Frozen Pipes Burst in Coyote Ranger District Office
USFS News:
SANTA FE – The Coyote Ranger District office of the Santa Fe National Forest is temporarily closed due to water damage. The Coyote District Office flooded Saturday, Dec. 7 after frozen pipes burst in the fire sprinkler system.
To reach employees of the Coyote Ranger District, continue to call the main office number at 575-638-5526, which is forwarded to the Cuba Ranger Station. Front desk personnel will put you in touch with Coyote District employees who are temporarily working out of the Cuba and Espanola Ranger Stations. You may also contact an employee Read More
Affordable Care Act to Increase Access to Mental Health Benefits
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District highlighted recent data that shows the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expanding mental health and substance use disorder benefits for approximately 60 million Americans – including approximately 403,000 New Mexicans. This expansion of coverage for mental health and substance use disorders is one of the largest in a generation.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies in the individual and small group market are required for the first time to cover mental health and substance use Read More
Buy a Tree, Ski for Free or Howl at the Moon this Weekend at the Valles Caldera
Courtesy/VCNP
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — A packed weekend schedule of winter fun awaits visitors to the Valles Caldera National Preserve this weekend. Visitors can cross country ski or snowshoe in the moonlight or daylight and then take home a Christmas Tree.
The first of four scheduled Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing events is this Saturday, Dec. 14. Visitors can enjoy extended hours to experience the magic of the Preserve after the sun goes down. Purchase your Skiing and Snowshoeing Permit at the Valle Grande Information Center and Gift Shop as late as 8 p.m. and enjoy the full moon, bonfires, Read More
Governor Launches Heroes to Highways Program to Help Returning Veterans
STATE News:
- Governor’s Program Eases Transition to Civilian Workforce for Qualified Veterans
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez announces that the new Heroes to Highways Program, helping returning veterans obtain New Mexico commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) more easily, will officially start today, Wednesday Dec. 11. Heroes to Highways will recognize military transportation credentials to help veterans, as well as Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel, obtain employment in the civilian workforce. Qualified applicants will need only to take the CDL knowledge Read More
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Meets Dec. 13
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is holding its Regular Business Meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the City of Santa Fe Council Chambers, 200 Lincoln Ave., in Santa Fe.
For more information, visit the Regional Coalition website at https:////regionalcoalition.org.
The Regional Coalition is comprised of eight cities and counties surrounding the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL.) Founded in 2011, the Regional Coalition works in partnership to ensure national decisions incorporate local needs and Read More
New Job Training Program for Prison Inmates
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez announced a new program to provide job training for prison inmates. This program will have inmates repair and refurbish broken wheelchairs and bicycles, and send them to those in need.
The New Mexico Corrections Department has partnered with Joni and Friends Wheels for the World. The non-profit organization will provide the broken wheelchairs, and active gang members at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility (SNMCF) will refurbish the wheelchairs. Joni and Friends will then pick up the load once 200 chairs have been refurbished, Read More
Governor to Honor Fallen Military Members at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Courtesy/WAA
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez will honor fallen military members by delivering the keynote address at New Mexico’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at the New Mexico State Capitol.
The special event is at 10 a.m., today, Dec. 9 at the New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe.
Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies all across the country to honor America’s fallen military members. Read More
Sen. Tom Udall Visits NMC’s Bio Lab
Sen. Tom Udall, center, questions scientist Natalia Friedland, left, about her research on plants to be used as biofuel. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com 
Sen. Tom Udall addresses guests at a reception during his visit to the New Mexico Consortium’s Biological Laboratory and Greenhouse Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., visited the New Mexico Consortium’s Biological Research Laboratory and Greenhouse in Los Alamos Friday. The Senator toured the facility, talked with researchers and spoke to guests Read More
IRS Announces 2014 Mileage Rates
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
- 56 cents per mile for business miles driven
- 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
The business, medical, and moving expense rates decrease one-half cent Read More
NMCD: Bombs Found
This suspect on a black sports motorcycle launched two explosive devices at the Albuquerque Probation and Parole office. Courtesy/NMCD
NMCD News:
A tip into the Albuquerque bomber task force, created to locate and arrest the suspect in the November Probation and Parole attacks, led investigators from New Mexico Corrections, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and Albuquerque Police Department to a property near 2nd and Rio Bravo in Albuquerque Friday night.
There officers found three explosive devices. Those devices were rendered safe by Albuquerque Read More
