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Browse the main college website As he retires as founding president of San Carlos Apache College Imagine traveling to the high desert of eastern Arizona, to the homeland of the Nṉee (Apache), and being instructed by a tribal leader there that, having just been hired as the founding president of the newly formed San Carlos Apache College “we want you to be ready to go in five months.” With just one employee at his side “What a mandate!” That was seven years ago Research shows Native American students do far better at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), most of which are situated on tribal land, than they do at non-TCUs. While the graduation rate for Native students at non-TCUs can be as low as 10 percent, 86 percent of TCU students graduate or complete their respective programs Apache College is well on its way to achieving the same success a residential community of nearly 5,000 people two hours east of Phoenix on the San Carlos Apache reservation More than half of San Carlos’s residents live in poverty the reservation is mostly desert—earning it the name “Hell’s 40 Acres” by U.S cavalry who imprisoned Apache “renegades” there in the 1800s—punctuated with wooded areas The largest employer is the tribal government which operates many enterprises including a healthcare corporation Under Ahumada’s leadership, Apache College has graduated 49 students over the past four years. And in May, his team of four full-time and 29 adjunct faculty celebrated commencement for the college’s largest class yet: 28 students. Of the 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States have achieved what Apache College has in its first six years of existence his father a mix of Indigenous and Moorish heritage and his mother Indigenous and European He and I never exchanged a single word of English.” Ahumada keenly understands the importance of preserving the Apache language and lifeways a top priority for the community he serves Some 17,000 enrolled tribal members live on and off the reservation While many Apache adults over the age of 50 can speak the tribal language conversationally fluency drops significantly for those under 50 but very few elementary school–age children are conversationally fluent the college’s vision statement is spelled out partly in Apache and then in English “Nṉee bi’at’e’ihii nłdzilgo ádanłzih” translates to “Upholding the power of Apache wisdom and knowledge.” Its mission is “to provide the Nṉee an excellent higher education experience rooted in Nṉee bi’at’e [Apache customs].” “We must empower the Apache people to regain their language They possess all the elements to be stewards of their language,” says Ahumada Ahumada’s first exposure to Indigenous communities in the U.S “I went to school with a diverse population inclusive of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui,” two tribal groups in southern Arizona he learned to fully explore his identity as a Latino Indigenous man “This is what Carleton does best,” he says “It engages you in an endless journey of self-discovery With self-discovery comes transformative power I was taught to be well-grounded and analytical I can see things from different perspectives This is what I want for the students at Apache College.” While working as a professor at Harvard and the University of Arizona and later as interim president of Diné College Ahumada naturally gravitated toward working with Native American and Hispanic students “I love working with Indigenous communities They all struggle with similar challenges,” he says “It’s important to understand the values of a community.” Learning cultural philosophies which involves a comprehensive effort to rebuild societies that work with just 52 students admitted in its first year now boasts an enrollment of 383 and is on track to serve more than 400 students in the next year which has operated since its founding under the umbrella of Tohono O’odham Community College has been laying a strong foundation to become independently accredited “My vision for Apache College is that it will always have a foundation in spirituality and that students develop as thought leaders “Thought leaders are those whose thoughts are trusted This is the catalyst for economic development These are the components of nation building instilling in them an entrepreneurial spirit and preparing them to be better One such leader is tribal member Artie Steele who graduated from Apache College in May with honors after being named Arizona’s Native American College Student of the Year in 2023 Ahumada continues to be a crucial role model to me,” he says and resilient during times of hardship and to always carry myself with discipline which plays an essential role in the man I am today.” Steele was recently hired as Apache College’s IT manager but he says he aspires to continue his education at an Ivy League school Ahumada has spent much of his life blazing big trails And having just announced his retirement from San Carlos Apache College He aims to advance the concept of Indigenous education—that is outside of formal schooling—through the creation of a TCU Leadership Institute We want to start exchanges among the Indigenous colleges and universities around the world Their journey is so comparable to our TCUs They’ve struggled with the same kind of racism and colonization They’ve struggled to preserve the unique beautiful traditions and engage in nation building that’s meaningful.” With the support of Arizona State University he believes the TCU Leadership Institute will thrive Ahumada says he will have come full circle “I want to dedicate the rest of my career to contributing to this exciting Admissions pages maintained by Jenna Holt Richard dedicated over 50 years to the automotive industry Richard served his country during the Vietnam War embodying the values of duty and resilience that he carried throughout his life He leaves behind a legacy of professional integrity and personal fortitude city councilor has been sentenced to over three years in U.S federal prison after being caught with 42.38 kilos (93 lbs.) of cocaine in her vehicle last year The arrest of Denisse Ahumada Martínez, 35, occurred on June 10 at a Border Patrol checkpoint in Falfurrias The agents found some of the cocaine hidden below the car seats on which the ex-Reynosa councilor’s two young daughters were sitting the DEA estimated the street value of the seized cocaine to be US $900,000 Ahumada told the court she was coerced into trafficking the cocaine after receiving phone calls that included threats against her daughters She claimed an unknown individual instructed her to drive the drug-laden vehicle to San Antonio prosecutors said they found no conclusive evidence that her children had been in danger Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents testified that she had made similar trips before Though Ahumada initially avoided charges after a federal judge dismissed the case when prosecutors could not prove Ahumada knew exactly what she was carrying in the Mazda SUV border on her way back to Mexico after prosecutors in Brooks County Texas — where Falfurrias is located — filed its own charges against her Ahumada expressed regret but said she had feared for her children’s safety “I know I should have seen the other options that I had,” Ahumada said in court Monday acknowledging her low-level role as a drug mule sentenced her to 37 months in federal prison without parole Ahumada’s defense attorney in the federal case pointed to her history of being a victim of domestic abuse and intimidation during “two very terrible relationships.” He also argued that she had been coerced by criminal elements Attorney Laura Garcia noted that Ahumada never reported the alleged threats even though she had worked closely with law enforcement in the past due to her domestic violence experiences Ahumada was elected to the Reynosa City Council in 2021 representing the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) She later allegedly switched her allegiance to the National Action Party (PAN) the PAN’s Tamaulipas branch said in a statement that Ahumada is not a member of the party ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels A Graettinger man who authorities say is not a U.S citizen but who legally resides in the country has been charged with voter