Mathematicians: Boeing 777 Nosedived Into Ocean
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HSNW News:
The plight of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 (MH370) is one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history, but an interdisciplinary research team led by a Texas A&M University at Qatar math professor has theorized the ill-fated plane plunged vertically into the southern Indian Ocean in March 2014.
The researchers’ computer simulations lead to the forensic assertion that a 90-degree nosedive explains the lack of debris or spilled oil in the water near where the plane is presumed to have crashed. The research was the cover story in the April 2015 issue of Read More
Udall, Nelson Urge FTC To Investigate Concussion Prevention Claims Used To Sell Soccer Headgear
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Bill Nelson, D-Fla. called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potentially misleading safety claims used to sell soccer headgear.
The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices.
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson
The senators asked that the FTC take action if the investigation findings reveal that makers of soccer headgear or other children’s sports safety equipment are engaged in false or deceptive advertising practices. Read More
NMED Announces Opportunity To Comment Or Request Public Hearing
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announces an opportunity to comment on and/or request a public hearing on a proposed certification that New Mexico has an adequate, federally-approved State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses all elements of a Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 110(a)(2) infrastructure plan, as applicable to the 2012 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) revised NAAQS.
The purpose of the proposed certification is to confirm to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the State of New Mexico has the required infrastructure in place under the Read More
FBI: Arizona Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Wire Fraud Charges In New Mexico
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Joseph Lawler, 54, of Peoria, Ariz., entered a guilty plea in federal court in Albuquerque to a 12-count superseding indictment charging him with wire fraud offenses.
The guilty plea, which was entered without the benefit of a plea agreement, was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez and Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division.
Lawler pled guilty to all 12 counts of a superseding indictment that was filed on June 9, 2015, and alleged that between Aug. 2010 and July 2014, Lawler engaged in an illegal scheme to defraud investors of hundreds
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AFTNM On Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
Ruling Breaks Down Barriers For Committed Couples
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage:
“By writing four words, ‘It is so ordered,’ Justice Anthony Kennedy, on behalf of the majority of the Supreme Court of the United States, ushered in marriage equality for all Americans.
“Today’s ruling sends a strong message to students in New Mexico who have same-sex parents and for educators who are in same-sex relationships Read More
NMED Issues ‘Boil Water Advisory’ For Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Alice Campground
NMED News:
- Customers are urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department’s Drinking Water Bureau has issued a “boil water advisory” for the Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Alice Campground.
NMED issued the advisory Friday after bacteriological contamination (E. coli) was detected in routine and repeat drinking water samples from the water system’s source. NMED requires Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Alice Campground to notify water system consumers of this finding. Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Alice Campground is a transient non-community Read More
Los Alamos Gets $78,643 In PILT Funding
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
STATE News:
- NM Counties to Receive $34.5 Million in PILT Funding for Schools, Roads, Local Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that counties across New Mexico will be receiving more than $34.5 million through the 2015 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Los Alamos County will receive $78,643.
PILT provides federal payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes because of nontaxable federal land within their boundaries, such as Bureau of Land Management land, national Read More
Felon From Pojoaque Sentenced To Federal Prison For Unlawfully Possessing Ammunition
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Nicholas Mondragon, 32, of Pojoaque was sentenced late Thursday afternoon in federal court in Albuquerque to a year and a day in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Mondragon will be on supervised release for three years after completing his prison sentence.
Mondragon pled guilty July 17, 2014, to a felony information charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition. In entering the guilty plea, Mondragon admitted that Feb. 25, 2014, he purchased a box of ammunition in Las Vegas, N.M. Mondragon made the purchase despite knowing that he was
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Applauds Supreme Court Decision In Support Of Marriage Equality
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of marriage equality.
“With this decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that equality is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution by stating very clearly that everyone deserves equal protection under the law.
“Marriage equality is matter of civil rights and treating all people who are in a loving and committed relationship fairly.
“Today is a momentous day for the Read More
