NNSA And IAEA Hold 20th International Training Course On Nuclear Material Accounting And Control
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are hosting 35 representatives from 30 countries at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for two weeks through May 8 in Oak Ridge, Tenn., for the 20th International Training Course (ITC) on State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material (SSACs).
NNSA and the IAEA co-sponsor the ITC to educate and train technical experts from around the world on how to properly account for nuclear materials used in their home countries. The first SSAC ITC in the Read More
IRS Reminds Exempt Organizations Of Possible Return Due Date
IRS News:
- Many Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File with IRS by May 15; Do Not Include Social Security Numbers or Personal Data
PHOENIX — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds tax-exempt organizations that many have a filing deadline for Form 990-series information returns in mid-May.
With the May 15 filing deadline facing many tax-exempt organizations, the Internal Revenue Service today cautioned these groups not to include Social Security numbers (SSNs) or other unneeded personal information on their Form 990 and consider taking advantage of the speed and convenience of Read More
New Mexico Athletic Directors Association Announces 2015 Male And Female Scholar Athlete Award Winners
SPORTS News:
The New Mexico Athletic Directors Association, interscholastic athletic directors in the state of New Mexico, has announced the 2015 NMADA Male and Female Scholar Athlete Award Winners.
2015 NMADA Female Scholar Athlete: Lauren Martinez, Eldorado High School, nominated by Mike Huston, Eldorado High School Athletic Director. Lauren has earned 8 varsity letters, 4 each in swimming and diving, and track and field. She is a 4 time medalist (including one state title) as a diver and helped her team to 3 state team titles in swimming and diving. Where Lauren really Read More
Explore The Slot Canyons Of Abiquiu May 9
One of Abiquiu’s beautiful slot canyons. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
New Mexico is home to dozens of slot canyons, which provide for peaceful hikes and beautiful surroundings.
New Mexico outdoorsman Doug Scott will guide a small group to discover some amazing slot canyons in the Abiquiu area, through an outing offered by PEEC at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9.
The group will explore several slot canyons in the Abiquiu area, which is where Georgia O’Keeffe drew much of her artistic inspiration. The slot canyons planned for this outing are not technical, in that ropes and climbing equipment will Read More
Luján Announces Nearly $4.2 Million For Health Clinics In Northern New Mexico
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 announced Monday that El Centro Family Health has received a nearly $4.2 million grant to support its efforts to provide health care to rural communities across Northern New Mexico.
The grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help El Centro Family Health reach families at its 13 medical clinics, 11 school-based clinics, and three dental clinics.
“Community health centers provide vital health services in many rural communities throughout Read More
Prescribed Burn Planned In Santa Fe Watershed
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of a window between weather systems to conduct a previously announced prescribed burn in the lower portion of the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed May 7-22.
Recent moisture followed by predicted dry days at the end of the week and winds forecast out of the southwest may provide conditions favorable to prescribed fire as early as Thursday, May 7. Fire managers are monitoring conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, to determine whether to proceed with Read More
2015 NMAA Spring State Championship Events
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2015 Spring State Championships:
Track & Field
Official Championship Name:
- Sonic Drive-In State Track and Field Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance
Tickets:
- Adults: $8
- Students/ Seniors: $5
Championship Location:
- UNM Track and Field Complex
Championship Dates:
- Class A-3A: May 8-9
- Class 4A-6A: May 15-16
Live Video Stream:
- Championships – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Results:
- Results will be
Unseen In Plain Sight: Experts Address Human Trafficking In New Mexico
Maria Sanchez Gagne and Lynn Sanchez speaking Thursday evening at Mesa Public Library about Human Trafficking in New Mexico. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Audience members listen as experts speak on human trafficking in New Mexico Thursday. Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard attended the talk and can be seen standing in the back of room. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost“Human trafficking is slavery,” said Maria Sanchez Gagne of the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office. Gagne was instrumental in the drafting of the legislation Read More
VAF Invests In UbiQD Los Alamos, Three Others
RDC News:
- Companies From Los Alamos, Bernalillo And Santa Fe Receive Funding
Española — UbiQD, Los Alamos is among four New Mexico businesses have been named winners of this year’s Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) awards, administered by the Regional Development Corporation (RDC).
This year’s four award winners expect to bring more than 60 full-time jobs to the New Mexico region by the year 2018. A total of $144,000 will be distributed to this year’s awardees, pending final contract negotiations.
In the most competitive cycle to date, 61 applications were received from New Mexico companies Read More
Pollen And Clouds: April Flowers Bring May showers?
A tree that holds pollen grains, which a new study finds might seed clouds. The new research shows that when the pollen gets wet from these trees, it breaks down into smaller particles that can hold condensation for cloud formation. Photo by Joseph Xu/Michigan Engineering Communications & Marketing
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