Sen. Tom Udall Recruits Fall Interns
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students interested in gaining experience in a congressional field office to apply for fall internships in his offices in Santa Fe, Portales, Carlsbad, Las Cruces and Washington, D.C.
To apply online or download an application, click here or visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Students or individuals looking for more information on internships in the New Mexico offices can also call (505) 346-6791.
“Congressional internships are an invaluable experience for anyone interested Read More
Student From France Finds Similarities With Los Alamos Family
From left, Marvel Harrison Csanadi and Dr. Tom Csanadi, Alex Csanadi, Sopahn Kellogg, and Elsa Guinoiseau gather together Friday with Penny, 6, in foreground, and Tigger, 8, at the family’s Los Alamos home. Guinoiseau is living with the Csanadi’s this year and attending Los Alamos High School. ‘There are so many similarities between us … Sopahn and I are juniors at the high school and we both play the piano and sing, and Marvel and I love to play tennis,’ Guinoiseau said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Sopahn Kellogg, 16, and Elsa Guinoiseau, Read More
Sydney’s Corner: Birds of Florence, Italy
Sydney Frazier in Florence, Italy. Photo by Jason Frazier
I am an ecologist by training and interests; I love the out-of-doors. But with all the gadgets we have now (ipads, cellphones, computers), how do our children and grandchildren learn and become passionate about the natural and cultural world around them? How do we teach them earth-care and tolerance?
I passionately believe that the only way we come to appreciate the world around us is to be out exploring and experiencing the world. Climbing trees, Read More
Luján to Hold Video Forum Targeting Poverty and Hunger
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold the Third Congressional District’s first district-wide video forum addressing hunger and poverty issues at a number of locations around the state. The event takes place 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and is now filled to capacity.
Stakeholders, including nonprofits and local government representatives, will come together at locations throughout the district to consider and collaborate on best practices, challenges and needs.
Stakeholders will initially meet as smaller groups in their Read More
Column: Foods’ Future
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What do a McDonalds French fry supplier (J.R. Simplot Company), Starbucks Coffee, and Béquet Caramels have in common?
Two things it turns out. First, they’re part of the food processing industry: the country’s second largest manufacturing sector by employment, fourth largest manufacturing sector by establishments, and an industry group that accounts for more than 10 percent of all manufacturing shipments. Everyone has to eat!
Let’s take a closer look at this strong manufacturing sector. Considering where the jobs Read More
NNSA, China Sign Agreement to Prevent Nuclear Smuggling
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recently signed an agreement with the People’s Republic of China’s General Administration of China Customs (GACC) to renew cooperative efforts to deter, detect and interdict the illicit smuggling of special nuclear and other radiological materials.
The agreement was signed by Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and China’s Minister of the GACC, YU Guangzhou, during the annual U.S.–China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington.
“China plays a key role securing both regional and international maritime Read More
No Map or Permit Sales on Santa Fe National Forest Aug. 27-28
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—Aug. 27 and 28 there will be no sales of maps, permits (including fuelwood permits) or interagency recreation passes at the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe or at any of the ranger district offices in Las Vegas, Pecos, Espanola, Jemez Springs, Cuba or Coyote (the satellite location in Los Alamos remains closed.)
On those two days, all front desk personnel from the entire forest will be involved in a training session to learn a new system that will be used to sell maps, permits and other items. All Ranger Station offices will be open but personnel filling Read More
Valles Caldera Expands Mountain Biking
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VCT News:
- Backcountry Shuttle Reaches 80 Miles of New Trails
Jemez Springs – A new Backcountry Shuttle has expanded the Valles Caldera National Preserve mountain biking program to more than 80 miles of trails.
The addition of bike racks to three vans will provide additional cycling access to the northern half of the preserve, which was available only once a month or during special events.
“Mountain biking was restricted to the headquarters loop trail and the Cruise the Caldera events,” VCT Recreation Specialist Lance Weinbrenner said, “Now the Backcountry Shuttles can Read More
Udall Urges NM Businesses to Join Development Mission to Mexico
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is encouraging New Mexico businesses to join U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on a business development mission to Mexico from Nov.18-22.
In a letter to area business leaders, Udall highlighted the potential commercial opportunities it could open up for local businesses with Mexico.
“Companies from past trade missions reported that the meetings they participated in helped develop relationships and create business leads that would have taken years to establish on their own,” Udall said. “They also Read More
IRS Website Explains Health Care Law Tax Provisions
IRS News:
PHOENIX─The IRS has launched a new Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions website at IRS.gov/aca to educate individuals and businesses on how the health care law may affect them.
The new home page has three sections, which explain the tax benefits and responsibilities for individuals and families, employers, and other organizations, with links and information for each group. The site provides information about tax provisions that are in effect now and those that will go into effect in 2014 and beyond.
Topics include premium tax credits for individuals, new benefits and responsibilities Read More
