Lujan Grisham Marks 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, N.M.-01, marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act July 2 by calling on Congress to pass an update to the landmark legislation, the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction.
“It could be argued that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the most significant law in this nation’s history, and today’s anniversary is a time to remember the debt all of us owe to all of the courageous leaders of the civil rights movement,” Lujan Grisham said. “Although the Read More
State Police Checkpoints/Saturation Patrols Underway
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2014.
Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This 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
LANL: Ribosome Research in Atomic Detail Offers Potential Insights into Cancer, Anemia, Alzheimer’s
The newly discovered rolling movement shown in (A) three-dimensional cryo-electron microscopy image of ribosome, and (B) computer-generated atomic-resolution model of the human ribosome consistent with microscopy. A). Arrows indicate the direction of movement during transition between the two different states. B). Ribbons represent backbone of RNA and protein molecules within the ribosome. Color bar indicates the amount of motion during rolling. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- New movement during decoding occurs in humans, not in bacteria
A groundbreaking study of the human ribosome Read More
Helicopters Pass Above Los Alamos To Fight Diego Fire
A helicopter was spotted flying above Los Alamos several times Tuesday that was heading to drop fire retardent on the Diego Fire near Coyote. Full suppression actions will continue today with crews taking advantage of higher humidity and more favorable weather conditions. Anchor points have been established and crews and dozers will continue to build line around the fire. Personnel continue to assess structures and remove fuel where necessary. Overall, the fire should be less active than previous days, according to the state’s Incident Information System. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Attends Diego Fire Community Meeting
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaks with constituents at Tuesday evening’s Diego Fire community meeting in Coyote. Garcia Richard explained that the fire is between Coyote and Gallina and several families have ranch land that the fire has burned through or is threatening. The fire is approximately four miles northwest of the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the fire management team is hopeful that tonight’s moisture will help get the blaze under control, Garcia Richard said. Courtesy photo
DIEGO FIRE Update:
Acres: 3,635 Start Date: First reported June 25, lightning Read More
Funds Help Make College Education More Affordable
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez announced the awarding of $750,000 in scholarship funds to New Mexico higher education institutions to help make college education more affordable for New Mexicans.
These scholarships will be given to students in awards of up $1,000. The funding will also be expanded to include fees, books and supplies. The funding, which will be available for Fiscal Year 2015, is a $250,000 increase from funding levels in past years.
“Making these funds available will help more New Mexico students cope with the financial challenges of higher education,” Read More
New Mexico One of Five States Receiving $1.7 Million in FEMA Fire Preparedness Grants
FEMA News:
Fire departments in five states, including New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas have been awarded more than $1.69 million in preparedness grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
In New Mexico, the grant totals $84,093 and covers the cost of firefighting equipment and wellness and fitness equipment for the City of Alamogordo Fire Department.
A grant awarded in Arkansas totals $36,100 and pays for an air quality control device for a fire truck for the Gravel Ridge Fire Department. In Louisiana, the grants total $686,738 and Read More
FBI Seeks Public’s Help Solving String of Albuquerque Bank Robberies
FBI News:
The FBI and local law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving six bank robberies that occurred in the Albuquerque area in June.
The FBI is investigating whether some of these robberies may be related. Anyone with information about these or other bank robberies is asked to call the Albuquerque FBI Field Office at 505.889.1300 (24 hours). Tips also can be submitted online at https://tips.fbi.gov.
The FBI may pay a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a bank robber. Information about other bank robbers wanted Read More
Diego Fire Consumes More Than 3,400 Aces
Smoke plume from the Diego Fire photographed from Los Alamos late Monday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
DIEGO FIRE Update:
Crews worked overnight to tie in some roads on the eastern edge of the fire, creating buffer for interior pockets of fuel that could experience extreme fire behavior today.
Bulldozers are being used to create containment lines on the southern portion of the fire along Jarosa Canyon to Forest Road 93 and Guardia spring west of FR 103.
Safety is paramount on all divisions today. Crews will be scouting for fireline construction opportunities, securing Read More
Texting While Driving In New Mexico Outlawed Today!
STATE News:
- New Mexico Joins 41 Other States in Fighting Distracted Driving
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Transportation reminds New Mexicans that the state’s prohibition of texting while driving goes into effect today.
“Texting while driving is now the leading cause of death for teen drivers,” Gov. Susana Martinez said. “There is no text message, no Facebook post, no tweet, worth a person’s life. All of us can play a role in keeping our roads safe — and that means keeping our eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and our minds on driving safely.”
Martinez signed New Mexico’s texting while Read More
