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Think New Mexico Magnifies Impact With New Staff

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Think New Mexico News:

Think New Mexico, the nonpartisan, results-oriented think tank serving New Mexicans, has added three staff members to magnify its impact as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Think New Mexico’s mission it to improve the lives of all New Mexicans, especially those who lack a strong voice in the political process. It is best known for successfully championing the enactment of landmark legislation repealing the state’s tax on food, making full-day kindergarten accessible to every child, ending predatory lending and repealing the tax on Social Security income for lower Read More

Butch Clark, III Donates $153K To NNMC Carpentry Program

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Gathered Aug. 24 in Colorado, from left, Butch Clark, III advisor Luke Danielson, Architect Cillian Barrett, NNMC President Hector Balderas, NNMC Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper, NNMC Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Butch Clark III. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) President Hector Balderas, Technical Trades Chair Joe Padilla and Major Gifts Officer Judith Pepper recently visited Ralph (Butch) E. Clark, III, in Gunnison, Colo. During that visit, Clark agreed to support a new Carpentry Program in development with a $153,000 donation, which Read More

UMWA And Navajo Nation Sign Tentative Agreement Re-Establishing Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signs a tentative agreement with the United Mine Workers of America that will restore collective bargaining rights for employees represented by UMWA Local Union 2005. Courtesy/UMWA

UMWA News:

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced Saturday the signing of a tentative agreement with the Navajo Nation that will restore collective bargaining rights for employees represented by UMWA Local Union 2005.

This marks the end of a five-year hiatus during which UMWA’s representation was suspended.

Under the new agreement, signed by Navajo Nation President Read More

Councilor Cull Presents Proclamation Designating Sept. 15 Through Oct. 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull, center,  presents a proclamation designating Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Alamos, to County employees who make up 47 percent of the County’s workforce. From left, Eric Ulibarri, Erika Thomas, Linda Matteson, Derrill Rodgers, Daniel Duran, Helen Perraglio, Cull, Juan Rael, Neddie Gurule, Xavier Anderson and Justin Gibson. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Denish: Removing Tax On Tipped Wages

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

The policy debate in the presidential election has a new focus: removing taxes on tips for tipped wage earners.

Both candidates announced their proposals to eliminate taxes on tips in Nevada, which has the highest workforce percentage of tipped workers at 5%. New Mexico’s percentage of tipped workers is 3.5%.

Harris’s announcement was different because it also included a pledge to raise the federal minimum wage.

This is a great sound bite for rallies and commercials, but behind the scenes it is more complicated.

A tipped wage earner Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory, NNSA And Northern New Mexico College To Establish Center For Information Technology And Cybersecurity

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Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Crossroads supercomputer is in a room roughly the size of a football field. At the Laboratory, more than 1,200 employees work with supercomputers or in another aspect of computing — all of which require cybersecurity professionals to keep operations running. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Collaboration creates the region’s first cybersecurity education program

LANL, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Northern New Mexico College (Northern) are joining forces to develop a new cybersecurity training center through the Lab’s Read More

LANL’s Jennifer Hollingsworth Named Fellow Of American Chemical Society, Recognized For Quantum Dot Research, Service And Leadership

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LANL scientist Jennifer Hollingsworth was honored in August at the ACS Fall 2024. Courtesy/epnac.com

LANL News:

  • Laboratory fellow recognized for quantum dot research, service and leadership

Jennifer Hollingsworth of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies in the Materials Physics and Applications division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been selected as a fellow of the American Chemical Society. Hollingsworth’s recognition stems from her nanomaterials work with quantum dots, her mentorship and leadership within the chemistry community and her service to the society. Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society To Host First Lecture Of Season With NASA Astronaut Richard ‘Mike’ Mullane Sept. 10

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NASA Astronaut Richard ‘Mike’ Mullane

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society announces its first lecture of the season will feature NASA Astronaut Richard “Mike”  Mullane. This free event is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.

Colonel Mullane, born Sept. 10, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and a longtime resident of Albuquerque  brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to the community. As a child of the space race, Mullane embarked on his own rocket experiments in the deserts near his childhood home, setting the stage for a remarkable Read More

Video: Heinrich Shares Statement On Labor Day 2024

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VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Labor Day Statement, September 2, 2024. Courtesy/MH

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement this morning  in recognition of Labor Day. 

“I grew up in a proud union home. My father was a lineman and a member of the IBEW. His union wages allowed me to attend college, provided my family with a ticket to the middle class, and gave my parents stability and peace of mind in their retirement. These are opportunities that every American deserves.   

“Unions have a proven track Read More

N3B Bids Farewell To Three Summer Interns Who Made Significant Contributions

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Student intern Sam Gervais, left, with mentor N3B Engineering Director Brian Caldwell. Gervais designed a generator UPS system for the Technical Area (TA)-54 Operations Center and supported the replacement of the HVAC unit at Building 2 in TA-54 during his 10-week internship. Courtesy/N3B

Student intern Sofia Enriquez, right, with mentor N3B Environmental Remediation Water Program Director Mike Erickson. Enriquez created a program for users to generate geophysical well log cross-sections to support the analysis of the aquifer beneath Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/N3B Read More