DOE Issues Safety Assessments For Diesel-Operated Equipment Underground At WIPP
WIPP News:
The Office of Nuclear Safety and Environmental Assessments, within the U.S. Department of Energy’s independent Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA), recently issued reports following reviews conducted on the WIPP Recovery Plan for Operating Diesel Equipment with available underground airflows and the Conduct of Maintenance and associated planned program enhancements.
The onsite portions of the reviews were completed in October 2014.
The EA reports identified concerns associated with the ventilation plans and engineering approach to the evaluation of diesel equipment Read More
Heinrich Backs Reforms To Prevent Use Of Torture
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, is supporting a series of reforms to prevent the future use of torture.
The recommendations, which were derived from the committee’s five-year review of the CIA’s detention and interrogation program, were outlined in a letter from Chairman Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., sent to President Obama last week.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Senator Heinrich made the following statement today:
“In her letter to the President, Senator Feinstein Read More
STEM Opportunities For Middle School Teachers
Gaithersburg Campus. Courtesy/NIST
NIST News:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting applications from eligible public school districts and accredited private educational institutions in the U.S. and its territories nominating middle school science teachers to participate in the 2015 NIST Summer Institute Program.
The two week workshop will provide selected middle school teachers hands on activities, lectures, tours, and visits with NIST scientists and engineers at the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Md. More information on the NIST Middle School Read More
2015 Legislative Preview At Fuller Lodge Jan. 8
LWVLA News:
The 2015 New Mexico legislative session will begin Jan. 20 and continue for 60 days.
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is coordinating with the American Association of University Women to hold a legislative preview 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Fuller Lodge. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend this annual event.
Legislators planning to come and share their views on the upcoming session include Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Senators Carlos Cisneros and Richard Martinez. Also, Rep. Jim Smith, R-Bernalillo, a member of the Legislative Read More
Registration Opens For ‘Not Forgotten Outreach’ Appreciation Ski Weekend At Taos And Angel Fire
Veterans and their families and surviving familes break bread togather during Military Appreciation Ski Weekends. Courtesy/NFO
VETERANS News:
The “Not Forgotten Outreach” Appreciation Ski Weekend for surviving families, Veterans, Active Military and their families is set for two weekends and two locations:
- Jan. 23, 24 and 25 at Taos Ski Valley; and
- Feb. 20, 21 and 22 at Angel Fire.
The event provides alpine skiing and snowboarding for the Military Family and includes:
- $25 “All Day” lift tickets;
- Free Ski/Snowboard Rental Equipment at TSV and $15
DPS New Year’s Enforcement Results
DPS News:
SANTA FE – From noon Dec. 31 to noon Jan. 01, the New Mexico State Police, along with Motor Transportation Police Department and the Special Investigation Division were proactive in making it a safe New Year’s for New Mexico residents, visitors and travelers.
The following is a breakdown of the enforcement activity.
State Police and Motor Transportation Police:
- 11 Saturation Patrols were conducted.
- 17 DWI Arrest were made.
- 4 Injury Accidents were investigated.
- 19 Non-Injury Accidents were investigated.
- 2 Cell Phone Use citations were issued.
- 79 Commercial Motor Vehicles
Journalist And Diplomat Bill Stewart Featured Speaker At CIR 50th Anniversary Gala Jan. 15
Bill Stewart
CIR News:
Bill Stewart, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer and internationally-known journalist, will deliver an important speech entitled “Obama’s Foreign Policy: The Last Two Years.”
His presentation is at The Council on International Relations’ 50th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.15 at La Terraza in La Fonda Hotel, 100 E. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.
Seating is limited, and tickets are going fast. Reservations must be made by Jan. 9. Ticket prices are $100 for members, $125 for non-members, and tables may be purchased Read More
IRS Begins Accepting Tax Returns Jan. 20
IRS News:
PHOENIX – Following the passage of the extenders legislation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) anticipates opening the 2015 filing season as scheduled.
The IRS will begin accepting tax returns electronically Jan. 20. Paper tax returns will begin processing at the same time.
The decision follows Congress renewing a number of “extender” provisions of the tax law that expired at the end of 2013. These provisions were renewed by Congress through the end of 2014. The final legislation was signed into law Dec. 19, 2014.
“We have reviewed the late tax law changes Read More
Letter to the Editor: PRC – Urge PNM To Invest In NM
By EVAN ROHAR, Employee-OwnerEsteemed Public Regulations Commissioners,
My name is Evan Rohar; I am a residential solar installer working in Albuquerque for Positive Energy Solar.
I humbly request that you reject both PNM’s proposed power replacement plan for the San Juan Generating Station and the proposed rate case on economic, public health, and environmental grounds to make way for clean, renewable energies in the Land of Enchantment.
In its 2013 Commission Code of Conduct (Res. No. 01-03-13), the commission resolved to “treat the office of Commissioner as a Read More
DOE’s New Energy Efficiency Standards Will Help Americans Save Money, Reduce Carbon Pollution
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In support of the President’s Climate Action Plan, the Energy Department has announced two new energy efficiency standards.
The new standards for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs) and automatic commercial ice makers (ACIMs) are the ninth and tenth standards to be finalized in 2014. Altogether, the 10 standards finalized this year will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 435 million metric tons and save American families and businesses $78 billion in electricity bills through 2030.
“As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the Read More
