Heinrich Honors César E. Chávez Legacy, Will Join Community At 23rd Annual Parade In Albuquerque
Civil rights leader César E. Chávez Luján Introduces Save For Success Act To Help Hard-Working Families Save For College
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Brunner: Five Ways To Advance New Mexico’s Economy
By TERRY BRUNNERWhile the rest of the country is well on its way to recovery from the 2008 recession, New Mexico continues to limp along with less than 1 percent economic growth and rising unemployment.
Moody’s Investors Services predicts New Mexico is on the downward spiral into another recession.
Thanks to the leadership of President Obama and our congressional delegation, one of the few bright spots in our state’s economy is the federal government’s billions of dollars of investments each year. As New Mexico State Director for the United States Read More
Heinrich, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Announce $1 Million Annually For Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich with members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Tuesday at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Courtesy photo
From The Office Of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced Tuesday that the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge will receive $1 million in additional annual funding to engage urban communities and youth in conservation and outdoor recreation.
The Refuge, located Read More
Governor: Operation Lilly Nets More than 1,600 Citations For Dangerous Driving
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez and Mayor Richard J. Berry announced Monday that law enforcement issued more than 1,600 citations for dangerous driving through Operation Lilly, a coordinated effort to crack down on road rage in Albuquerque.
Mayor Richard J. Berry
Operation Lilly, named after the 4-year-old girl who was shot and killed in a road rage incident last year, was led by the New Mexico State Police and in partnership with the Albuquerque Police Department and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Together, law enforcement officers cracked down Read More
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FEMA News:Heinrich Secures New Active Duty Mission At White Sands Missile Range
SENATE News:White House To Host Water Summit … Los Alamos Watershed Research Among Featured Projects
LANL News:
On Tuesday, March 22—World Water Day—the Administration will host a White House Water Summit to raise awareness of the national importance of water and to highlight new commitments and announcements that the Administration and non-Federal institutions are making to build a sustainable water future.
A project from Los Alamos National Laboratory will be among the research areas featured.
Safe, sufficient, and reliable water resources are essential to the functioning of every aspect and sector of U.S. society, including agricultural and energy production, industry and economic Read More
NMED Calls On EPA To Reimburse $1.5 Million For Emergency Response To Gold King Mine Spill
NMED News:Los Alamos GOP Hosts Patriot’s Day Celebration
GOP News:
The community is invited to come to the Los Alamos Republican Party’s Patriot’s Day Celebration. This event is for everyone – young, old and in between!
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Saturday, April 16, 6-8 p.m.
- Church of Christ on Diamond Drive
We have a GREAT speaker coming – Harrison Jack Schmitt. He was the first scientist in space on Apollo 17. He is a geologist, university professor and former U.S. senator from the great state of New Mexico.
NM Delegation Announces $13.8 Million Loan To Improve Internet Service
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham have announced a $13.8 million loan for Sacred Wind Communications to improve service for its 20,000 Northwest New Mexico and Navajo Nation subscribers by upgrading parts of its telecommunications system.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service is awarding the loan under the Substantially Underserved Trust Area (SUTA) provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill, which amended the Rural Electrification Read More
NM Delegation Introduces Bill To Prevent Suspension Of Medicaid Services Without Thorough Investigation
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham introduced the Medicaid Program Integrity Enhancement Act of 2016.
The bill protects Medicaid patients by establishing clear guidelines that ensure that state agencies investigating allegations of fraud do so in a manner that both protects health care consumers and affords due process of law to the health care provider.
The introduction of the bill comes after the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD)
Letter to the Editor: Governor’s Vetoes Show Who She Doesn’t Stand For
By Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez Vetoes handed out by Gov. Susana Martinez at the end of the 2016 Session of the Legislature were fewer than in years past, but they singled out the most vulnerable in our state for harsher treatment than ever before.
In previous years there might have been dozens of bills that fell under the Governor’s veto ax. But this year we are talking about Native Americans in the poorest communities, small farmers in rural communities, the developmentally disabled, non-English speakers, and students from low and middle income Read More
Democratic Party Of New Mexico Brings New Communications Director On Board
Felicia Salazar
DPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Democratic Party of New Mexico announced today, that they will bring New Mexican, Felicia Salazar on board as the Party’s new communications director.
“We are excited for Felicia to join our team. Her dedication to our state and strong democratic values will be an asset to the Party. With New Mexico ranking last in almost every category, it’s imperative that voters are reminded how damaging this administration has been for working families and that Democrats are on their side.” said Debra Haaland, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of New Read More
Victim’s Advocacy Group Honors Rep. Garcia Richard
From left, Sen. Bill O’Neil, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Legislative Advocate Juliana Koob of the New Mexico Sexual Assault Coalition today at the Crime Victims Reparation – Advocacy in Action training underway this week in Bernalillo. Garcia Richard was honored with the AIA Service Award, which ‘Recognizes individuals whose work has been particularly noteworthy and that exemplify commitment that characterizes many of our State’s victim service providers. It also recognizes individuals who champion the efforts or enforce crime victim’s rights throughout our State.’ Read More
Garcia Richard Delivers Fourth Annual Talk To MOWW
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard visits with Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) members in her fourth annual legislative wrap up following the New Mexico legislative session. Garcia Richard presented her talk Tuesday evening at the Los Alamos Research Park. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard receives a proclamation of appreciation Tuesday evening from Senior Vice Commander LTC Norm Wilson following her talk to the group gathered at the Los Alamos Research Park. Courtesy photo Read More
USDA-NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Seek Applications To Create Economic Development Regions
Terry Brunner
ALBUQUERQUE – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner and Dr. Michael Patrick, of New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service have announced the Stronger Economies Together (SET) program is seeking applications from rural communities wanting to strengthen existing regional development efforts.
Dr. Michael Patrick
Today’s announcement is the sixth SET initiative as part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen rural economies by providing training and technical assistance.
The program will help interested communities work together to Read More
AFT New Mexico Responds To Audit Of PED
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – In response to this morning’s release of the PED audit findings by the Office of the State Auditor, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“While we would like to pretend we are surprised at the results of the recent PED audit by the office of the State Auditor, the findings confirm what we have feared for some time – the PED simply has lost control over State-licensed charter schools through their inability to adequately monitor their Read More
State Auditor Releases Public Education Department’s Latest Annual Audit
From The State Auditors Office
- Finds poor financial management and lack of oversight of charter schools
SANTA FE – Today, State Auditor Tim Keller released the Public Education Department’s (PED) most recent annual financial audit. The audit report, completed by independent accounting firm Axiom, LLC, examines the fiscal year 2015 finances of PED and the charter schools it is responsible for overseeing.
The audit report identifies more than 200 weaknesses in PED and charter school financial management, the most findings of any state agency. Issues include a $21 million understatement, Read More
Attorney General & MADD Urge New Mexicans To Plan Ahead For St. Patrick’s Day
MADDNM Executive Director Aisha Smith
From The Attorney General’s Office:
- Find your Safe Ride: www.endwi.com/saferide-drunkbusters/
ALBUQUERQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas and Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Mexico (MADDNM) are teaming up to urge New Mexicans to plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and not drive after drinking.
Attorney General Hector Balderas
“I am asking all New Mexicans to plan ahead this St. Patrick’s Day and not drive after drinking,” Attorney General Hector Balderas said. “Please keep our communities safe Read More