fraud Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird's office announced Tuesday was arrested on two counts of election misconduct 31 with illegally registering to vote and voting on Nov in a Graettinger City Council and school board election Greattinger fraudulently signed a voter registration form under oath attesting that he was a U.S citizen and "fraudulently voted in that election knowing himself not to be qualified to do so." First-degree election misconduct is a class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $750 to $7,500 Bird's office will prosecute the case and has sole jurisdiction over election crimes This is the second recent prosecution announced by Bird's office of a legal resident who is not a U.S citizen accused of illegally casting a vote Jorge Oscar Sanchez-Vasquez of Marshalltown was arrested in September and charged with illegally registering to vote and voting in a July 16 special election for the Marshalltown City Council The Register has reached out to his attorney for comment The prosecutions come in the wake of a Republican-led crackdown on noncitizen voting and allegations that Democrats were trying to steal elections with noncitizen voting there has been no evidence of a widespread effort to register noncitizens to vote across the U.S 5 general election by more than 2,000 people who had reported to the Iowa Department of Transportation that they are not citizens People on the list Pate provided to county auditors had to provide proof of citizenship before their vote would be counted According to Palo Alto County Auditor Carmen Moser five Palo Alto county residents were on a list of suspected noncitizen voters that Pate provided to counties ahead of this month's general election Only one of those five people voted last week and is a U.S The auditor's office wasn't available for comment regarding the charges announced Tuesday Register Chief Politics Reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel contributed to this article Marissa Payne covers the Iowa Statehouse and politics for the Register. Reach her by email at mjpayne@registermedia.com A former Reynosa city council member was sentenced to three years in prison for smuggling 93 pounds of cocaine across the Falfurrias port of entry last year On June 10, 2023, Denisse Ahumada-Martinez, 35, drove a vehicle from Reynosa, Mexico, into the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office a law enforcement alert had been placed on her white Mazda SUV Border Patrol agents conducted a manual search of her vehicle and found 37 bricks of cocaine worth an estimated $900,000 in street value Her two young daughters were in the vehicle at the time Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officials arrested Ahumada and charged her with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. The former councilwoman was released on June 15 after U.S. Magistrate Judge Juan F. Alanis dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence to prove Ahumada knew about the drugs The DEA did not accept the judge's decision and collaborated with the Brooks County Sheriff's Office to file state charges against her Hidalgo County Sheriff's deputies arrested her on a warrant that Sheriff Martinez issued from Brooks County During a court appearance on Monday covered by Valley Central Ahumada claimed she was threatened and forced to transport the drugs "I know I should have sought for other options," Ahumada said her alleged blackmailers told her to drive to Monterrey on June 9 and drop off her car she picked up her SUV and headed to Reynosa Ahumada said her final destination was San Antonio where she was supposed to drop off her vehicle She also admitted to having made a similar trip to Houston a month before her arrest Before handing down the three-year sentence the judge stated there was insufficient evidence to corroborate the alleged threats and described Ahumada as a "low-level drug mule." authorities revealed that Ahumada had been introduced to drug trafficking by another female Mexican politician Tamaulipas is one of Mexico's most crime-ridden regions The state has experienced brutal surges of violence as rival cartels vie for control of its cities along the U.S Mar and Juan associate creative directors at L&C NYC They started their careers at Publicis in Lima They have guided campaigns for brands such as PetPace NBA and MLB stadium to decide which is the best in each league We spent two minutes with Mar and Juan to learn more about their backgrounds their creative inspirations and recent work they’ve admired.  2 Minutes With is our regular interview series where we chat with creatives about their backgrounds, creative inspirations, work they admire and more. For more about 2 Minutes With, or to be considered for the series, please get in touch. Shahnaz Mahmud is a contributing writer to Muse by Clios CNA is a service of EWTN News, Inc. 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The region nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean provides ideal growing conditions for a wide variety of fruits says Ahumada "What began as a single property dedicated to fruit cultivation has now blossomed into a thriving business our company owns over 280 hectares of orchards across four properties and works with more than 50 associated growers on whose behalf we export fruit worldwide including our own fruit The diverse range of fruit include table grapes the company has built a legacy rooted in a commitment to excellence that starts with the soil and ends with the customer," explains Ahumada Tailored customer solutionsAhumada says Exportadora Los Olmos has become a trusted brand in global fruit exports "Our unwavering focus is on quality and tailored commercial programs to our clients too Our commitment to our customers is evident in everything we do from the careful cultivation of each fruit to the timely delivery of fresh produce to markets around the world Exportadora Los Olmos ensures that each shipment aligns with market needs Robust production capacityDuring the 2023-2024 season the company delivered over 1.2 million boxes of table grapes more than 700,000 boxes of cherries - 900,000 is the projected number for this season- 180,000 boxes of pome fruits (including apples and pears) and 220,000 boxes of other fruits like kiwis and plums "These impressive numbers demonstrate not only our robust production capacity but also our ability to meet the ever-growing demands of the global marketplace," states Ahumada Innovation and technology for qualityAt Exportadora Los Olmos technology and expertise are central to ensuring that every piece of fruit meets the highest standards The company has invested heavily in advanced tools and systems to monitor and optimize every detail of the production process the company has operated its own Research and Development department which has played a key role in implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance quality across the board One such innovation is the use of plastic roofing in most of their early-variety cherry orchards which protects cherries from unpredictable weather conditions places Exportadora Los Olmos a full year ahead of many other exporters in terms of orchard protection By continually seeking out and implementing the latest advancements in agricultural technology our company ensures that its fruits are always of the highest quality," states Ahumada Sustainability in packaging Sustainability is another core value at Exportadora Los Olmos they developed an export pallet that won third place in the "Delivery" category at the "Viva Chile Packaging" awards stabilizes fruit boxes during transport while allowing for cold air circulation to preserve the freshness of the produce "This sustainable solution aligns with Exportadora Los Olmos' commitment to reducing operational costs and minimizing environmental impact," notes Ahumada.Today the company is led by a second-generation leadership team Both of them are transitioning into key roles within the Exporter and Grower Unit is taking charge of the nursery business unit as a Business Developer Manager A family-driven legacy"The family's commitment to integrity and respect for the environment is embedded in every part of the business As Exportadora Los Olmos continues to grow and innovate our commitment to excellence remains unwavering The company's ability to adapt to the ever-evolving demands of the