USDA Increasing Investment Opportunities In Rural America For Private Entities
USDA News:
Recently the White House Rural Council, chaired by the United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, announced the creation of a new U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund to allow private entities to invest in rural infrastructure projects across the nation.
Ten billion dollars have been pledged to start the Fund and it expects to grow with additional funds. Co Bank, a national cooperative bank serving rural America, is the anchor investor and Capital Peak Asset Management will manage the new fund.
With assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture Read More
Safety Tips Offered For Flash Flooding
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
Eighteen to 24 inches of moving water can wash an SUV off of the road. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, more than half of all flood-related deaths are people driving through flooded roads.
With the risk of flash flooding in the area over the next few days, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® reminds residents to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” and offers the following flood safety tips to protect your home and family:
Before the Flood
- Clear yard of any debris, plant material or items (garden décor, foliage, or garbage cans) that can block
Luján: House GOP Wants to Weaken Protections for Kids Fleeing Human Trafficking & Go After DREAMers
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and first vice chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) joined members of the House Democratic Leadership and CHC at a press conference in the Capitol.
Luján discussed House Republicans’ attempts to weaken human trafficking laws and DREAMer protections as part of legislation addressing the humanitarian crisis at the border. Below are his remarks.
“Yesterday we saw a House Republican conference that was in disarray because Ted Cruz and a Read More
WIC: More Than Milk And Cheese
By ERICA ARCHULETA, MEdWIC is an acronym visible throughout America including the aisles of the new Smith’s Marketplace, however it is an acronym that tends to be underestimated or thought of as the milk and cheese program.
WIC is far more than milk and cheese, and as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week it is important to recognize the contributions the WIC program has made over the years and continues to make every day to breastfeeding women throughout America, New Mexico and Los Alamos County.
Formally established Read More
Taos Celebrates Smokey’s 70th Birthday
Courtesy/CNF
STATE News:
Carson National Forest, Taos Bureau of Land Management and the Town of Taos are joining to host a birthday party 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Aug. 9 in honor of Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday.
Smokey’s Birthday celebration will include a birthday cake, songs, games, a Smokey Bear poster exhibit and an opportunity for children to have their picture taken with Smokey. Special guests at the birthday celebration will be surviving members of the Taos Pueblo firefighting crew, the Snowballs, who will recount the story of the discovery of Smokey Bear on a fire in the Read More
Senators: WIPP’s Missed Inspections ‘Unacceptable’
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced Monday that the Department of Labor has responded to their March request for an explanation detailing why the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) failed to conduct legally required regular safety inspections at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
The senators asked for the information after an investigation into a February truck fire at WIPP revealed that MSHA had done only two inspections during the three years before the accident.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
A specialized Read More
Dedie Snow Delivers Annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture
Artist’s concept of the Palace of the Governors in the early 17th century, by Scott G. Jaquith. Courtesy/newmexicoculture.org
STATE News:
Since 1609, the Palace of the Governors remains the nation’s oldest continuously occupied government building.
But before and especially after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and 1693 Reconquest, one of the most common complaints found in early descriptions of it came down to four important words: “In need of repair.”
For the museum’s annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture, noted archaeologist Cordelia “Dedie” Thomas Snow pulls together the various descriptions Read More
Valencia County Elementary Schools Guaranteed Meal Funding For Underprivileged Kids
Sen. Michael Sanchez
STATE News:
Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, D-Valencia, Bernalillo, announced that thanks to funding from a state appropriation, children enrolled in Belen and Los Lunas elementary schools will again be eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals.
The much needed program, coordinated by New Mexico Appleseed, continues at a time when the state ranks first in the nation for the highest rate of childhood hunger.
“Child hunger has been directly related to poor performance in school. This program not only prevents students from being hungry during their school Read More
NMAA Launches ‘Compete With Class’ Sportsmanship Initiative
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) is excited to announce that a new sportsmanship initiative has been launched with the start of the 2014-2015 school year.
The “Compete with Class” initiative was introduced during the NMAA’s annual back to school athletic directors’ meeting July 29.
“Compete with Class” was developed through a collaboration process involving athletic directors, coaches and school administrators as well as input from student and adult communities with the purpose of restoring the placement of interscholastic Read More
Sen. Al Franken Attends Democratic Campaign Headquarters Opening Event in Santa Fe Saturday
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard of Los Alamos introduces Sen. Tom Udall to a crowd of several hundred at Saturday’s opening of the Democratic Campaign Headquarters in Santa Fe. Photo by Brad Storey
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., addresses the crowd at the opening of Democratic Campaign Headquarters office Saturday in Santa Fe office. Photo by Brad Storey
Sen. Tom Udall speaks to the crowd at Saturday’s event in Santa Fe. Photo by Brad Storey
Sen. Al Franken with Public Education Commission candidate Karyl Ann Armbruster of Los Alamos at the opening of the Democratic
