Chris Clark

U.S. Treasury Extends Order To Tackle Abuse Of High-End Real Estate By Money Launderers In Seven Hotspot Markets

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U.S. TREASURY News:
 
Aug. 22, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) announced that it will renew and expand an order aimed at cracking down on bad actors laundering money through high-end US real estate.
 
The Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) could also target potentially illicit money coming from countries under US sanctions, such as Russia and North Korea. 
 
Global Witness welcomes this decision as another small but significant step towards stemming the vast tide of illicit flows entering the US through real estate purchases.
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State Transportation Commission To Meet Today

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NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The State Transportation Commission is holding a special meeting at 8 a.m. today, Aug. 24, at the NMDOT General Office at 1120 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87504.  
 
The six member governor-appointed commission determines policy for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Community members are invited to attend and time will be allotted for public comment. 
 
The agenda is available on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s websitehttps:////dot.state.nm.us/content/nmdot/en/TC_Publications.html
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SFI: Geoffrey West Book Signing & Lecture Aug. 29

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Illustration by Jacek Yerka
 
SFI News:
 
The Santa Fe Institute presents a booking signing by Geoffrey West on “The Future of the Planet: Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” at 6:45 p.m. followed by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.
 
Why do we stop growing, live for 100 years, and sleep eight hours a day? Why do all companies and people die, whereas cities keep growing and the pace of life continues to accelerate? Are cities and companies “just” very
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Heinrich Announces $17 Mil For Directed Energy Development In NM, Tours UNM Directed Energy Lab

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― During a visit to Boeing in Albuquerque yesterday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and founder of the Congressional Directed Energy Caucus, announced a $17 million investment for the Department of Defense to acquire directed energy systems that support jobs and boost New Mexico as a center of excellence in this increasingly important space for our military.
 
Following the announcement, Heinrich toured a directed energy lab facility at
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VFC: New Mexico Makes Second Largest Higher Education Spending Cuts Since Recession

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VFC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s state funding for higher education is 33 percent less now than it was before the recession, when looking at inflation-adjusted state spending per student.
 
Looking at the dollar investment, the state is spending $4,509 less in 2017 than it did in 2008 on a per student, inflation-adjusted basis. Only Louisiana has made deeper cuts over that time period.
 
These are among the findings of a report released this week by the Washington, D.C.- based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). As a result of these funding cuts, tuition at the
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‘Killing Buddha’ At Teatro Paraguas Sept. 8-10

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Buddha Flute. Courtesy photo

 
Buddha Stage. Courtesy photo
 
TP News:
 
Teatro Paraguas is proud to host Theatre Dojo, a touring “raw theatre” company based in southern New Mexico, comes to the Philanthropy Theatre to present their award-winning original play with music, Killing Buddha, written by actor and director Algernon D’Ammassa with music by Randy Granger of Las Cruces.
 
Killing Buddha will perform 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8-10, at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle
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Ryan Baca Receives NMSBDC Student Star Award

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Ryan Baca
 
SBDC News:
 
ESPANOLA ― Ryan Baca from Chimayo will receive the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Student STAR AWARD for his commitment, dedication and participation in the Espanola SBDC Media Mentorship for the past five years.
 
Baca participated in local, state, national and international business events under the SBDC Student Media Mentorship with his mentor SBDC Director Julianna Martinez-Barbee where he was actively involved in hands-on experiential learning.
 
The awards ceremony and community recognition is 4-6 
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New Mexico To Receive More Than $1 Million For Native, State Wildlife Conservation Projects

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DOI News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced $199,754 in funding to New Mexican Native tribes and more than $840,000 to New Mexico state wildlife agencies through the Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) program and the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program.
 
The funds, which are provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, give support for a diverse array of species and habitats across the country.
 
The Pueblo of Tesuque will receive $199,754 for mule deer management and the habitat enhancement program.
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Anderson School Of Management Announces Fall Career & Professional Development Courses

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UNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Each semester, the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management’s Executive & Professional Education Center offers courses designed to help business professionals advance their careers through the Career & Professional Development Programs.
 
These courses help to sharpen skills, advance success, and promote the continuation of learning. 
 
For the Fall 2017 semester, UNM Anderson School of Management will be offering Career & Professional Development Programs in the following areas: SHRM Exam Prep (beginning August
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Governor Announces $1.5 Million Investment In Armonica Technologies, Inc.

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Monday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a $1.5 million investment in Armonica Technologies, Inc. Armonica is the second New Mexico startup to receive Catalyst Fund investment, which leverages private investment for early stage startups – anchoring them in New Mexico.
 
“This is an example of a homegrown startup that is going to stay right here in New Mexico and help grow our high-tech sector,” Martinez said. “Because of the Catalyst Fund and investments just like this one we will continue to grow and diversify
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