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Posts From The Road: Chief Joseph Scenic Highway

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Peaks and Valleys: When traveling the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway from the southern end out of Cody, Wyo. the hills and valley landscapes are more gentle. Just a few miles farther up the scenic drive into the mountains the views become much more rugged. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 

View from the Pass: Dead Indian Pass is the highest point on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway in Wyoming. Shown is a view of the road as it twists and turns as it drops in elevation when leaving the pass to the north. The pass is 8,071 feet in elevation and offers spectacular views of the Absaroka Mountains and beyond Read More

Tales Of Our Times: Could Cyber Attacks Strike Voting Technologies? When?

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Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos

The Los Alamos Daily Post adds a touch to national news about cyber scams, hacks, and data breaches. The local paper offers the “Catch Of The Week” by Rebecca Rutherford, an information technologist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Her columns clarify the types of damage willfully done by cyber villains. That focus spurs questions that are little heard in today’s constant election season.

An ancient Chinese militarist famously advised, “Know your enemy and know yourself.” The cases featured in “Catch” are mini studies in the art of cyber attacks. Read More

Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Bills To Strengthen Border Security, Boost Staffing And Inspection Technology At Ports Of Entry

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

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

          • “From our front row seat to the dysfunction at the border and in our immigration system, New Mexicans see the effects — on immigrants, border communities, and national security. We want action.” –Sen. Heinrich

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (N.M.) is cosponsoring two bipartisan bills, both led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), to strengthen border security at ports of entry: 

The Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act would fully staff America’s airports, seaports, and land Read More

National Cowgirl Museum & Hall Of Fame: 2024 Inductees

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NCM News:

FORT WORTH — The National Cowgirl Museum (NCM) and Hall of Fame will welcome four new Inductees at the 48th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at Dickies Arena.

The 2024 class of honorees is an extraordinary group of cowgirls with exemplary achievements in rodeo, business, and public service.

The induction 2024 class includes Beth Cross, JJ Hampton, Kaila Mussell, and the Pack Horse Library Project.

“Every year, we are in awe of the talent and tenacity that our honorees possess, and the 2024 Inductees are no exception,” Museum Executive Director Patricia Read More

DeVolder: I Remember

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By Mark DeVolder
Los Alamos

I was saddened by the Presidential Debate.

Per Ken Burns’ Jazz series of videos, Duke Ellington was given a great deal of encouragement by his mother Daisy. Ellington was once asked how he felt about his treatment as a black American. Ellington responded, “I used the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.”

Therefore, I wrote some words:

After World War II, America was not war-torn like Europe and America was strong. However, America incurred a huge national debt for the war which was never repaid. America melted down aluminum aircraft, made aluminum pots and Read More

New Mexico Delegation Pushes To Increase Competition, Improve Air Service To Nation’s Capital

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Congressional News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize enhanced air service connectivity to Washington, D.C. for the whole country.

The New Mexico Delegation said it was proud to support the FAA Reauthorization package to improve safety, consumer protection, infrastructure, and connectivity for the U.S. aviation system. The lawmakers urged DOT to prioritize connecting Read More

DOE: $2.7B To Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain

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DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of President Biden’s efforts to strengthen America’s energy security and create new good-paying jobs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) to purchase low-enriched uranium (LEU) from domestic sources.

Today’s action will help spur the safe and responsible build-out of uranium enrichment capacity in the United States, promote diversity in the market, and provide a reliable supply of commercial nuclear fuel to support the energy security and resilience of the American people and domestic industries, free Read More

Swimmer With Local Ties Secures Spot At 2024 Olympics

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Los Alamos resident Ruth Lier’s grandnephew Luke Hobson, second from left, is interviewed by NBC after securing a first place finish in 200 M Freestyle during the 2024 Summer Olympic trials held June 17 in Indianapolis. He will be going to the Summer Olympics in Paris in July. LADP Screenshot

Los Alamos resident Ruth Lier’s grandnephew Luke Hobson reacts to his first place finish in the 200 M freestyle during the 2024 Summer Olympic trials held June 17 in Indianapolis. LADP Screenshot

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

For Los Alamos resident Ruth Lier, watching Read More

Reps. Stansbury, Leger Fernandez, Vasquez Honor South Fork And Salt Fire Victims And Families On House Floor

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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) was joined by fellow New Mexico Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) to offer a reflection and a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday night for the victims of the South Fork and Salt fires and their families:

“Tonight, we pause in prayer for the people of Ruidoso, Mescalero, Lincoln and Otero Counties. 

Our hearts break for those who have lost their lives and the 29 who are still missing from the South Fork Read More

Interior Department Announces $49.8 Million In Payments To New Mexico To Support Vital Services In Communities

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DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced Wednesday that 32 local governments in New Mexico will receive a total of $49.8 million (link) in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024.

Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services.

PILT payments are made for tax-exempt federal lands administered by the Department’s bureaus including the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Read More