Chris Clark

FBI: Acoma Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Voluntary Manslaughter And Firearms Charges

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FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Darius L. James, 40, an enrolled member of Acoma Pueblo, pled guilty Thursday in Federal Court in Albuquerque, to voluntary manslaughter and firearms charges. 
 
James was arrested Aug. 24, 2017, on a criminal complaint charging him with killing an Acoma Pueblo man by shooting him three times on the Acoma Pueblo Indian Reservation in Cibola County. According to the complaint, James encountered the victim hidden in a bedroom closet in James’ residence. As the victim fled the scene, James followed him into a
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Heinrich Raises Serious Concerns Over Reports Of Preemptive ‘Bloody Nose’ Strategy Against North Korea

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis expressing his deep concerns regarding reports that the Administration is considering a “bloody nose” strategy against North Korea in which the United States would conduct a preemptive, targeted military strike.
 
“As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I understand the importance of keeping all options on the table, including military options, in terms
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BLM Seeks Public Input In Planning Process For Bears Ears National Monument

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BLM News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dec. 4, 2017, President Donald Trump issued Proclamation 9681 modifying the boundary of the Bears Ears National Monument to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of important objects of historic and scientific interest.
 
This action is part of a larger effort by President Trump and the Department of the Interior to ensure that the broad powers granted to the President under the Antiquities Act are not used as a tool to unnecessarily restrict access to public land on a large scale. 
 
The Bureau of Land Management
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Update – CAUTION: Icy Road Conditions

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UPDATE: Truck flips over this morning at North Mesa/Barranca Mesa roundabout on Diamond Drive. Police caution motorists to slow down due to icy road conditions, especially during early morning commutes. Police report that the female driver of this one-vehicle flip over was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with minor injuries. Courtesy photo Read More

NMED Public Outreach Meetings For January

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NMED News:
 
As a friendly reminder, the New Mexico Environment Department will conduct public outreach meetings regarding the  proposed repeal of the New Mexico Ambient Air Quality Standard for Total Suspended Particulate, the development of a dust mitigation plan, and adoption of a fugitive dust rule.
 
These meetings will be held in Deming (1/9/2018), Las Cruces (1/10/2018), and Santa Fe (1/11/2018) where representatives of the Department will provide information regarding the repeal of the Total Suspended Particulate Standard, and background information
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NM-AZ Book Awards Opens For 2018

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NMBC News:
 
The first New Mexico Book Co-op Lunch will be Jan. 26, 2018, at the Golden Corral on San Mateo near Cliff’s. Meeting starts at noon but people come early -11 a.m. – to eat and network. The meeting will open the 2018 12th Annual NM & AZ Book Awards.
 
Last year, the Best Book was The Annual Big Arsenic Fishing Contest written by John Nichols of Taos. In addition, over 56 books in other categories were named as winners. This year a new category is Graphic Novels.
 
Categories, rules, and forms are on nmbookcoop.com.
 
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Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education Department Trip To Greece

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SFCC News:
 
Greece with a Difference! Sign Up for this Continuing Education Adventure. Have you always wanted to see the Acropolis? Learn about the oracle of Delphi? Spend a few days on a Greek island?
 
You can do these and lots more through a Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education trip. This budget-friendly tour May 5 through 19 includes breakfast and either lunch or dinner each day, entrance fees, all ground and ferry transportation and lodging.
 
Information Sessions
  • 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, Room 408, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards
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Attorney General Balderas Announces Charities Compliance Sweep In New Mexico

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Tuesday, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced he is launching the New Mexico Charities Compliance Sweep.
 
The Office of the Attorney General has started sending out notices to charities across the state that are delinquent in their registration and reporting requirements as required by the Charitable Solicitations Act. The sweep offers delinquent charities the opportunity to come into compliance without having to face formal legal action.  
 
“New Mexicans who open their hearts
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Rotary Club Grants Funding Requests To Four Local Non-Profit Organizations

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The Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently granted funding requests of $500 each to four local nonprofit organizations. Flanked by Rotary Community Service chairperson Natalia Tretiak, left, and Rotary President Laura Loy, right, are recipients from left, Jean Gindreau of PAC-8, Andy Erickson of FIRST Robotics Team; Prisca Triasse and Sacha Scully of LA Makers; and Pauline Schneider of the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The Rotary Club will accept funding requests from non-profits again Jan. 15-March 31. Forms will be available at www.rotarylosalamos.com Read More