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Los Alamos County 2nd Most Affordable Wedding Destination Across America

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Getting married is not only one of life’s most exciting experiences, with an average cost of more than $25,000, it’s also one of the most expensive. According to a new NerdWallet study, residents of Los Alamos County may be better off – they live in the second most affordable place to have a wedding in the nation.

 

By SREEKAR JASTHI 
NerdWallet.com

Everyone knows weddings are expensive, but they don’t have to be. There’s a lot you can save on the details — such as the venue, flowers and even Save the Date cards — leaving more room in your budget to spend elsewhere. Read More

Udall Encouraged By Growing Support For Constitutional Amendment

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Disappointed GOP sided with corporations and billionaires in filibuster of measure to limit influence of big money on American elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall led the Senate in rallying historic support for a constitutional amendment on campaign finance. The amendment, S.J. Res. 19, won 54 votes, a majority of the Senate, but failed to reach the 60 votes needed to overcome the Republican filibuster and advance to a final vote.
 
An outspoken critic of the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United and McCutcheon decisions,
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WIPP: Waste Hoist Transformer Replacement Nearly Complete

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WIPP has been disposing of legacy TRU waste since 1999, cleaning up 22 generator sites nationwide. Courtesy/WIPP

WIPP News:

Cleaning and soot removal activities on the waste hoist and associated components have been completed at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

One additional repair is necessary before the hoist can be powered, inspected and returned to service.

Employees are currently working to replace the electrical transformer necessary to operate the hoist. Crews began removal operations for the old transformer this week and will continue to work through the weekend to complete Read More

Heinrich: President’s Counterterrorism Strategy Makes Sense

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Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement Wednesday on President Obama’s speech on the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL):

“I remain adamantly opposed to returning American combat troops to battlegrounds in the Middle East, but I believe the President’s counterterrorism strategy outlined tonight makes sense and stands in stark contrast to the previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Heinrich Statement on 13th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

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NATIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement on the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:

“Today our nation pauses to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We will never forget them or the brave first responders who risked their lives to help their fellow Americans. I keep the families of those who lost loved ones 13 years ago in my thoughts, and share my sincere gratitude for the troops and veterans who made tremendous sacrifices Read More

Fourteen LAHS Students Named Semifinalists in 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program

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The 14 LAHS students named semifinalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program pictured with LAHS Principal Dr. Deborah Belew-Nyquist, front left, and Assistant Superintendent Gerry Washburn, front right, and from front, left to right, Sally Grindstaff, Leyla Akhadov, Sarah Wallstrom, Sara Stubben, Katharine Margevicius, David Murphy. Back, left to right, Daniel Ben-Naim, William Zhao, Colin Redman, Harrison Williams, Alexander Swart, Benjamin Reichelt, AJ Makela and Vincent Tang. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

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WIPP: Additional Areas Cleared in Underground Facility

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WIPP: personnel continue to work diligently to restore normal access to the WIPP underground facility. The graphic identifies areas that have been surveyed for radiological contamination. The areas highlighted in green have been found to be contamination free. The surveys are conducted on the salt surfaces of the mine, but also include survey and release of any equipment or other structures located in these areas. Individuals conducting radiological surveys are trained on use of radiation detection equipment and the actions that are required should they identify radioactive contamination. Read More

Udall Warns Utility Consumers About Scam During Service Outages

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, which oversees and funds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), warned New Mexicans about scams directed at utility customers. 
 
The FTC recently issued a consumer alert about scammers who claim to work for a utility company and seek cash payment for reconnecting service during power outages caused by severe weather or other events. 
 
The scammer may dress in a uniform, display a fake identification
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DEA Releases New Rules Creating Convenient, Safe, Secure Prescription Drug Disposal Options

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) Final Rule for the Disposal of Controlled Substances, which implements the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, was made available online Monday for preview by the Federal Register at https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2014-20926.pdf. 

The Act, in an effort to curtail the prescription drug abuse epidemic, authorized DEA to develop and implement regulations that outline methods to transfer unused or unwanted pharmaceutical controlled substances Read More

Heinrich Highlights National Labs R&D Program

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – During a visit to the University of New Mexico’s Science & Technology Park Aug. 28, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., was briefed on Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories.

The projects ranged from software that helps prevent cybersecurity attacks to reducing water usage for the energy industry.

In an effort to foster and develop research in the area of national security, Congress in 1992 authorized national laboratories

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