Udall Secures Provisions In NDAA To Improve Tech Transfer At New Mexico’s National Laboratories
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced Wednesday that he has successfully pushed for key reforms to fund technology transfer at New Mexico’s national laboratories and upgrade how the federal government buys and manages information technology (IT) as part of a critical national defense bill.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Udall has championed tech transfer and IT reform, and the inclusion of his provisions in the end-of-year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will help researchers spin off new businesses Read More
Heinrich Secures Provisions In Defense Authorization Act To Strengthen N.M. Military Bases, National Security
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., successfully included several key provisions in the fiscal year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen national security and New Mexico’s military bases, and boost the economy.
The NDAA sets the Department of Defense (DOD) spending levels and policies for the upcoming fiscal year.
“New Mexico’s military bases are home to thousands of men and women who dedicate their lives to the safety and security of our great nation,” Heinrich said. Read More
Accident Occurs At Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant
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STAFF REPORT
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk announced this morning that an accident has occurred at the Zaporizhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in south-east Ukraine.
Yatseniuk said in a news report that he was aware an accident had occurred at the Zaporizhye NPP. News agency Interfax Ukraine reports that the problem occurred at bloc No. 3 – a 1,000-megawatt reactor – and the resulting lack of output had worsened the power crisis in the country. Interfax added that the bloc was expected to come back on stream Dec. 5.
Ukraine is one of Europe’s largest energy Read More
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Included In National Defense Authorization Act Finalized Tonight!
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
Several landmark conservation and energy bills, including the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act, championed by Senators Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall have been included in the National Defense Authorization Act, which was finalized tonight.
Sen. Martin Heinrich
The critical annual bill is expected to be voted on by the House and Senate before the end of the year. https:////rules.house.gov/.
“We are closer than ever to making historic gains in protecting some of New Mexico’s most treasured landscapes,” Heinrich
Heinrich To Deliver Keynote At Quality Of Life Initiative Symposium In Santa Fe
SFCC News:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. will deliver the keynote address to kick off the second annual Quality of Life Initiative Symposium at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Santa Fe Community College.
The two-day symposium, entitled, “Education, Engagement, Empowerment, Equity,” will focus on ways the community can strengthen their efforts to improve the quality of life in Santa Fe’s south side.
Heinrich will be joined by local leaders, including Santa Fe City Councilors Carmichael Dominguez and Chris Rivera, and health, education, Read More
Urgent Response Needed From Community Now!
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
It looks like the legislation for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park may be crashing today but it’s still being discussed on the floor so urgent action from the community is needed now.
Please call Sen. Martin Heinrich, p: (202) 224-5521, and Sen. Tom Udall, (202) 224-6621 immediatley and ask them to talk to their colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee to support the Park as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
If you can’t get through on the phone, please e-mail them at https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/?p=contact Read More
Rotary Efforts Result In $145K To Fight Polio
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ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is among 39 Rotary clubs throughout Rotary District 5520, which includes New Mexico and west Texas, that recently raised awareness and money in support of Rotary International’s polio eradication effort.
Friday Oct. 24, local members gathered at Los Alamos schools to share information about the drive to eliminate polio from the globe, to paint pinkies purple, and to accept Read More
2014 NMAA Fall State Championships Conclude Saturday
SPORTS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association will hold its final State Championships of the 2014 Fall Season this weekend.
The Class 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A Football Finals will take place either Friday, Dec. 5 or Saturday, Dec. 6.
Game details:
Football
Official Championship Name:
- U.S. Bank State Football Championships, presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Tickets:
- Adults: $8
- Students/ Seniors (K-12, 65+): $5
- *can be purchased at the venue or online at www.nmaa.ticketleap.com
Game Information:
- Class 3A Final – Clayton @ Estancia
- Saturday 12/6/14 @ 1 p.m.
Class Read More
NMSA Santa Clara Student Selected As Ambassador To White House Tribal Nations Conference
Kayleigh Warren of Santa Clara Pueblo. Courtesy photo
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) is deeply honored and proud to announce that NMSA student Kayleigh Warren has been selected to serve as the Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal Youth Ambassador at the 2014 Tribal Nations Conference, which is Dec. 1-3 at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Warren, an outstanding NMSA student, will be accompanied by the Santa Clara Pueblo Gov. J. Michael Chavarria, as they represent the concerns of the Santa Clara Pueblo and of Native Peoples at the Conference, which has invited all 566 federally Read More
State Police Hold Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across State Through December
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STATE News:
New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties throughout December.
This effort continues to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities and is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into Read More
