deactivate. Read More
WIPP EOC Activated – Update
News Alert:
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) issued two recent updates to this evening’s earlier notification that the Emergency Operations Center was activated.
At approximately 6 p.m. today, Radiological Control Technicians detected minute levels of radiation on the filter at Station B where air is exhausted from the WIPP underground.
As a precaution, WIPP personnel were directed to shelter in place. Radiological control technicians have NOT received any indication of a release underground. There is no indication of any kind of radiological release leaving the Read More
WIPP EOC Activated As Precautionary Measure
News Alert:
CARLSBAD – The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated as a precautionary measure in response to slightly elevated radiological readings at the WIPP site.
More information will be provided as soon as it is available. Read More
AFTNM President Responds To Changes In New Mexico Teacher Evaluations
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
EDUCATION News:
- ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly released the following statement regarding changes to NM teacher evaluations saying it represents minimal effort from the Public Education Department to remedy the flawed system:
“Word of changes to the teacher evaluation system in New Mexico under Secretary Skandera and Governor Martinez should be welcome news, however, these recently announced changes represent only a superficial effort which leaves a vast majority of veteran educators still persecuted Read More
Governor Announces Funding For Key Highway Infrastructure Projects In New Mexico
STATE News:
ARTESIA — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the funding of several key, large-scale highway infrastructure projects in New Mexico.
The projects will be funded, in part, by a $45 million infusion of state infrastructure dollars that the Governor fought hard to secure, and which were approved during the recent special legislative session.
“New Mexico’s roads and highways are literally the foundation of our commerce,” Martinez said. “Investing in our roads will keep our families safe and provide a stronger foundation for economic growth. That’s why we’re working to complete Read More
Udall Votes To Protect Women’s Health Care Funding
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted against an effort to cut off life-saving health care services for women in New Mexico by de-funding Planned Parenthood.
Udall issued the following statement:
“Planned Parenthood provides critical health care and preventive services, such as cancer screenings and tests, for women and men, many of whom do not have access to services elsewhere. I’m not going to allow this life-saving care to be cut off for thousands in New Mexico.
“Exploiting women’s health care for political gain does Read More
