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LAHS Graduate Kaya Loy Earns Girl Scouts Gold Award

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Los Alamos High School 2024 graduate Kaya Loy earns USA Gold Award Scholarship for her project addressing youth mental health. Courtesy/NMGS

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails announced Wednesday that Los Alamos High School 2024 graduate Kaya Loy has been awarded a Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship for her project addressing youth mental health.

Loy is a Girl Scout and created a database of mental health resources for her high school’s website. The project, titled “It’s Okay to Get Help” provides students with easy access to national, Read More

Invitations Mailed To Select Households In Los Alamos And White Rock To Take National Community Survey™

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in partnership with Polco, an independent consultant and civic engagement company, is kicking off its biennial community survey – The National Community Survey™.

More than 2,500 postcards will be sent via mail Friday, Aug. 2, to randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Recipients are invited to participate in this survey online or, if preferred, request a paper copy. The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.

The National Community Survey™ instrument is a comprehensive Read More

National Federation Of The Blind Shares Courtesy Rules

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By Janet Montoya
President At Large Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

I am a blind person. Please say hello and get to know me! I want people to feel comfortable around me.

Here are some simple tips:

  • Cane – My cane (or guide dog) is my independent travel aid. If you think I might need help, please just ask me. (However, touching or talking to my guide dog is like taking the steering wheel from a driver. As cute as my dog is please ignore him/her.)
  • Ordinary – Blind people are ordinary. It feels awkward if you think I am amazing when I accomplish ordinary tasks like walking or tying my shoes.
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Rep. Leger Fernández Introduces Campus Prevention And Recovery Services For Students Act Of 2024

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), David Trone (MD-06), Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Lucy McBath (GA-07) on Tuesday introduced the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act to help higher education institutions implement programs to prevent alcohol and substance misuse on campus and support those with substance use disorders.

If passed, the bill would fund college prevention and recovery services at $75 million over five years.

The bill is part of the Read More

Denish: Here Come The Little Guys And Gals

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

In the midst of a political upheaval and a new dynamic in the presidential election, the role money plays in political campaigns has a new focus.

Let’s start with mega donors: Peter Thiel, Pay Pal founder and hedge fund giant. Thiel, who was born in Germany, is a naturalized American citizen. In 2017 he was granted citizenship in New Zealand saying, “New Zealand is the future”. He sometimes refers to New Zealand as his “back up country”.

Thiel is a self-described conservative, libertarian, and registered Republican. He has an estimated Read More

Lantern Lit Legacies & International Dark Sky Park Aug. 9-11

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Courtesy/FUNM

Fort Union News:

WATROUS — Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming free evening Lantern Lit Legacies and “An International Dark Sky Park” programs to be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 9-11.

8 p.m. – Lantern Lit Legacies: Why preserve these ruins? Discover this site’s legacy as the sun has set and lanterns now shine during this 45-minute tour. This tour immediately precedes the dark sky program. (Park gates re-open at 7 p.m., but historic fort area will not open until the 8 p.m. tour for participants.)

8:45 p.m. – An International Dark Sky Park: Experience the Read More

Posts From The Road: Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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Bonners Ferry: Visiting downtown Bonners Ferry, Id. was an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend the day on July 4th. While several businesses were closed for the holiday most restaurants and some shops were open for the day. Bonners Ferry sits about 25 miles from the Canadian border in the panhandle of Idaho. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Kootenai River: The Kootenai River runs through Bonners Ferry dividing the town into two halves with one half on each side of the river. Shown are boaters on the river on July 4th, a beautiful day in Northern Idaho for the holiday. Seen on the hillside are Read More

LAHS 2005 Graduate Kristen Hemphill (Nichols) Named To 2024 Colorado State University Athletics Hall Of Fame

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Shown here competing in the 2010 Mountain West Conference Championship 3000M Steeplechase, LAHS 2005  graduate Kristen Hemphill (Nichols) has been named to the 2024 CSU Athletics Hall Of Fame. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

FORT COLLINS – Los Alamos Native Kristen Hemphill (Nichols) has been named to the 2024 Colorado State University (CSU) Athletics Hall Of Fame. Hemphill graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2005 and attended Colorado State University from 2005 through 2010.

Colorado State Athletics announced the 2024 Class for the Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 24. The class of five Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $1 Million From Infrastructure Law To Clean Up Polluted Sites In Northern New Mexico, Invest In Workforce Development

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) welcomed $1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the City of Ratón.

This funding was made possible through the Infrastructure Law, which was passed by Democrats in the New Mexico Congressional Delegation. 

Santa Fe Community College is receiving $500,000 to provide the training, skills, and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities Read More

NNSA Gives Notice To Proceed On Pantex Management, Operations Contract To Group Including LATA Of Los Alamos

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LATA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has given PanTeXas Deterrence LLC (PXD) notice to proceed with the Pantex Plant’s Management and Operations (M&O) contract in Amarillo, Texas.

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc (LATA), one of three small business subcontractors named on the contract, commenced transition activities mid-July 2024.

The contract continues LATA’s 48-year history of supporting the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission through waste management and environmental services. With offices Read More