State, Nation & World

Neblett & McMahon Of Kokrobitey Institute Aug. 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

Founder and Executive Director Renee Neblett of the Kokrobitey Institute

WISC News:

A WISC Fellows Presentation: Global Art and Philanthropy, sponsored by CCA Santa Fe is 5:30 p.m., Thursday Aug. 22 at CCA Gallery at 1050 Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.

Women’s International Study Center thanks CCA for their generous sponsorship and collaboration in producing this event with us. Register here.

For the month of August, the Women’s International Study Center will host Renee Neblett and Elise McMahon as Fellows-in-Residence. Join us for a presentation

Salon El Zaguán With Rick Hendricks Sept. 12

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

John Gast, American Progress, 1872. Courtesy photo

Rick Hendricks

HSFF News:

Historic Santa Fe Foundation presents the September Salon El Zaguán monthly lecture series with Rick Hendricks on Mexican History in New Mexico.

The talk is scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the sala of HSFF offices located at 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2, Santa Fe. There is no charge for admission for members and the non-members entry fee is $10. RSVP is required to 505.983.2567 or info@historicsantafe.org. Membership information on our Join & Give page.

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Pearce Announces Plan To Improve Road Safety In SE New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, has announced his plan to improve road safety in southeastern New Mexico by partnering with companies to construct private toll roads for commercial and oil and gas traffic. Pearce met with local business and community leaders in Carlsbad to announce his plan.

“We have all heard the tragic stories of accidents on our highways in southeastern New Mexico,” Pearce said. “The roads are overcrowded and stressed beyond capacity, creating

Romero Discusses Intent And Purpose Of RCLC

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 20, 2018

Former RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Former Regional Coalition of LANL Communities executive director and candidate for House Dist. 46 Andrea Romero said what hasn’t been clear in recent discussion of RCLC issues is “intent versus what is now considered criminal because it’s been petitioned to the Attorney General’s Office”.

“I think if the point of the board is to be able to move forward … everyone needs to know that the intent was to have a proper board with good parameters, to be able to do good

Shin: A Fierce Advocate For Small Businesses

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

By LISA SHIN

Republican candidate

House Dist. 43

As a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges and difficulties facing job creators in New Mexico. Small businesses are the engines that drive our economy, both in our state and the nation.

Locally, concerns include:

Recruiting and retaining a dependable work force. Both entry level and middle skills employees are difficult to find. A restaurant owner proposed expanding transportation across Northern New Mexico, to include the afternoon and late night hours, as well as more low income housing. This could also mitigate

Public Education Department: School Grades For 2018

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

LAPS News:

The Public Education Department (PED) has released the 2018 grades for schools across New Mexico.

The grading system is primarily based upon PED-defined growth in math and reading standardized test scores.

“Overall, we’re pleased with how our schools are doing. This is a reflection of our quality teaching and strong parental support for student success,” said Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus. “LAPS also is pleased to see that Los Alamos Middle School increased its score by two letter grades: from a D in 2017 to a B in 2018.”

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New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Seeking Next Generation Of Conservation Officers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

NMGF News:

SANTA FE ― The Department of Game and Fish is seeking qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers, who protect and conserve New Mexico’s wildlife.

The department is currently accepting applications for conservation officer trainees with a starting pay of $17.03 an hour. Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 8, 2018. Physical assessments and interviews will take place Nov. 3-4, 2018 in Santa Fe. Candidates who advance past the interviews may be required to stay in Santa Fe until Nov. 8 for further testing.

Fr. Glenn: ‘How Long, O Lord?!’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Well, the elephant stomping about the room this week was definitely the dark revelations emerging from Pennsylvania of three hundred Catholic priests, other clergy and seminarians in the abuse of a thousand or more young people over several decades. Just when we Catholics think … hope … pray … that perhaps finally all such horrors have been rooted out so that we and our Church can heal, something else comes out—ripping open the wounds wider than before.

Victims, of course, suffer most immediately and tragically. It’s

Santa Fe Community College Hosts Public Listening Sessions For Presidential Search Sept. 6-7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College’s Governing Board announces that it will begin the process of seeking a permanent president with a series of free listening sessions open to the public Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 in the SFCC Board Room 223 on campus at 6401 Richards Ave.

The public is invited to attend one of the following listening sessions:

Thursday, Sept. 6: noon to 1 p.m., 2-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.; and,
Friday, Sept. 7: 11 a.m. to noon and 1-2 p.m.

Governing Board member Martha Romero announced at SFCC’s recent Convocation welcome address to faculty and students that the

House Democrats Urge UNM To Come To The Table Before Making Final Sports Cuts Decision

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 19, 2018

Rep. Javier Martínez, Mayor Tim Keller and other community leaders Thursday at UNM. Courtesy photo

NMDP News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Rep. Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) joined Mayor Tim Keller and other community leaders Thursday to urge UNM to bring to the Legislature alternate solutions for the proposed sports cuts before making any final decisions.

“I represent people in this district, in this community, and people across this state for whom soccer and athletics have become a pathway out of poverty, a pathway into jobs, and a pathway to alleviate some of the social

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