global fruit market combined with our focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology positions our company for continued success in the years to come," concludes Ahumada For more information:Javiera Ahumada MiraGrupo Los Olmos[email protected] www.grupolosolmos.cl/exportadora/en FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com aim to expand their exports to the Asia region "We are set to make a notable impression at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong Our company is known for our dedication to quality and innovation we're further consolidating our presence in the Asian market which is becoming increasingly crucial to our global strategy." The Company is part of Grupo Olmos who are active in the fresh fruit export sector with over 40 years of experience Exportadora Los Olmos is the exporting unit while the group also cultivate fruit in their own orchards through a separate business unit we work with dedicated growers who export their fruit through Exportadora Los Olmos Exportadora Los Olmos has used Fruit Logistica as a vital platform for client connections and exploring new opportunities we aim to highlight our premium fruit selections to a wider audience with a particular focus on the China and Asia markets," states Ahumada Export highlights for the past season include cherries with 95% of total production exported with 665,000 boxes exported to China and Asia and 700,000 total boxes exported The sugar plums with 95% of total production which are supplied by growers to Exportadora Los Olmos are exported amounting to 170,000 boxes sent to China and Asia and 180,000 boxes in total 10% to 20% of total production is exported that's approximately 250,000 boxes of a total of 1.3 million boxes packed each season The current export markets of Exportadora Los Olmos where the company is active in numerous Asian countries Their fruit export schedule includes cherries from November to January; sugar plums from Mid-February to early March; table grapes from January to April each year Commitment to the Asian Market"Asia presents a significant growth opportunity for Exportadora Los Olmos The company's dedication to delivering high-quality fresh fruit aligns with the increasing demand in the region Exportadora Los Olmos is excited to deepen its market presence and explore new growth avenues," explains Ahumada Partnerships and innovation"Exportadora Los Olmos has well established relationships with key players in Asia We're also keen on reaching new partnerships to enhance our market reach We invest in cutting-edge technologies and maintain a customer-focused approach to meet the diverse needs of our clients." Message to Asia market"Exportadora Los Olmos is committed to excellence delivering top-quality fresh fruit with the support of over four decades of industry expertise The company is looking forward to building lasting relationships and expanding its footprint in Asia through continued growth and innovation," concludes Ahumada Meetings at Asia Fruit in Hong Kong can be arranged directly with the company For more information:Luis AhumadaExportadora Los OlmosTel: +569 9 8855242[email protected] www.grupolosolmos.cl/exportadora/ views and stories from the front lines of conservation What began as an interest in sea creatures eventually transformed into a love for lush green forests — and a career centered on protecting their biodiversity as Conservation International’s senior wildlife conservation scientist Ahumada uses technology to track wildlife species around the world and ensure the data is available to craft smart policies for their protection Conservation News spoke to Ahumada about how he moved from watching animals on TV to studying them in the field — and his passion for mining wildlife data to uncover hidden trends in nature Question: What was it about Jacques Cousteau’s documentaries that sparked a passion for nature I decided I wanted to become a marine biologist but my father thought studying biology more broadly would be more practical — and I’m glad he pushed me in that direction Q: How did that lead you to Conservation International A: After spending some time as a population ecology professor in Bogota and as a post-doctoral researcher in Georgia and Wisconsin, I joined Conservation International in 2006 to help run the Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring Network I realized there was a downside to having all this data: Most of it wasn’t being shared Q: But aren’t animals disappearing at rapid rates Q: Data and technology are shaping our lives how do you see them supporting conservation My career has focused on finding ways to increase the amount of wildlife data available for conservation — and develop the technology to analyze and make it actionable We need to think bigger in terms of developing tech to diagnose nature’s health and capture the entire array of organisms that contribute to it so we can better understand Q: Are you hopeful for the future of wildlife around the world This short documentary film tells the story of a camera trapper at Colombia’s Alexander von Humboldt Biological Resources Research Institute who is using Wildlife Insights to document and preserve the biological diversity in Caño Cristales, the country’s remote upper Amazon region. Watch the film here Kiley Price is a former staff writer and news editor at Conservation International. Want to read more stories like this? Sign up for email updates. Also, please consider supporting our critical work. Cover image: Jorge Ahumada on the Potomac River in Virginia. (© Jorge Ahumada) She shares how COVID-19 has strengthened her team in Santiago Chile – and how her team has become her family This feature is part of a series profiling the lives of our WBA team members around the world My name is Maribel Zúñiga and I am a Farmacias Ahumada pharmacist in Santiago I started using my bicycle for my commute and I love it It takes me around 45 minutes  and  helps me arrive at the store with more energy and a clear mind My shift starts at 8 a.m. Our store is open 24 hours a day so the team and I are available to serve our customers’ needs at all times. My shift finishes at 4 p.m. but sometimes I stay longer to shoot some short clips for our Farmacias Ahumada Facebook Live events where I advise our patients and customers on different matters I grab my bicycle again and ride back home COVID-19 has completely changed my life I lost my father due to COVID-19 in May 2020 and I have not been able to be with my mother as I had wished these difficult times have also helped me to be grateful for everything I have in my life: my mother my team’s togetherness and the care we constantly show for each other I also keep reminding myself that there will be an end to this pandemic I look forward to spending time with my family and friends as well traveling again We have had the chance to get to know each other more at a personal level We make sure to ask each other how we are feeling every day what we need and how we can support each other in order to be physically and psychologically well. Together We advise them on prevention and make sure they follow the government protocols We are aware that we need to follow the established protocols not only for our ourselves The best place in the world with the best team ever making a difference in people’s lives every day.   I feel very proud and fortunate to be part of Farmacias Ahumada, which made my dream come true. I have always wanted to be a pharmacist, and now I can help contribute to the wellbeing of millions of people in Chile.  We are going to overcome this difficult time together, but in the meantime I will keep working with my team. We will support each other and, despite the difficulties, we will keep being on the frontlines making a difference for our customers. This is my role in life, and I would not see myself anywhere else.  Text description provided by the architects. The National Pavilion of Biodiversity is a new space for UNAM, located in the cultural corridor of Ciudad Universitaria. The project aims to grow and preserve the archive of the Institute of Biology, as well as to create thematic laboratories for the scientific study of the largest collection of dead species in Latin America.  