News Tipoffs - Colorado Editors Newsletter for Saturday July 13, 2024 ( 14 items ) |
59th Medical Wing, partners research featured in prestigious medical publication
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
A significant research study, made possible through a Defense Health Agency Restoral program grant in collaboration with the 59th Medical Wing, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, on June 13, 2024.
The article, titled "Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation During Emergency Intubation," presents critical advancements in the fiel
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Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Deputy Commander for Operations Receives First Star
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, July 13 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news:
By Brooke Nevins, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command deputy commanding general for operations formally joined the general officer ranks during a promotion ceremony July 12 at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
While Brig. Gen. John L. Dawber received his first star during the ceremony, his effective date of rank fell o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION TO COMBAT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION BY SUPPORTING HUD'S DISCRIMINATORY EFFECTS RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb today led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging a federal court to reject a challenge to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. The homeowners insurance industry is challenging the rule, which under the Fair Housing A
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Buckley Hosts Colorado Rapids
BUCKLEY AFB, Colorado, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Buckley Air Force Base (460th Space Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Joshua Hollis, Space Base Delta 2 Public Affairs
The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club players and crew members visited Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, on July 10, 2024, to gain a deeper understanding of the base's operations and engage with the military community.
The visit began with a briefing by Col. Heidi Dexter, Space Base Delta 2 commander, who pro
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City of Loveland to Host July 18 Budget Education Event
LOVELAND, Colorado, July 13 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release:
As the City of Loveland prepares for an ongoing multi-million-dollar revenue shortfall to its General Fund, City staff have been working to educate the public about the use of sales tax, property tax and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) to fund city-provided services. In continuation of this effort, the City of Loveland is hosting a "Budget Funds Explained" educational event on July 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p
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Innovation Grants Awarded to Four Projects That Will Transform Waste to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Lock Away Climate Pollution
BOULDER, Colorado, July 13 -- Boulder County posted the following news release:
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In Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, local innovators will convert 'liability biomass' into value-added resources that fight the climate crisis by sucking carbon from the air.
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* A coalition of Western U.S. cities and counties awarded $335,000 to four projects designed to fight climate change and reduce wildfire risks by removing carbon dioxide from the air.
* These projects will convert w
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Media Alert: USGS Dye-Tracing Study in Lake Fork Creek to Map Groundwater Flow
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
During this time, a non-toxic green dye, fluorescein, will be introduced into the Creek between 3 and 7 p.m. and will be monitored through the night as it flows downstream. Findings will help researchers understand how water from the historic Sugarloaf mining district flows into Lake Fork Creek.
The environmentally safe dye is commonly used in hydrologic studies and will be
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NASA Study Advances Potential for Mars Habitation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez, Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs
In a groundbreaking NASA study set against the remote backdrop of North Dakota, Spc. 4 William Wallace, 4th Space Operations Squadron payload engineer, played a pivotal role in advancing the science community's understanding of extraterrestrial agriculture.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in biology, Wallace gained his leadership's approval and an
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NRC Issues Event Notification for Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, Kersey, Colo.
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57204) involving Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC, Kersey, Colorado:
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Rep Org: Colorado Dept of Health
Licensee: Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC
Region: 4
City: Kersey
State: CO
License #: GL002212
Agreement: Y
NRC Notified By: Matthew Gift
HQ OPS Officer: Natalie Starfish
Notification Date: 07/01/2024
Notification Time: 18:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/01/2024
Event Time: 15:30 [MDT]
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NRC Issues Event Notification for Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, Kersey, Colo.
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57204) involving Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC, Kersey, Colorado:
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Rep Org: Colorado Dept of Health
Licensee: Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC
Region: 4
City: Kersey
State: CO
License #: GL002212
Agreement: Y
NRC Notified By: Matthew Gift
HQ OPS Officer: Natalie Starfish
Notification Date: 07/01/2024
Notification Time: 18:51 [ET]
Event Date: 07/01/2024
Event Time: 15:30 [MDT]
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Penina Axelrad Awarded 2024 Yvonne C. Brill Lectureship in Aerospace Engineering
RESTON, Virginia, July 12 -- The National Academy of Engineering issued the following news release:
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Dr. Axelrad's address, "The Evolution and Impact of Global Navigation Satellite Systems," set for Oct. 1, 2024
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) are pleased to announce that Penina Axelrad, distinguished professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Yvonne C.
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Secretary of the Air Force Unveils Portrait of First Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall unveiled a portrait of the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman, at the Pentagon alongside the honoree, July 9.
The portrait unveiling marks one of many historic firsts for a military service that was established less than five years prior, Dec. 20, 2019.
Towberman was sworn in as the U.S. Space Force's second Guardian, April 3, 2020, by the service
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The Write Way: Veteran CSU Communications Leader Cara Neth Retires
DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- The Colorado State University System issued the following news:
Most times, you'll find Cara Neth wearing a pair of reading glasses - or carrying them, at the ready, atop her head.
It's just one sign she spends the better part of her waking hours reading, thinking, discussing, and writing.
For 35 years, until her official retirement two weeks ago, Neth has done this work for Colorado State University and the CSU System. Her titles have varied, but her jobs have pr
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U.S. Space Command Hosts Israel Defense Force
PETERSON AFB, Colorado, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news:
Lt. Gen. Thomas James, U.S. Space Command deputy commander, welcomed Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Israel Defense Force, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, to USSPACECOM headquarters on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Jun. 24, 2024.
James hosted an office call with Baram and emphasized the importance of partnerships in space. Operational collaboration such as USSPACECOM's and the Isra
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