Heinrich Cosponsors Net Neutrality Legislation
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
- The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act would protect consumers, prevent a two-tiered Internet system
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is cosponsoring net neutrality legislation that would help prevent the creation of a two-tiered Internet system by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ban so-called “paid prioritization” agreements between a broadband provider and a content provider.
Introduction of the legislation, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Read More
Udall Offers Senate Rules Reform Proposal
Sen.Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen.Tom Udall, D-N.M., delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor on a proposal he offered with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., to increase transparency, restore accountability and foster debate in the Senate by reforming the Senate’s often-abused rules.
The centerpiece of their proposal requires a “talking filibuster,” meaning senators wishing to block legislation would have to do so by speaking on the Senate floor. Udall has been a leader in the effort to reform the Senate rules since he was elected Read More
Rural Mail Will Suffer With More Plant Closures
Mail processing plant. Courtesy/USPS
NNA News:
By John Edgecombe Jr., Publisher
The Nebraska Signal, Geneva, NE
And President, National Newspaper Association
A friend of mine from South Dakota noted that the U.S. Postal Service delivered a lump of coal to many small towns last Christmas when it proceeded to eliminate overnight mail in most of the nation in 2015. That was a good description. USPS will slow delivery officially by one day for First-Class and Periodicals mail. Many members of Congress have asked it to hold off. But USPS is plowing ahead.
It is time for lawmakers to consider how rural Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Sworn In For Second Term
Vice President Joe Biden administers the oath of office to U.S. Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., as his wife Jill Cooper Udall holds the Bible. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At just after noon Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall was sworn in for his second term in the U.S. Senate. He issued the following statement:
“Public service is a true honor, and I’m humbled to be able to work on behalf of New Mexicans for another term in the U.S. Senate. I look forward to continuing to fight for our state’s priorities – for funding Read More
Moniz Announces $125 Million OPEN 2015 Solicitation For Transformational Energy Projects
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars that the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is issuing its third open funding opportunity announcement, OPEN 2015, for up to $125 million.
OPEN 2015 will support energy research and development projects from America’s top innovators for disruptive new technologies in transportation and stationary applications.
“OPEN 2015 highlights ARPA-E’s commitment to Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Jan. 16
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is set to meet 9-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the City of Santa Fe Council Chambers, 200 Lincoln Ave.
For its first meeting of 2015, the Regional Coalition will revisit the Strategic Plan and set goals for 2015.
Pursuant to New Mexico Open Meetings Act Section 10-15-1 (H) Subsection (2) limited personnel matters by the public body, a closed session will be held following the regular business meeting pertaining to executive director interviews.
Along The Way: Mary Libby Campbell Making A Difference In Harding County
Along the way in his travels across New Mexico, USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner met Mary Libby Campbell, a rancher whom he describes as a very concerned citizen of Harding County. Courtesy photo 
Along the Way, Mary Libby Campbell Making a Difference in Harding CountyThis is Terry Brunner, and I’m the State Director for Rural Development at the US Department of Agriculture reporting to you on some of the people I see “Along the way” making a difference in rural New Mexico.
Driving on the western edge Read More
Heinrich, Barrasso Introduce Bill To Speed Up American LNG Exports
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON, DC – Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., joined U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., to introduce the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act.
The bipartisan legislation will speed up the approval process for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have free trade agreements with the United States. It specifically requires the Secretary of Energy to make a decision on any LNG export application within 45 days after the environmental review document for the project is published.
“Natural gas has significant Read More
New Mexico Hoosiers Are MAYB 2014 New Year’s Tip Off 8th Grade Boys Champions!
New Mexico Hoosiers athletes from left, Kameron Valencia, Royce Olney, Jevon Montoya, Coach Grant Blankenship, Coby Coon, Mike Johnson, Remsa Troy, Coach Robert Powell, Jed Edgar, Jack Blankenship, Dakota Powell. Not pictured, Cameron Carter, Ryan Ozatalar and Thomas Judkins. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The New Mexico Hoosiers were privileged to participate in the MAYB 2014 New Year’s Tip Off Tournament at the Johnson Center in Albuquerque Dec. 27-28. The NM Hoosiers amassed four wins culminating with a Championship Victory over the New Mexico Thunder.
The NM Hoosiers are an AAU Read More
Los Alamos Doctor Receives FDA Appointment
Richard Honsinger, MD
COMMUNITY News:
Richard Honsinger, MD of Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic has received an appointment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the period of 2014-2018.
He is selected as a practicing allergist/immunologist.
The meetings are held in Washington, D.C. several times a year. He will continue to practice allergy and immunology at Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic and will continue to do consultations in Santa Fe on a weekly basis. Appointments can be made at 505.662.4351
Dr. Honsinger is board certified in internal medicine and allergy/immunology. Read More
