Los Alamos County Hires Beverley Simpson As New Emergency Manager
New Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. Photo by Oliver Morris
Simpson brings to the job more than 20 years combined experience in Emergency Response and Homeland Security/Defense, WMD, Public Health, with specialized training in Emergency Response, Biological and Radiological Emergency Weapons of Mass Destruction and advanced knowledge of and experience in technologies
FBI: Person Of Interest Sought In Death Of Acoma Pueblo Woman
Nathan Chavez
FBI News:
The FBI is seeking a person of interest who may have information regarding the death of a woman whose body was found on Acoma Pueblo in November 2014.
Nathan Chavez, 32, is 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 165 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen Nov. 23, 2014, in the Laguna Pueblo area attempting to hitch a ride to Albuquerque.
Chavez is known to frequent Albuquerque homeless shelters around the area of Central Avenue and Wyoming Boulevard. He also is known to stay around the area of Central Avenue and Yale Boulevard, near the University of New Mexico. Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meeting Canceled For Lack Of Quorum
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities has canceled today’s meeting due to lack of quorum.
The next meeting is scheduled 9-11 a.m., March 20 in Taos. Read More
Bill To Sell Spaceport Launched With Bipartisan No-Recommendation To Senate Finance Committee
Spaceport America. Courtesy/spaceportamerica.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE – A Senate bill to sell the Spaceport America facility moved on to the Senate Finance (SFC) Thursday with a bipartisan no-recommendation.
After a brief debate, the Senate Corporations and Transportation Committee (SCORC) voted to move along Senate Bill 267 (SB267), “Sale of Spaceport America,” sponsored by Senator George K. Muñoz (D-4-Cibola, McKinley & San Juan).
“The Legislature is getting virtually no pertinent financial information regarding the Spaceport or its anchor tenant, Virgin Galactic,” Read More
Bill Reducing Workers’ Comp When Employee Is Drunk Or High On Job Passes House In Bi-Partisan Vote
Rep. Dennis Roch
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that would significantly reduce workers’ compensation in cases when the employee’s death or injury is the result of being drunk or high on the job passed the House floor by a bi-partisan 64-2.
“Being high or drunk on the job is reckless and puts lives at risk,” said Republican Rep. Dennis Roch, who is sponsoring the bill. “Passing this legislation protects our workers and holds violators accountable for their actions.”
Currently, when alcohol or drugs contributes to injury or death, the employee is eligible to receive 90 percent of his Read More
NMHM Premieres Documentary On African-American Women In The Military March 29
Somewhere in England, Maj. Charity E. Adams and Capt. Abbie N. Campbell inspect the first contingent of Negro members of the Women’s Army Corps assigned to overseas service. 6888th Central Postal Directory Bn. Feb. 15, 1945. Holt. 111-SC-200791. Courtesy/National Archives
NMHM News:
In war and peacetime, at home or aboard, U.S. women have participated in the U.S’ defense. Until recent years, those contributions have failed to attract much notice. Even less understood: the contributions of African-American women, who had to fight just for the right to serve.
At 2 p.m., March 29 in the New Read More
Along the Way: Jesse Gomez Making A Difference In Bluewater, New Mexico
Jesse Gomez, president of the Bluewater Mutual Domestic Water Users Association. Courtesy photo Along the Way, Jesse Gomez Making A Difference In Bluewater
Jesse Gomez of Bluewater is seldom seen these days without a dapper-looking hat. I strongly suspect he is the sharpest dresser in the entire Bluewater metropolitan area. The truth is, Jesse Gomez has worn many hats throughout his life.
He’s run an auto repair shop, worked for the State of New Mexico and worked in the treacherous uranium industry – but those were just day Read More
Luján Delivers Address To NM Legislature
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District addressed a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature this afternoon.
Below are his remarks as prepared.
“To the distinguished members of the New Mexico House of Representatives, the New Mexico Senate, Governor Martinez, Speaker Tripp, President Pro-Tem Papen, tribal leaders, honored guests, family, and friends, thank you for welcoming me here today to discuss our shared commitment to the people of New Mexico and our common goal of building a brighter future for the New Mexico families Read More
New Mexico Aviation Day At State Capitol Friday
Jane Lucero, Airport Development Administrator. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – Come fly with us … and see what’s happening in New Mexico’s skies. Tthe New Mexico Airport Managers Association, in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, will host Aviation Day Friday in the West Wing of the State Capitol.
The event is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dozens of members of New Mexico’s aviation community will be on hand to discuss the impact and importance of aviation in New Mexico.
There also will be displays from organizations including the New Read More
WIPP Receives New Emergency Response Vehicle
Engine 24 has been commissioned at WIPP. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
WIPP recently placed a new emergency response vehicle into service. The new fire engine “Engine 24” will enhance emergency response capabilities at the WIPP facility.
The new four-wheel drive vehicle was designed to respond to both structure and wild land fires. Capable of carrying 1,500 gallons of water on board, the engine has the ability to spray water or foam through a remote-controlled turret located on the front bumper while driving. Engine 24 was commissioned in the long-standing fire service tradition of driving through Read More
