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FBI News:Scenes From 96th Annual Department of New Mexico American Legion Convention In Los Alamos
Frank G. Frainier, Post 90 Commander Ken Nadeau welcomes members of the Department of New Mexico to the 96th Annual American Legion Department Convention last weekend in Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
American Legion Department of New Mexico Commander Paul Espinosa addresses veterans at the opening of the State Convention June 25 in Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Department of New Mexico Commander Paul Espinosa presents past Department Commander (1990-91) Roger Rasmussen with an award for his 33 years of support to the American Legion, Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $365,000 to Prevent Drunk Driving, Improve Traffic Safety
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced more than $365,000 for the New Mexico Department of Transportation to help prevent drunk driving and improve safety on New Mexico roads.
The funds will support local safety efforts including sobriety checkpoints, seat belt safety education and enforcement, and ignition interlock programs.
The department will receive four grants funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s State Traffic Safety Information Systems Grants program, which is authorized by the Moving Ahead Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Helps HOPE Crew At Bandelier
Sen. Martin Heinrich stands with members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Hands-On Preservation Experience (HOPE) crew and Bandelier staff for a group photo as their day of work comes toward a close Wednesday at Bandelier. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com 
The HOPE crew presents Sen. Martin Heinrich with a plaque in appreciation for his participation on their project Wednesday at Bandelier. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. participated Wednesday in a restoration service project with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Read More
Holiday Weekend Monsoon Surge With Heavy Rainfall
The National Weather Service has announced a monsoon moisture surge with flash flooding possible over the holiday weekend.
- Thunderstorms will produce frequent cloud-to-ground lightning stikes
Los Alamos County Little League 9-10 District Champs!
Los Alamos Little League 9-10 District Champions. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos County Little League 9-10 athletes took District Wednesday evening in a tournament against Santa Fe and Espanola.
The team won 22-16 in a hard fought battle. The game went into the night as both teams worked hard to come out District Champions but Los Alamos County did it. They move onto Silver City July 17-19 and if they come out of that tournament they will proceed to the State Tournament in Albuquerque.
The Los Alamos boys have only lost one game in the tournament in Espanola.
Los Alamos County Read More
DNCU Among Healthiest Credit Unions In America
FINANCIAL News:
Del Norte Credit Union is ranked among the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America.
DepositAccounts has just released the 2015 edition of the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America and Del Norte Credit Union has made the list for the second straight year, one of only 66 credit unions to do so out of 6,655 total federally insured credit unions.
Del Norte Credit Union stands out in all of the primary evaluation categories, including:
- Texas Ratio – The Texas Ratio is an indicator of how much capital a bank has available compared to the total
MADD And AG Urge: Plan Ahead For 4th Of July
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
- Use Safe Ride Services
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas and Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Mexico (MADDNM) are teaming up to urge New Mexicans to plan ahead for 4th of July celebrations and not drive after drinking.
“As tens of thousands of New Mexicans head out to celebrate the 4th of July holiday this weekend, I am asking all New Mexicans to plan ahead and not drive after drinking,” Attorney General Hector Balderas said. “Plan ahead by finding a designated driver, scheduling a taxi or car, or using Safe Ride Home services in your area. Don’t put lives Read More
Local United Way Earns 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator … Seventh Consecutive Time
UWNNM News:
United Way of Northern New Mexico’s (UWNNM) sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.
This is the 7th consecutive time that UWNNM has earned this top distinction.
Since 2002, using objective, data-driven analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a 4-star rating. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, Read More
