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Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: Honoring Blessed Memories Of Six Million Jewish Men, Women And Children

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World Jewish Congress News:

Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, begins this evening with a minute-long siren, when the whole of Israel comes to a halt and the nation pauses to remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.

This year, this day of mourning and reflection takes place in the shadow of the shocking, worldwide recrudescence of antisemitism.

“The number of survivors who are able to bear witness is fast dwindling. This pushes us even more to our efforts to document the Shoah, preserve the memory of the victims, and ensure that the next generation remembers.” Read More

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Launches Nationwide Astronomy Program For Rural Schools

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SMITHSONIAN News:

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural education called Smithsonian Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS).

The Smithsonian STARS program will equip schools with a donated telescope, accessories such as solar lenses, ongoing teacher training, and aligned astronomy lessons designed to inspire curiosity and strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for the nation’s approximately 9.8 million rural schoolchildren. Read More

Successful National History Day Contest For LAPS Students

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LAPS students participate in New Mexico National History Day. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools was well represented at the recent New Mexico National History Day regional contest and state competition. Nineteen students from Piñon Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School competed in the regional contest in Santa Fe in March.

Eight students placed at the regional contest and qualified to compete in the New Mexico National History Day State Contest in Albuquerque held April 11.

“All of the projects were very well done and the students represented Los Read More

Heinrich, Daines, Neguse, Leger Fernández Introduce Bill To Complete Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

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U.S. Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced their bipartisan Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act, legislation that directs the Secretaries of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT).

Designated by Congress as part of the National Read More

RPNM Extends Condolences On Passing Of Pope Francis

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RPNM News:

Late Sunday night the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis had passed away. In response to this significant loss to the global Catholic community including many in New Mexico’s Catholic population, Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement:

“The Republican Party of New Mexico extends our heartfelt sympathies to the Catholic community in New Mexico and around the world mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We recognize the profound spiritual significance of his leadership to millions in the Catholic faith and join in prayer, asking Read More

UbiQD Secures $20M In Series B Funding To Scale Quantum Dot Technology Across Industries

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UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel marveling at the glowing quantum dots outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel, far right, and the UbiQD team outside the company’s headquarters in Los Alamos. UbiQD is a global leader in quantum dot manufacturing and technology. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD News:

  • Investment to Expand Manufacturing, Accelerate R&D, and Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Nano Materials

UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) technology, today announced the close of its $20 million Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich & Rep. Chellie Pingree Lead Charge To Reach Net-Zero Emissions And Boost U.S. Agriculture

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

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

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In celebration of Earth Day, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), comprehensive legislation that sets a bold vision for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the American food and agriculture sector by 2040 by expanding climate and agriculture research, and improving  Read More

BLM Seeks Input For November 2025 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases In New Mexico And Oklahoma

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BLM News:

SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office yesterday opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 21 oil and gas leases, totaling 8843 acres. The comment period ends May 21, 2025.

The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. The BLM will use input from the public to help complete its review of each parcel.

Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an Read More

Vatican Announces Death Of Pope Francis April 21, 2025

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Pope Francis Dec. 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025
Courtesy/from his autobiography ‘Hope’

Vatican News:

Pope Francis, 88, died today, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, made the announcement this morning:

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Farrell said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to Read More

Posts From The Road: Farewell To Death Valley

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Palms & Resorts: An area of Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park where palm trees surround a luxury resort and family friendly motel. These facilities offer visitors a chance to relax and cool off during the mid-day hours when the desert landscape color is more washed out. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Sand Dunes: The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are near the small village of Stovepipe Wells north of the Furnace Creek area. The dunes and hiking in Mosaic Canyon are two of the top features in this area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Read More