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2024 New Mexico Poetry Out Loud Champion Kaitlyn Lubega Headed To National Competition In Washington, D.C.

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Eleventh grader Kaitlyn Lubega performs at the New Mexico Poetry Out Loud state championship in March 2024. Courtesy/New Mexico Arts

NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Poetry Out Loud champion, Kaitlyn Lubega, an 11th grader attending United World College in Montezuma, is headed to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. The National Finals run May 1-2, bringing together high school students from across the nation to the capital for an exciting poetry recitation competition.

The New Mexico program is produced and directed by the state arts agency, New Mexico Arts, and offers state Read More

LAPS Encourages Community To Learn, Act & Advocate During May’s Mental Health Month

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LAPS News:

May is Mental Health Month – a time of year dedicated to raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives.

It is an opportunity to take action toward protecting our own mental health and overall well-being, as well as to advocate for others and for stronger systems of care and support.

This May, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is utilizing resources from Mental Health America and focusing our efforts on encouraging everyone in the community to:

  • LEARN how modern life affects mental health and about resources that can help us navigate our changing world.
  • ACT by
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Verus® Research Of New Mexico Announces $28 Million Contract With U.S. Army For Simulation, Training & Implementation

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VERUS RESEARCH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and development, announces the award of a five-year $28 million contract from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI).

Under the new Airborne Non-Kinetic Systems for Test (ANKST) contract, Verus Research will support the Defense Department Test Resource Management Center’s investments in test and evaluation (T&E) of directed energy technologies.

“We are honored to receive the new contract Read More

Catch Of The Week: AT&T Data Breach

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

In today’s digital age, the protection of personal data has become a paramount concern for individuals and corporations alike. The recent AT&T data breach has once again brought this issue to the forefront, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in safeguarding sensitive information.

The breach, which occurred in 2019 or earlier, exposed the personal data of millions of AT&T customers, sending shockwaves through the telecommunications industry and raising questions about the efficacy of Read More

Stratton: Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams And EMS Partners

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By TRACIE STRATTON
Chief Executive Officer
 Los Alamos Medical Center

During the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses, hospital teams, and EMS professionals. May 12th marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale – a caregiver during the Crimean war, whose bravery and leadership helped create the nursing profession as we know it today. Each May, we set aside these observance weeks to highlight the bravery of our own caregivers. Over the past few years, the world of healthcare has faced many challenges. Through Read More

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez Unveils New Tribal Task Force To Address Critical Issues In Indian Country 

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:

ALBUQUERQUE –  After celebrating Earth Day at Zuni Pueblo, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the unveiling of a Tribal Task Force made up of Tribal leadership from Tribes and Pueblos across the state.

The Task Force is designed for Vasquez to better listen and represent the voices of Indian Country in Washington. It will seek guidance from each of the seven federally recognized Tribes and Pueblos in the district as well as those in the state to identify the most pressing issues facing Tribal communities and find solutions. Read More

What Bird Is This?

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Mystery bird. Photo by Ryan Sanderson

Cornell Lab eNews:

Here they come! Spring warblers on the move—and this mystery bird – a Nashville Warbler – can show up from coast to coast in North America. Its yellow body, gray hood, and white eyering give it a cheery, hyper-alert look. Find these birds foraging busily in scrubby bushes and tall trees alike

The Nashville Warbler is a boisterous yellow songster with a striking, big-eyed look thanks to a white eyering that contrasts sharply with its gray hood. Nashville Warblers are fun to watch as they teeter on the ends of leaves and branches searching for Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Los Alamos. County Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presented the proclamation. Shown here back row from left, Public Safety Telecommunicators Amanda Bucklin, Kate Stoddard, Sgambellone, Derkacs and Anthony Cardena. Front row, Susie Feiertag and Seth Martinez. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

On April 22, Los Alamos County Council proclaimed April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Los Alamos.

Council Chair Denise Derkacs read the Read More

Rep. Leger Fernández On New Mexico Train Derailment

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

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

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement after the derailment Friday of a freight train about 13 miles west of Gallup and south of Interstate 40.

“Every day in the U.S., an average of three trains derail with as many as half potentially carrying hazardous substances. New Mexico is part of that sad statistic,” Leger Fernández said.

“We are closely monitoring the situation following (Friday’s) derailment alongside Secretary Buttigieg, the Federal Railroad Administration, Read More

Attorney General Merrick Garland Calls Heinrich-Led Provisions In Safer Communities Act ‘Most Important Gun Legislation In Decades’

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questions Attorney General Merrick Garland on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and Fentanyl Enforcement, April 17, 2024. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a key hearing before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland about the U.S. Department of Justice’s enforcement of two important provisions that he authored with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) within the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). Read More