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Hicks, Grady Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observe a moment of silence during a 9/11 memorial observance ceremony for employees Tuesday at the Pentagon. Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD

U.S. Department of Defense News:

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack during a ceremony Tuesday in the Pentagon’s courtyard.

While delivering their remarks, Hicks Read More

Luján On 23rd Anniversary Of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

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

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001:

“The heinous terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, forever changed our nation. The innocent lives that were lost will never be forgotten – nor will the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders and bystanders who rushed to the scenes to save lives. It’s that courage and selflessness that defines the enduring American spirit.

“As a nation, together Read More

Celebrate 2024 National Public Lands Day At Valles Caldera

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Designed by the National Park Service. Courtesy image

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The National Park Service (NPS) invites the community to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Valles Caldera National Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

National Public Lands Day is a time to celebrate the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open spaces for education, recreation, and health benefits.

For 2024, Valles Caldera is offering several different volunteer activities that will help preserve the natural beauty Read More

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Releases 2024-25 Polar Express Train Ride Schedule Nov. 22 Through Jan. 4

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D&SNGRR News:

DURANGO, Colo. – The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) announces  the return of The Polar Express™ Train Ride for the 2024 holiday season.

The festive journey begins Friday, Nov. 22, and runs most days through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

This beloved experience brings to life the holiday classic, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, through an immersive, theatrical re-creation. Families board the historic steam train, painted like the one from the book and movie, and beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Departing from the downtown Read More

LANL: Floodplain Statement Of Findings Issued For Travel-Time Equipment Installation

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LANL News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing new construction at several locations across Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to estimate travel times.

Two of the locations are within the lower Sandia Canyon floodplain. The proposed installations are intended to estimate vehicle travel times and post the information on existing electronic message signs to inform LANL commuters with traffic updates and gather data for current and future transportation planning.

The project activities within the 100-year floodplain include installation of two wood Read More

PED Awarded $60M Grant To Improve Literacy Outcomes

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PED Deputy Secretary Dr. Candice Castillo

PED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today that it will receive nearly $60 million in federal grant funds over the next five years to develop and implement evidence-based literacy interventions and supports to help students achieve key literacy milestones.

The funding will be allocated annually at $11.99 million per year, contingent upon appropriations from Congress and substantial progress of the PED toward performance targets outlined in the grant application.

The funds were awarded through the Read More

Robinson: Science Rescues Ailing Chile Industry

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

My local purveyor of roasted green chile has crowds of people waiting for their coveted yearly sack.

Just as predictable as the crowds are the doomsday predictions. This year it was “The chile crisis: Declining production amid labor, water challenges” from the Albuquerque Journal. Every year we hear about issues for growers, about threats to the state’s legacy as the nation’s largest chile producer.

One towering factor is trying to find workers. Here’s a job description posted on the U.S. Department of Labor website: “Hand pick 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

W.M. Keck Grant Helps Scientists Decipher Bee Language

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Understanding honeybee communication is a critical step toward ensuring their survival. Photo by Stan Lim/UCR

Courtesy/UCR

By JULES BERNSTEIN
UC Riverside

If you upset one bee, what determines whether the entire hive decides to avenge her grievance? A $1.2 million grant will support UC Riverside scientists in answering questions like these about how honeybees communicate.

Every third bite of food you eat has been pollinated by a bee. They are central to worldwide food production, but there have been an alarming number of die-offs recorded since 2006. One solution to this issue is the use Read More