Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales Sparks Student’s Interest
LAHS student Alex Csanadi said he thought one of the best things Howie Morales, AFT endorsed candidate for governor, said at a Meet and Greet Monday night was, ‘I want to run, win, be governor for eight years and not go on … to the Senate or the White House. I want to stay in New Mexico.’ Csanadi poses for a photo at Monday’s event with Morales and Marvel Harrison Csanadi. Courtesy photo Read More
LAHS Students Win at National History Day State Competition and are Headed to Nationals
From left, Kim Pestovich, Kaylen Pocaterra and Sarah Criscuolo. Photo by Pam Criscuolo
LAHS News:
The National History Day New Mexico State competition was Friday, April 25 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
Sarah Criscuolo, Kaylen Pocaterra and Kim Pestovich are amoung five students who will represent Los Alamos High School at the National History Day contest in June at the University of Maryland, College Park. They entered a Senior Group website titled, “The Pentagon Papers: The Freedom of Information vs. The Responsibility of National Security.” Read More
EPA Proposes Plan Cutting Harmful Emissions in New Mexico
EPA News:
DALLAS –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an action that will significantly benefit the people of New Mexico. EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the New Mexico Regional Haze plan that addresses nitrogen oxide emissions and improves regional visibility from the San Juan County power plant.
“We are committed to working with our state partners to improve visibility and reduce pollution,” EPA Regional Administrator Ron Curry said. “Pollution, especially air pollution, has no geographical boundaries. We are pleased to propose approval of Read More
LAHS Sophomore JoAnna O’Neill Earns Highest Score at State Shotgun Sports Competition
Los Alamos Young Guns Team 1 competing in Raton last weekend. Photo by Kathryn J. Smith
Los Alamos Young Guns and coaches at the NRA Whittington Center last weekend. Front row from left, Mike O’Neill, Sam Stringfield, Josh Smith, David Smith and Quentin Brown. Second row from left, Kes Luchini, Alison Pimentel, Hannah Wilbanks and JoAnna O’Neill. Fourth row from left, Kathy Smith, Tom Hanlon, Chris Bond and Nick Greenfield. Back row from left, Alan Bond and Dave Smith. Courtesy photo
LAHS sophomore JoAnna O’Neill took first place in the State High Schools Shotgun Competition.
US 84/285 & North Tesuque Interchange Bridge Work Begins May 2
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will start bridge rehabilitation work on US 84/285 and North Tesuque Interchange (Exit 172) north of Santa Fe near the Tesuque Village at mile post 171.6 Friday, May 2.
This work will include the removal and replacement of the bridge approach slabs, bridge sleeper slabs, transition slabs and roadway improvements at the interchange.
Starting at 9 a.m., Friday the North Tesuque Interchange (Exit 172) will be CLOSED, and the US 84/285 northbound and southbound lanes will be reduced to one lane and be detoured through Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales Visits Los Alamos
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, with Sen. Howie Morales and Barranca Mesa Elementary teacher Andrea Determan at Monday’s Meet and Greet event sponsored by the Los Alamos Federation of Teachers. The union has endorsed Morales to be the Democratic candidate in the New Mexico governor’s race. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Sen. Howie Morales explains why he should be New Mexico’s next governor at Monday’s event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Federation of School Read More
Heinrich Website Wins Coveted Congressional Gold Mouse Award
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. was recognized Monday by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for having one of the best websites in Congress, awarding Heinrich.Senate.Gov with a 113th Congress Gold Mouse Award.
“I’m honored to share this award with New Mexicans. I’m especially proud that my website was recognized as one of the best in providing transparency and online constituent services,” Heinrich said. “My website is not just a one-way street, it’s a direct line for the community to connect Read More
WIPP Preparing For Future Entries
WIPP News:
Last week, Department of Energy and Nuclear Waste Partnership teams evaluated the initial photos from Wednesday’s entry into Room 7 of Panel 7. The entry confirmed that the radiation source was in Room 7, but the cause of the release was not evident.
This week, teams are finalizing safety basis documents and planning future entries to conduct additional investigations in Room 7. During the next entry, teams will have a longer stay-time, and workers are bringing equipment that allows better visibility. With telescopic extensions for cameras, employees can possibly get visuals Read More
Colorado Groups Tour Los Alamos
Members of the Pillar Institute for Lifelong Learning and the Women’s Educational Society of Colorado College visited Los Alamos Monday. Seen here dining at the Manhattan Project Bar & Grill in the early evening with lecturer Henry Hertzman of Colorado Springs, center, the group is on an eight day bus tour through New Mexico. The Pillar Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering enrichment through lifelong learning. There is no age requirement for the life enriching educational opportunities available to its members. People of all ages are welcome to attend Read More
Los Alamos Nonprofits Participate in Give Grande NM May 6
CFCNM News:
The Community Foundation Coalition of New Mexico is organizing Give Grande NM, a day of giving dedicated to supporting local causes. Give Grande NM is one of many giving days happening May 6 as part of the national Give Local America event.
May 6, donors will be able to donate directly to nonprofits working in their communities by visiting www.givegrandenm.org. A number of Los Alamos nonprofits are participating in the event.
“Together with communities across the country, we’re inviting everyone in Los Alamos to come together on a single day to designate gifts to organizations Read More
