Former NMSU Student Pleads Guilty To Hindering Probe Into Internet Threats To Shoot Up University
FBI News:
- Plea Agreement Requires Defendant to Pay $77,934.00 in Restitution to Cover NMSU’s Costs in Responding to Threat
ALBUQUERQUE—Zachary Milton Hess, 19, of Las Cruces pleaded guilty Wednesday this afternoon in federal court to a misdemeanor information charging him with being an accessary after the fact to the interstate transmission of an extortionate communication. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Hess will be sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $77,934.00 in restitution.
Hess was arrested Aug. 25, 2014, on a criminal complaint charging him with sending
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s Bill To Protect Local Small Businesses Heads To Governor’s Office
Rep. Stephanie Garcia RichardSTATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate unanimously passed (37-0) Wednesday Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s House Bill 130, the state procurement code legislation that increases transparency within the contract bidding process to protect local small businesses.
HB 130 recently passed unanimously on the House floor and is now headed to the Governor’s desk where she will have 20 days to sign or veto the legislation.
“HB 130 is a critical step in protecting our small businesses throughout the Read More
DOE: Eleven Tribal Communities Receiving $6 Million To Accelerate Implementation Of Renewable Energy
DOE News:Luján Announces Annual Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánCitizen Science Bird Count Nets 84 Species
Cooper’s Hawks. Photo by Corry Clinton
Downy Woodpecker. Photo by David Yeamans
Red-bellied Woodpecker. Photo by Robert WalkerThe Audubon Christmas bird count (CBC), famous among birders nation- and world-wide, took a leap forward in Los Alamos the weekend of March 8.
Sponsored by PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center), 48 birders signed up with organizer Mouser Williams to run a “mock” bird count that could certify Los Alamos to participate in official winter bird counts in the future. Mouser called it a “tremendously successful Read More
Governor Susana Martinez Acts On Legislation
Gov. Susana Martinez
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SANTA FE—Today, Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation to improve efficiency and cost savings for taxpayers and local governments in property tax correspondence.
House Bill 49, sponsored by Rep. Bob Wooley, R-Roswell, allows for email correspondence between taxpayers and their county assessors and treasurers instead of first class mail. This will help taxpayers and counties save money on postage, as well as reduce the time taxpayers need to respond to notices.
Governor Martinez also acted on the following legislation:
House Bill 379 – Racehorse Drug Read More
IRS Has Options For Those Who Owe
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PHOENIX—The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available.
This is the 10th and final in a series of 10 daily IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as the April 15 deadline approaches.
Taxpayers who owe taxes can now choose among several quick and easy e-pay options, including the newest and easiest, IRS Direct Pay (https:////www.irs.gov/Payments/Direct-Pay).
Available options Read More
Senate Confirms Fouratt DPS Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate today unanimously confirmed by a 37-0 vote Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt to continue his leadership over the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
Secretary Fouratt was appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez and began overseeing the Department of Public Safety March 15, 2014. He has a highly qualified background equipping him to lead the Department of Public Safety. He served as a prosecutor at the United States Attorney’s Office in New Mexico for 17 years, prosecuting the full range of narcotics, Read More
IRS Interest Rates Same For Second Quarter 2015
IRS News:
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1.
The rates are:
- 3 percent for overpayments or 2 percent in the case of a corporation;
- 0.5percent 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 rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage Read More
House Rejects Voter ID Bill 61 For HB 340
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
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Rep. Cathrynn Brown
