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Sen. Martin Heinrich Issues Statement On Securing 2024 Democratic Nomination For United States Senate

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich released the following statement in response to securing New Mexico’s Democratic nomination for candidate for U.S. Senate:

“I’m humbled to be New Mexico’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done to secure major investments in our state’s future, and I will continue to fight every day for New Mexicans by lowering costs for working families, growing our economy and building the middle class, and protecting our state’s natural heritage and resources for Read More

2024 Primary Election Results Coming Soon!

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Los Alamos Daily Post’s Nate Limback sets up for live streaming of the 2024 Primary Election results about to get underway this evening in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. Watch live streaming of results and candidate interviews by Post Government Reporter Kirsten Laskey at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich Recognizes 100th Anniversary Of Gila Wilderness

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

SILVER CITY — Today marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service designating the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico as the first designated and protected wilderness area on Earth.

Over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered keynote remarks at a community celebration of the anniversary in Silver City, N.M., the gateway community to the Gila Wilderness.

“Knowing what the Gila Wilderness has meant to me and my family over these last few decades, I appreciate Read More

In Op-Ed, Carter Heinrich Praises His Father’s ‘Unwavering Commitment To New Mexico’

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Carter Heinrich 

From the Sen. Martin Heinrich Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich’s eldest son, Carter, penned an op-ed over the weekend that praises his father’s “unwavering commitment to New Mexico.” Carter also criticizes the “childish” political attacks their family faced over their decision to temporarily relocate to Maryland and sets the record straight about moving back to New Mexico several years ago.

“Growing up the son of a senator, I quickly learned that politics can resemble a schoolyard, with name-calling and childish taunts. I’ve seen my dad weather Read More

Aspen Elementary’s Odyssey Of The Mind Division 1 & 2 Are ‘The Little Teams That Could’ At World Competition

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Odyssey of the Mind team members from Aspen Elementary pose on the campus of Iowa State University where the World Competition was held, from left, Coach Matt Allen, Idris Ortega (4th grade), Cate Dallman (4th grade), Maverick Hoffer (6th grade), Keiland Kolar (5th grade), Mei Downing Olsen (5th grade), Audrey Thornton (5th grade), Alexander Marshall (4th grade), Kaya Wilson (6th grade), Alma Trujillo (6th grade), Jocelyne Dolejsi (5th grade), Amalia Valdez (5th grade), Noah Walker (5th grade) and Coach Vickie Daley. Courtesy/LAPS

Opening ceremonies at the Odyssey of Mind World Competition. Read More

Three Los Alamos Students Qualify To Compete At World’s Largest Junior High Rodeo Finals June 23-29 In Iowa

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Los Alamos Middle School 8th grade student Teagan Trujillo dismounting during a goat-tying run during the May 24-25 State Finals in Lovington. Photo by Jennings Photography

Los Alamos Middle School 8th grade student Reed Trujillo chute dogging during the May 24-25 State Finals in Lovington. Photo by Jennings Photography

RODEO News:

Teagan Trujillo and Reed Trujillo, both 8th graders at Los Alamos Middle School and Paige Trujillo, a 6th grader at Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos, cousins who all reside in Abiquiu have just earned positions on the 2024 New Mexico state/provincial National Read More

Faculty Research Informs Classroom Design For All Learners

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Faculty researchers apply input from neuroatypical students to classroom design ideas for industry partner Steelcase. Courtesy/David Kniola and Elif Tural

VIRGINIA TECH News:

Faculty from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences conducted a study that informs classroom designs by incorporating the perspective of neuroatypical students.

This study on universal design, supported by funding from Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, is not only acting as an industry guide, but its findings are attracting Read More

DOE & NNSA U.S. Delegation Lays Out Present And Future Of Nuclear Security At 2024 ICONS in Vienna

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DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk

NNSA News:

            • International Conference on Nuclear Security offers opportunity to highlight successes and map a safe, carbon-free future for the world

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 2024 International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) last week, representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) promoted U.S. nuclear security priorities, celebrated achievements and those of its partners, and discussed how to tackle the security challenges of today and tomorrow.

ICONS, sponsored by the International Read More

LAHS Student Helena Welch Places 3rd In Mathematics At International Science And Engineering Fair In Los Angeles

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School 10th grader Helena Welch placed 3rd in Mathematics at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles.

She was awarded $1,000 for her project, “Virtually Reconstructing an Ancient Musical Instrument”. In addition, she received a special award of $500 from the American Mathematical Society. There were 61 countries represented and over 1600 participants.

The ISEF draws high school scientists from around the world. This year’s winners shared more than $9 million in awards. Read More