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Natcore Adds Important New Intellectual Property With Acquisition of NewCyte Technology
Natcore Technology Inc. is pleased to announce that it has executed an agreement to purchase NewCyte Inc., a private firm controlling key intellectual property in the field of nanotechnology.
The Top Ten (or So) Cities in the United States to Live in 2009
What were the top ten cities in the United States to live in 2009? It depends on what source you consult and what you use as the criteria in determining the best of the best.
Chavez quietly vacates mayor's office
After a tumultuous election campaign Albuquerque's longest-serving mayor of modern times left office without fanfare Monday making way for the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Richard Berry.
Investigators concerned about stimulus jobs being undercounted
Republicans have accused the Obama administration of touting inflated employment figures from the economic stimulus plan, but government investigators say they're also concerned about apparent reporting flaws that could indicate significant undercounting of jobs.
Nuclear Surety Inspection finds two wings unsatisfactory
Nuclear surety inspections of two wings at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., found deficiencies which led to an overall rating of unsatisfactory.
Commander receives 2009 Space Trophy
Thomas D. White Air Force Space Trophy Nov. 20 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Maj. Gen.
Iraqi Engineers Prepare to Work Independently
A Basra, Iraq, native brings 50 years of experience as an architect, a master's degree and a resume that reads like a travel guide ranging across Europe and the Middle East and even Japan to his job as leader of the Iraqi facilities engineering team here.
Press Release: Senate approves key NM military funding
WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall reported that the Senate has approved legislation to fund key construction projects at New Mexico's military installations.
Photos chronicle nuclear age in N.M.
In some ways New Mexico comes a close second to Chernobyl. Known by its Better Business Bureau nickname as ''Land of Enchantment,'' New Mexico is also the birthplace of the nuclear age.
Kirtland AFB wins Air Force lodging award
Besides last year, Kirtland AFB Lodging also won the award in 2005. The competitors are evaluated using a lengthy checklist covering a variety of aspects, including customer service, housekeeping, financial and facility management, services and related support activities.
KAFB said prepared for 'active shooter'
The Fort Hood massacre Thursday quickly prompted Albuquerquea s Kirtland Air Force Base into taking a hard look at its own safety procedures.
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish Hosts Meeting to Explore Small Satellite Tech Development
Lt. Governor Diane Denish today hosted members of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the high technology business community to discuss the potential for developing the small satellite industry in New Mexico.
Airmen sound off on reflective-belt requirement
Airmen concerned about becoming glow-in-the-dark targets are sounding off about those shiny Air Force safety belts that clash with their cammies.
Air Force finishes safest flying year
There were only 17 Class A mishaps. The next best year was fiscal 2006 with 19 Class A mishaps.
Kirtland frequently practices emergency scenarios
Kirtland Air Force Base has an emergency plan that it constantly reviews, and officials frequently practice for different scenarios like severe weather, aircraft crashes, or terrorist attacks, for example.
U.S. Services To Build ORS Costs Into Budget Plans
Under instructions from U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn, the military services are building into their long-term spending plans the costs of quickly putting into orbit crucial space-based tools.
FASTSAT instruments shipped for tests and launch preparation
Three of the satellite instruments that will fly on an upcoming satellite mission called "FASTSAT" have been created at one NASA center and have arrived at another for more tests to ensure they are flight ready for launch.
Air Force revs up driving safety measures
A spike in auto and motorcycle deaths is prompting the Air Force to tighten its oversight of drivers - both on duty and off.
Whiteman Air Force Base gains 2 units
25 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. The 498th Munitions Maintenance Group relocates from Kirtland AFB to Whiteman AFB, along with its new subordinate unit, the 19th Munitions Squadron.
SIUC will close Tyndall undergraduate program in 2010
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale announced it will close its undergraduate degree program at Tyndall Air Force Base in 2010, a local school official confirmed Tuesday.
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