Reminder: Event With Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez Cancelled Due to His Death
Chester Nez and Judith Avila. Courtesy/JSPL
JSPL News:
The Jemez Springs Public Library reminds the public that the Chester Nez event scheduled for today has been cancelled due to Nez’s recent death.
Author Judith Avila and Nez’s grandson Latham will be coming to Jemez Springs at some point to talk about the book she co-wrote with Chester about his experiences as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II, but this is still an intense period of mourning for the Nez family scheduling is still uncertain. Read More
Does Biostimulation Accelerate Algae Growth?
Courtesy/AlgaStar
SCIENCE News:
Does Biostimulation Accelerate Algae Growth?
Algae and bacteria are the fastest growing organisms on our planet. A single algae cell can produce over one million daughter cells in one day. Is this fast enough? All algae producers are limited by sustainable biomass accumulation. Growth rates impact both capital and operational costs. A 20 percent increase in growth rate could give some growers a 30 percent increase in revenue.
John Ericsson, CEO, AlgaStar Inc. presented at the 2013 Algae Biomass Summit in Orlando, Fla., a session titled: Increasing Algal Read More
Elks Host Flag Day Celebration Saturday
ELKS News:
The Los Alamos Elks Lodge will host a Flag Day Celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at the Elks Lodge, 1600 Trinity Dr.
A complimentary picnic lunch will be served after the ceremony. The community is invited to attend. Read More
Annual Massing of the Colors Ceremony in Santa Fe Saturday
NMDVS News:
Honoring Old Glory and those who have served to protect her will be the focus of the 19th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony at 9 a.m., June 14 at the Santa Fe Veterans’ Memorial, on the northwest corner of the Bataan Memorial Building at the intersection of Galisteo and Montezuma streets in Santa Fe.
The public is invited to attend this free ceremony.
Veterans, Military and Civic groups also are invited to bring flags representing their organizations and take part in the ceremony, which begins with a Musical Prelude performed by the Santa Fe Concert Band. Read More
Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award Winners Announced!
LAPS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National History Day (NHD) announced today the teachers selected to receive the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award for their state.
Allen Andraski, a teacher at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, was selected as one of two state winners.
“This award means a lot to me as an affirmation of all the hours I have spent working with students in the National History Day program,” Andraski said. “I have been the High School sponsor of NHD for the past 10 years. This year I have the largest group of participants ever in my NHD Club. This award acknowledges that I must be Read More
State Gives ‘All Clear’ for Brewpub’s Open Air Dining
Pajarito Brewpub and Grill co-owner Patrick Mockler-Wood stands beneath the new air curtain installed between the restaurant’s kitchen and dining room to satisfy state inspectors. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Level 1 Fire Restrictions Begin at Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve June 12
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve remain in very high fire danger, despite recent rains.
Grasses and other small fuels have dried out enough to carry fire; larger fuels, such as logs, are exceptionally dry and able to burn. The extended weather forecast calls for continued dry and windy conditions. All of these factors raise the potential for both human and lightning-caused fires.
To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to forest resources, Level 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on all National Forest System Read More
NNSA Says Security at Y-12 National Security Complex Has Improved
SECURITY News:
Retired Air Force lieutenant-general and now National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) chief Frank Klotz asserted last week that security at the Y-12 National Security Complexat Oak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL) has improved significantly since a July 28, 2012 break-in at the plant when three aging peace activists, led by an 82-year old nun, managed to breach the facility’s supposedly impregnable perimeter security systems.
Before a security guard arrived on the scene, the activists loitered on the grounds of the facility where bomb grade uranium is stored, Read More
Udall: Audit Shows ‘Unacceptable’ Wait Times, Confirms VA Provided Inaccurate Information
Sen. Tom Udall
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. responded to the results of a nationwide audit of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities, which found New Mexico’s veterans wait an average of 46 days for primary care and identified New Mexico as being one of a select number of facilities that need a follow-up investigation.
In May, Udall called for the audit of the VA health care network covering New Mexico, Arizona and Texas (VISN 18), and former VA Secretary Eric Shinseki announced a nationwide audit the next day. Udall has also called for an independent Read More
Heinrich Statement On Release Of Internal VA Nationwide Audit Report
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
SENATE NEWS:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its internal nationwide audit report:
“The internal audit revealed that far too many New Mexicans have waited far too long for care. VA doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and others play a critical role in providing the best care to our veterans, but our nation must provide them with the resources and staff they need to meet the needs of our veterans.
“Last month, I visited the regional Read More
