AGU: Freak Rockfall Accident In China
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 7, 2018
The aftermath of the rockfall accident in Shimian County. Courtesy/Chengdu Business DailyAGU News:
The Chengdu Business Daily has a report of a freak rockfall accident that occurred June 30 in Shimian County in Sichuan Province, China.
At the time a bus was driving on the S217 Provincial Road between Chengdu and Wuhu, carrying 38 people. The coach was struck by a large boulder. It appears that the boulder penetrated, and became wedged through, the windscreen of the coach. The driver, Zhao Jianguo, a 44-year-old native of Chengdu, was pinned in his seat and killed.
Read More Join The ‘Dark Side’ At Fort Union National Monument
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 7, 2018
NPS News:Fort Union National Monument announces its next Star Party of the year, weather permitting, Saturday night July 14.
New Mexico is renowned for its enchanting landscape and open skies. Throughout history, mankind has turned their eyes to the celestial bodies of the night sky in awe and wonder. The stars found in the dark sky have helped humanity to traverse the land and sea, prepare for the coming changes in seasons, and to inspire the imagination. Come and join the “Dark Side” at Fort Union National Monument as we explore the night sky with the telescope and naked eye, to discuss
Read More Bandelier’s Tsankawi Closed For Road Work July 10
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 7, 2018
The entire Tsankawi Unit will be closed to all public use Tuesday, July 10, due to road pavement work on N.M. 4. Photo by Sally King/NPSBANDELIER News:
Superintendent Jason Lott announced today that the entire Tsankawi Unit in Bandelier will be closed to all public use Tuesday, July 10, due to road pavement work on N.M. 4.
Since the construction work area will block access to the parking area for Tsankawi, this closure is being put into place to mitigate safety concerns for commuters, visitors and the construction workers. Tsankawi is expected to re-open Wednesday, July 11.
Read More Democratic Party Welcomes Heinrich To Los Alamos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks to a large gathering of Los Alamos Democrats Thursday evening during his Meet & Greet at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Heinrich was in town as part of a campaign sweep during which he visited Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Christine Chandler, a candidate for House Dist. 43, speaks with fellow Democrats Thursday evening at UnQuarked. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Karyl Ann Armbruster, secretary of the NM PED FBI: New Mexico State Police Officer Arrested On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
FBI News:ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson, Acting Special Agent in Charge Maxwell D. Marker of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Chief Pete Kassetas, San Juan County Sheriff Ken Christesen, and Director Kevin Burns of the HIDTA Region II Narcotics Task Force announced Monday that a NMSP officer has been arrested and is charged with violating the federal drug laws.
NMSP Ofc. Daniel Capehart, 33, of Bloomfield, was arrested by the FBI, NMSP, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO), and HIDTA Region II Narcotics Task Force June 29, 2018.
Read More Explore Asteroids & Comets At NMMNHS Planetarium
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
Courtesy photoNMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Audiences at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Planetarium will discover how asteroids and comets have collided with earth, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping today’s world, in the California Academy of Sciences’ latest original planetarium show, Incoming!
From the comfort of a planetarium seat, viewers will embark on a dynamic journey on the trail of asteroids and comets, get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids before they reach
Read More 21 Children Have Died In Hot Cars In U.S. This Year
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
KAC News:PHILADELPHIA, PA ― Already this year there have been 21 confirmed child vehicular heatstroke deaths in the United States. Every year on average, 37 children die in hot cars in the U.S. Last year 43 young children died.
These tragedies are predictable and preventable. KidsAndCars.org is urging parents and caregivers to be extra vigilant.
KidsAndCars.org president and founder Janette Fennell said, “We always see an increase in child injuries and deaths around holidays. It is devastating to know that there are families all across America right now holding their
Read More Lujan Grisham Releases Plan To Fight Fires
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Monday, U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham released her plan to prevent and fight fires in New Mexico.
“As families throughout New Mexico prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, federal and state parks across our state are closed because of severe fire threats. The changing climate and ongoing drought mean that New Mexico is at an even greater risk to experience devastating fires this season. With nine fires currently burning our lands, it’s critical that we develop a strategy to control
Read More Officials Weigh In On EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resignation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
EPA News:
A variety of officials released statements today following President Donald Trump’s announcement via Twitter that he has accepted the resignation of embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall: “Scott Pruitt’s tenure at EPA was an utter disgrace. He should have been fired long ago. Pruitt embodies everything about the ‘swamp’ that President Trump claimed he wanted to end – and the fact that Pruitt was kept around this long shows that the president never cared about rooting out corruption or self-dealing Read More
Mud Slide Closes US 64 From Eagle Nest To Cimarron
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
NMSP News Alert:
Eagle Nest – State Police and the New Mexico Department of Transportation are working a large mud slide on US Highway 64 near Eagle Nest.
US 64 is closed from mile post 287 before Eagle Nest to mile post 309 in Cimarron. DOT is working to clear the roadway. There is currently no estimate of how long the closure will last.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area or seek an alternate route. Read More
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- New Mexico launches new option for absentee ballot voters - KRQE News 13
- New Mexico launches new option for absentee ballot voters - Yahoo! Voices
- 2 people arrested in connection with hiding 16 migrants in stash house in Las Cruces - cbs4local.com
- Brothers turn to the public to help fund a short animated New Mexican film - KRQE News 13
