Welcoming ‘Startup SantaFe’ To New Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Scene
Justin Greene and Shawn Patrick of Startup SantaFe pose with speakers Molly Cernicek, Lee Zlotoff, Alan Webber, Gene Grant and Nicholas Seet. Courtesy photo
More than 100 Santa Feans pack Warehouse 21 for the preview of Startup SantaFe. Courtesy photo
Tuesday evening at the Warehouse 21 “creative hub” in Santa Fe, five seasoned entrepreneurs gathered in front of an audience of more than 100 locals to discuss entrepreneurship in the land of enchantment.
The well-attended event (https:////fi.co/e/32621) was the preview of Startup SantaFe (StartupSantaFe.com Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Speaks Out For Teachers
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaking at Monday’s rally for teachers in front of the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
- Watch video of today’s press conference with Rep. Garcia Richard here.
SANTA FE – Throughout Monday and Tuesday evenings, House members took up debate on House Bill 76, the teacher licensure bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Dennis Roch.
Bandelier: Tsankawi Comment Period Extended
Part of the trail in the Tsankawi section of Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott announced today that the public review period for the Tsankawi Unit Management Plan and Environmental Assessment has been extended through March 16, 2015.
The plan and environmental assessment evaluate a range of alternatives to improve resource protection, address safety concerns, and enhance visitor opportunities at the Tsankawi section of Bandelier. Three alternatives were developed based on the results Read More
Croatia News Reporter Interviews LAPS Officials
Los Alamos High School Principal Dr. Debbie Belew-Nyquist and Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School Principal Dr. Debbie Belew-Nyquist and LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt were interviewed by Croatia News Reporter Branka Slavica ahead of last Sunday’s Presidential Inauguration of Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. President Grabar-Kitarovic was a Los Alamos High School Graduate in the mid-1980s.
Croatia’s first ever female president is remembered by teachers as a very enthusiastic high school student, who earned exceptionally Read More
Governor Announces New, Well-Paying Jobs And Proposals To Encourage Innovation
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Angel Investment Credit and Technology Research Collaborative Helps New Ideas and Opportunities Grow in New Mexico
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that Seamless Medical Systems, a high-tech start-up company, is creating up to 30 new jobs in the next two years with an average annual salary of $90,000.
Martinez also announced proposals to attract and develop new research, innovation, and high-tech firms in New Mexico by expanding the use of the Angel Investment Credit and investing $1 million in the Technology Research Collaborative (TRC). Read More
Letter to the Editor: Teachers And Parents Should Decide Childrens Needs
Nearly Every Senate Democrat Voted No On Hanna Skandera Confirmation As Secretary Of NMPED
Hanna Skandera
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Over the wishes of the majority of Senate Democrats who voted against her appointment, Hanna Skandera today was confirmed as the Secretary of the Public Education Department (NMPED) in a vote by the full New Mexico Senate.
Earlier in the day the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Bernalillo, agreed to forward the controversial appointment of Skandera to the Senate floor following four years of being the Secretary-designate. The final Senate vote was 22-19, with all Republicans voting Yes.
“Ms. Skandera’s tenure has been Read More
Udall Announces Major Legislation To Improve Health And Well-being Of New Mexico Children
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., introduced major legislation to help improve the health and education of New Mexico children by increasing access to federal education and anti-poverty programs.
The Saving Our Next Generation (SONG) Act is based on outreach and research Udall conducted during the last year, including workshops that brought together child care experts from across the state to discuss how the federal government can help lift New Mexico from the bottom of national rankings for children’s well-being. Read More
Legislation To Help Clinical Pharmacists Serve Patients Passes Committee
Rep. Deborah Armstrong
STATE News:
- HB 384 Receives Unanimous Do-Pass from HRPAC
HB 384, a bill introduced by Rep. Deborah Armstrong, D-Bernalillo, a long-time health care advocate and member of the House Health Committee, to amend the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Act to allow clinical pharmacists to work under the supervision of more types of providers – making it easier for clinical pharmacist to serve patients in need – has unanimously passed the House Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee.
“Clinical pharmacists work directly with patients to maximize the effect Read More
CIR Portrait Of Turkey With Authentic Turkish Buffet
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii) is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still popularly used as a mosque. Courtesy/wikipedia
CIR News:
The Council on International Relations (CIR) was accepted for a sixth consecutive year to participate in the Teacher Study Tour of Turkey.
The program will begin with a workshop scheduled Read More
