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New Mexico State Bar Foundation Immediate Past-President Hon. Carl J. Butkus Elected To National Conference Of Bar Foundations’ Board Of Directors

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Hon. Carl J. Butkus

New Mexico State Bar Foundation News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Immediate Past-President, Hon. Carl J. Butkus, was elected to the National Conference of Bar Foundations’ Board of Directors. Hon. Butkus’ position was announced during the National Conference of Bar Foundations’ Annual Meeting July 25-27 in Chicago, Ill.

The National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF) advances the work of all types of bar foundations by promoting the integral role of bar foundations in promoting law-related philanthropy to the organized bar, the larger legal Read More

Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil Joins The Hunt Institute’s Inaugural Early Learning Nation Fellows Program

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Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil

From the Office of the Española Mayor:

ESPANOLA – Mayor John Ramon Vigil of Española, New Mexico has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of The Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation Fellowship (ELN). The ELN Fellowship is a prestigious, invitation-only program designed to support locally elected officials who are committed to establishing their communities as national leaders in early childhood education.

This Fellowship program was founded on the belief that all young children deserve a great start in life, and this critical goal can Read More

Video: Heinrich Shares Statement On Labor Day 2024

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VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Labor Day Statement, September 2, 2024. Courtesy/MH

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement this morning  in recognition of Labor Day. 

“I grew up in a proud union home. My father was a lineman and a member of the IBEW. His union wages allowed me to attend college, provided my family with a ticket to the middle class, and gave my parents stability and peace of mind in their retirement. These are opportunities that every American deserves.   

“Unions have a proven track Read More

Rep. Stansbury Joins Call For Speaker Johnson To Rework Farm Bill To Protect Access To SNAP For Women, Children

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) joined her Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) colleagues on a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson urging him to revise the partisan farm bill that passed out of the House Committee on Agriculture, and work with House Democrats to pass a bipartisan farm bill that helps women, families and farmers.

The Members warned that including cuts to food and nutrition assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, in the Read More

County Administrative Offices Closed Monday For Labor Day

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Administrative offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Other County facilities may have modified hours and services.

Check the following department pages for more information on holiday hours and closings:

Eco-Station – Trash pickup and recycling schedule

Recreational Facilities

Other Facilities

  • All other County facilities are closed in observance of these holidays including Municipal
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Posts From The Road: Echo Lake In Colorado

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Road to Mt. Blue Sky: The road to Mt. Blue Sky passes by Echo Lake before turning and becoming a fee road to the summit. Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge seen at the right side sit at about 10,600 feet in elevation. The road to the 14,264 summit is another 13 mile drive from the lodge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Fisherman: A fisherman is seen casting his line at Echo Lake on a gorgeous afternoon in late August. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Close Up: A closer, more intimate view of the lake shore shows blades of grass among the blue waters. The light breezes created ripples in the water during Read More

2024 National Adult Protective Services Conference To Be Held At Albuquerque Convention Center Sept. 16-18

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE – The 2024 National Adult Protective Services conference will be held Sept.16-8 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

This year’s event will bring together professionals from across the country dedicated to protecting adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The programming will feature a wide range of sessions, workshops and presentations by leading experts in the field of adult protective services, offering valuable opportunities for networking, education and professional development.

“We are honored to have New Mexico chosen as the host location for this Read More

Three States Including New Mexico Ask EPA To Add Four Specific PFAS Chemicals To Hazardous Air Pollutants List

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NMED Secretary James Kenney

ENV.NM.GOV News:

To address the air emissions of PFAS, or “forever chemicals” – three state environmental agencies have submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to add four specific PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act.

PFAS air emissions affect surface water, groundwater and soil, and result in the contamination of public and private drinking water sources.

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and New Jersey Department of Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez On $3.5+ Million To Help Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it has awarded $3,536,789 from the Infrastructure Law’s Renew America’s Nonprofits Program to the Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in Las Cruces.

Last fall, Heinrich, Luján, and Vasquez announced that Tierra del Sol was one of only nine nonprofits selected in the nation to participate in the Renew America’s Nonprofits Read More