RECALL NOTICE: Hunt’s 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environmental Department has issued a recall notice for Hunt’s Tomato Sauce because the product was packaged in cans containing a defect in the inner lining.
There is no food safety concern associated with the product, but the can defect may cause the can to swell and the product to spurt out when opened.
RECALL NOTICE
TO: ALL New Mexico Environment Department District and Field Offices
FROM: Johnathan Gerhardt, NMED Food Specialist, District 1
DATE: Jan. 25, 2013
SUBJECT: FOOD RECALL – CLASS I, FOOD RECALL – CLASS II and FOOD RECALL – CLASS III
PRODUCTS: 8 ounce Read More
‘Nanotubes on a Chip’ May Simplify Optical Power Measurements
The circular patch of carbon nanotubes on a pink silicon backing is one component of NIST’s new cryogenic radiometer, shown with a quarter for scale. Gold coating and metal wiring has yet to be added to the chip. The radiometer will simplify and lower the cost of disseminating measurements of laser power. Photo by Tomlin/NIST
NIST News:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has demonstrated a novel chip-scale instrument made of carbon nanotubes that may simplify absolute measurements of laser power, especially the light signals transmitted by optical fibers in telecommunications Read More
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NOAA News:Accelerate Program Helps Students Transition to Career
Accelerate Program News:
ESPANOLA – On Feb. 8, students earning 2-year business and technical degrees in six northern New Mexico colleges will have an opportunity to practice using skills vital to finding a job, contributing to an organization, and establishing a career.
The Accelerate program is partnering with local and regional human resource directors and hiring managers to host a one day workshop for graduating students entitled “From Classroom to Career – A Dress Rehearsal.”
Accelerate, a program of the Regional Development Corporation in conjunction with six northern Read More
Chaparral Prescribed Burn Begins Today
SANTA FE —The Santa Fe National Forest Cuba Ranger District expects to begin the 60-acre Chaparral prescribed burn today, Jan, 24 northwest of Fenton Lake and Seven Springs, 10 miles southeast of Cuba and nine miles northwest of Jemez Springs.
Smoke will be visible from Gillman, Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs, Cuba, Rio Rancho and Albuquerque.
Smoke from prescribed fire can be a nuisance to some people and a health concern for others, such as children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and those suffering from allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivities, or other heart or lung diseases.
To reduce Read More
Luján Cosponsors Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act, Calls for Swift Passage
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján joined as an original cosponsor of legislation introduced today to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA.)
Passed 19 years ago, this landmark legislation focused the resources, time, and energy of federal, state, and local law enforcement on the task of preventing and stopping domestic abuse, while providing victims of violence with critical services and assistance.
“It was with great disappointment that the 112th Congress came to an end without action on a bipartisan reauthorization that addressed Read More
Officers From 1980 NM Penitentiary Riot Honored
Former Corrections Officer Valentine Martinez, center, was honored Jan 21 and seen here with his wife, Angelina Martinez and far left, Gov. Susana Martinez and NMCD Cabinet Secretary Gregg Marcantel. Courtesy/NMCDNYT Backs Udall’s Filibuster Reform Efforts
Today Marks Nation’s 57th Presidential Inauguration
In a ceremony today marking the start of his second term, President Obama addressed the nation about acting together to move America forward. Upcoming activities throughout today include at 2:35 p.m. ET (estimated), the Inaugural Parade, Pennsylvania Ave., and at 7 p.m. ET (estimated), the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball … available at: www.pentagonchannel.mil. Courtesy/whitehouse.gov Read More
