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Los Alamos Chemist Jeffrey Pietryga Named AAAS Fellow

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AAAS Fellow Jeffrey Pietryga

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Jeffrey Pietryga has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Members of the world’s largest professional society — scientists, engineers and innovators from across disciplines — are named fellows in recognition of their lifetime efforts to advance science or its applications.

A longtime chemist at the Laboratory, Pietryga was recognized by the AAAS “for formative contributions to the synthetic chemistry of advanced nanocrystal quantum dots,” as well as “enthusiastic Read More

Senators Luján, Hawley Introduce Legislation To Make Car Repairs Easier, Expand Options, Increase Transparency

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

  • Senators Champion Efforts to Improve Car Repair Processes, Offer More Repair Choices, And Make Information About Repairs More Transparent For Car Owners And Repair Shops

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the REPAIR Act, legislation that would give car owners expanded options for automobile repairs.

The REPAIR Act ensures vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to vehicle repair and maintenance data, which is critical to the independent Read More

Los Alamos Locksmith Wins Second National Award

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Herman Manzanares III

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Lock and Key LLC has announced the selection of owner Herman Manzanares III into Marquis Who’s Who of America Emerging Leaders, a national publication award that provides unmatched coverage of the lives of today’s leaders and achievers from the United States and around the world, and from every significant field of endeavor.

Manzanares will be included in the Marquis Who’s Who 2025 induction ceremony and receive a personalized award.

“The staff of Los Alamos Lock and Key would like to congratulate its leader on his continued hard work and community Read More

Op-Ed: A Deep Dive Into New Mexico’s Lack Of Economic Freedom

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By MATTHEW MITCHELL, Fraser Institute
and PAUL GESSING, Rio Grande Foundation

A thousand years ago, a group of people settled along Red Willow Creek at the base of the Taos Mountains and never left. They were among the first, but hardly the last, to be enchanted by New Mexico’s snow-capped mountains and sun-drenched vistas. The state’s moderate climate, rich culture, and mouth-watering cuisine are peerless. And now that New Mexico churns out 2 million barrels of oil every day—more than 15 percent of all US production—you’d think New Mexicans would be riding high.

Instead, the state’s citizens Read More

Senators Heinrich And Hickenlooper Lead Amendment To Prevent Sale Of Public Lands

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, are leading an amendment to the Senate’s budget resolution to prevent the privatization of public lands.

The amendment comes after recent reporting about Congressional Republicans’ plans to sell public lands to fund tax breaks for billionaires.

“Public lands belong to all of us,” said Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Read More

Family Wellness And Early Intervention Programs Emphasized During Child Abuse Prevention Month

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CYFD Secretary Teresa Casado

CYFD News:

SANTA FE — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month nationally, and across New Mexico, the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is calling attention to programs, services, and support systems that are designed to improve the safety and well-being of the children and youth in our state.

“CYFD’s Family Services Division focuses on supporting families to prevent abuse and neglect,” CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados said. “Through family-centered programs and partnerships with service providers, CYFD aims to give families the tools and supports Read More

Leger Fernández Re-Introduces Bill To Maintain Vital Access To Audio-Only Telehealth For Tribal Communities

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández re-introduces Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act. Courtesy image

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) re-introduced the Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025, crucial legislation designed to protect access to essential healthcare services through audio-only telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries in tribal communities.

The bill is co-sponsored in the House by Representatives Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Read More

Luján, Padilla, Warnock Lead Group Calling For Reversal Of Mass Firings At Head Start And Office Of Child Care

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led 25 Senators in condemning the Trump Administration’s mass firings of federal employees at the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC), and demanding Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. immediately reinstate these employees.

The sweeping firings of staff from these critical HHS offices will severely restrict access to child care for working-class families and limit OHS and OCC’s ability to administer Read More

Op-Ed: Defunding Science, Is At Our Peril

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By MARTIN LAWLER
Santa Fe

Modern medicine saved my life, what about yours? From polio to COVID vaccines to surgery at a famous medical center to our local New Mexico hospital, I owe my life to medical researchers and doctors.

Europe used to be the genesis of modern medicine: Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization and vaccines, Marie Curie discovered x-rays. Then American scientist took over. Under the leadership of President Roosevelt, the National Institute of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation were created. Our government has funded important cancer, heart, and HIV research. Read More

Op-Ed: As Budget Cuts Loom – Programs For Rural Libraries, Historical Societies, Tribal Organizations, Museums, Teachers, Students, Veterans And Elders Face Devastating Cuts

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By MIRIAM LANGER
Board Chair
New Mexico Humanities Council

Over the past 50 years, the New Mexico Humanities Council (NMHC) has supported rural libraries, historical societies, tribal organizations, local museums, teachers, students, veterans, and elders. Our programs have helped preserve endangered traditions and supported intergenerational programs that connect us through storytelling, reflection, and understanding across differences. These aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines. In communities where there isn’t a museum or college nearby, these programs may be the only provider Read More