Senators Press Increased Transparency on U.S. Drone Policy
From left, Senators Ron Wyden, Martin Heinrich and Mark Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mark Udall, D-Colo. pressed the Obama administration today for additional transparency on U.S. drone policy, including its interpretations of when it can take lethal action outside of declared war zones and against Americans.
The senators – all members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence – also said the American people have a right to know the “limits and boundaries” of the president’s power to take
Bandelier Announces Artist in Residence
Cliffs at the Tsankawi section of Bandelier by Bandelier Artist in Residence David Halpern. Courtesy/David Halpern
Bandelier Artist in Residence photographer David Halpern
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument is very pleased to announce that, for the first time since 1983, the park will have an artist in residence, photographer David Halpern.
“We are very happy to have a photographer with Mr. Halpern’s talent, experience, and background, and look forward to the activities he will be offering to the public.” Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said. “Bandelier is such Read More
NM Counties Land $37 Million in PILT Payments
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District highlighted more than $37 million that New Mexico counties are receiving through the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for Fiscal Year 2014.
Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewel announced that 32 local governments throughout New Mexico are receiving $37,677,905 – $3 million more than last year – through the program that compensates counties and local governments for non-taxable federal land in their jurisdictions.
“The PILT program provides vital resources Read More
PEEC and New Mexico PBS Present Science Café: Mysterious Life of Caves
A caver explores Lechuguilla Cave. Courtesy/PEEC
Fantastic formations inside Lechuguilla Cave. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is once again teaming up with the New Mexico Public Broadcasting System (PBS), to bring to Los Alamos another installation of the popular New Mexico PBS Science Café.
This time the topic will be the mysterious life of caves and will focus on the Lechuguilla Cave in southeastern New Mexico. The free program is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28 at PEEC.
Lechuguilla Cave, often considered the most beautiful cave in the Read More
‘Images of Mary in the New World’ Exhibit Opens at New Mexico History Museum June 29
Scene from ‘Tatoo Nation.’ Courtesy photo
NMHM News:
A new exhibit, “Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World” opens June 29 at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) in Santa Fe, with an array of special events planned throughout the summer and fall.
Events include:
Saturday, July 19, 1-3 p.m., Printing Our Lady, Gathering Space. Free with admission. Sundays free to NM residents; children 16 and under free daily. Bring the family and print a historic image of Our Lady on a replica medieval press. Using a Bobcat Press built in the 1970s by Cedar Crest’s Richard Hicks, visitors Read More
UPDATE: Endangered Person Alert
Baron Holloway
Update: The NMDPS just annouced that Baron Holloway and Frances Hidalgo have an ongoing releationship. He is 34, from Belen, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 215 pounds, green eyes and brown hair. He drives a white Dodge Magnum. This was reported as a forcible abduction. A warrant has been or will be obtained for his arrest.
MISSING: Frances Hidalgo, 25, was last seen June 20 in Belen.
Frances Hidalgo
She is believed to have been abducted and may be traveling with a man in a white Dodge Magnum.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hidalgo is urged to contact the Belen Read More
Launch of VA Open Burn Pit Registry Helps Veterans Get Needed Care
Msgt. Jessey Baca
POLITICAL News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed news that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, which he was instrumental in creating through bipartisan legislation.
Similar to the Agent Orange and Gulf War registries, the burn pit registry will enable the VA to track service members and veterans exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes from open burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will help the VA and doctors to better assess the health of veterans and determine to what extent air pollution from burn pits caused Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors Net Neutrality Legislation
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to ensure an open Internet, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. cosponsored S. 2476, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, a bill that would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules that prohibit preferential treatment or prioritization of Internet traffic.
The legislation would ensure that start-ups and entrepreneurs have access to the marketplace and consumers can access all content on the Internet equally.
“New Mexicans have made it clear that they want to protect Read More
Special Camp Promotion for Northern New Mexico Girls
GIRL SCOUT News:
Several upcoming camp sessions at Camp Elliott Barker in Angel Fire are being offered at a drastically reduced rate for Northern New Mexico girls. Camp sessions are available for $150 – about half the regular cost.
This promotion is available first come, first served, and while space allows. Girls do not have to be members of the Girl Scouts to participate. Campers must submit payment in full by June 27. Discounted camp sessions are available to girls in northern New Mexico for the week of July 13-18. Registration and payment are due June 24. Camp Read More
Luján Writes to DOJ on Veterans Treatment at Albuquerque VA Facility
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District wrote a letter Monday to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Eric Holder concerning reports of mismanagement at the Albuquerque Veterans Affairs (VA) facility and mistreatment of veterans.
In the letter, Luján highlights the similarities in problems that have been exposed in Phoenix and in Albuquerque and the fact that DOJ is actively investigating the Phoenix VA facility, and should consider expanding its investigation to Albuquerque if necessary.
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