Department Of Public Safety Thanksgiving 2014 Weekend Wrap Up
NMDPS News:
SANTA FE – Over the Thanksgiving weekend, New Mexico State Police and Motor Transportation Police were proactive in making it a safe one for New Mexico residents, visitors and travelers.
Following is a breakdown of the weekend wrap up:
New Mexico State Police:
- Fatal Crashes – 1
- Crashes with injures – 14
- Non-injury crashes – 58
- DWI arrests – 44
- Cell phone use citations – 10
- Speeding citations – 2,705
- No seatbelt citations – 239
- Saturation patrols – 26
Motor Transportation Police:
- Crashes with injuries – 1
- Non-injury crashes
Udall Recruiting Spring Interns For New Mexico Offices
U.S. SENATE News:- Positions available in Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for spring semester internships in his Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices.
For more information and to apply for an internship, visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to submit their applications Read More
NCRTD Welcomes Town Of Taos
Taos Mayor Daniel Barrone
NCRTD News:
The Town of Taos has joined the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) as a full member to its Board of Directors.
Named to represent the Town on the NCRTD Board is Town of Taos Mayor Daniel Barrone. As a commissioner representing Taos County, Barrone has served as Board Chair since 2012. His seat on the County Commission will expire in January.
The NCRTD Board is comprised of thirteen city councilors, county commissioners and tribal representatives from throughout the four-county District. The addition of the Town of Taos brings the number Read More
Udall Statement On Nomination of Ashton Carter As Secretary of Defense
Ashton ‘Ash’ CarterSandia’s Sean Dunagan New Senior WIPP Recovery Manager
WIPP News:
Sean Dunagan, Research and Development Manager with Sandia National Laboratories, has been appointed as the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Senior WIPP Recovery Manager, effective Dec. 8, 2014. He replaces Tom Teynor, who returned to Hanford to be the Federal Project Manager of the Plutonium Finishing Plant project.
Directly leading and representing the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Recovery Project, Mr. Dunagan will report to CBFO Manager Joe Franco, and serve as the DOE Environmental Management Project on-site manager to lead the restoration of the WIPP facility and resumption Read More
House Passes Manhattan Project Park Act!
The Oppenheimer House in Los Alamos. Courtesy/AHF
ATOMIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION News:
The House of Representatives today passed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park! There may be skirmishes ahead, but if all goes well the Senate may vote on the NDAA next week.
Today the House of Representatives passed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a provision to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Los Alamos, NM; Hanford, WA; and Oak Ridge, TN. The Read More
World Affairs Discussion Addresses International Drug Trafficking
Michael S. Vigil
CIR News:
Michael S. Vigil, former DEA Chief of International Operations, Senior Executive Service, and author of DEAL is presenting a talk Saturday on International Drug Trafficking, Terrorism, and the Impact on Society, including New Mexico.
The Santa Fe Council on International Relation (CIR) is hosting the talk 3-5 p.m., Dec. 6 at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, the Forum, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. The cost is $15 for CIR members and $20 for non-members and guests.*
*Students, teachers and law-enforcement officers are welcome to attend this event for free.
Drug Read More
Joseph Hezir Confirmed As DOE’s New CFO
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Joseph Hezir was confirmed by the Senate this morning as the Department of Energy’s Chief Financial Officer.
“Joe’s experience in the energy, environmental and budgetary realms and his strategic approach to challenges make him a great fit as Chief Financial Officer for the agency,” said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. “I look forward to working with him as CFO and I thank the Senate for approving his nomination.”
As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Hezir will work to assure the effective management and financial integrity of Department of Energy. He will help to implement Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Receives 2014 Performance Excellence Award
From left, QNM’s Bill Wadt, LAPS School Board Member Nan Holmes, Megan Baldrige, LAPS School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and School Board Member Nan Holmes, along with Superintendent Gene Schmidt and Quality New Mexico Board Member Bill Wadt attended a Quality New Mexico Recognition Ceremony hosted at the Governor’s Mansion Dec. 3. Megan Baldrige, daughter of Malcolm Baldrige Read More
Dr. Franklin Orr Confirmed As Under Secretary For Science And Energy At DOE
Franklin M. ‘Lynn’ Orr Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Franklin (Lynn) Orr was confirmed by the Senate this morning, as the Under Secretary for Science and Energy at the Department of Energy.
“Lynn Orr is an outstanding scientist and has successfully led a major multidisciplinary program on energy sources, technology and analysis at one of the top research universities. This experience will serve him well as the DOE Under Secretary for Science and Energy,” Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “I look forward to working closely with Lynn to shape the nation’s clean energy agenda, and Read More
