Employment

Scenes Of LAFD Promotion Ceremony Honoring Five

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Honored at the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) promotion ceremony Saturday morning, from left, Brett Henry, Daniel Sanchez, Kenneth Anderson, Kevin Kamplain and Manual Pacheco. The ceremony was held at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The ceremony begins with the presentation of the colors. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Fire Chief Troy Hughes welcomes guests and presents opening remarks at Saturday’s special ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey speaks about the five individuals receiving promotions, Read More

Robert Doucette Stepping Down As GSA Cabinet Secretary

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From the Office of the Governor:

          • Anna Silva will serve as acting cabinet secretary

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Robert E. Doucette, Jr., cabinet secretary of the New Mexico General Services Department, will step down from his position at the end of the year. Anna Silva will serve as acting cabinet secretary and will work closely with Doucette to ensure a seamless transition.

“Robert Doucette has provided leadership and expertise at several agencies over his long-lasting career in state government, and I thank him for his service to New Mexico,” Lujan Grisham Read More

On Target … Los Alamos Team’s Tiny Creations Are Key To Fusion Experiments And More

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To demonstrate its small size, a target is shown next to a quarter. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

What do you think of when you hear the word “target”? A bullseye, a large retail chain, a goal or aim? The most basic definition of a target is something at which someone aims, which is an appropriate description of the targets Los Alamos National Laboratory engineer Derek Schmidt makes.

Schmidt’s targets vary in size, but many are tiny: smaller than a person’s pinky nail. Targets are used in physics experiments, where they are bombarded (or targeted) by particles (such as electrons, protons, or radiation). Read More

Santa Fe Community College Accepting Applications For Free Environmental Technician Training

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Participants in an EPA job training exercise. Courtesy/SFCC

Participants in an EPA job training exercise. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting applications for its free Environmental Technician training program, which provides the training, skills and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities in the environmental profession.

Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. The free training runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, April 7 through May 8 at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Read More

LAFD Invites Community To Promotion Ceremony Dec. 14

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LAFD News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has announced the promotion of five staff members and extends a warm invitation to the community, friends, and family to join the Department in honoring the accomplishments of these individuals, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at White Rock Fire Station #3, 129 N.M. 4, in White Rock. 

The ceremony will highlight the achievements of each promoted individual and emphasize their dedication to serving and safeguarding the Los Alamos County community.

Promoted staff include:

  • EMS Division Chief Manuel Pacheco – LAFD for over 18 years;
  • Captain Paramedic
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Retirement Tribute To Beloved LAVNS RN Julie Banaszek

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Julie Banaszek, RN, left, of Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service meets with a patient. Banaszek is retiring from LAVNS after many years of service. Courtesy/LAVNS

By JACK ALLISON
Executive Director
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Julie Banaszek, RN, from her role at Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) after an incredible journey spanning 30 non-consecutive years. As executive director, I have the distinct honor of celebrating Julie’s remarkable contributions to our organization and the community we serve.

Julie joined Read More

FOG Taps Christine Barber For Executive Director

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Christine Barber

ALBUQUERQUE – The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) has named Christine Barber as the new executive director of the organization.

Barber’s past employment includes work as executive director of two non-profit organizations focused on providing services to marginalized individuals and work as a journalist at the Gallup Independent, Santa Fe New Mexican and Albuquerque Journal. She is also a published and award-winning author.

“Transparency and the public’s right to know are coming under attack from numerous fronts,” FOG President Read More

Scenes From LAFD Graduation Of Academy Class #33

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes speaking at the graduation of Academy Class #33 held this morning at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Fire Department graduates of Academy Class #33 include Josiah Chavez, Alejandro Gutierrez, Joshua Leak, Nicholas Lopez, Isaiah Martinez, Andrew McKay, Fabian Nevarez, Ryan Rochford and Steven Tenorio. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Honoring the new LAFD graduates. During this morning’s graduation ceremony, Monica Pacheco sang the National Anthem, Chaplain Robert Fuselier said the opening prayer, Read More

Juan Rael Appointed Los Alamos Deputy County Manager

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New Deputy County Manager Juan Rael

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced that Juan Rael has accepted the position of deputy county manager.

Rael will join Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson in supporting County Manager Anne Laurent in carrying out policies and overseeing the administration of county services in alignment with Los Alamos County Council adopted goals.

As a resident of Los Alamos County, Rael brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the unique challenges faced in the County. He has served in various capacities since joining the County in 2018, most recently Read More

Española Humane Taps Kate Baldwin For Executive Director

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Kate Baldwin

Española Humane News:

ESPAÑOLA – Española Humane has announced that Kate Baldwin, an accomplished nonprofit professional with more than 15 years of leadership experience, will join the team as executive director in mid-January 2025.

With a strong background in animal welfare, nonprofit management, and community impact, Baldwin brings a wealth of expertise that will strengthen Española Humane’s core goal of providing compassionate, accessible care to animals and families in Northern New Mexico’s underserved communities.

Baldwin’s experience spans executive roles Read More