Chris Clark

Over 200,000 People Urge Forest Service To Reject Mega-Development Near Grand Canyon

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Grand Canyon from the South Rim, near the NPS Visitor Center. Courtesy/Wikimedia
 
 
EarthJustice News:
 
FLAGSTAFF, AZ — More than 200,000 people flooded the U.S. Forest Service with comments over the last month calling for the agency to reject a plan for roads and infrastructure that would enable construction of a mega-development on Grand Canyon’s doorstep.
 
The proposed roads, sewers and other utilities would pave the way for a multinational developer to transform the 580-resident community of Tusayan, Ariz. from a small, quiet tourist town into a sprawling complex
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Udall Highlights Drunk-Driving Prevention Technology

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Officials from DOT, and NHTSA show Sen. Udall the latest DADSS prototype technology in drunk driving prevention. Courtesy photo.
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM and more than 300 members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) from New Mexico and across the country demonstrated exciting progress that has been made toward developing lifesaving drunk-driving prevention technology, known as the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS). 
 
Udall, a long-time advocate for eliminating drunk driving, joined officials from
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IRS Announces Third Quarter Interest Rates

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IRS News:
 
PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning July 1. 
 
The rates will be:
  • 3 percent for overpayments and 2 percent in the case of a corporation;
  • 0.5 percent for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000;
  • 3 percent for underpayments; and
  • 5 percent for large corporate underpayments.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment
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Blue Bus Makes Changes To Routes And Schedules

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RTD News:
 
The Regional Transit District announces the following changes by route:
 
100 Riverside
Improved connections at the Española Transit Center. Improved service to Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Reduced service to Dreamcatcher Theater.
 
110 Westside/Crosstown
An all-new route featuring service along Fairview to the Westside and to Española Valley High School.
 
150 Chimayo
The Las Trampas route will now be served by the 150 Chimayo route. There will no longer be two routes. The route now extends to the Española Transit Center to provide for additional
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Gov. Susana Martinez To Announce New Program To Train Future School Leaders

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
LAS CRUCES — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez will unveil a program that will recruit and train educators to become leaders in struggling schools in New Mexico.
 
When: 2 p.m.
 
Where: New Mexico State University, Pete Domenici Hall (3014 McFie Circle in Las Cruces.
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Gessing: Be Prepared For Obamacare Changes

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By PAUL J. GESSING
The Rio Grande Foundation
 
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue its decision in King v. Burwell in June. 
 
The ruling could have tremendous consequences for the healthcare law commonly known as Obamacare – and more importantly, it could have a huge impact right here in New Mexico.
 
King v. Burwell was argued before the High Court in March 2015. The case hinges on an interpretation of the Obamacare law. The plaintiffs argued that the text authorizes premium subsidies for people in “exchanges established
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Register For Skills Basketball Camp

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SPORTS News:
 
If you are passionate about becoming a better basketball player, then you should attend Skills Camp!
 
The camps’ mission is to develop fundamental basketball skills. Campers will learn ball handling, triple threat, post moves, rebounding, court spacing, passing, defensive keys, and team offense/defense.
 
Camps will run about 1.5 hours. Participants should arrive 10 minutes before start time. Bring gym shoes, clothing appropriate for basketball, a basketball and a water bottle. 
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Technology Ventures Corp ‘Call For Plans’ June 10

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TVC News:
 
Technology Ventures Corporation “Call For Plans” introductory event is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 at the Los Alamos Research Park, 2nd Floor Conference Room at 4200 W. Jemez Road.

Technology Ventures Corporation will present its 22nd annual Deal Stream Summit in October 2015, where selected innovative technology-based businesses will be provided a highly visible venue from which to demonstrate their opportunity to the investment community. Selected presenters will receive investment-focused guidance and extensive

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