Udall: Amendment To Keystone Pipeline Bill Emphasizes Homegrown Renewable Energy
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
Amendment would create thousands of clean energy jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he has introduced an amendment to the Keystone XL Pipeline bill to establish a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) that would create more than 250,000 jobs, reduce pollution and save consumers billions of dollars.
The legislation, which would help the United States become energy independent while establishing our leadership in clean energy production, would require utilities to generate 25 percent of their electricity Read More
February Fun At New Mexico History Museum
‘Starfish in Tidal Surge’ by Donald Lawrence. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
- Craft a Valentine, Learn to Make a Camera Obscura and Discover a Woman Warrior
SANTA FE – The New Mexico History Museum will host three days of craft-making, learning and discovery during the month of February.
The scheduled events are:
- “Be Mine,” a Free First Friday event – 5:30 – 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6.
Bring your crafting skills to make old-timey Valentines, inspired by historic cards from the collection with a variety of Victorian-inspired papers. Kids and families welcome. This event is part Read More
IRS Warns Phone Scams Continue To Be Serious Threat
IRS News:
The IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against all sorts of con games that arise during filing season
PHOENIX – The InternaI Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain near the top of the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2015 filing season.
The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams in recent months as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things.
“If someone calls unexpectedly claiming to be from the IRS with aggressive threats Read More
Speaker Tripp: Committees Must Meet On Time
Speaker Don Tripp
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New House Speaker Don Tripp sent a letter to the newly appointed committee chairs, asking that they meet on time in order to encourage New Mexicans to get involved in their government.
In the past, committees often ran hours off schedule, making it difficult for constituents to be part of the governing process.
Speaker Tripp sent the following letter to the chairs:
To The Honorable Committee Chairs,
I am writing to discuss my expectations of you as a newly appointed committee chair. As you can appreciate, I believe our committees must operate Read More
Dealing With And Enjoying Winter At Bandelier
New snow on the mesa tops and San Miguel Mountains at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
Snow falling on the canyon walls and Ponderosa Pines in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
With the steep entrance road, stairs among the cavates, and other potential hazards for visitors, sometimes on wintry days the Frijoles Canyon area of Bandelier National Monument around the Visitor Center just cannot avoid being closed to allow the staff to clear away the snow.
Just like school districts, Bandelier has to decide very early in the morning whether there must be a delay or closure, so the Read More
Energy Secretary Unveils More Than $55 Million To Advance Fuel Efficient Vehicle Technologies
Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the State of the Union Address Tuesday, Jan. 20 – in which President Obama highlighted the surge in U.S. manufacturing and the strong growth in the auto industry – Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced more than $55 million to develop and deploy cutting-edge vehicle technologies that strengthen the clean energy economy.
These technologies will play a key role in increasing fuel efficiency and reducing petroleum consumption, and support the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in Read More
Heinrich Meets Defense Secretary Nominee Carter
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich meets with Defense Secretary Nominee, Dr. Ash Carter Thursday in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement Thursday after meeting with Defense Secretary nominee, Dr. Ashton Carter:
“We need strong leadership to address the many evolving national security threats that the United States and our allies must confront around the world, particularly in the Middle East, Europe and the Asia Pacific.
“Having Read More
IRS Warns About Phishing Scams
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information.
These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2015 filing season.
“The IRS won’t send you an email about a bill or refund out of the blue. Don’t click on one claiming to be from the IRS that takes you by surprise,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “I urge taxpayers to be wary of clicking on strange emails and websites. They may be scams to steal your personal information.”
Compiled annually, Read More
House Speaker Announces Committee Membership
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Newly elected Speaker Don Tripp has announced committee assignments for the New Mexico House of Representatives:
Agriculture, Water, and Wildlife
- Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell, Chair
- Rep. Andy Nunez, Vice Chair
- Rep. Paul C. Bandy
- Rep. Randal S. Crowder
- Rep. George Dodge, Jr.
- Rep. Bealquin Bill Gomez
- Rep. Roberto “Bobby” J. Gonzales
- Rep. Dona G. Irwin
- Rep. Bill McCamley
- Rep. Bob Wooley
Appropriations and Finance
- Rep. Larry A. Larrañaga, Chair
- Rep. Jimmie C. Hall, Deputy Chair
- Rep. Paul C. Bandy, Vice Chair
- Rep. Sharon Clahchischilliage
- Rep. Doreen Y. Gallegos
- Rep.
Luján Pushes Two Measures
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 announced today that he is supporting a pair of measures aimed at limiting money in politics by overturning the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and increasing transparency in elections.
Luján is a cosponsor of the DISCLOSE Act and the Democracy for All Amendment, which would amend the Constitution.
“Five years ago, Citizens United opened up the floodgates of special-interest money into our political system. Since that time, we’ve seen Read More
