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Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Feliciano Jiron Appointed To American Hospital Association Governing Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2015

LAMC CEO Feliciano Jiron

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center is pleased to announce that CEO Feliciano Jiron has been appointed to represent rural hospitals on the American Hospital Association Section for Small or Rural Hospitals Governing Council.

This is a national advisory committee that represents AHA constituents and counsels AHA on advocacy, policy and strategic planning issues.

The Governing Council includes 18 elected and four appointed members who are chief executives and physician leaders of some of the country’s prominent small or rural hospitals. It also has ex-officio Read More

Udall Welcomes Formal Restoration Of Diplomatic Relations Between United States And Cuba

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2015

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement as the United States and Cuba formally re-established diplomatic relations after 54 years:

“The re-opening of the embassies in Havana and Washington marks a turning point in a relationship fraught with mistrust and Cold War antagonism. While both our countries have many differences to resolve, the best diplomats of American values are Americans themselves, and I believe that by re-establishing formal relations and further Read More

Column: Our Flag, My Flag

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2015

By VERNON N. KERR

Los Alamos

Our Flag, My Flag

Here is hardly anything more beautiful than to be on a troopship coming into harbor with all those American flags flying. I’m home, I’m home, I’m home.

From the time I was a 12-year-old old Boy Scout I remember being respectful to the flag that represents so many good things about the United States of America.

I am a first generation American as were so many of my classmates. We were Scots, Italian, Yugoslavian, Mexican, Polish, Japanese, Irish and more. It was a great time and a great place to grow up and every morning we recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Some Read More

Los Alamos High School Nurse Kate Kettering Receives State Merit Award For Excellence In Nursing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2015

Los Alamos High School Nurse Kate Kettering, RN, receives the Merit Award for Excellence in Nursing. Courtesy/LAPS

National Association of School Nurses President Elezabeth Mattey, left, presents Los Alamos High School Nurse Kate Kettering, RN, with the Merit Award for Excellence in Nursing. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The New Mexico School Nurse Association presented Los Alamos High School Nurse Kate Kettering, RN, with the Merit Award for Excellence in Nursing July 15 at the annual conference.

Kettering is a PED-licensed professional school nurse and member of the National Association Read More

Lujan On 21st Century Cures Act

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 20, 2015

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today in support of the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation that encourages biomedical innovation and the development of new treatment and cures.

The bill increases funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supporting awards to academic researchers at institutions across the country.

“This legislation is a victory for both patients and scientists. By providing a dedicated

Bandelier Invites Amateur Photographers To Enter National ‘Share The Experience’ Contest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2015

Olympic National Park: The ever present force of erosion along the Olympic Coast has sculpted a vast array of interesting ‘sea stacks’ that take all sorts of shapes and forms. This particular set is located at Point of the Arches, and make this area a wonderful backcountry camping destination. By Joey Priola

Yellowstone National Park: Grand Fountain Geyser at Sunset. Photo by Linda Hartzog

Glacier National Park: Sunrise at Swiftcurrent Lake. Photo by Bibek Ghosh

Bandelier National Monument: Alcove House. Photo by Apurva Kulkarni

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is sharing the Read More

NCLR Applauds EEOC Ruling Protecting Workers Against Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 18, 2015

NCLR News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 15, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission—the agency charged with enforcement of federal employment nondiscrimination laws—ruled that existing federal protections against discrimination on the basis of sex also protect gay, lesbian, and bisexual workers against employment discrimination based on their sexual orientation.

The Commission ruled that “allegations of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation necessarily state a claim of discrimination on the basis of sex.”

The ruling constitutes

IRS Offers Affordable Care Act Webinars

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 18, 2015

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― If you’re an employer or health coverage provider, you can attend a series of educational webinars this summer to help you understand the Affordable Care Act’s employer provisions and related requirements.

The IRS is presenting three different webinars in July that will each be repeated in August and September.

The IRS designed these webinars for business owners, tax managers, employee benefits managers and health coverage providers. All time listed below are Eastern Daylight Time.

Employer Shared Responsibility and Information

Udall, Heinrich Announce $3.3 Million For Support Services At College Campuses Across New Mexico

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 18, 2015

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced 13 grants totaling more than $3.3 million to fund the TRIO Student Support Services program, which helps provide additional support for low-income and first-generation college students, as well as students with disabilities.

College campuses across New Mexico will receive funding to provide services designed to help students stay in school and graduate, such as tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, and financial guidance.

The New Mexico schools

Udall, Heinrich Announce $6.1 Million In FAA Grants For New Mexico Airports

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 17, 2015

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. announced Thursday, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an agency under the U.S. Department of Transportation, has awarded more than $6.1 million for rehabilitation and development projects for airports across New Mexico.

These grants will be used for the construction of a new airport at Zuni Pueblo, runway rehabilitation, airport planning, and perimeter fencing.

“These grants will improve and expand airports throughout New Mexico,

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