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Luján, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action To Secure Clear Guidance For Claimants Following Recent Extension, Expansion Of RECA

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Congress. In letters to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sens. Luján and Crapo highlight the urgent need to implement guidance quickly and efficiently regarding the expanded RECA program as the current extension of RECA expires in just over two years.

“After decades Read More

Methodist Healthcare Ministries Answers Call For Relief Efforts Across Texas Hill Country With $3M Commitment

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MHM News:

SAN ANTONIO, TX — When tragedy strikes, Texas communities have repeatedly demonstrated an inspiring ability to come together and lift the most vulnerable in the spirit of healing.  Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) is proud to continue serving as part of that tradition by committing $3 million to support flood relief and recovery efforts for those communities impacted by the devastating flooding that occurred this past weekend across Central Texas.

“In responding to this tragic event, we recognize the needs of those impacted will go beyond meeting their immediate survival Read More

Warhol Foundation Awards $60K To Wheelwright Museum

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ART News:

SANTA FE — The Wheelwright Museum was awarded $60,000 from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in support of a major temporary exhibition focusing on the intersection of activism, creativity, and the effects of military service in the Native American art community in the wake of the Vietnam War. The Foundation’s Spring 2025 Grant Recipients include 51 arts organizations and museums from 25 states across the country who will receive over $4 million to support the visual arts. The Wheelwright Museum is the only New Mexico-based organization to receive support this cycle. Read More

Governor Secures Federal Resources For Ruidoso Disaster

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From the Office of the Governor: 

          • State works with federal partners for additional financial assistance

SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico today received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities, providing immediate federal personnel resources to support response and recovery efforts in Ruidoso while work continues to secure additional federal assistance.

“This federal declaration is a critical first step, but it’s not everything Ruidoso needs and deserves,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “We will continue working with the federal Read More

TechSource Inks Deal With Terra Innovatum—An International Micro-Reactor Company

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Courtesy/Terra Innovatum

Curtis Christensen
Senior Vice President of Western Operations
TechSource, Inc.

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

          • Signed Partnership Agreement with Long-Term Framework to Support Go-to-Market Plan, Regulatory Progress, and Customer Acquisition Strategy

TechSource Inc, a nuclear science and engineering firm headquartered in Los Alamos, has entered into a partnership with international micro-reactor company Terra Innovatum.

“This collaboration represents a pivotal milestone in advancing our SOLO™ MMR technology toward Read More

Award-Winning Oppenheimer Festival Returns To Los Alamos Aug. 16-31 … Explore Peace, Legacy & Hidden Stories Of The Atomic Age

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SALA News:

The Oppenheimer Festival, recipient of New Mexico’s 2024 Top HAT Award for Best New Experience, returns for its third and most immersive year yet, transforming Los Alamos into a cinematic, cultural, and historical destination from Aug. 16-31.

With the 2025 theme “Peace, Legacy & Explore”, the festival invites locals and visitors to walk in the footsteps of J. Robert Oppenheimer, uncover hidden chapters of atomic history, and engage with the vibrant modern community that emerged from the once-secret “Hill”.

Highlights include:

  • Daily free screenings of The Manhattan Series,
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Stansbury Issues Statement On Tragic Floods In Ruidoso

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STATE News:

RUIDOSO — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) issued the following statement today following catastrophic rains and flooding in Ruidoso that have claimed the lives of three people, with several missing, led to the displacement of multiple families, and destroyed many homes:

My heart is with the families who have lost loved ones, those still missing, and the entire Ruidoso community reeling from the devastating floods that have ripped through the community. We stand with the families and community in grieving the loss of three lives, including two children tragically lost in the floods, Read More

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection

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JJAB News

Los Alamos JJAB is thrilled to announce the launch of a new bilingual English/Spanish book collection for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We are particularly excited about this initiative as it paves the way for equitable access to high-quality children’s books for Spanish-speaking families. This addition reflects the Imagination Library’s commitment to inclusivity and the importance of supporting bilingualism in early childhood education.

The updated program launched in New Mexico in June, providing families enrolled in the Imagination Library Read More

Luján, Boozman Reintroduce Legislation To Prevent Physical Therapy Interruptions For Medicare Patients

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) reintroduced the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act to prevent the interruption of physical therapy services nationwide. For many senior Medicare patients, physical therapy services can help restore mobility and patient’s ability to function and live independently with a higher quality of life. But too often, services can be interrupted if a practitioner is not available leaving seniors without care.

The Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act builds on Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society To Present ‘Oppenheimer & The Next Generation’ July 23 At Fuller Lodge

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society will host “Oppenheimer & The Next Generation: A Conversation with Eric Singer” 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, in Fuller Lodge. This event will feature author and educator Singer, adapter of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb, the young readers edition of Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus.

Attendees will enjoy an evening of Oppenheimer trivia, a lively conversation with Singer and a book signing of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb. Special guests Susan and Alex Sherwin, Read More