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Los Alamos Sends 21 Local Athletes To Compete At State Senior Olympic Games In Roswell

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 9, 2015

Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo on stage at the New Mexico Senior Olympics with dance medalists in Roswell. Athletes 50+ years old can qualify for the July, 2016 State Games in Roswell by registering at the Family Y March 1-31, 2016. Senior Olympics is about fun and comaraderie. If you are 50+ come play with us! Contact Assistant Coordinator Ann ReVelle for information at 505.662.3526. Courtesy photo

Local Senior Olympic Athletes, front row, Carmen Gill, Jackie Peckham, Dave Delanoy, Teresa Goodwin, Susan Krohn and Ernie Bryant. Back row, Roy Cope, Bob Gill, Mike Benelli,

Los Alamos Scientist Claudia Mora New President Elect Of Geological Society Of America

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2015

Los Alamos Scientist Claudia Mora

LANL News:

The Geological Society of America (GSA) recently tapped Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Claudia Mora as president elect.

Mora is a stable-isotope geochemist whose research spans the traditional fields of geology, soil science and climate science. At Los Alamos, she heads the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division’s (EES) largest group, Earth System Observations. This group’s research is broad and far-reaching, intersecting geology, ecology and atmospheric sciences.

“GSA welcomes Dr. Mora and we are confident that she will Read More

Program To Grow Larger Trout Leads To Big Fish Story

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2015

Alexa Lucero, 10, of Albuquerque caught this 18.5-inch stocked rainbow trout June 21 at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery brood pond using a Pistol Pete fly. Courtesy photo

By Karl Moffatt

NM Game and Fish

Anglers should be catching fatter fish this summer because the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is growing them even bigger than ever.

“I don’t know what they’re feeding them down at the hatchery, but they need to keep it up,” says Josh Anspach Hanson, 34, of Albuquerque. “It’s sure made my fishing really exciting again.”

While fly-fishing below the Red River Fish Hatchery last fall, Read More

IBWA Applauds House Action To Ensure Healthy Water For National Park Visitors

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 8, 2015

IBWA News:

ALEXANDRIA, VA ― The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) applauds the action by the U.S. House of Representatives halting National Park Service (NPS) policy that allows for banning the sale of bottled water in America’s national parks, thereby ensuring visitors have access to all types of water, the healthy hydration option.

On July 7, 2015, the House passed an amendment by Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA) to the House Interior Appropriations bill, H.R. 2822, which prohibits the NPS from using any funds to implement or maintain bans on the sale

Research Reveals Trends And Risk Factors Behind Growing Heroin Epidemic

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 8, 2015

DEA News:

Heroin use has increased across the United States among men and women, most age groups, and all income levels.

The greatest increases have occurred in groups with historically lower rates of heroin use, including women and people with private insurance and higher incomes.

In addition, nearly all people who use heroin also use multiple other substances, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The report also finds the strongest risk factor for a heroin

Red Canyon Fire Consumes 17,843 Acres

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 8, 2015

USFS News:

MAGDALENA ― The Red Canyon fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 17,843 acres.

The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 2 miles southeast of Grassy Lookout and 27 miles southwest of Magdalena. Resource Specialists are gathering information on heritage sites and range improvements in the current management area and fire crews are implementing fire protection preparations on those identified sites.

In addition, one Wildland Fire Module is monitoring fire behavior and gathering data on fire effects. The

National Lab Day On The Hill In D.C. Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 8, 2015

SCIENCE News:

The House Science and National Laboratories Caucus in conjunction with the Department of Energy is presenting National Lab Day on the Hill today in the Cannon Caucus Room Washington, D.C.

Formed largely during World War II with the Manhattan Project, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Laboratory system has grown to be the envy of the world. Our 17 National Laboratories form a critical component of America’s innovation ecosystem, enabling economic competitiveness, scientific discovery, and energy innovation while also providing world class research facilities Read More

FBI Seeking Info To Id Victims In Sextortion Case

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 8, 2015

FBI News:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance to identify additional victims of convicted online predator Lucas Michael Chansler.

Chansler, 31, formerly of St. Johns, Fla., was sentenced to 105 years in federal prison for engaging in an extortion scheme to produce child pornography. Chansler pled guilty Aug. 13, 2014 to nine counts of producing child pornography.

According to court testimony, Chansler targeted 350 minor victims in 26 different states throughout the United States, three Canadian provinces, and the United Kingdom. One hundred and nine Read More

NLRB: Postal Service Deal With Staples Violates U.S. Labor Law

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 8, 2015

BUSINESS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples, according to a complaint issued June 26 by Region 5 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

The complaint is a major blow to the agency’s deal with the office-supply chain, which set up postal counters staffed by Staples employees in hundreds of Staples stores.

“This is a major step in the fight against privatization of our public postal service,” says Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union.

APWU reacted immediately

NM State Police Begin 89th Recruit School

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 8, 2015

NMSP News:

SANTA FE ― Out of hundreds of applicants for the New Mexico State Police recruit school, 57 recruits were present Sunday to begin their 22-week journey to become New Mexico State Police officers.

Chief Kassetas addressed the recruits during the family orientation ceremony and congratulated them on being part of the process. He also reminded them of the challenges ahead and the growth they would experience if they succeed to the end of the academy journey.

Chief Kassetas challenged the recruits stating, “Today, you will

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