Governor Announces KAFB Jet Fuel Spill Treatment
Gov. Susana Martinez“Protecting our precious water supply is non-negotiable,” Martinez said. “We have taken the necessary steps to begin addressing the Kirtland fuel
USDA Rural Development Seeks Grant Applications
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner
USDA News:
- Up to $200,000 available for each grant to assist individuals and businesses in the development of rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses
ALBUQUERQUE – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announces that USDA-Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperative develop. The grants are being made available to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education through the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program.
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LAHS Graduate Chloe Keilers Represents New Mexico At National Youth Science Camp
Chloe Keilers gives remarks in May after receiving the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Service Award. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
EDUCATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chloe Madsen Keilers, a 2015 Los Alamos High School graduate, is representing New Mexico as a delegate to the 2015 National Youth Science Camp®.
She joins top science students June 10 to 17 July from across the nation and around the world for this acclaimed honors science leadership program, which ends with a highlight trip to Washington, D.C.
NYSC delegates will meet science policy makers and senators for a luncheon hosted Read More
NMED Terminates Compliance Order For Chupadero
NMED News:Annual Lavender In Valley Festival July 11-12
A visitor to Purple Adobe Lavender Farm takes a close look in the fields. Courtesy photoABIQUIU News:
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm and other participating businesses invite the public to join them at the Annual Lavender in the Valley Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11-12. The Farm is between mile markers 210 and 211 on Hwy. 84 in Abiquiu.
It’s an invitation to spend a magical summer day, in a magical spot nestled in the beautiful Chama River Valley, celebrating the abundance and glory of lavender and community.
“Last year’s festival was such a success due in part to the large amount of help and guidance Read More
Monsoon Surge With Flash Flooding Possible
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque reports a monsoon moisture surge with flash flooding and possible main stem river rises.
A very moist, unstable atmosphere is in place over New Mexico and will get a boost through Tuesday as a strong front moves into the area. The heaviest rainfall is expected to focus along and east of the Continental Divide through Tuesday.
Key Impacts:
- Slow moving and repeated thunderstorms will result in locally heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, especially in areas that have already seen heavy rain the past several
Eighteen Candidates Become US Citizens During Bandelier’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony
During Saturday’s Naturalization ceremony at Bandelier, 18 candidates from nine countries took the oath to become citizens of the United States. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
USCIS Officer Peter Rechkemmer opens Saturday’s Naturalization ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Chief US District Judge The Honorable M. Christina Armijo officiates at Saturday.s Naturalization Ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Special guest speaker StephanieUdall, Heinrich Urge Minimizing Impact Of Data Breach, Improving Security Controls
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich strongly urged the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to take steps to minimize harm to federal employees in New Mexico and across the country who were affected by the recent data breach that resulted in the theft of millions of employees’ personal information.
In a letter to the OPM director, the senators expressed their disappointment with the data breach and called on OPM to take specific actions to improve security controls and prevent cyber theft.
In June, OPM warned that millions Read More
NASA Grant To Help Control Mosquitoes
NASA News:Mireya Martinez Of Santa Cruz Crowned Princess Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2015-2016
Newly crowned Princess Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2015-2016 Mireya Martinez. Courtesy/Kandies Captured Moments
