WIPP Personnel Upgrading Safety Programs
WIPP News:
While attention is focused on determining the cause of the February radiological release, WIPP personnel are also upgrading WIPP safety programs and addressing issues identified by federal accident investigators following the fire and radiological event.
Experts from across the DOE complex and nuclear industry are on-site to evaluate and help improve WIPP safety, emergency management and radiological programs.
A corrective action plan for the salt haul truck fire is in development and improvements to emergency response plans are being implemented. WIPP Operations personnel Read More
Los Alamos Post Office Being Considered for National Register of Historic Places listing!
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Hosts Strategic Planning Meeting Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is hosting a Strategic Planning Meeting 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, May 16 at the Santa Fe Convention Center, Kearney Room, 201 W. Marcy St. in Santa Fe.
Those who regularly attend Coalition meetings because of their professional involvement in the region’s environmental remediation efforts, economic development and/or education efforts, are encouraged to attend Friday’s
strategic planning session. RSVP to cabral@regionalcoalition.org by Wednesday, May 14, if you plan on having lunch.
Planning Session Read More
Dr. Steven Croley Confirmed as DOE General Counsel
Dr. Steven Croley. Courtesy/wikipedia
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Steven Croley was confirmed by the Senate Monday as the Department of Energy’s General Counsel.
“Dr. Croley brings to the Department leadership team both extensive experience representing the interests of the United States and wide-ranging interests in energy and environmental issues,” Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “I thank the Senate for approving his nomination, and I look forward to his advice and counsel. I also thank Anne Harkavy for serving as Acting General Counsel in his stead. Her leadership Read More
Latest Underground Entry Reveals More Information About Event
Photo from a townhall slide show presentation of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
Workers entered the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) underground facility again Saturday to further investigate Room 7 of Panel 7, the suspected scene for the Feb. 14 radiological event.
Using a portable camera on an extender, workers were able to take pictures over the top of stacked waste containers. The photographs showed evidence of melted plastic and rubber on 55-gallon drums and standard waste boxes, indicating the production of heat likely occurred in the room. Photos are Read More
Happy Mother’s Day!
A Northern Pacific Railway postcard for Mother’s Day 1916. Courtesy/wikipediaThe celebration of Mother’s Day began in the United States in the early 20th century; it is not related to the many celebrations Read More
Bandelier Inviting Public to Help Build Monument Foundation Document May 13
Entrance to Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
The staff at Bandelier National Monument is inviting everyone interested in the monument’s future to attend one or both of two public meetings Tuesday, May 13 to help with preparing a Foundation Document.
This is the first step in considering the monument’s future planning and study needs.
The first meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos, upstairs in meeting room 1.
The second is 6–7 p.m. in White Rock at the White Rock Town Hall, 139 Longview Dr.
These meetings will be Read More
Udall Calls for VA to Broaden Probe into ‘Secret’ Waiting Lists
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall- Udall says VA should investigate NM, entire service network after alleged cover-up scheme at Phoenix VA
‘VA2K Walk and Roll’ May 21 in Santa Fe to Benefit Homeless Veterans
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Cemetery will host a VA2K Walk and Roll at noon, May 21 to encourage healthy activity while supporting homeless Veterans with donated food and clothing items.
The VA2K Walk and Roll is an easy two-kilometer walk (approximately 1.25 miles) three times around the Bataan Memorial Building and adjacent Jerry Apodaca/Public Education Building. It is open to Veterans and the general public.
Pre-registration is not required, and those interested in participating should plan to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial.
“Worksite wellness activities Read More
Los Alamos Federation of School Employees President Ellen Mills Receives John O. Mitchell Award
Los Alamos Federation of School Employees President Ellen Mills receives the John O. Mitchell Award. Courtesy photo
AFT News:
Ellen Mills, president of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees has received the John O. Mitchell Award at the state convention of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
The distinguished award is given for service to AFT New Mexico on behalf of public education and for exemplary and unselfish service as a representative of AFT and its goals to improve public education and enhance public school academic standards.
John O. Mitchell was a middle school teacher Read More
