LANL: Better Predicting Flu Outbreaks With Wikipedia
From left, Kyle Hickmann, Nick Generous, Alina Deshpande, Geoffrey Fairchild, Sara Del Valle and Reid Preidhorshy. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have the ability to forecast the upcoming flu season and other infectious diseases by analyzing views of Wikipedia articles.
“The ability to more accurately forecast the flu season and other infectious diseases will transform the way health departments prepare for and respond to epidemics, ultimately saving lives,” scientist Sara Del Valle said.
Del Valle and her team recently published “Forecasting Read More
Gazan Child Trauma Specialist, Local Palestinian Activist Talk On Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza 7-9 P.M. Today
Before and after the Israeli bombing in Gaza, Summer 2014. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The public is invited to attend a talk by Ayman Nijim and Samia Assed on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and restoring the Gazan Village of Khuza’a, 7-9 p.m., today at the Albuquerque Mennonite Church, 1300 Girard Blvd.
Ayman Nijim, a lifelong resident of Gaza, is a professional trauma specialist. He has designed programs to provide psychosocial support for children in Gaza and to help mothers heal from the impacts of occupation, displacement, siege and the continuing Israeli assault.
Ayman Nijim. Read More
NMED Secretary: A Safer New Mexico
A Safer New Mexico
A little more than a year ago, a drum of transuranic waste packed with incompatible materials ruptured after being transported 300 miles through New Mexico from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad. When the drum ruptured and released radiation into the atmosphere, Gov. Susana Martinez and her administration moved quickly and decisively.
Immediately after being notified of the release, the New Mexico Environment Department was on the ground in Read More
I-25 Bridge Work Begins Monday
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin bridge rehabilitation work Monday on I-25, mile maker 286.50 at the Seton Village Bridge.
The bridge rehabilitation work will consist of lifting the bridge 7” to meet the minimum interstate Federal guidelines. This will include sandblasting metal beams and railing, re-painting metal beams and railing and rehabilitating the bridge deck with a new epoxy overlay.
Starting Monday, May 18, the I-25 northbound lanes will be reduced to one lane 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and reduced lanes will be in effect Read More
National Expert To Discuss Conflict In Israel Sunday
Laura Green
HADASSAH News:
The Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, will host a question and answer session on the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Club House facilities at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
All are welcome. Donations will be accepted.
The speaker is Laura Green, a regional leader of Hadassah and a national leader of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Green is very well informed on the history and present state of the conflict and has very extensive experience with travel in Israel Read More
Allan Houser Exhibit At MIAC Closes May 31
MIAC News:New Mexico House Speaker Don Tripp Says Senate Democrats Sabotaged Capital Outlay Bill
GOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Speaker Don Tripp released the following statement this evening:
“I have been waiting for several days for Senate Democratic leadership to return my calls so that we could come to an agreement that would benefit the most New Mexicans. Time and again, however, our negotiations have been derailed by an obvious lack of sincerity by the Senate Democrats.
“It is very difficult to work with people who do not value their word, and their unwillingness to negotiate in good faith has cost New Mexico a capital outlay bill and a jobs package that passed the House Read More
Democratic Chairwoman Expresses Disappointment Saying Governor Chooses Politics Over Capital Outlay
DEMOCRATIC News:
Democratic Party Chairwoman Deb Haaland weighed in this evening on Governor Martinez’s apparent decision not to call a special session in order to pass a much needed capital outlay funding bill.
“Governor Martinez and New Mexico Republicans know this bill would help the working families all across our state,” said Haaland from a Young Democrats event in Grants. “That’s why it is absolutely shocking to me that the Republicans won’t put partisan differences aside for one day to conduct the people’s business, as they were elected to do. I’m disappointed, and I’m thinking about Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Campgrounds, Picnic Areas Open For Summer Season
Jemez Mountain Trail takes hikers through geological formations, ancient Indian ruins and an Indian pueblo. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The 1.6 million acres of public land in the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offer multiple recreational opportunities to visitors.
Developed sites for camping and picnicking are among the most popular, offering scenic vistas, access to fishing and hiking, and perhaps even a little peace and quiet. Forest visitors are asked to follow campfire safety guidelines and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics.
WIPP: Initial Closure Of Panel 6 Complete With Work In Panel 7, Room 7 In Process
A steel bulkhead seals the entrance to Panel 7, Room 7 at WIPP. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
Workers at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) completed the initial closure of Panel 6, safely and successfully isolating about 85 percent of the nitrate salt bearing waste containers associated with the breached drum from the Los Alamos National Laboratory that are in the WIPP underground facility.
Workers completed installation of the substantial barrier (chain link, brattice cloth and mined salt) and steel bulkheads on both the intake and exhaust sides of Panel 6. As an added precaution, continuous Read More
