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Four LANL Researchers Named 2021 Laboratory Fellows: Elizabeth Hunke, Baolian Cheng, David A. Smith, Blas Uberuaga

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The Laboratory’s 2021 Fellows are Elizabeth Hunke and Baolian Cheng, top row from left, and David A. Smith and Blas Uberuaga, bottom row. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Four researchers have been named 2021 Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows: Baolian Cheng, Elizabeth Hunke, David A. Smith and Blas Uberuaga.

“To be a Fellow at the Laboratory is to be a leader in our workplace and within the scientific community at large,” LANL Director Thom Mason said. “I am honored to recognize these four fellows and thank them for their extraordinary contributions and accomplishments.”

About the Fellows

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Heinrich On Border Patrol Handling Of Haitian Migrants

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

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Border Patrol’s handling of Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas:

“The footage of Border Patrol agents on horseback rounding up Haitian refugee families in Del Rio, Texas, is alarming and unacceptable. No person should be treated in this dehumanizing way, including those coming here to escape persecution in their home country,” Heinrich said. “I will closely monitor the Department of Homeland Security’s investigation into this and ensure its findings are transparent Read More

News From Mars Comes To Downtown Los Alamos

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Central Park Square owner Philip Kunsberg, 4th from left, with members of LANL’s Perseverance Rover team, from left, Sam Clegg, Cindy Little, Amanda Sheridan, Kunsberg, Roger Wiens, Scott Robinson, Roberta Beal and Matthew Brand gather recently in front of the ‘News from Mars’  video display on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Mars is closer than you think. A stroll down Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos can transport you to the surface of Mars via a slide show of pictures taken by the Perseverance Read More

Lauritzen: September Is National Senior Center Month

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A scene from a trip Martin and Bev Cooper of White Rock took to Nepal. The Coopers share details of their trip in an online presentation at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Email director@losalamosseniorcenter.com for a link. Photo by Martin Cooper

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

September is National Senior Center Month and while the month may be half over, our local centers have a lot of great things ahead.

This Friday Sept. 17, the White Rock Senior Center will host a car show 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there is no fee. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Read More

New Mexico State Officials Attend Swearing In Of New Chihuahua Gov. Maria Eugenia Campos Galván

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Maru Campos made history in 2016 when elected the first woman mayor of Chihuahua, Mexico and again in June when elected the first woman governor of Chihuahua. She was sworn in Wednesday with New Mexico Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes, New Mexico Department of Transportation Director of Public Service Joseph De La Rosa  and New Mexico Border Authority Executive Director Marco A. Grajeda in attendance. Courtesy/Mexico Daily Post

STATE News:

  • New Mexico eyes strong ties with Mexico through global trade

SANTA FE – Two high-ranking officials from the administration Read More

NOAA Announces $7.3 Million For Marine Debris Removal, Prevention, Ecosystem Health, Research And More

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Plastic bags and other debris on a New England shoreline. Courtesy/Audubon Society Seabird Restoration Program

NOAA News:

NOAA announced $7.3 million in Fiscal Year 2021 grants supporting 25 projects to address the harmful effects of marine debris on wildlife, navigation safety, ecosystem health, and the economy.

With the addition of non-federal matching contributions, the total investment in these marine debris projects is approximately $14.7 million. The grants, selected after a rigorous and competitive review process, are spread across 14 states and territories, as well as 8 international Read More

New Mexico Governor On 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today will recognize the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by attending an annual commemoration event hosted by Albuquerque Fire and Rescue.

The governor also issued the following statement:

“This harrowing anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the heroism and sacrifice of first responders in every community. I encourage New Mexicans to pause today to feel and convey gratitude in whatever form feels appropriate or is available to you.

“A generosity of spirit, of grace, is important on somber days Read More

Decker: Trip Of A Lifetime…

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By DEAN DECKER
Los Alamos

It was to be my dream vacation. September 2001, a three-week trip to China – another world to me.

This trip was to combine two of my favorite activities, music and travel. A travel tour company had set up a tour for “community musicians”. We would meet for the first time at an airport in China. There we would get to know each other, rehearse for a few days, then travel to famous places in China and play concerts for local citizens. In one city we were scheduled to actually play a joint concert with a Chinese community band! Very cool!

We were scheduled to take a three-day boat cruise Read More

Kristen Honig Of Los Alamos Visits Maasai Mara In Kenya

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Sunset in the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Photo by Kristen Honig

Maasai Warriors standing on either side of photographer Kristen Honig of Los Alamos were assigned to guard her the entire time she was in camp and walk her to her tent and guard it while she slept at night. Courtesy photo

By KRISTEN HONIG
Los Alamos

If you had told me 9 months ago that I would take two international trips during a worldwide pandemic, I would have said you were out of your mind. But the development and distribution of a COVID vaccine has made travel possible again for adventurous (or crazy) souls. Although traveling during a pandemic

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Sen. Luján Statement On U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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

NAMBÉ – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan:

“A generation of Americans have never known an America not at war. Following a 20-year military presence in Afghanistan, our troops will return home alongside American citizens and many of the Afghan evacuees who stood with us over the past two decades. President Biden made a commitment to the American people that he would put an end to our longest war. Our troops, from the beginning of this war, served with honor and distinction.

“The United Read More