Updated Snow Potential
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NWS News:
The National Weather Service reports the a new model guidance coming in this evening suggests the Thursday morning commute could be even more problematic than previously thought in the Albuquerque Metro, Tijeras Canyon to Moriarty and Clines Corners, and also the I-25 corridor from Albuquerque to Santa Fe.
This will also be a situation where temperatures for much of central New Mexico will remain steady or slowly fall after daybreak Thursday.
These snow events are especially tricky since snow to liquid ratios Read More
Bandelier Offers Reward for Information on Elk Poaching
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BANDELIER News:
Between 6:15 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, an elk was poached within Bandelier National Monument. The incident occurred along N.M. 4, west of the Sandoval and Los Alamos County Line, between mile markers 45 and 46. To someone driving past the suspect vehicle, it may have appeared to be stuck in the snow on the shoulder/ditch on the north side of the road.
Anyone who has any information they believe may be related is asked to call 505-672-3861 extension 402 or 401.
A reward is being offered for information leading Read More
General Dynamics Hiring More than 200 New Employees in Las Cruces
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STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez and Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela announce the creation of 200 new jobs at the General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Las Cruces location. The company, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), will also be adding 20,000 square feet to its existing facility.
“As a leader in the aerospace, health care, and defense industries, we are excited that General Dynamics Information Technology chose Las Cruces as the site of its latest expansion,” Martinez said. “In addition to our efforts to develop Read More
On Horizon: First Organic Solid Waste Powered Community
Artist Taylor Baldry created this Save the Waste watercolor for the PLACE efforts. Courtesy/PLACE
PLACE News:
PLACE, which gave presentations in Los Alamos over the last couple of years is now closer than ever to building the world’s first community powered by organic solid waste.
Imagine homes, makers’ spaces, and businesses being powered in a closed-loop system: waste makes power, community makes waste, which makes more power, and so on. No other municipality is using its organic waste in this way.
This first E-Generation project has the potential to truly change the Read More
Senators: End the N.S.A. Dragnet, Now
U.S. SENATE News:
The following op-ed by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Mark Udall, and Martin Heinrich about their fight for privacy rights, was published in The New York Times Nov. 26:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — THE framers of the Constitution declared that government officials had no power to seize the records of individual Americans without evidence of wrongdoing, and they embedded this principle in the Fourth Amendment. The bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records — so-called metadata — by the National Security Read More
USDA Urges Shoppers to Support Local Businesses
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner. Courtesy
USDA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner is urging everyone to support local small businesses this Small Business Saturday celebration this week end.
“Please take time to thank the small business owners in your community for their contributions to the local economy by purchasing their products and services,” Brunner said.
His comments coincide with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) partnership with the White House and the Small Business Administration’s support of small businesses Read More
Help Your Community … Shop Local This Holiday Season
U.S. SENATE News:
- Udall Cosponsors “Small Business Saturday” resolution in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement announcing his cosponsorship of a resolution to designate Nov. 30, 2013, as “Small Business Saturday” and to increase awareness of the importance of locally owned small businesses. On Saturday, Udall will visit Albuquerque small businesses to talk to owners and shoppers about the important role small business plays in our economy.
“Small businesses have been the economic foundation of communities across America Read More
Governor to Light New Mexico State Christmas Tree
Christmas candle. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez will participate in the annual lighting of the New Mexico State Christmas Tree Monday in Santa Fe.
The public is invited to attend this event and hot apple cider and biscochitos will be served.
When: Monday Dec. 2, 5:15 p.m.
Where: Southwest corner of State Capitol Grounds, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail. Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $1.49 Million Federal Grant for Innovation Center
U.S. SENATE News:Saturday: Udall to Discuss Toy Safety
STATE News:
- Udall, CPSC, UNM to provide tips to help parents avoid hazards, keep kids safe during the holidays
ALBUQUERQUE – As the holiday shopping season begins, parents across New Mexico will head to the stores to buy children’s gifts. Saturday, Nov. 30, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will hold an informational news conference at UNM Children’s Hospital to announce tips that will help parents ensure the toys they buy are safe for their kids. Joining Udall at the event will be Commissioner Marietta Robinson of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Dr. Loretta Cordova de Read More
