New Mexico Corrections Department Receives Secretary Of State Award For Service Excellence
NMCD Secretary Gregg Marcantel
NMCD News:
The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) has been honored as the second agency in the United States to receive the service excellence award from the State Department and Secretary of State John Kerry.
The New York Police Department is the only other agency to receive the award.
Secretary of State John Kerry
Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield presented the award to NMCD Secretary Gregg Marcantel at a ceremony Monday in Long Beach, Calif.
“This award praises NMCD for the work of our training academy to mentor and train fellow correctional Read More
Bill Cracking Down On Corrupt Public Officials Passes House Floor Unanimously
Majority Floor Leader Nate Gentry
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that will crack down on corrupt government officials by toughening penalties passed the House floor Monday by a unanimous vote.
The legislation, sponsored by Majority Floor Leader Nate Gentry, can add as much as one additional year of jail time for government officials and government employees convicted of felony corruption offenses.
“We need to send a clear message: Government corruption will not be tolerated,” Gentry said. “Corruption is a serious crime and those charged with it should have to pay the appropriate Read More
Senators Murkowski, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski
U.S. SENATE News:
- Bill Aims To Enhance Opportunities For Hunters, Anglers, Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., have introduced the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Access to public lands is the number one issue for America’s sportsmen and women. The Sportsmen’s Act includes a broad array of bipartisan measures to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers,
SFNF Waives Fees Presidents Day Weekend
Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities over the Presidents Day weekend Feb. 14-16.
Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds and developed trailheads, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will be waived at all standard amenity fee sites operated by the Santa Fe National Forest.
Remaining fee waiver dates in 2015:
- June 13, National
Representative Files Legislation To Allow Adjunct Teachers To Teach In New Mexico
Rep. Conrad James
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Conrad James announced today that he has filed legislation that will allow industry professionals to teach part time in the classroom without having to go back to college to receive their teaching degree.
This will allow experts in their respective fields to share their knowledge with students.
“Every classroom deserves a good teacher,” James said. “With this bill, not only will we be able to recruit more teachers – we can bring industry experts into the classroom where they can pass on their wealth of knowledge and experience directly to the students. Read More
NNSA, Air Force Complete Successful B61-12 Life Extension Program Instrumented Flight Tests
NNSA reaches B61-12 Life Extension Program milestone. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and United States Air Force completed eight successful B61-12 Life Extension Program (LEP) Vibration Fly Around/ Instrumented Measurement Vehicle (VFA/IMV) tests at Eglin Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base during July to December 2014.
The VFA/IMV test series collected and verified flight environment data for the B61-12 LEP.
“These tests are a major achievement for the B61-12 LEP to evaluate flight environments,” said Read More
Udall And Heinrich To Visit Los Alamos To Celebrate Passage Of Manhattan Project National Historical Park
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
LA HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
The community is invited to join Sen. Tom Udall and Sen. Martin Heinrich 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday in the Mesa Public Library upstairs rotunda for a special reception and chance to thank them for all of the work they did to ensure passage of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
U.S. Sen.Martin Heinrich
At 3:30 p.m., the senators will participate in a short program to talk about the importance of the park and its importance to Los Alamos. At 4 p.m., the Los Alamos Historical Society will provide limited tours of the two homes it owns on Bathtub Row, Read More
NMSA Welcomes Guest Artist Kathleen Hill
Bandelier Celebrates 99 Years Wednesday
Old entrance sign for Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument has two special events this week including the park’s 99th anniversary Wednesday and three fee-free days over the Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 14, 15 and 16.
Feb. 11, 1916, then-President Woodrow Wilson used the power provided to him by the Antiquities Act to authorize a little-known, remote area in a little-known, remote state to be protected as Bandelier National Monument. In the intervening 99 years, this park has become one of the most popular in New Mexico, recognized for its beautiful Read More
2015 NMAA Winter State Championship Information
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) has announced the following information regarding the upcoming 2015 Winter State Championships:
Swimming and Diving
Official Championship Name: Streamline Swimstore State Swimming and Diving Championships presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Tickets: Adults: $8, Students/Seniors: $5
Championship Location: Albuquerque Academy
Championship Dates: Feb. 20-21
Live Video Stream: Championships – https:////www.nfhsnetwork.com/channels/new-mexico
Championship Results: Results will be posted at Read More
