Learn About Wetland Restoration At PEEC Thursday
Southern New Mexico grasslands. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Southern New Mexico has many desert grasslands, which are home to a number of bird and plant species. This important habitat, however, is threatened by historic overgrazing and climate change.
In a free presentation at PEEC at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Karla Sartor will discuss this topic, including techniques to restore wetland and grassland habitats in southern New Mexico, which can also be applied to the Pajarito Plateau.
Sartor is an ecologist who worked as a restoration and conservation ecologist with The Nature Conservancy Read More
Is The FBI In Your Future?
FBI News:
Looking for a life-changing career? Maybe you should join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI is accepting application for Special Agent through March 31. For details on the Special Agent application, visit www.FBIjobs.gov.
All FBI employees must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete FBI background investigation, drug test and polygraph. The FBI is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity and inclusion.
“The FBI needs talented and motivated Special Agents who are eager to serve their country and communities,” said Carol Read More
Discover New Mexico Visits Los Alamos Middle School
Dakota Duran and Lucario Chavez show off their tin smithing work. Courtesy photo
A few experts in local culture and history paid a visit to Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) in February.
Students in the Night Hawk school team received a presentation from Jorge Maldonado and Joanie Budzileni of Bandelier National Monument on the history of the national monument and the importance of preservation. Additionally, San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James Mountain shared the pueblo’s history and artifacts while LAMS teacher Laura Parkison educated students about the history Read More
Traffic Alert: US 84/285 Sweeping Operations Tuesday
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin sweeping operations Tuesday on US 84/285 from mile marker 165 (Alamo Drive) to mile marker 181 (Jct. of US 84/285 & NM 503).
The sweeping operation kicks off NMDOT maintenance crews schedules for cleaning activities and preparation for the annual El Santuario de Chimayo Walk.
Motorists can expect minor delays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting Tuesday. There will be one lane closure on the northbound and southbound lanes. NMDOT maintenance crews will begin sweeping the northbound lanes and then move to Read More
Report: Minority Families In New Mexico And Nation Falling Behind
VFC News:Letter To The Editor: Hemp Industrialization Equals Jobs For New Mexico
By Sen. Cisco McSorleyI am pleased that my bill, Senate Bill 94 (SB 94), designed to help New Mexico lay the foundation for hemp industrialization, has passed the Senate and the first committee in the House of Representatives.
The U.S. Congress recently legalized hemp for research purposes in last year’s agricultural bill. SB 94 creates the New Mexico Industrial Hemp Research and Development Fund for the agricultural, agronomical, ecological, processing, sales and marketing research purposes of hemp growth. The research will be carried out by New Mexico State University Read More
House Passes Legislation To Allow Sick-Day Transfers
Rep. Conrad James
STATE News:
- State Workers Would Be Able To Donate Sick Leave To Colleagues In Medical Emergencies
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Saturday that would allow state workers to donate sick and annual leave to their colleagues in a medical emergency.
HB403, sponsored by Rep. Conrad James, passed by a unanimous 65-0 vote
“This legislation takes extra measures to protect our state workers,” James said. “I am proud that the House took these steps to help state employees in their hour of need.”
All sick-leave donations must remain within a department Read More
Legislature Honors New Mexico Teacher Of The Year
Devin DeVargas and New Mexico Teacher of the Year Debra Minyard of White Rock with their certificates. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Teacher of the Year, Debra Minyard of White Rock was recognized by Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and the New Mexico Legislature Friday in Santa Fe.
Minyard is a teacher at Pojoaque Valley High School (PVHS). She was joined at Friday’s event by her husband Joshua Minyard, neighbor Venita Chavez and PVHS Principal Michael “Skip” Hemperley and Assistant Principal Jennifer Baca.
Minyard was doubly honored Read More
New Mexico Legislature Recognizes Los Alamos Daily Post Newspaper As 2014 Small Business Success
Legislators recognize the Los Alamos Daily Post and other small businesses from across the state during a ceremony Monday morning at the State Capital. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
At center, Sen. Richard Martinez congratulates Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark Monday morning in the House Chambers. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT:
SANTA FE—The Los Alamos Daily Post Newspaper and other small businesses from across the state were recognized last Sunday at a reception at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe and Monday during a special ceremony Read More
WIPP Begins Underground Decontamination Activities
The spraying machine has three articulating spray arms that allow it to apply the water mist at various angles and heights. Courtesy/WIPP
Yellow brattice cloth is suspended from the ceiling in this disposal room. It is rolled down to prevent air flow to the room. Brattice cloth also will serve as a barrier to decontaminate floors. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
Activities are underway in WIPP’s underground facility to address the radioactive contamination that remains as a result of the February 14, 2014 event. Employees are using a modified piece of agricultural spraying equipment that allows Read More
