Legislation To Protect Pregnant Women In The Workplace Clears Another House Committee
Rep. Terry McMillan
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that will protect pregnant women in the workplace and ensure that New Mexico meets federal guidelines passed the House Business and Employment Committee by a unanimous 10-0 vote. Rep. Terry McMillan, R-Doña Ana, of Las Cruces, is the sponsor.
“This legislation balances our desire to protect pregnant women in the workplace as well as the economic needs of our small businesses,” McMillan said. “I look forward to voting for this bill on the House floor.” Read More
NMAA’s February ‘Compete with Class’ Honoree Is Clovis Girls Basketball Team
Clovis Girls Basketball Team and coaches. Courtesy photo
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico Activities Association is proud to announce that the Clovis Girls Basketball Team has been recognized as the Compete with Class award recipient for the month of February.
A true act of sportsmanship was displayed by the Lady Wildcats before their game against Alamogordo in mid-February. Kim Buie, Alamogordo High School Varsity Cheer Coach, nominated the Lady Wildcats and shared this story:
“As each team member from Clovis was announced and after acknowledging the opposing coach and officials, Read More
Help Bring Nation’s Longest-Running Citizen Science Project To Los Alamos
Sharp-shinned hawk, photo by Mouser Williams. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
With the diversity of bird species and the number of birders in Los Alamos, it’s easy to wonder why the Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science project nationwide, has yet to come to Los Alamos.
A group of local birders have decided that it is time to change that, and they intend to submit an application to the National Audubon Society. As part of the application, in order to demonstrate sufficient interest and logistical support, PEEC will sponsor a “mock” Christmas Bird Count 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Read More
NMDOT Park And Ride Offers Real-Time Bus Tracking And Mobile Apps
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – Real-time technology is elevating the public transit experience for the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) Park and Ride passengers with P&RealTime.
The addition of real-time transit information allows riders to know the location and arrival time of their bus at any point along the route. This puts riders in control of their schedule by minimizing wait time and avoiding anxiety over missed buses. The information can be accessed in real time from a web browser, SMS or smartphone using top-rated mobile apps developed by TransLōc.
“NMDOT Park and Ride Read More
Poll Shows New Mexico Business Leaders Urge More Campaign Finance Transparency
BUSINESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C./ALBUQUERQUE – Today, a poll of New Mexico business leaders was released showing serious concern about the lack of transparency in the state’s government and campaign finance system.
The poll shows overwhelming support for reform amid serious concerns among the business community over the lopsided influence of political donors compared to every day voters. The poll was commissioned by the Committee for Economic Development (CED) of The Conference Board, a nonpartisan, business-led public policy organization, and conducted by Research & Polling, Read More
EEOC Discrimination And Harassment Report Reveals Good And Bad News For New Mexico
Courtesy/EEOC
EEOC News:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforcement and litigation report on reported cases of discrimination and harassment in New Mexico’s workplaces revealed both good and bad news.
The good news is that in Fiscal Year 2014, which ran from Oct. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014, the number of cases filed went down compared to previous reporting period. In FY 2013, the total number of charges was 1,121, compared to the reported 955 reported cases in FY 2014.
Additionally, the EEOC speculates this could a result of businesses putting more time and effort Read More
Bill To Toughen Child Abuse Laws Passes House
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Legislation that will toughen penalties for convicted child abusers and those whose abuse contributes to the death of a child passed the House floor Thursday by a vote of 50-10.
“This bill protects our children by going after the predators that intentionally seek to harm them,” said Rep. Conrad James, R-Bernalillo, the bill’s sponsor. “Tonight, we sent a message that child abuse will not be tolerated.”
Currently, those who intentionally beat a child to death only face life in prison if the victim was under the age of 12. This is called Baby Brianna’s Law, named after Brianna Read More
Los Alamos Senior Center Officials Visit Garcia Richard At Roundhouse For ‘I Heart Caregiver Day’
Officials from the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Center visit the Roundhouse recently for ‘I Heart Caregiver Day’ to talk with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard about issues affecting seniors–including the need for a kitchen in the White Rock Senior Center. Following up on their visit, Garcia Richard reports that the funding for the kitchen has been placed in SB 159 as part of a list of prioritized statewide capital projects. ‘Kudos to Pauline Schneider and all of the folks at the Senior Center for working so hard to get funding for this much Read More
Canceled: All Remaining Competition For State Speech And Debate Tournament
LAPS News:
All remaining competition for the New Mexico State Speech and Debate Tournament being held in Los Alamos has been canceled due to heavy snowfall from the winter storm.
The tournament will conclude at 10:30 a.m. with awards. Read More
Major, Record-Breaking Snow Event For Area
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
- Prolonged Winter Weather Pattern Continues
Record-breaking snow impacting portions of central and northern New Mexico will continue to ease in intensity through the remainder of the morning, with warmer air making a solid push from southwest to northeast as the day progresses.
This will force snow levels higher, with significant additional snow during the afternoon and evening focused over the northern mountains and lower elevations near the New Mexico Colorado state line.
Meanwhile, very cold air firmly entrenched across the eastern plains Read More
