Vanessa Maciel

Las Vegas

Community Reporter at Las Vegas Optic

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‘Palabras Pintorescas’ - Editha Bartley remembered for her love of community, family

1 week ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

In a column dated May 23, 2014, Editha Bartley wrote that she was recently asked by fellow Optic columnist Art Trujillo, if she ever ran out of story ideas. “Obviously, the answer is ‘no’ because things just pop up in my life and that reminds me of yet another tall tale or story,” Bartley wrote. The column, which was given the headline, “Never run out of stories,” was one of nearly 600 columns Bartley wrote for the Las Vegas Optic from 2010-2018.
‘We need to hear ourselves first’ - Fire victims highlight importance of open dialogue

1 week ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

One quote seemed to sum up the takeaways from a community-led event where nearly 75 people impacted by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire gathered and shared their experiences: ‘We need to hear ourselves first.’The quote appears repeatedly in an emailed communication from Rich Strittmatter, chairman of the A Community to be Heard event that took place March 29 at the Luna Community College auditorium.
Community health leaders express concerns to NM Attorney General

1 week ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

Finding ways to recruit physicians and minimizing the number of patients that are flown out of Las Vegas for care were two of the main concerns expressed to Attorney General of New Mexico Raúl Torrez Tuesday by local health administrators. Organized by the Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation, the roundtable discussion brought Torrez and those in the health field under the same roof – the foundation’s new offices at 606 Douglas Ave.
Fire victims share their stories at community event

3 weeks ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

This is part one of a two-part series about ‘A Community to be Heard,’ a grassroots movement that was created with the goal of helping individuals affected by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire share their stories. This story focuses on a meeting ‘A Community to be Heard’ held March 29, at Luna Community College. Part two will include in-depth commentary from organizers and attendees about their takeaways of the event.
NMHU Jazz Band to perform at Ilfeld Auditorium April 3

3 weeks ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

A jazz concert that was canceled last year due to a massive snowstorm will finally be performed, but this time it will have more songs, more musicians and a tribute to a longtime band member who passed away last month. The New Mexico Highlands University jazz band, under the direction of Dr. Edward Harrington and Kevin Zoernig, will have a concert on Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ilfeld Auditorium on the NMHU campus. While admission is free, donations are welcome.
UWC to host Spring Dance Concert this weekend

4 weeks ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

The community is invited to enjoy several dance performances at United World College this Saturday, and at least one is aimed at symbolizing life’s journey and the pursuit of purpose. The United World College-USA, based in Montezuma, is set to present its annual Spring Dance Concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Ilfeld Auditorium on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. Admission is free. More than 40 dancers will perform in groups as well as in solo acts.
OSHA fines Highlands University for building’s violations

4 weeks ago | rdrnews.com | Vanessa Maciel |VANESSA MACIEL Optic

LAS VEGAS — A recent state investigation into chemical concerns at New Mexico Highlands University resulted in 10 citations and $43,393 in penalties. The State of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health and Safety Bureau issued a citation and notification of penalty to NMHU dated Feb. 27. The document stems from an inspection that OSHA conducted of the Ivan Hilton Science and Technology building following reports of concerns over toxic chemicals inside the building last year.
Community mourns loss of local artist Peter Lopez

4 weeks ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

The Las Vegas community bids farewell to award-winning santero Peter Lopez; and although he has passed on, his vision lives in the city’s landscape. Lopez passed away March 14 in North Carolina following an illness. The Montezuma-based artist moved to Washington, North Carolina in December to be closer to his longtime partner, Judy Land. He was 84. Land said services are pending for Lopez in Montezuma.
OSHA fines NMHU for Ivan Hilton violations

1 month ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

A recent state investigation into chemical concerns at New Mexico Highlands University resulted in 10 citations and $43,393 in penalties; however, it has also cleared doubts on the death of a school custodian. The State of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health and Safety Bureau issued a citation and notification of penalty to NMHU dated Feb. 27.
LANL partnership allows NMHU students to study supply chain management

1 month ago | lasvegasoptic.com | Vanessa Maciel

A collaboration between the Los Alamos National Lab and New Mexico Highlands University has spurred a new business degree concentration, with the possibility of a new certificate and an entirely new degree being offered in the future. Dr. D. Veena Parboteeah, dean of the School of Business, Media & Technology at NMHU, said students pursuing either a bachelor’s in business administration or an MBA at Highlands can work towards a concentration in supply chain management.