New Mexico EMNRD’s Mining And Minerals Division Presents Two 2023 Excellence In Reclamation Awards
Members of the Navajo Transitional Energy Corp., project team from left, Josh Johns, Trevor Harvey, Dacia Jaquez, Shawn Smith and Dragan Bogunovic received the 2023 Excellence Reclamation Award from EMRND Deputy Secretary Todd Leahy at right. Courtesy/EMNRD
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) is recognizing two projects as recipients of its 2023 Excellence in Reclamation Award.
Instituted in 1996, the Excellence in Reclamation Award recognizes excellence and innovation in coal, hard rock and aggregate Read More
Beso Jewels Sets Up Shop At Village Arts Saturday Sept. 9
Coral and Turquoise Silver Choker. Courtesy photo
ART News:
Beso Jewels will set up shop at Village Arts 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 216 DP Road.
Beso Jewels is a full service jewelry company owned by Teresa Starr.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver finished jewelry, including chain in Sterling and Gold
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Beso Jewels buys Gold, Silver, Jewelry in any condition, coins, gemstones and diamonds
Star Sapphire & Diamond ring. Courtesy photo
Koroit Boulder Opal. Courtesy photo Read More
New Mexico Environment Enforcement Watch Alert: 284 Actions Initiated And 37 Actions Resolved In August 2023
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of August 2023 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.
The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
In the month of August, 284 new entries were added to the Active Matters Read More
Mayor Declares Cloudcroft Christmas Capital Of New Mexico
Mayor William Denney reads the proclamation Aug. 15 declaring Cloudcroft the ‘Christmas Capital of New Mexico’ . Courtesy/Cloudcroft
The Aug. 15 proclamation declaring Cloudcroft the ‘Christmas Capital of New Mexico’. Courtesy/Cloudcroft
STATE News:
CLOUDCROFT — Known for its friendly mountain town charm and cool temperatures throughout the year, Cloudcroft was declared the “Christmas Capital of New Mexico” in a proclamation Aug. 15 from Cloudcroft Mayor William Denney.
“At Christmastime, we celebrate goodwill, generosity, neighborly spirit and a spirit of rejuvenation,” said Read More
Happening This Week At SALA: Sept. 7-10, 2023
SALA News:
This week is packed with fun and entertainment at SALA Los Alamos Event Center:
- Thursday: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back! Join us for an evening dedicated to the Ninja Turtles and an event open to the entire community in honor of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month. Every Thursday in September will be special.
- Friday: Get ready for mutant chaos with the Ninja Turtles. Don’t miss the fun of their movies and adventures.
- Saturday: Ready for a nostalgic journey? Enjoy a night of classics with the movie “The Breakfast Club” and then dive into
Oktoberfest ‘23 At Ashley Pond … Back For Second Year!
Scene from Oktoberfest in 2022 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/BBC
Boese Brew Co News:
Boese Brew Co will celebrate its second annual Oktoberfest, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos, the only way they know how; great beers, delicious food and lots of music.
This year, the brewfest will feature six breweries, food, three great bands and a newly added kid’s area.
“We had such a positive reaction to last year’s Oktoberfest and we wanted to come back and make it better than ever,” said George Boese, co-owner of Boese Brew Co, “in a family-focused city like Los Alamos, we know Read More
Leadership New Mexico Selects Core Program Participants
ALBUQUERQUE — Leadership New Mexico has announced the 46 distinguished New Mexicans, from 18 different communities, who have been selected as the “prestigious Core Class of 2023-2024”.
The Core Program connects diverse leaders through experiential learning programs and activities to help foster solutions to the state’s most pressing issues.
“It is an honor to be accepted into this highly competitive program,” Leadership New Mexico President Diego Espinoza said. “The diversity and accomplishments of the upcoming class are astonishing, and I am excited to Read More
Fresh Corn At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Los Alamos Piecemakers Host 2023 Quilt Show Sept. 22-23
‘Two Gray Hills’ 2023 Donation Quilt will be raffled during the Sept. 22-23 quilt show. Courtesy/LAPQG
LAPQG News:
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild (LAPQG), Sept. 22–23 quilt show will include over 100 quilts, wall hangings, wearable art, and art quilts.
In addition, there will be a show by the 4 Common Corners Art Quilters. Several fabric shops and sewing machine vendors will be present. A silent auction and the Jemez Bear Paws Quilters will have various handmade items available. They will also be raffling the 2023 Donation Quilt – “Two Gray Hills”.
Tickets for the raffle are available Read More