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Happy Labor Day 2020 Los Alamos!

Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. Courtesy/history.org

LABOR DAY News:

Today is Labor Day 2020, which pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September.

It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.

Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is traditionally celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

In the late 1800s, at the height of Read More

More Visible Smoke From 3,773 Acre Medio Fire Through Monday As Interior Pockets Ignite In Record High Temps

Interior pockets of fuel burning and visible late this afternoon from Overlook Park in White Rock are surrounded by black and have limited potential to spread as confirmed by aerial observations. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

SFNF News:

The southwestern side of the Medio Fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District, is putting up a fair amount of smoke today as hot, dry conditions contributed to more active fire behavior.

Aerial observation confirms that the interior pockets of fuel burning now are surrounded by black and have limited Read More

September Is National Preparedness Month

The Red Cross encourages everyone, especially older adults, to prepare for emergencies. Courtesy/ARC

American Red Cross News:

ALBUQUERQUE — According to new research from the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and the American Academy of Nursing, older adults are more vulnerable and experience more casualties after a natural disaster compared to other age groups.

That’s why this National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross, Central and Northern AZ Chapters encourage everyone, especially older adults, to get ready for emergencies.

Being prepared for disasters is Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,107 With 3 More Death And 13,530 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 66 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 10 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 16 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Curry County
  • 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 6 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Applauds Space Exploration Grants To UNM, NMSU, Navajo Technical College

NEW MEXICO DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) applaud nearly $2.3 million in combined awards from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to New Mexico universities for fellowships supporting minority and underrepresented students in STEM fields and innovative research for space exploration programs.

New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the University of New Mexico (UNM) have received funding Read More

Posts From The Road: Colorado State Forest State Park

Sunset: A sunset of beautiful pastel colors is viewed over North Michigan Creek Reservoir during a camping trip to Colorado State Forest State Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Camping: There are several developed campgrounds as well as dispersed camping in the back country at the park. There also are cabins and yurts available for rent. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Colorado State Forest State Park … a state park with a long and unusual name but filled with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

At 71,000 acres, Read More

SFCC English Department Presents Fall Workshop Series

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — The English Department at Santa Fe Community College presents a Fall Workshop Series Sept. 23 through Nov. 12 for writers, teachers, students and Santa Fe community members.

The series is a result of support provided by the Santa Fe Community College Foundation Professional Development Fund. Assistant Professor of English Kate McCahill and Adjunct Professor of English Austin Eichelberger were recipients of the funding and attended the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference in March.

The annual conference is the largest of its kind in the nation, Read More

Air Force Research Laboratory Tracks Sporadic E

AFRL News:

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — Researchers at Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in New Mexico, have discovered a new way to track and characterize a phenomenon called “Sporadic E” naturally occurring in the upper atmosphere, where large structures of dense plasma form.

These plasma structures, which occur at mid latitude locations around the world, disrupt radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves (or simply “radio waves”) and impact both DoD and civilian radio systems in positive and negative ways, depending on the application. 

“Previous methods to observe these structures Read More

Bipartisan, Bicameral Tribal Connect Act Introduced To Increase High-Speed Internet Access In Indian Country

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) have introduced the Tribal Connect Act.

This legislation is created to improve broadband connectivity in Indian Country.

The bicameral, bipartisan bill would increase access to the Federal Communications Commission’s schools and libraries universal service support program.

The $4 billion program, known as E-rate, provides discounts to assist public schools and libraries obtain high-speed Read More

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