NMPED Congratulates LAHS Special Education Team
LAPS Coordinator of Students Services Karla Crane, Special Education contact person Carol Moore and Special Education teachers Shannon Dopke, Stephanie Meyer and Lori Elton gather for a celebration with Superintendent Gene Schmidt this morning at Starbucks. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The New Mexico Public Education Department sent a letter congratulating the Los Alamos High School Special Education Department on achieving 100 percent compliance with paperwork and protocols for students transitioning from high school to college and/or the work world.
In order to be compliant, Individualized Read More
Mapping Microscopic Surfaces Could Help Solve Crimes
Example of a 3D image of firing pin impression showing microscopic surface features. Courtesy/NIST
NIST News:
Topographic maps that display surface features like mountains, valleys and coast lines, have long helped people navigate great distances.
Forensic science researchers are now looking to topographic maps of microscopic features, like ridges, bumps and roughness, to aid in solving crimes.
Forensic experts who specialize in ballistics matching could be among the first to use detailed surface maps of microscopic features on fired bullets and casings, but the technology also has Read More
‘Right-To-Work’ Bills Defeated
Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
By NM Senate Democrats:
“… it is unacceptable that women are making 78 cents to the dollar for men who are doing the same work.” –Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
SANTA FE – Anti-worker legislation Tuesday was defeated by a majority of members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee. Members said the so-called “right-to-work” bills would hurt working people and shrink New Mexico’s middle class.
Two bills, each entitled Employee Preference Act, failed to pass the committee by a vote of 5-3. The bills were pushed by Gov. Susana Martinez and corporate special interests including Read More
IRS Seeks New Mexico Volunteers For Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded New Mexicans to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns and makes recommendations for improving IRS service.
The TAP provides a forum for taxpayers to raise concerns about IRS service and offer suggestions for improvement. The TAP reports annually to the Secretary of the Treasury, IRS Commissioner and National Taxpayer Advocate. The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the IRS that Read More
Internet Crimes Against Children Fund Bill Passes Senate Public Affairs Committee
New Mexico Attorney General’s Office Special Agent Jay Ratfliff, left, testifies Tuesday night in support of SB 380 with Sen. Jacob Candelaria before the Senate Public Affairs Committee. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Attorney General’s Office Special Agent Jay Ratfliff, left, testifies Tuesday night in support of SB 380 before in the Senate Public Affairs Committee. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
- SB 380 Will Help Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Protect New Mexico Kids
SANTA FE – Tonight, the Senate Public Affairs Committee passed SB 380. Previously, New Read More
DOE Opens EM Los Alamos Office
DOE News:
The Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management has launched its Environmental Management Los Alamos (EM-LA) Office.
EM’s Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Waste Management Christine Gelles has been named acting manager.
“Christine has been engaged in the radioactive waste management challenges at Los Alamos and is actively involved in all aspects of transition planning,” EM’s Acting Assistant Secretary Mark Whitney said. “Christine’s significant managerial expertise in all aspects of the EM legacy cleanup mission will enable a smooth transition Read More
IRS: What You Should Know About Data Breaches
IRS News:
PHOENIX — A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release or theft of secure information.
It can be the improper disposal of personally identifiable information in the trash or a sophisticated cyber-attack on corporate computers by criminals. It can affect companies large or small.
The one common link is the victim, the person whose identity, financial or personal information has been compromised.
Here’s what you should know about data breaches:
- Not every data breach results in identity theft, and not every identity theft is tax-related identity theft.
Community Members Gather At This Morning’s ‘Coffee With Stephanie’ To Discuss Legislative Issues
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, second from left, discusses legislative issues at this morning’s ‘Coffee with Stephanie’ community event at the Rosebud Cafe in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, discusses legislative issues this morning with community members in White Rock. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL News:
Los Alamos’s State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard held a town hall “Coffee with Stephanie” event this morning at the Rosebud Cafe in White Rock.
Garcia Richard briefed community members on the current legislative Read More
Remembering César Chávez March 28
Renowned American civil rights leader César Estrada Chávez. Courtesy/NCLR
NHCC News:
The 22nd Annual César Chávez Day will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, with a march departing from the the National Hispanic Cultural Center and returning to the Center for a noon to 3 p.m. free family festival at the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor.
Albuquerque’s Recuerda a César Chávez Committee (RCCC), the organizer of the event, was founded in 1993 following the death of renowned American civil rights leader César Estrada Chávez. Founder of the National Farmworkers Association and subsequently Read More
Senate Re-Confirms Secretary Gregg Marcantel
Secretary Gregg Marcantel
STATE News:
Secretary Gregg Marcantel has been re-confirmed as the New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary by the New Mexico Senate.
“I am humbled and honored to continue to serve the people of New Mexico and under the leadership of the Governor,” Marcantel said.
Secretary Marcantel touted several accomplishments during the past three years, but specifically highlighted his handling of the early release issues that plagued the department in years past.
“We simply didn’t have a good system to check and make sure inmates were really supposed to be released when Read More