The project responds from different perspectives. Conceptually, the architectural design proposes a radial scheme that arises from the interpretation of the Tree of Life and the idea that every living being is connected. The stairs, located in the center of the building, represent the double helix of DNA, the molecule that contains the genetic information of all living beings and from which each species on the planet emerges.  where temporary users can coexist with the exhibits thus arousing curiosity about everything behind the study and conservation of species You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email His desire to teach and guide others inspired him to pursue the drill instructor route.  An official website of the United States government Utah – A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment today charging a foreign national living in Utah with drug crimes after agents allegedly seized 43 pounds of blue M-30 fentanyl pills and other narcotics.  was suspected by federal agents of distributing drugs in the Salt Lake Valley Ahumada-Castro was spotted by agents overnighting at a motel in Murray After obtaining a search warrant for Ahumada-Castro’s vehicle and motel room agents located and seized approximately 2800 blue M-30 fentanyl pills and a larger amount of blue M-30 fentanyl pills that weighed 43 pounds The pills field tested positive for properties of fentanyl he possessed with the intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine in the District of Utah.  Ahumada-Castro is charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute possession of cocaine with intent to distribute possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute His initial court appearance on the indictment is scheduled for April 22 Magistrate Judge at the United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City of the District of Utah made the announcement The case is being investigated jointly by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).  Special Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Holtan of the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.  and convicted felon living in the United States illegally was sentenced today to 70 months’ imprisonment followed by.. was sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment and three years’ supervised release Utah – Two Southern Utah residents were sentenced to a combined 27 years’ imprisonment for their role in the overdose death of a Utah woman who died after.. 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All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy 4301 X St., Sacramento, CA 95817 A truck driver allegedly was under the influence of psychotropic drugs when he slammed into roadside eateries 7 at a popular highway stop in Villa Ahumada is jailed on charges of homicide and causing damage and injuries as an investigation continues into the horrific crash last Wednesday afternoon in the small town on the Pan-American Highway about 80 miles south of Juárez Villa Ahumada is famous for its asadero cheese, quesadillas and burritos sold to travelers as a popular stop on the road between Juárez and Chihuahua City Traffic deaths:El Paso police release photos of suspects in hit-and-run that killed Fort Bliss soldier The driver of the tractor-trailer was southbound at about 5 p.m allegedly speeding and under the influence of drugs as the highway becomes Miguel Ahumada avenue the Chihuahua Attorney General's Office said The apparently out-of-control semitruck slammed into at least seven vehicles knocking down a wall and business signs and falling on its side and careening into the eateries Unión de Vendedores Benito Juárez and El Indio Ten people were killed and several more were injured Videos and photos shared on social media showed the truck on its side amid twisted metal debris and demolished walls from the wreck The public prosecutor said that the 44-year-old trucker allegedly was intoxicated and had passed out behind the wheel when he plowed into cars and restaurants, El Heraldo de Juárez reported A substance believed to be crystal methamphetamine was found in the truck The trucker's full name was not disclosed by Mexican authorities in keeping with rules restricting the naming of crime suspects A court ordered the trucker remain jailed as the investigation continues More news:El Paso smog increased in summer 2022 while key air quality monitor was offline I never should have had to write this Comic Con will stay in San Diego for two more years Why I Resigned from the SDSU Antisemitism Task Force San Diego unveils first-ever cannabis lounge in National City for 4/20 weekend California Faculty Association challenges CSU’s OpenAI partnership as a breach of contract It’s surreal to think that I’m in my room writing my farewell to campus already Although the Coronavirus pandemic ended in-person instruction on a random day in March of last year I’ve never felt closer to campus than ever before I was one of the many fighting for parking in P12 leaving immediately after my classes because I had to go work and I was only on campus when I needed to be because adjusting to campus life after transferring was extremely difficult for me I never got the opportunity to figure out my own consistent parking spot on campus I never learned which buildings my classes would take place in and I never even got to go to the campus Wings-N-Things the pandemic gave me the opportunity to join organizations and allowed me to join as many things as I could without actually having to worry about externalities that come from in-person learning I would’ve loved to be stuck in traffic on College Avenue right as my 8 a.m and I miss walking in the 100-degree weather up the stairs from P15 during the start of the fall semester I miss going to the library during finals week leaving classes late to hear concerts going on in the amphitheater on campus and walking to the campus Everbowl in between classes I loved watching and tailgating games at “San Diego Stadium,” seeing the start of baseball season and reading the fresh Koala as it came off the printing press I would’ve loved to meet everyone I interacted with during my time here and I would’ve loved to enjoy my final few weeks on this campus to cherish my entire college experience got to publish my name in The Daily Aztec a handful of times and to meet all people who make this publication as amazing as it is I’m glad I made new family members from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter here at State And I’m glad I got to attend classes with everyone in the JMS program y’all are doing some amazing work and big things but I’m glad I got to observe a few semesters in-person here before we went virtual I’m proud to say that I got to be an Aztec I’m shaped by the experiences I’ve had at San Diego City College and SDSU I’m grateful for the educators that these two institutions have provided and I’m glad some have even made their way over to SDSU I can’t thank everyone in the JMS program enough for the education that y’all have given me but I do know that I’m prepared for whatever these industry professionals throw at me you might see my name in the Motortrend masthead one of these days because I won’t stop pestering them until I get a job I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors Cal Bear and Mexican swimmer Humberto Najera took down a pair of national records in the men’s backstroke events the oldest swimmer to win a medal at a World Championship would qualify for the 2025 World Aquatics with his record-setting swim La etapa va llegando a su fin pero no merma en nivel Repaso y detalles de latinoamericanos y españoles en la jornada del viernes March 06th, 2023 Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean, International, News, Records Florida Atlantic University junior Maximiliano Ahumada broke his own Chilean National Record this weekend at the Pro Swim Series meet in Fort Lauderdale Ahumada swam 57.34 which cut four-tenths of a second off his previous National Record fo 57.75 That swim was done in April 2019 at a Pro Swim Series meet in Richmond while training with the Gator Swim Club in Florida Ahumada broke the record in prelims on Saturday before swimming 57.79 in the B Final to place 15th overall The World Aquatics “B” standard for the 2023 World Championships in 55.92 Ahumada is currently a junior who spent his freshman season at Grand Canyon University before transferring to FAU he finished 7th in the 100 yard backstroke in 49.51 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" More from Braden KeithSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates CSULB Alumni 49 Under 49 award program recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions in improving and uplifting their communities and beyond Ahumada is a highly accomplished leader with a passion for Long Beach As Senior Vice President & Deputy CEO of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) Ahumada played a key role as former Mayor Robert Garcia’s Chief of Staff leading communications during the COVID-19 pandemic with Congressman Henry Waxman highlights his strong commitment to public service he remains an active member of CSULB Alumni having established the CSU-DC Alumni Network and supporting various alumni events and initiatives His leadership and dedication to Long Beach have had a lasting impact on the community.  