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Los Alamos Public Schools Joins Nationwide Celebration Of Unity Day … Key For National Bullying Prevention Month

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LAPS News:

On Oct. 16, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will join schools nationwide in celebrating Unity Day, a key event during National Bullying Prevention Month.

Unity Day sends a clear, powerful message: by wearing orange, we stand together in kindness, acceptance and inclusion, helping to create a safer, more supportive environment for every student.

Unity Day also reaffirms our school district’s strategic goal to ensure 100% of students develop the skills and values necessary to be productive, responsible citizens. By uniting against bullying, we are building a culture where students Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In observance Of Indigenous Peoples Day  

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The NMDWS Read More

Los Alamos Native Mateo Martinez Serves Aboard USS George Washington

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Electronics Technician 3rd Class Mateo Martinez, right, from Los Alamos and Electronics Technician 3rd Class William Mazariegos, from Houston, both assigned to combat systems department’s exterior communications division, troubleshoot a computer aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Oct. 2, 2024 while underway in the Pacific Ocean. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to execute the Navy’s timeless roles of sea control Read More

St. John’s College Santa Fe Awarded Suicide Program Funds

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St. John’s College News:

SANTA FE – St. John’s College has been awarded a three-year $306,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to strengthen the college’s behavior health infrastructure especially for suicide prevention efforts on its Santa Fe campus.

The program will support a comprehensive public health and evidence-based approach to behavioral health, including suicide, depression, serious mental illness and substance abuse.

“We know that increasing mental health challenges, including risk of suicide, and, more generally, increased Read More

Los Alamos County Community Services Dept. Earns CAPRA Accreditation For Using Industry Best Practice Standards

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) was sanctioned as an accredited agency by the Commission for Accreditation for Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) today, at their annual conference.

With this Accreditation, Los Alamos County joins the other 206 agencies nationwide and is the first and only County in New Mexico accredited for following industry best practice standards.

NRPA’s CAPRA Accreditation delivers quality assurance and improvement to accredited park and recreation departments Read More

National Bullying Awareness Month: 5 Crucial Facts To Know

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From ‘Stand for the Silent’:

Oklahoma City – October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to examine some of the crucial factors surrounding this hot-button issue. Bullying touches families from coast to coast and in all demographic areas. The more we can shed light on it and learn to understand it, the better equipped we will be as a nation to help prevent it from happening.

“Bullying is an issue that most of us have had to deal with at some point, in one way or another,” says Kirk Smalley, co-founder of Stand for the Silent. “We need to learn more about it and do what we can to Read More

Denish: Abortion, A Personal Story

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

On August 8 in a press conference, Donald Trump said he believed abortion has become “much less of an issue” and that it would be a “very small issue” in the general election. He is wrong.

Just a reminder: Donald Trump appointed justices committed to ending a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. He is proud of getting Roe v. Wade overturned. As a result, almost half the states now either ban or severely restrict women’s right to abortion and reproductive care.

Trump has forgotten about the women of my generation who were Read More

Posts From The Road: Stepping Back In Time At Twin Lakes

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General Store: The Twin Lakes General Store has been open since 1879. The store is open from May through October and just celebrated its 145th year this summer. Today one can find anything from drinks and food to books and clothing. They also stock gear for backpacking, camping and fishing which are favorite activities during the summer months in Twin Lakes, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren

Lake and Mt. Hope: The twin lakes sit beside each other. This shows the larger of the two which sits to the east. In the background is Mt. Hope, one of several mountain peaks in the area. The village of Twin Lakes lies just Read More

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Staying Safe Online

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OCS News:

  • Office of Cybersecurity uses month to promote best practices

SANTA FE — The Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) announces its commitment to cybersecurity by participating in the 21st Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cyber information and best practices. This is a collaborative effort among government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals committed to educating others about Read More

DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies

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DEA News:

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies.

As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase necessary medications [1], DEA is issuing this Public Safety Alert to warn of an increase in illegal online, often foreign-based websites that are deceptively Read More