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New Mexico Receives Additional Federal Assistance For Victims Following South Fork And Salt Wildfires And Floods

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — July 12, President Joe Biden authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent, continuous, flooding that began June 17, 2024.

Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued for the state June 20, federal funding was made available to help individuals, households, and businesses. Public assistance, including debris removal (Categories A and B), was also provided for Lincoln and Otero counties, including the Mescalero Read More

Luján Presses CBO Director, Secures Commitment On RECA

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, pressed Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel to provide state-by-state cost estimates of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program.

Luján has consistently raised issues over the CBO’s scoring method of the RECA program. During the hearing, Director Swagel committed to convening a meeting to further discuss the program’s cost.

Watch Luján Questions CBO Director on RECA.

Luján has introduced legislation to strengthen Read More

Cutting-Edge Broadband-5G Certificate Program Starting In August At UNM-Los Alamos

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UNM-Los Alamos is starting a cutting-edge Broadband-5G Certificate program Aug. 19 at 1000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

In collaboration with the Wireless Infrastructure Association, UNM-Los Alamos is starting a cutting-edge Broadband-5G Certificate program Aug. 19.

The program not only equips students with essential telecommunications skills but also offers unique opportunities for hands-on training, paid internships and national apprenticeships in the dynamic realms of wireless and fiber optic careers.

Highlights include courses in algebra, trigonometry, Read More

Johnathan Danforth Of White Rock Aboard USS Santa Fe

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Johnathan Danforth of White Rock inspects an oil sample July 1, 2024, aboard the USS Santa Fe. Photo by MCS 1st Class Aaron T. Smith/U.S. Navy

U.S. NAVY News:

SAN DIEGO – Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) 3rd Class Johnathan Danforth of White Rock  inspects an oil sample aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763), July 1, 2024.

Santa Fe is part of Commander Submarine Squadron 11, home to five Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions.

Missions include:

  • anti-submarine warfare;
  • anti-ship warfare;
  • strike warfare;
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LANL Foundation And Northern New Mexico Integrated Security Celebrate 2024 Excellence In Teaching Awards

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Third grade teacher Caitlin Cleary is celebrated with a 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award with her students at Chama Elementary School. Cleary was nominated by her colleagues and students for her notable and impactful work as an educator. Courtesy/LANL Foundation

Pojoaque High School teachers Marc Martin, Randy Martinez and Kathleen Gentry (bottom), receive 2024 Excellence in Teaching Awards and $1,000 each during a celebration featuring students at Pojoaque High School. Three Pojoaque teachers receiving awards in the same year is a first in the program’s eight year history.

N2MIS General Read More

Robinson: Age, The Issue That Won’t Go Away

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

When I was covering the Legislature and watching our elected officials at work, I would sometimes say a silent prayer: “Help me know when it’s time to step aside and do it before I make a fool of myself.”

Legislative sessions are grueling. While some lawmakers give in to age-related health issues or exhaustion, some – I won’t name names – stick around long past the time they can effectively serve their constituents.

Last year, we watched uncomfortably as U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, 81, stared vacantly into the cameras. Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Financial Sales Representative Andrew Zauzig At Enterprise Bank & Trust

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On the job in Los Alamos is Financial Sales Representative Andrew Zauzig at his desk Thursday afternoon at Enterprise Bank & Trust. Zauzig has worked at the bank for one year at 1200 Trinity Drive. ‘I enjoy helping the community the way that I do here,’ Zauzig said in speaking about his job. To learn more about Enterprise Bank & Trust, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

UWNNM Adopts New Collective Leadership Model 

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UWNNM Executive Leadership Team, front row from left, Executive Director Cindy Padilla and Marketing and Grant-making Manager Jeremy Varela. Back row from left, Collective Impact Director Faith Maxwell and Director of Corporate and Community Engagement Donna Milanovich. Courtesy/UWNNM

UWNNM News:

In 2024, under the leadership of its Board of Directors, United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) created its first Executive Leadership Team adopting a model of “Collective Leadership”. Katie Shonck (Harvard Law School, Program for Negotiation) defines collective leadership as “a Read More

Apprentice Singer Rachel Fitzgerald To Make Santa Fe Opera Debut As Donna Anna In Don Giovanni Opening June 29

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The ensemble of Don Giovanni. Photo by Curtis Brown/for Santa Fe Opera

The Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces soprano and Apprentice singer Rachel Fitzgerald will make her Santa Fe Opera debut in the role of Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with performances on June 29, July 5 and July 10. The originally scheduled soprano Teresa Perrotta has withdrawn for personal reasons. The casting for the role in the remaining performances will be announced at a later date.

Don Giovanni

Opening June 29 is Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni in a fresh interpretation Read More