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LANL Announces Scholarship Winners

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LANL FOUNDATION News:

Thirteen Northern New Mexicans have received $1,000 Returning Student/Regional College scholarships from the Los Alamos National Laboratory Employees’ Scholarship Fund.

The awards help students returning to a formal education for certification or a two-year degree at an accredited regional college. Many are pursuing new careers.

Funding comes from donations by LANL employees and a matching amount from Los Alamos National Security, LLC., and the scholarships are administered by the LANL Foundation.

Awards go to:

  • Oakley Blasdel, Rowe, who is pursuing a degree
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Local GOP Attends State Central Committee Meeting

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Several Los Alamos Republicans attended the Republican Party of New Mexico State Central Committee meeting Sept. 21 at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque. Front row from left, JoAnn Johnson, Norma Tech and Marie Todd. Back row from left, former Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley, Vincent Chiravelle, Bill McKerley and Robert Gibson. Photo by John Rockwell Read More

Gary King Opposes Deep Cuts to Federal Food Stamps

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Attorney General Gary King

STATE News:

New Mexico Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor Gary King today strongly spoke out against Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to impose harsh cuts to American families who depend on federal food stamps. 

Yesterday House Republicans passed billions of dollars in cuts to federal food stamps by a vote of 217-210; the cuts will push millions of American families, including those in New Mexico, into poverty during the ongoing economic slump.

“While this is a federal issue, and I intend to be the next Governor Read More

Potential for Severe T-Storms in North Central/Northwestern NM Today

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NWS News:

This is a brief update from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque on the potential for severe weather over portions of north central and northwestern New Mexico today, Sunday, Sept. 22.

Impacts:

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to take shape this afternoon over northwestern and north central New Mexico, many of which will be strong to severe. These storms will be capable of producing severe hail (greater than 1″ diameter) and/or severe wind gusts (greater than/equal to 58 mph.) 

In addition, breezy to windy conditions will spread over much of New Read More

Free Guided Trips to Southwest Jemez Mountains

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FOREST SERVICE News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will be hosting several free field trips for the public to learn about restoration efforts planned for the Southwest Jemez Mountains.

Oct. 11 and 12, three field trips will be scheduled each day. Choose from a full day or a half day trip. The group will travel to various locations in the forest and hear from the specialists who are engaged in managing this intricate and complex landscape.

Each day, there will be one all day trip and two half day trips. Participants can choose from the following: all day trip from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Read More

Crowd Turns Out for Opera on the Rocks

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Park Superintendent Jason Lott introduces Opera on the Rocks this evening in Bandelier. Bandelier National Monument and the Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera presented Amahl and the Night Visitors by Giancarlo Menotti, an Opera Alta production. Photo by Katy Korkos

Los Alamos High School Honor Choir Bel Canto takes the stage. Photo by Katy Korkos

Crowd gathers for Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier. Photo by Katy Korkos

Rotary Stars set up their cheese platters at this evening’s event. Photo by Katy Korkos



The weather cleared up just in time for people to get on the shuttles at the White 
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Flooding Closes Areas of SFNF Through Dec. 30


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SFNF News:


Recent heavy rainfall in the Pecos/Las Vegas area of the Santa Fe National Forest has required that certain roads and sites be closed for public safety.  


Several forest roads are impassible due to washouts, debris such as trees and branches along roadways, and plugged culverts. There are also a few bridges that were jammed up with debris and sustained damage. 


Forest personnel continue to assess the damage but are unable to reach some areas due to impassable roads. Clearing of debris has begun in some areas but this may take some time depending on the amount Read More 
Prescribed Burns Planned on Santa Fe National Forest


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SFNF News:


The Santa Fe National Forest is planning a prescribed fire on the Coyote Ranger District within the next seven days.


The Mesa Camino burn may start as early as tomorrow (Sunday.) If conditions don’t allow that burn to be successful, they may burn in the Gallina area instead. Planned benefits from these burns: reduce hazardous fuels, break up continuous fuels, prepare the land for new growth, help plants and trees to grow healthier, improve wildlife habitat.


Smoke will be monitored and the Forest Service will comply with New Mexico air quality regulations. Smoke from a prescribed fire Read More 
Bandelier Again Collects Entrance Fees; Public Lands Day is Fee Free


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A member of the Bandelier maintenance staff works to clear the main trail of mud left by Sept. 12, 13, and 14 flash floods. Courtesy/NPS


BANDELIER News:


Since the Frijoles Canyon section of Bandelier National Monument closed last weekend due to the effects of three flash floods in three days, park employees have been working hard to clean up the mud and damage.  


On Thursday, Sept. 19, it was cleared sufficiently to allow the shuttle buses to start bringing visitors, and by Friday enough of the area was open to begin charging entrance fees. So far, shuttle buses are still the only way to come into
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Udall: $2 Million ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funds Coming to New Mexico


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U.S. SENATE News:


Will work to ensure federal government keeps commitment to provide resources for flood damage


WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, today welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Transportation will make immediately available $2 million in emergency relief funds to help New Mexico cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by the severe storms this month. 


“Communities across our state are cleaning up from devastating floods, and many are facing expensive Read More