State Police Checkpoints/Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In August
NMSP News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month August.
Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our Read More
Governor Directs NM State Parks To Establish First Miles Of Rio Grande Trail
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
- Six New Mexico State Parks to Designate More than 20 Miles for proposed trail
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez directed New Mexico State Parks Division to designate more than 20 miles in six parks throughout the state as the first miles of the Rio Grande Trail.
The proposed trail would stretch more than 500 miles from Texas to Colorado.
“The Rio Grande Trail has the potential to attract visitors from all around the world, much like the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail,” Martinez said. “To help jumpstart the process, I’ve directed our State Parks Read More
‘Polluted Parks’ Analysis Finds Southwestern National Parks Among Worst In Air Quality
NPCA News:
- Majority of Parks Experience Days Risky for Vulnerable Visitors; Four Parks Regularly Unsafe for Most People
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new analysis, released today by National Parks Conservation Association, shows that every one of the 48 national parks with the greatest Clean Air Act protections are plagued by significant air pollution problems and climate change impacts.
Fifteen of the parks in the Southwest with these protections rank among the worst for air quality, including Saguaro National Park in Arizona. In fact, air quality in parks can be as bad – or worse – than in some major Read More
DEA Holds 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back
DEA News:
DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg today announced that the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 26 local time.
As with the previous nine Take-Back events, sites will be set up throughout communities nationwide so local residents can return their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.
In Los Alamos, a Prescription Drug Take-Back receptacle is available to the public year round in the Los Alamos Police Department lobby at 2500 Trinity Dr.
Collection sites in communities throughout the nation at www.dea.gov Read More
Rio Arriba County Fair July 29-Aug. 1
RACF News:
The Rio Arriba County Fair is July 29-Aug. 1 and the Rio Arriba County Fair Association is welcoming all food, arts and crafts, promotional and information vendors to participate.
To obtain a $20 permit for the entire fair, visit https:////www.racfa.net/. This year’s fair will feature the most livestock and indoor projects seen. Come out and see the lambs, goats, swine, steers, breeding heifers, rabbits and poultry.
Indoors, fair goers will find baking, photography, welding, sewing, cake decorating and many youth projects.
The Rio Arriba County Fair also will feature Read More
Governor Announces Statewide Vaccination Program
STATE News:
- Got Shots? Protect Tots! Program Protects New Mexico’s Children from Dangerous Diseases
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a statewide vaccination program to help make it convenient for parents to get their children immunized before they head back to class.
Aug. 1-15, the Got Shots? Protect Tots! program will offer clinics throughout the state at convenient hours and at little or no cost. The Governor made the announcement at a public health office in Albuquerque and reminded parents about the importance of vaccinating their children before the new school year. Read More
Griffin & Associates Makes Inc. 5000 List For 2015
BUSINESS News:
Griffin & Associates, one of New Mexico’s largest communications firms, has made the Inc. 5000 list for 2015 of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S.
Joanie Griffin, the company’s CEO, got official word this morning and will receive the award at the Inc. 5000 conference in Orlando in October. Griffin & Associates handles tourism marketing for Los Alamos County.
“I am thrilled to receive this award, especially coming out of the tough economic times that has plagued all small businesses,” Griffin said. “We’ve been in business for 25 years, and this award Read More
Joe Kabourek To Lead Democratic Party Of New Mexico
Joe Kabourek
DPNM News:
- Hire begins building much needed ties between Border States
New Mexico Democratic Party Chairwoman Deb Haaland announced thi morning the selection of Joe Kabourek as executive director of the DPNM.
Kabourek, an attorney and top-level staffer from Colorado, has been called on to lead the Democrat’s into the crucial 2016 election cycle.
“I look forward to working with Democrats across New Mexico to win in 2016 and to create a strong foundation for elections to come,” Kabourek said.
Kabourek comes to New Mexico from Denver, Colo., where he worked on multiple federal, Read More
LAHS’s Chloe Keilers Represents New Mexico At National Youth Science Camp
Cloe Keilers of Los Alamos in class at National Youth Science Camp. Courtesy/NYSCCHARLESTON, W.V. – Chloe Keilers of Los Alamos High School represented New Mexico receently as a delegate to the 2015 National Youth Science Camp® (NYSC).
Keilers joined 100 other top high school graduates representing the United States and eight other countries at the prestigious three and a half week program.
The NYSC, in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, integrates scientific programming with opportunities for delegates to explore music, art, and the outdoors.
Each Read More
Research Promising For Bomb Proof Planes
Dr. Andy Tyas is leading the research on a bomb-proof lining developed by an international team of scientists. Courtesy photo
SECURITY News:
A bomb-proof lining developed by an international team of scientists, including academics from the University of Sheffield, has successfully contained blasts in a series of controlled explosions in the luggage hold of a Boeing 747 and an Airbus 321.
The Fly-Bag, which lines an aircraft’s luggage hold with multiple layers of novel fabrics and composites, was tested under increasing explosive charges on disused planes last week at Cotswolds Read More
