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Any Idaho State Bengals In The House?

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) has hope to identify Idaho State University (ISU) Bengals in our midst and the possibility for alumni gatherings. ISU, located in Pocatello, Idaho, started in 1901 and today is Bengal Giving Day! They will spend 1,901 minutes fundraising for the school and reaching out to alumni.

According to www.vetsexplainpets.com, “a group of Bengal Tigers is called a ‘streak’ or an ‘ambush’. Additionally, while Bengal tigers are typically solitary animals, they may form temporary groups for a variety Read More

Celebrating National America’s SBDC Day

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Julianna Martinez-Barbee

SBDC News:

National SBDC day is a celebration of the impact SBDC’s have on the economy. America’s Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) provides comprehensive support to help small businesses achieve their dream and drive economic growth. America’s SBDC is a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 local centers providing no-cost confidential business consulting, business training and research services to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.  

Julianna Martinez-Barbee, one of New Mexico SBDC Directors is ‘empowering dreams and igniting Read More

LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger To Speak At National Council On Aging Conference In Washington D.C.

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LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger

By KIAH MCCONNELL
Marketing & Program Coordinator
LARSO

Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Executive Director Jacci Gruninger has been selected to present at the National Council on Aging’s Age+Action Conference, happening in May in Washington, D.C. As the premier aging conference in the nation, this event brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates in the field to share innovative solutions and strategies that enhance the lives of older adults.

Gruninger will present on LARSO’s successful scam awareness Read More

Trask: Denish’s Diatribe On Musk A Misguided Hit Piece

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By CHARLIE TRASK
Los Alamos

At the end of her Op-Ed, Diane Denish recommends that we speak up and push back against Elon Musk. Well, SURPRISE, I’m going to push back on Denish and the failure of our Democrat leadership. I’m urging our normal citizens to stand up for America.

Denish has thrown her/their cards on the table. She tells us that the world’s smartest person is a racist, bullied kid, non-engineer, Trump donor, user of drugs, father, emotionless, adolescent user of “X”, empathy-less, lover of chaos, and a multitude of other unfounded liberal innuendos and lies.

This is such a standard play Read More

Luján Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Legislation To Halt All Lethal Trafficking Of Fentanyl

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the March 14 Senate passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act:

“The fentanyl crisis has taken far too many innocent lives and has devastated communities across New Mexico and the United States. The bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act will give law enforcement the tools necessary to combat the fentanyl crisis, keep fentanyl off our streets, and help protect New Mexico communities.

“This legislation is a critical step toward protecting our communities Read More

Senators Heinrich, Britt, Hirono And Hyde-Smith Resolution Honoring National Board Certified Teachers Passes Senate

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced that their bipartisan resolution recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) passed the Senate.

Students taught by National Board Certified Teachers gain 1-2 months of additional instruction per year and are 11% more likely to score proficient on literacy exams.  

Nationally, there are over 141,000 teachers who have earned National Board Certification. In New Mexico, there Read More

FBI Marks 75th Year Of ‘Ten Most Wanted Fugitives’ List

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FBI News;

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on March 14 marked the 75th anniversary of one of its most iconic crime-fighting tools, the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list.

“The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list is an invaluable investigative publicity tool the FBI has leveraged for 75 years to ensure the most odious criminals are brought to justice,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. “The capture rate of the subjects on the list demonstrates the enormous assistance the public provides as well as the FBI’s unwavering commitment to apprehending these criminals. The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Read More

Op-Ed: Nation’s Report Card Should Be A Warning

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By CARTER SWANSON
Policy Analyst
Opportunity for All Kids

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “The Nation’s Report Card”, was released in January. Released every two years, this report provides the most comprehensive data on educational performance nationwide. It is a stark reminder of what SHOULD be the most important issue facing New Mexico’s Legislature and Governor. Unfortunately, the results barely garnered media attention in New Mexico. 

For the last two reports, 2022 and 2024, New Mexico has been 52nd (behind all 50 states, plus the District of Read More

Heinrich, Klobuchar Press USDA On Trump’s Plans To Fire Forest Service Workers Responsible For Wildfire Prevention & Watershed Restoration

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Trump’s plans to fire an additional 7,000 Forest Service workers responsible for wildfire prevention and watershed restoration.

“We write with strong concerns regarding reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture may terminate an additional Read More

Meow Wolf’s Seventh Permanent Exhibition Will Be In NYC

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MEOW WOLF News:

SANTA FE — The creators of mind-bending immersive experiences, Meow Wolf, are heading to New York City. Their seventh permanent exhibition will open at Pier 17 in the historic Seaport, bringing their maximalist mix of art, storytelling, and interactivity to one of the most iconic cities in the world. After years of East Coast fans asking for a Meow Wolf experience closer to home, the wait is finally over. The Seaport, a place where history and reinvention collide, is the perfect setting for Meow Wolf’s next adventure.

During South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Meow Wolf announced Read More