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Heinrich Tours Upgraded Equipment At Carlsbad Police Department, Briefed On New Mobile Command Center

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hears from Carlsbad Police Department how nearly $1 million he secured for a new Mobile Command Center and operational, upgraded radio and communications equipment will improve response times and emergency coordination. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

CARLSBAD — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took a tour with the Carlsbad Police Department to hear how nearly $1 million he secured for a forthcoming, new Mobile Command Center and operational, upgraded radio and communications equipment will improve response Read More

‘The Wall’ On Display In Santa Fe Through Oct. 20

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The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image

American Veterans Traveling Tribute News:

SANTA FE — Today, reminds our community that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost Read More

White House Approves New Mexico Cybersecurity Plan

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STATE News:

          • State’s goals for protecting water, wastewater systems get high marks

SANTA FE — A state plan for protecting critical water and wastewater systems from cyber-attacks has received high praise and approval from the White House.

The National Security Council, Environmental Protection Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency asked all states to prepare an action plan to mitigate cybersecurity risks in water and wastewater systems. The plan was submitted by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in August and received approval in late September. The plan details Read More

Sen. Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Designate Second Week Of October As National Wildlife Refuge Week

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U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined his colleagues to introduce a resolution designating the week of Oct. 13-19, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

“National Wildlife Week is an annual reminder of the important work to preserve the ecosystems that support and protect endangered species. I will continue fighting for policies that will conserve the full breadth of American wildlife, delivering on our moral responsibility to protect these wild places and species for future generations Read More

LANL Scientist Allison Aiken To Lead ARM Mobile Deployment And Atmospheric Research Campaign

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Allison Aiken will lead DUSTIEAIM interdisciplinary team. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

          • DUSTIEAIM will investigate desert-atmosphere interactions in Phoenix

Allison Aiken, a staff scientist in the Earth and Environmental Sciences division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, is the lead of a new Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility campaign called Desert-Urban SysTem IntegratEd AtmospherIc Monsoon, or DUSTIEAIM, in the Southwestern United States. This campaign will take place in Phoenix from April 2026 to September 2027, and will utilize an ARM mobile atmospheric Read More

Los Alamos Police Hosts DEA Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

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LAPD News:

On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.

This event will begin at 10 a.m., run until 2 p.m. and be held in LAPD’s North parking lot (off Central Avenue).

Items not been accepted in the past include:

  • Needles/sharps;
  • Liquids or Creams; and
  • Aerosol/Compressed Medications.

For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to be able to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site. LAPD will also have a sharps container available for anyone to drop off their injectable medications.

This Read More

Heinrich Tours Bernalillo County Emergency Ops Center

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

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, toured the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center to see how the $750,000 he secured in Congressionally Directed Spending will make needed improvements and technology upgrades at the Center. 

“I’m proud to have secured funding to enhance the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center. These improvements will directly support our dedicated firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical responders Read More

With Balloon Fiesta Underway, Sen. Luján Highlights Wins From FAA Reauthorization Bill To Protect Hot Air Ballooning

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – With the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta underway, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, highlighted key priorities that he secured to help protect hot air ballooning in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 that was passed and signed into law in May.

“The annual Balloon Fiesta is a vital part of New Mexico’s culture and economy that brings thousands of visitors to our state from around the world,” Sen. Luján said. “Over Read More

Senior Activity Centers To Close Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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LARSO News:

Betty Ehart and White Rock senior activity centers will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

All regularly scheduled activities are canceled and no congregate meals will be served Monday, Oct. 14. Members who receive Home Delivered Meals will have a frozen lunch delivered on Friday, Oct. 11.

Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) will re-open regular hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Betty Ehart and White Rock senior activity centers.

The Los Alamos senior activity centers offer classes, workshops, transportation, meals and much Read More

Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close Monday Oct. 14 In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples Day

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.

In addition, the following facilities will have modified hours:

White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1-5 p.m.

Aquatic Center – The entire facility will be open from 1-4 p.m.

Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed

Environmental Services commercial/residential refuse/recycle services will Read More