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Alaska Glaciers Contribute To Global Sea Level Rise

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 20, 2015

AGU News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Alaska’s melting glaciers are adding enough water to the Earth’s oceans to cover the state of Alaska with a 1-foot thick layer of water every seven years, a new study shows.

The study found that climate-related melting is the primary control on mountain glacier loss. Glacier loss from Alaska is unlikely to slow down, and this will be a major driver of global sea level change in the coming decades, according to the study’s authors.

“The Alaska region has long been considered a primary player in the global sea level budget, but the exact details

EMNRD: Pecos Wildfire Update

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 20, 2015

EMNRD News:

Incident Name and Update: Commissary Fire Update

Start Date & Time: June 5, 2015, reported Saturday, June 6, 2015

Start Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak)

Size: Approximately 170 acres

Cause: Lightning

Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush

Growth Potential: Low

Percent Contained: 0

Personnel Assigned:

WIPP Update: Breidenbach Officially Takes Over As NWP President & Project Manager

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 20, 2015

WIPP News:

On June 11, Phil Breidenbach officially assumed the role of NWP President & Project Manager, replacing Bob McQuinn. McQuinn served in that capacity for just over a year.

Breidenbach, who brings over 30 years of experience working at various Department of Energy facilities, served a key role in the development of the WIPP Recovery Plan following the radiological event. His past experience includes operations and project management at various nuclear facilities, including several that involved some type of recovery operations.

Heinrich Works Key Provisions Into Defense Bill

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted Thursday for the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed by a vote of 71 to 25.

The bill includes key provisions Heinrich worked to include that benefit New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, private industry, national laboratories, and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

The bill, which sets the Department of Defense spending levels

Sierra Club Rio Grande Elects David Coss As Chair

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 20, 2015

RGSC News:

At its June meeting, the volunteer Executive Committee of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter unanimously voted to elect former Santa Fe Mayor David Coss to succeed John Buchser as chapter chair.

Buchser is stepping down as chair to focus on water issues for the chapter.

“I am very pleased to have an environmental hero take the helm of the Rio Grande Chapter,” Buchser said. “As a member of the River Commission under Mayor Coss’s leadership, I worked with him to attain water for the Santa Fe River, a unique accomplishment anywhere in the West.”

During

Udall Celebrates 150th Anniversary Of Juneteenth

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement Friday to mark the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States:

“Today, on the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, we remember the long road to freedom, and we honor the committed individuals who made that journey, who traveled that road, and also those who continue to fight for a better world.

We especially honor African American freedom and achievement. Early African American settlers in New Mexico endured

Governor Unveils Ad Campaign To End DWI

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 20, 2015

STATE News:
Friday, Gov. Susana Martinez unveiled an ad campaign that raises awareness about the dangers and consequences of drunk driving.

The Governor also kicked off 100 Days and Nights of Summer, a statewide law enforcement effort that puts more police officers on the roads to target drunk drivers.

“Drunk driving has a devastating impact on New Mexico’s families, and we should do everything we can to stop it,” Martinez said. “That means tougher penalties, cracking down on DWI in every corner of our state, and letting New Mexicans know about the consequences.”

“Our message is clear: If you Read More

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover Elected President Of New Mexico Association of Counties

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 19, 2015

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, third from left, is the new president of NMAC. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover was elected president of the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) during the organization’s 79th annual conference Thursday’s in Albuquerque.

The following officers will lead NMAC for the next year:

President: Sharon Stover, Los Alamos County Clerk
President Elect: Clyde Ward, San Juan County Assessor
Vice President: Tyler Massey, Hidalgo County Treasurer
Immediate Past President:

LANL’s Partners Still Count On Lab

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 19, 2015

Christine Gelles, acting manager Environmental Management-Los Alamos Field Office, at Thursday’s Regional Community Leaders meeting in Pojoaque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

Kim Davis Lebak, manager of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office speaks with Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess at Thursday’s meeting. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

BY ROGER SNODGRASS

LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST

POJOAQUE – Senior officials from Los Alamos National Laboratory welcomed friends, community members, business leaders, teachers, counselors, workforce Read More

Udall Fights Inadequate Funding/Unprecedented Poison Pill Riders In Interior/Environment Appropriations Bill

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 19, 2015

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, voted to oppose the inadequate funding and dangerous poison pill riders on the subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2016 funding bill.

Despite opposition from Udall and all of the Democrats on the Appropriations Committee, the bill was approved and now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

“This bill is critically important for New Mexico, and that’s why I was so disappointed

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