New Information Provided About Possible Contributor to WIPP Radiological Event
The May 15 entry into Panel 7, Room 7 produced this photo of a waste container, left, with its lid unsealed and apparent heat discoloration. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
The Department of Energy issued the following statement Friday regarding new information generated during the May 15 entry into WIPP:
Since the Feb. 14 radiological release, the Department and its Waste Isolation Pilot Plant have been working deliberately to safely determine the cause of the release. The team that entered the underground facility yesterday was able to get additional visual evidence that shows a damaged waste Read More
MPL’s Quotes: The Authors Speak Series Presents Dede Feldman Thursday
Dede Feldman
MPL News:
Mesa Public Library’s Quotes: The Authors Speak Series presents aurthor and former New Mexico Sen. Dede Feldman at 7 p.m., Thursday in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library.
As the first woman elected as a New Mexico senator from Albuquerque’s near North Valley, Feldman was a pioneer for women in government. Serving as the state senator for District 13 from 1997 to 2012, Feldman has a long history of promoting campaign finance reform, improved health insurance in New Mexico, and election reform.
Now Feldman has authored a book about her experiences. Inside the New Read More
Former Los Alamos Acting Police Chief Randy Foster is a Finalist for Santa Fe’s Top Cop Post
Former LAPD Acting Chief Randy Foster at his 2010 FBI National Academy graduation. Courtesy photo
Former Los Alamos Acting Police Chief Randy Foster, current Espanola Public Safety Director Eric Garcia and former Albuquerque Police Department Deputy Chief Joseph Silva rose to the top of a national pool of 48 applicants.
“It would be an awesome challenge and a fantastic
New Data Tool Shows New Mexico Among Top in Science & Engineering Categories
HSNW News:
Homeland Security News Wire (HSNW) reports that a newly updated, online, interactive state data tool allows policymakers, educators and other users to discern trends in education, science and research in each of the 50 states and New Mexico is among the top three.
The three states with the highest scores in the number of science and engineering bachelor’s degrees awarded, share of a state’s workforce employed in science and engineering occupations, and the amount of R&D performed, as a share of a state’s gross domestic product (GDP), are Vermont, Virginia and New Mexico. Read More
Udall Opposes FCC’s Proposed Internet ‘Fast Lane’
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement expressing concern about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote Thursday for net neutrality rules that include a “fast lane” or “toll lane” to charge companies for faster delivery of content:
“Today’s vote by the FCC is very disappointing. As the commissioners move forward to make a final rule, I’m calling on them to protect free expression, Read More
Nightlife and New Activities Highlight Valles Caldera Summer Season
Caldera Moon. Photo by Dan Williams
Jemez Springs – Nightlife and new activities highlight the attractions at the Valles Caldera National Preserve this summer. It all begins this weekend with the Family Fun & Games Campfire Program and Summer Twilight events.
Once a month Preserve hours of operation will extend to as late as 10 p.m. so visitors can enjoy the Preserve after dark. The Family Fun & Games Campfire program will provide free stories, games and activities for children of all ages.
Those same nights visitors can hike, mountain bike or fish the East Fork Read More
Bridge Work Continues South Bound U.S. 84/285 & North Tesuque Interchange May 17
NMDOT News:
Santa Fe–The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will continue bridge rehabilitation work on U.S. 84/285 and North Tesuque Interchange (Exit 172) north of Santa Fe near the Tesuque Village at mile post 171.6.
This work includes the removal and replacement of the bridge approach slabs, bridge sleeper slabs, transition slabs and roadway improvements at the interchange.
Starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, May 17, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will continue bridge rehabilitation work and paving operations on U.S. 84/285 and the North Tesuque Interchange Read More
Governor Signs Executive Order to Grant Leave for State Employees to Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
- Governor Also Encourages Local Governments, Businesses to Provide Similar Accommodations
Albuquerque—Gov. Susana Martinez signed an executive order Wednesday directing state agencies to provide administrative leave for employees with school-aged children, so that they can regularly participate in parent-teacher conferences in the fall and spring of each school year.
The Governor also encouraged other public bodies not covered by her executive order (such as independent state agencies, local governments, and universities), as well as private Read More
Los Alamos Police Hold Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony This Morning at the Justice Center
LAPD Officers from left, Daniel Roberts, David Boe and Paige Early at this morning’s Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony outside the Justice Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone at this morning’s Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony honoring the men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A crowd begins to gather at the Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony this morning outside the Justice Center. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Police Det. Daniel Roberts, left, and Cpl. David Boe prepare to raise the American Read More
Mountain School’s Green Team Wins State Competition!
Mountain Elementary School Green Team are the state champions in the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Courtesy photo
Mountain Elementary School Green Team state champions with their sponsors Michele Altherr and Karen Henderson. Courtesy photo
MOUNTAIN SCHOOL News:
This past year Mountain School’s Green Team took up the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The 15 club members rallied the school and community and turned in a final count of 67,469 plastic bags and overwraps!
They won the New Mexico competition. The school will receive a bird-nesting box and a bench made of Trex Read More