Albento was instrumental in the sale and distribution of “Yellow Rose” to Sony Pictures — the first Filipino American film to be acquired by a major studio He has also held roles at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Independent Artist Group Albento serves as a member of CSULB’s Film & Electronic Arts Department Industry Advisory Board providing mentorship and advising on curriculum and programming Albento hopes to create opportunities for all underrepresented voices in all areas of film and television.  Anderson’s commitment to creating impact in the community comes naturally directing strategy and operations for a premier global management consulting firm he dedicates time to leading DEI initiatives and supporting career advancement for team members from a wide range of diverse backgrounds He is involved with non-profit boards and volunteer work supporting incarcerated men and returning citizens including spending time doing intensive work within the walls of Pelican Bay.  Anderson was nominated by BCG - a premier global management consulting firm - for his contributions to DEI and social justice.  social progress and higher education support Atkins is dedicated to ensuring the vibrancy of Long Beach’s Cambodia Town through her leadership with the Midtown Business Improvement District She holds a master’s degree in policy and management from Harvard Business School Atkins established the Atkins Memorial Scholarship at The Beach in honor of her father to support housing-insecure students and is now focused on establishing an endowed scholarship.  Mary Medical Center as incident commander and was designated as administrator in-charge to partner with the State of California to establish a community drive-thru testing site He is chairman of the board for Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County and a Board of Governors member with the Long Beach City College Foundation Guillamas is the executive sponsor for the Dignity Health-CSULB partnership as well as a frequent panelist at events covering health care careers He has mentored many advanced practice nurses and health care leaders.   Thomas is an innovator in quantum computing leveraging his expertise to advance research in quantum chemistry and machine learning including a seminal work that solved a centuries-old problem in classical mechanics Baker has published some of the first papers that model qubit networks for quantum computers His research has led to great impacts in quantum computing particularly on how to model quantum chemistry systems and to be awarded a Canada Research Chair.  shaping the understanding and implementation of DEI practices to the next generation she prepares future leaders to navigate the complexities of diverse organizations Ballard is highly engaged in her community advisory roles and speaking engagements.   Barquero has 18 years of experience as an advocate and advisor for college students through various roles in higher education He is also deeply committed to community service As a board member of the Downey - Los Amigos Kiwanis Club and former board member of the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities Barquero has championed initiatives to support students and enhance educational opportunities establishing a new scholarship for Downey Unified School District High School students committing to attend Cerritos College Barquero also enjoys a career in sports as public announcer of the South Bay Lakers the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers.   Bartlett is a multimedia creative professional based in Long Beach writer and host across a spectrum of media platforms.   Beverley is co-CEO and co-founder of Evolectric a startup company based in California whose mission is to reduce barriers in the transition to zero-emission transportation He contributes to the College of Engineering with on-site teaching demonstrations and internships focused on helping the world become greener.  Calderone has developed her professional practice of healing the emotional and intergenerational root of chronic pain and disease in hundreds of children she established The Empowered Health Foundation a nonprofit organization focused on researching innovative methods of physical therapy to heal trauma She spent years developing and implementing PROJECTbraincore in three Long Beach elementary schools and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Long Beach to teach children who’ve experienced trauma to process and manage their stress and anxiety.  Cawley’s research in Mathematics Education relates to issues of diversity Her work investigates classroom experiences of historically underrepresented and minoritized students math instruction in the first two years of college and professional development for mathematics faculty towards equity-minded teaching practices. She is also a faculty liaison to the Bronco Dreamer's Resource Center and a trained ally to the Pride Center and Veteran's Resource Center.   Cirioni led a successful grant application that resulted in $1 million for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School federal grant program and $100,000 for the College Attainment for Parent Students grant He has expanded student work-based learning opportunities through paid internships and job placements redesigned dual enrollment and high school programs Cirioni is also a restorative justice trainer and scholar-practitioner with the University of San Diego’s Center for Restorative Justice’s national network Cornejo is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others through his professional career as a licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist at PsychoSocial Therapy which he co-founded and which specializes in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC mental health He is also the founder of PsychoSocial Media a mental health platform providing mental health articles and resources he is a model in the fashion industry and recently launched Queer Magic Entertainment LLC to continue his work in the entertainment industry through his podcast As a student at Chapman University's Dale E Cotton co-founded the Black Law Student Association and later earned a highly competitive fellowship with the Orange County District Attorney's Office he offers mentorship to students interested in criminal law and serves on the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association Foundation to promote diversity and inclusion within the legal community of Orange County He is a registered mentor for the Beach Nexus Spring Mentorship Program.   Dooley founded Dooley Design Group with a focus on web design and marketing services in 2011 her agency experienced tremendous growth due to their niche in design for mental health and learning differences Dooley will join a discussion panel at the Mid-America Print Conference to discuss her garage-to-studio transformation in preparation for her new printmaking studio.   Fahim is a respected optometrist and educator with a Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry After a primary care residency at Southern College of Optometry Fahim joined a private practice before moving to Western University College of Optometry (WUCO) Fahim serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education they were recognized as "Best Lab Instructor." Dr Fahim is active in community eye care and is affiliated with the California Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry.  