Luján Voices Concerns With New Mexico’s Behavioral Health System In Hearing With HHS Secretary
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
- Luján Secures Commitment from Secretary to Work Together on Critical Issue Facing New Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District participated in an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) budget for Fiscal Year 2016.
During the hearing, he voiced his concerns with the quality of and access to behavioral health care services in New Mexico. Below is a transcript of Luján’s exchange with HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
Luján: I appreciate that Madam Secretary. Read More
Application Period Open For FBI Special Agent Jobs
FBI News:
A position as an FBI Special Agent is not just a job, it’s a calling, and ultimately a life-changing experience.
The FBI started taking applications for the position of Special Agent March 2, 2015, and will continue through March 16, 2015. For details on the Special Agent application, visit: www.FBIjobs.gov.
All FBI employees must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete FBI background investigation, drug test and polygraph. The FBI is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity and inclusion.
“The FBI needs talented and motivated Special Agents who Read More
NMDOT Awards NCRTD Section 5311 Transit System Of The Year
NCRTD News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has awarded the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) as the (Fiscal Year) 2014 Section 5311 Transit System of the Year.
“Over the last 10 years, the NCRTD has progressed exponentially and proved to be exemplary in its compliance of State and Federal transit requirements, as well as for having an ongoing record of safe, efficient and growing public transit service,” said David C. Harris, Transit Bureau Chief at NMDOT.
Section 5311 is the Federal Transit Administration’s Rural Transit Assistance Program to meet the Read More
Los Alamos Public Servants Among 44 Awarded Professional Training Certificates Across New Mexico
From left, Los Alamos County Engineering Project Manager Bryan Aragon, NMAC Vice President Sharon Stover and Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
SANTA FE – A graduating class of 44 public servants received certification in their fields in January through an education program administered by New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service.
Through the years,10 Los Alamos County employees or elected officials have graduated with certifications from this program including recent graduates, County Councilor Rick Reiss who earned his Certified Read More
MOD Filters Replaced At WIPP
WIPP News:
Replacement of the moderate efficiency (MOD) pre-filters that are part of the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system for the WIPP underground ventilation system was successfully completed Wednesday.
Filter changes are anticipated and necessary when MOD filters begin to show signs of reduced airflow, due primarily to salt dust buildup. The filter change out is a well-planned and controlled work activity performed by qualified NWP staff, and because of the potential for encountering radioactive contamination, it includes the use of all appropriate personal Read More
State Police Launch Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in all New Mexico counties during March.
Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our friends and families.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had Read More
U.S. Rep. Luján Addresses Women’s History Month
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 Women’s History Month, which is celebrated during the month of March.
“Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and achievements that women have made in every aspect of our society. As we celebrate the progress that has been made, we must continue to push for greater equality, not only for women today, but also for the next generations of women.
“We must continue to fight for fairness in the workplace Read More
VIDEO: Heinrich Advocates For Laboratory Directed Research And Development Program
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
- Funding for LDRD helps advance security missions at LANL and SNL
WASHINGTON, D.C – During a Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., discussed the importance of funding for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program. A list of Wednesday’s witnesses can be found here.
Heinrich is advocating to increase LDRD funding up to a level of 10 percent. LDRD investments help national laboratories, including Los Alamos Read More
Rare Photo Of Legendary New Mexicans Comes To History Museum
A rare carte de visite depicting Ceran St. Vrain, Dick Wootton and José Maria Valdez. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
A carte de visite from the dawn of photography
SANTA FE—The Palace of the Governors Photo Archives has acquired a rare carte de visite depicting Ceran St. Vrain, Dick Wootton and José Maria Valdez.
Photo Curator Daniel Kosharek obtained the ca. 1865 image from Cliff Mills, a photographer, collector and dealer who has sold his own and historical images on the Santa Fe Plaza for 20 years.
“I come from an old Taos family,” Mills said. “I’m pretty sure Valdez was a relative. This is a picture Read More
SBDC Hosts Tax Webcast March 19
SBDC News:
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department presents a free new business tax webcast 9 a.m. to noon, March 19 in Wallace Hall at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.
The Los Alamos Small Business Development Corporation is hosting the webcast, which will focus on several issues including gross receipts and compensating tax programs.
Call 505.662.0377 or go to lasbdc@unm.edu to register. Read More
