‘Experimental Physical Sciences Vistas’ Presents 70 Years of Los Alamos Milestones
LANL News:
Making, measuring and modeling are inextricably linked throughout the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory. These scientific endeavors were instrumental in fulfilling the objectives of the Manhattan Project and they remain so today in executing the Laboratory’s national security mission.
The new issue of “Experimental Physical Sciences Vistas” presents 70 years of Los Alamos milestones in making, measuring and modeling; highlights the people who perform this science; and it outlines the evolution of the Laboratory’s signature facilities Read More
Heinrich Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans again refused to advance S. 1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, a bill that would extend federal emergency unemployment benefits to nearly 6,000 New Mexican job-seekers:
“I’m greatly disappointed that Senate Republicans continue to deny emergency unemployment benefits to more than a million Americans, including nearly 6,000 New Mexicans who are looking for work. Restoring jobless benefits helps parents put food on the table Read More
Annual ‘La Noche Encantada’ Draws 2,000 VIPs
Representatives from Los Alamos National Laboratory and spouses from left, James Kloeppel, Jo Ann Archuleta, Michael Cisneros, Doug McCray, Chris Fresquez, Renee Fresquez, Paula Padilla, Patrick Padilla, Yvonne Gonzales and Joseph Gonzales. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Chamber Director Katy Korkos, right, with New Mexico Attorney General Gary King and his wife Yolanda Jones King. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Paul Daly of Northern New Mexico Medical Associates and Chief of Staff of Los Alamos Medical Center with his wife Linda Daly, executive Read More
‘Take Back Our Public Schools’ March & Rally Feb. 15
EDUCATION News:
The entire New Mexico community is urged to stand with teachers and other education employees and students by participating in: Take Back Our Public Schools: NEA-NM & AFT NM Rally at the Round House.
The march and rally begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes at the Rotunda in the Capitol. It’s time for all voices to be heard. If you’re not marching, meet at the Roundhouse about 2 p.m. Direct lobbying with legislators after the rally is encouraged. Register for the event so the coordinators can prepare appropriately – click here.
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Udall Recruiting Summer Interns for Washington Office
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S SENATE News:
WASHINGTON–U.S. Sen. Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for summer internships in his Washington office.
For more information and to apply for an internship, please visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. During the upcoming summer internship program, Udall’s office in Washington will host two summer sessions: May 27-June 27, and June 30-Aug. 1. Applications and letters of recommendation for either summer internship session must be submitted Read More
University Regent Selection Reform Clears House Education Committee
STATE News:
- Constitutional Amendment Would Allow Voters to Establish Nominating Committees to Recommend Candidates
SANTA FE – Legislation to improve the way New Mexico picks regents to run the state’s universities has received a “Do Pass” from the House Education Committee.
House Joint Resolution (HJR) 7, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Steinborn, D-Doña Ana, would create a constitutional amendment allowing voters to establish nominating committees to recommend qualified regent candidates to the Governor for consideration. HJR 7 now heads to the House Voters and Elections Committee.
Currently, Read More
Using NM Permanent Fund for Early Childhood Programs
STATE News:
New Economic Analysis: NM’s Permanent Fund Healthy Enough for Use in Funding Early Childhood Care and Learning Programs
SANTA FE—A new economic analysis of the state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund shows that the Fund is robust and that increasing the distribution from the Fund’s annual income would not damage it.
That conclusion is from a report by Vicente Feliciano, President of Advantage Business Consulting and renowned economist. Feliciano presented the new study Tuesday at a press conference at the state Capitol. The press conference, held by Invest in Kids Now!, aimed at raising Read More
Earned Income Tax Credit Gives Workers a Boost
IRS News:
For nearly 40 years, the Earned Income Tax Credit has been helping low- to moderate-income workers by giving them a boost to their income. Four out of five eligible workers claim EITC, but the IRS wants every eligible worker to claim and get this credit.
Here are some things the IRS wants you to know about this important credit:
Review your eligibility. If you worked and earned under $51,567, you may be eligible for EITC. If your financial or family situation has changed, you should review the EITC eligibility rules. You might qualify for EITC this year even if you didn’t in the past. Read More
Veterans Encouraged to Use Comparison Tool
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall encourages veterans, service members and their eligible dependents to use a new online GI Bill Comparison Tool launched by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.)
The tool provides users of the Post-9/11 GI Bill with increased information about colleges, universities and other education and training programs.
This new tool will help veterans avoid scams that use misleading or predatory tactics to target veterans and their families as they strive to reach their higher education goals.
“I was proud to support the Post-9/11 Read More
FBI Seeks Bank Robbing Couple Who Fled Scene on Harley Davidson Motorcycle
FBI News:
The FBI and Carlsbad Police Department are looking for a man and a woman who robbed a Western Commerce Bank branch Friday, then fled on a blue Harley Davidson motorcycle.
The man is described as a tall heavy-set male, possibly Hispanic. He wore a mask, red hoodie and gloves. Witnesses said the woman was white or Hispanic, and slender. She also wore a mask and gloves.
The pair entered the bank at approximately 2:40 p.m., at 3010 National Parks Highway. The man showed a handgun and the woman jumped over the teller counter. They left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money and were Read More