Halushka has spearheaded initiatives professionally to support the development networking and knowledge sharing among HR practitioners He is working toward a master’s degree in human resources management from National University in San Diego and is enrolled in the Leadership Long Beach Institute program Halushka also serves as an  advisory council member at the Los Angeles Unified School District Board District 7 and advisory board member for the College of Business HR Management Program at The Beach.  Haytin has committed to using his degree to enrich the community through engagement with the arts and art education He has taught middle and high school students in Morocco Los Angeles high schoolers and community college students adults with special needs at the Braille Institute Haytin co-created a free online course for older blind students He received a Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and Rookie of the Year during his first-year teaching at Hawkins High School.   Heaton has worked for two Fortune 500 companies and a nonprofit human resources company board service and food bank volunteering at each organization where she’d worked she decided to pursue her master’s degree in human resources She took her Beach pride all the way to Colorado where she serves as a board member of the local school district and is the chair of the school accountability committee at one of the local schools.   Hum is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in leadership As Vice President and Community Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co. he develops key relationships with local leaders and stakeholders Hum has held leadership roles at Union Bank and Wachovia Bank earning repeated Top Manager National Awards He is also involved in his community as a board member of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and various local organizations.  Kerns served in Afghanistan and became a paratrooper when he joined the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team he worked at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and later was admitted to Harvard Law School Kerns is motivated by environmental law and its intersection with national security.  a provider of engineered specialty component solutions he worked in Atlanta in the renewable energy industry Lebarre volunteered as assistant coach of a youth wrestling program.  Today he is back in California and an active member of the CSULB Mentor program dedicating time and support to "the next generation of leaders coming from CSULB.”  Link-Gonzalez is a trailblazing leader with a history of achievements in soccer As a former Captain of the Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Team she guided her team to the NCAA Elite 8 and earned accolades such as two-time All American and Big West Conference MVP She became the youngest inductee and first soccer player in the Long Beach State Hall of Fame After majoring in pre-nursing/health science, she pursued law school and became an attorney She advocated for marginalized communities at the Eldr Law and Disability Rights Center Currently, Link-Gonzalez serves as in-house Legal Counsel for sports and apparel company Volcom playing a key role in the acquisition of major brands and managing athlete agreements for prominent names in the surf and snow industries She remains committed to supporting Beach athletics and mentoring young athletes making a lasting impact on her community and field.  LoPiccolo assists clients with investment strategy he was an investment analyst supporting institutional and private wealth clients with investment implementation and performance reporting LoPiccolo serves on the CSULB 49er Foundation and volunteers in the College of Business’ BIG program.   When she’s not at her day job shaping digital customer experiences leading workshops to help students prepare for “the real world of business jobs and entrepreneurial endeavors.” She has been a speaker at events for the American Marketing Association Long Beach State for Student Center for Professional Development and more including Leadership Long Beach and CSULB’s Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership where she was selected as the Leader in Residence in 2023.   MacRae has worked at The Beach for 12 years He’s been to six of the last seven NCAA Men’s Volleyball Final Four for the Long Beach State team When he’s not working with the team or mentoring student-athletes he represents Long Beach as head coach for the USA National Team Develop Program which supports male high school volleyball student-athletes as they prepare to be future Olympians MacRae also runs community volleyball camps and clinics for Long Beach youth.   Magana’s inaugural role overseeing the Early Learning Readiness program at two Los Angeles-area YMCAs prioritizes family programming particularly for parents or caregivers and their children ages 0-5 Her work has led to free learn-through-play sessions to families in underserved communities and resources such as child developmental screenings Magana is also a hospice social worker at Compassionate Care Hospice providing support and resources to patients and their families Magana contributes as a guest speaker at CSULB sharing her experiences in social work.     Mahoney is a senior software engineer at Apple Despite initially rebelling against following his father Mike Mahoney's footsteps in computer science Tim eventually found his passion in the field and graduated from Cal State Long Beach where his father had been a professor and dean Mahoney’s early interest in computers began with playing and programming games as a child where he contributed to rebuilding the iPhone Notes app His time at The Beach fostered a strong connection with the school and a commitment to promoting diversity in engineering and computer science supporting initiatives like the Women in Engineering Conference.  Metoyer is recognized for his exceptional leadership as the President and CEO of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) enhancing economic vitality and fostering a strong sense of community through events like Beach Streets Metoyer's impact on Downtown Long Beach's vibrancy and growth makes him a standout leader Metoyer served on the CSULB Alumni Association Board of Directors from July 2016 to January 2020 demonstrating his ongoing support for his alma mater.  providing over 400,000 devices to underserved communities and reducing 15 million pounds of e-waste His efforts have earned him awards such as the Coors Lite Lideres Award Middleton’s partnership with CSULB fosters positive change with over 56,000 pounds of electronic waste donated resulting in the distribution of 569 devices and 2,371 internet connections This collaboration showcases his commitment to community impact and meaningful partnerships.  Moore is executive director of advancement at the CSU Office of the Chancellor and chief financial officer for the CSU Foundation providing oversight in managing investments and nonprofit compliance.  He also serves as the executive director of the CSU Alumni Council which represents the 23 CSU campus alumni associations and the CSU's 4.2 million global alumni.  He previously worked for local nonprofits and CSU Long Beach before joining the CSU Chancellor's Office in 2010.  Moore grew up in the Central Valley of California and he and his husband live in Long Beach.  Muñoz is an expert in closing equity gaps for students of color creating inclusive campus cultures for LGBTQIA+ students and leading transformational change at Long Beach City College He has taught graduate-level courses at CSULB and other institutions He serves as an adjunct professor of higher education at USC Rossier’s School of Education where he received the Outstanding Faculty Member in 2019 from its student organization Johnson Award for exceptional student mentoring Muñoz is a frequent speaker on campus and is involved with various CSULB programs.   Price helped launch and grow Lazy Dog Restaurants into a national restaurant chain He began as the company’s chief financial officer and now serves as its chief development officer overseeing the company’s national expansion He and his wife Sidney also co-own Noble Bird Rotisserie in Long Beach which focuses on serving food free from common allergens Price has served on the Hospitality Management advisory board He also serves on the College of Health and Human Services’ Beach Culinary & Wine Excellence Series committee.  