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Manhattan Project National Historical Park To Host Days Of Peace And Remembrance In 79th Anniversary Observance Of Atomic Bombings Of Japan

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The Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge wreathed with luminarias during the Bell Ringing Ceremony in 2022. Courtesy/NPS

Los Alamos Lights for Peace event in 2022 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/NPS

Hanford Lights for Peace event in 2022. Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

DENVER – Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host “Days of Peace and Remembrance” across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.

This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets Read More

New Mexico’s ‘Bold Approach’ To Align Special Education From Cradle To Career Is Highlighted In Washington, D.C.

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Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky

ECECD News:

          • A presentation at the National Forum on Education Policy spotlights the alignment of special education services starting in early childhood

SANTA FE  — New Mexico’s cradle-to-career approach to aligning special education was in the spotlight Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C. at the National Forum on Education Policy hosted by the Education Commission of the States (ECS). 

Elizabeth Groginsky, Secretary of New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and ECS commissioner, and Dr. Tyre’ Jenkins, Deputy Read More

Republican Governors Association Issues Statement On Trump’s Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance

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Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance

RGA News:

MILWAUKEE — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statement today congratulating President Trump on his selection of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as the Republican Vice Presidential nominee:

“Sen. J.D. Vance has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Ohioans and the American people by advocating for policies that will restore America’s manufacturing strength, secure our borders to prevent the scourge of fentanyl, and bring meaningful reform to education,” RGA Chair and Tennessee Governor Read More

Rep. Melanie Stansbury Tours Albuquerque’s Rocket Lab

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) joined U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), along with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in welcoming U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves and White House CHIPS Coordinator Ryan Harper to New Mexico for a tour of Albuquerque’s Rocket Lab.

“I was proud to vote for the CHIPS and Science Act and support President Biden’s plans to move the country’s manufacturing forward through important legislation. This expansion and modernization will transform our space technologies Read More

New Mexico Receives Additional Federal Assistance For Victims Following South Fork And Salt Wildfires And Floods

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — July 12, President Joe Biden authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent, continuous, flooding that began June 17, 2024.

Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued for the state June 20, federal funding was made available to help individuals, households, and businesses. Public assistance, including debris removal (Categories A and B), was also provided for Lincoln and Otero counties, including the Mescalero Read More

Heinrich On New STARBASE Program At Cannon AFB

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming the U.S. Department of Defense’s decision to establish its newest location for the Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE) program at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis.

In January, Heinrich wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in strong support of Cannon becoming a new location for the STARBASE program.

Heinrich wrote, “The Clovis, New Mexico community and Cannon AFB have long shared a close and warm relationship. Read More

Posts From The Road: Sawtooth National Recreation Area

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Sawtooth Mountain Range: A view of a portion of the Sawtooth Valley and the Sawtooth Mountain Range are seen from the Bethine and Frank Church Overlook Viewpoint where visitors get their first panoramic view of the Sawtooth Mountains and the Sawtooth Valley. The overlook is located near the Galena Summit on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway. The headwaters of the Salmon River are near this viewpoint but it is a small stream. The river increases in size by the time it reaches Stanley, Idaho, just a few miles farther north. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Ranch and Boulder Mountains: While driving Read More

Trump Campaign And RNC Statement On Shooting At Rally

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Statement from Trump Campaign and RNC:

Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Senior Advisors Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump have issued a statement following the shooting  Saturday at a Trump Rally in Butler, Penn.

“As was communicated earlier this (Saturday) evening, President Trump is doing well and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their fast action.

“President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President Read More

2024 ScienceFest To Welcome DOE-EM Jeff Avery For STEM-focused Q&A Panels July 16

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Jeff Avery

COUNTY News:

2024 ScienceFest will welcome U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management’s Jeff Avery, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, for STEM-focused Q&A panels 8 a.m. to noon, July 16 at Fuller Lodge.

Avery is a featured panelist on Panel 1 – Growing STEM in Local Communities, and will moderate Panel 2 – Future of Tech Opportunities in Northern New Mexico.

Avery will be joined by industry, community and Pueblo leaders from the DOE Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and Pueblo Read More

Governor Issues Statement On Shooting At Trump Rally

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Saturday evening in response to violence at a Donald Trump rally  in Pennsylvania:

“I’m horrified by today’s shooting in Butler, Pa. that resulted in the death of a spectator at a political rally and injuries to others, including former President Donald Trump. I condemn in the strongest possible terms political violence of any kind.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life today, and I pray for the full recovery of former President Trump and others Read More