As a trailblazer in digital marketing and e-commerce Prudhome Booker not only advanced AutoZone’s online presence but set new standards in the industry with her innovative strategies Prudhome Booker has given a TedX talk and been recognized by Forbes for her insights on marketing in a digital world She remains active with the Whitney High School Black Alumni Association as well as Leadership Tennessee Black Girls Code and the Urban Arts Commission.   Rangel-Hernandez oversees a team of 10 and serves on her union’s bargaining team She volunteers as a mentor to those pursuing a doctorate of education at The Beach She has worked as a school counselor for 18 years She served two years on her union’s state counsel of representatives and appointed first contact for its race and equity committee.  Sanchez oversees quality control and quality assurance for the agency that serves 3.3 million residents Sanchez also is chapter president of the San Diego Urban League Young Professionals and is active with the National Society of Black Engineers She uses her position to inspire and encourage other women to pursue careers in STEM.  Sao oversees content cash forecasts of more than $1 billion per month and ensures the accuracy of content reporting and payments in accordance with various license agreements She has a proven track record of creating innovative processes to create value and support the demands of unprecedented license agreements In 2019 Sao served as committee chair for AT&T’s Women of Finance She remains connected to her alma through the CSULB Alumni Association and is returning to The Beach to pursue her MBA.  Sramek is a graduate of both the Alpert New Leaders Forum and the Long Beach Neighborhood Leadership program She launched Every Lunch Matters Long Beach in 2018 a nonprofit collaboration that provided more than 3,000 meals for hungry students before state legislation no longer made it necessary She serves on the board of directors for the Long Beach Community Action Partnership and the Estate Planning & Trust Council of Long Beach As director of the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden Sramek supports on-campus programs and hosts outdoor learning laboratories for CSULB professors.   Leveraging her production expertise cultivated through the CSULB Film program Stapleton has helped elevate NFL’s digital presence She earned a Sports Emmy Nomination in 2021 and two SportsPro OTT Summit Awards nominations in 2023 She is committed to supporting Inglewood High School and working with the NFL initiative Sports Content Lab which gives socioeconomically challenged students the opportunity to engage in different aspects of production work Stapleton regularly promotes CSULB to students at Inglewood High School and recruits fellow alumni.   Stroh overcame early challenges and eventually rose to become a Vice President of Sales He later transitioned into entrepreneurship transforming a side e-commerce/dropshipping venture into a multimillion-dollar enterprise he mentors and coaches business owners nationwide sharing his wealth of experience and empowering others to achieve their entrepreneurial goals Stroh’s journey underscores the power of resilience and strategic vision.  Sum became a registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer and received his PhD from Rutgers University He is now director-at-large of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and the company representative for the Sustaining Partners for the American Society for Nutrition He is also a nutrition program host for a Cantonese radio station in Los Angeles and has taught a course at CSULB Sum facilitates Beach student visits to Herbalife and shares his experiences and professional advice with them.  Tasche manages the finances of several businesses and is a co-founding board member of DSF Werks which provides workplace experience and mentorship for emancipated and underserved youth She enjoys empowering teams and extending work opportunities to the next generation of accounting students at her CPA firm “to help them understand the value of their time and the potential earnings of continuing in the field of accounting.” In 2019 Tasche helped launch A Friend of Bill W Scholarship for Beach students in recovery and often connects with students about shared experiences and her own story of triumph.   Vento obtained a PhD in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences from Arizona State University She was commissioned as a Naval Lieutenant and completed Officer Development received her wings as a naval aerospace experimental psychologist and did ongoing training as an Aviation Safety Officer A mentor at her military station and with Women in Aviation International she has 21 published research articles and secured over $600,000 in research funding She returned to campus to speak at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology's 2019 West Regional Conference.   Villalobos holds a PhD in social work from USC He was recruited to manage Mayor Gil Garcetti’s Office of Veterans Affairs and implemented the 10,000 Strong Initiative and established the first Veterans Resource Center at Chapman University Villalobos manages a network of over 1,500 clinicians and leads the organization’s delivery of mental health and substance use disorder services to veterans active-duty personnel and military families He serves as a member of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and is a Calbright Trustee.    Waggoner’s career has centered around developing statewide plans policies and programs to equitably promote water resiliency and protect water quality and the environment During her tenure with the California State Water Resources Control Board she developed the world’s first seawater desalination regulations which in 2015 were unanimously adopted by the State Water Board Waggoner was selected to work on the Water Boards’ Racial Equity Working Group and co-authored a resolution against racism She stays connected to The Beach as a speaker mentor and diver supporting research projects mentoring CSULB alumni early in their careers.  Wroten has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to public service with Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) coordinating community events and advocating for constituents on issues such as Veteran Affairs Post Office in Riverside after Woodie Rucker-Hughes Wroten stays connected to CSULB through speaking engagements and volunteering She shares her journey in public service and provides advice to students fostering a welcoming atmosphere for new and veteran 49ers Conservation International's science is the foundation for all our work Our global science team is dedicated to advancing conservation science — pursuing actionable knowledge and amplifying it through partnerships and outreach Conservation International has published more than 1,300 peer-reviewed articles many in leading journals including Science Nature and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Here is an archive of our most recent research: Wildlife is an essential component of all ecosystems Most places in the globe do not have local timely information on which species are present or how their populations are changing camera traps have become a popular way to collect wildlife data data collection has increased at a much faster rate than the development of tools to manage wildlife managers and other stakeholders have little information to effectively manage understand and monitor wildlife populations We identify four barriers that are hindering the widespread use of camera trap data for conservation We propose specific solutions to remove these barriers integrated in a modern technology platform called Wildlife Insights We present an architecture for this platform and describe its main components We recognize and discuss the potential risks of publishing shared biodiversity data and a framework to mitigate those risks we discuss a strategy to ensure platforms like Wildlife Insights are sustainable and have an enduring impact on the conservation of wildlife The mother of an 8-year-old Texas girl who died over the weekend after being “violently sucked” into a gap in a hotel’s pool system has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hotel seeking damages in excess of $1 million Houston police said that Aliyah Jaico was swimming with family members on Saturday March 23 in the lazy river swimming pool at the DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow hotel She was reported missing and found hours later inside a large pipe in the pool area A lawsuit filed by Jose Daniela Jaico Ahumada Ahumada began frantically searching for her daughter at 5:20 p.m Ahumada’s request and explained that police would have to be present to view the video surveillance Ahumada called 911 and reported her daughter missing Aliyah Jaico’s body was discovered wedged in the pipes of the malfunctioning pool equipment Ahumada’s lawsuit names Unique Crowne Hospitality D/B/A Doubletree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow as defendant The lawsuit alleges that Aliyah Jaico’s resulting injuries and death were directly and proximately caused by the hotel’s negligence and/or a defective condition on the hotel’s premises “All the evidence is going to point to this hotel (running) an establishment with many violations,” the family’s attorney “The pool was not in working order.” Hilton said in a statement to Houston TV station KTRK-TV that the property is independently owned and operated by a third party or control the day-to-day operations of the property and does not employ any of the property’s staff or its third-party operators,” the statement said Hilton said in the statement that is is “cooperating fully with all authorities.” Please tell us what we can do to improve this article Internet sweepstakes parlors have become such a lucrative business in the Rio Grande Valley that even the former mayor of Brownsville, Pat Ahumada, opened his own. Ahumada called his sweepstakes parlor Goldmine 777. In early May, police raided the establishment carting away 200 computers and escorting the former mayor out in handcuffs Ahumada told The Brownsville Herald that he did nothing illegal But Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz calls the Internet sweepstakes and eight-liner businesses a “criminal epidemic” (eight-liners are video gaming terminals) Saenz estimates there are at least 200 such businesses in his county eight-liners and sweepstakes games generate as much as $300 million annually Saenz said in a written statement to the Observer “This is revenue known to benefit organized crime because it’s not being spent in our community.” Ahumada and other sweepstakes owners contend that their business is perfectly legal and that Cameron County has been issuing permits for the machines They charge for Internet time on their computers but they don’t charge customers to play the game The former mayor told the Herald that Goldmine 777 offers one daily free entry per person Saenz says the parlor owners are breaking the law The problem is the way customers use the machines “There is a gross misconception that a sweepstakes is legal gambling either because they utilize a computer system and/or they benefit a local charity,” he wrote “Bottom line: If a sweepstakes is paying out at least $5 in cash Law enforcement in Cameron County has shut down five eight-liner businesses in recent months The crackdown is part of a countywide criminal investigation into illegal gambling called Operation Bishop is aided by the Department of Homeland Security and several county law-enforcement agencies the county decided to pass an eight-month moratorium on issuing permits for gaming building and zoning permits that could be used by sweepstakes or eight-liner businesses Brownsville city leaders say they’ll study ordinances in other cities in hopes of crafting one that both officials and business owners can embrace An agreement will likely come too late for the former mayor whose 200 computers were seized under Operation Bishop and will either be salvaged or destroyed is a longtime border journalist investigations editor at Lighthouse Reports All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: You can chip in for as little as $3 a month Get our latest in-depth reporting straight to your inbox © 2021 The Texas Observer. 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Site made in collaboration with CMYK « Back Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON is facing a host of charges following a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle in Cochise County The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office said 23-year-old Milton Javier Ahumada-Torres was booked on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle The CCSO said law enforcement was advised of a stolen vehicle near milepost 310 on Highway 90 near Whetstone around noon on Thursday An officer from the Huachuca City Police Department tried to get Ahumada-Torres to pull over on Buffalo Solider Trail after he ran through a stop light Ahumada-Torres allegedly refused to stop and started “driving at excessive speeds and in an aggressive manner” on SR 90 The CCSO said Ahumada-Torres drove the wrong way on the road and hit speeds over 130 mph Around RV City and Oak Street in Whetstone authorities used tire deflation devices to stop the vehicle The CCSO said Ahumada-Torres had previously been arrested for illegal entry and was on supervisory release status A handgun was found in the vehicle by the driver’s seat Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold Follow my lead: Gabriel Ahumada rehearses before a performance at the International Festival of Music in Cartagena Gabriel Ahumada decided to become a flutist more or less on a whim he listened to classical music at home in Bogotá but if you had asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up he would have said “conductor of an orchestra.” He was advised to study a more classical instrument Flipping through a catalogue of wind instruments one day “It seemed the easiest to learn,” he explains Colombian classical music has been reaping the benefits of that decision ever since Ahumada grew up to become not only one of his country’s most accomplished flutists but also a teacher helping to develop the next generation of Colombian musicians where he is a soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Konstanz But he has maintained close musical ties to his homeland which began with his studies at the conservatory of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) in the mid-1980s Returning periodically to teach at conservatories and universities he noticed a growing number of young Colombians interested in playing the flute “I saw the great interest and appreciation they had for what we had learned in Europe [and thought] classical music doesn’t belong only to Europe Ahumada enlisted the help of fellow flutist and compatriot Hernando Leal who had also studied at UNAL’s conservatory and now lives in Switzerland the two founded the Academia Internacional de Flauta in Villa de Leyva a small city about 110 miles (177 km) north of Bogotá week-long summer camp provides aspiring flutists with training in technique and musical interpretation for a program that begins with seminars and training and ends with a concert performance with the number of participants ranging from 16 to 25 Instructors have included flutists from Ecuador Mexico and Venezuela in addition to Colombia financed mostly by tuition fees ($270 for “active participants” and $135 for “passive participants” who sit in on classes) and with assistance from Swiss institutions Ahumada established yet another link to Colombia’s expanding classical music scene performing in January 2011 at the Festival Internacional de Música (International Festival of Music) in Cartagena He says the festival and other events like it are crucial to his country’s future: “It’s necessary that cultural development accompany social processes in Colombia That may be a more “grown-up” goal than a small boy’s hopes of conducting an orchestra but Ahumada intends to stick with it this time around Nina Agrawal is Policy & Communications Coordinator for the Collaborative for Building After-School Systems at The After-School Corporation. She previously served as Departments Editor of Americas Quarterly and as a Policy Associate at Americas Society/Council of the Americas Americas Quarterly (AQ) is the premier publication on politics We are an independent publication of the Americas Society/Council of the Americas PUBLISHED BY AMERICAS SOCIETY/ COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS