Veterans to Work on Movie and TV Productions
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Susana Martinez announced the formation of a pilot program to put military veterans to work on movie and TV productions in New Mexico.
The veterans movie production pilot program is a multi-state agency partnership, which aims to increase the hiring and training of military veterans for productions by movie studios and television production companies in New Mexico.
Martinez announced the new program, “Operation: Soundstage,” Aug. 1 before a crowd of veterans and National Guard members at the New Mexico National Guard Armory in Read More
Letter to the Editor: Brief Response to ‘Weak Correlation Between CO2 and Temperature …’
By Stephen Price and Charles KellerWe have responded briefly to the writer’s comments, which are in quotes, and written additional comments of our own. We are happy to provide scientific journal citations to support any of our statements made below.
“A weak short-term correlation between CO2 and temperature proves nothing about causation. Proponents of the notion that increases in the air’s CO2 content lead to global warming point to the past century’s weak correlation between atmospheric CO2 concentration and global air temperature as proof of their contention.”
Governor Issues State of Emergency Due to Storms and Flooding
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order declaring an emergency throughout New Mexico due to the severe storms and flooding across the state in July.
Executive Order 2013-029 was signed by the Governor July 30 and the state of emergency will continue until the day the Governor’s authorized representative determines the end of the emergency period.
The Governor has directed the Department of Finance and Administration to make available emergency financial resources in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to the Department of Read More
Child Support Amnesty/Bench Warrant Program Announced
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE–Gov. Susana Martinez has proclaimed August 2013 Child Support Awareness Month to salute all New Mexico parents who support their children and to encourage all New Mexicans to work together to foster a better understanding of the importance of fulfilling financial responsibilities to New Mexico children.
“New Mexico’s children deserve to have the support of both parents, emotionally and financially,” Martinez said. “When both parents are involved with their child, that child is more likely to be successful in school, with their fellow-students, Read More
Udall: Time to Reform ‘Broken’ Chemical Safety Law
U.S. SENATE News:
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Senate should build on bipartisan agreement and pass law to protect Americans from dangerous chemicals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a hearing of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udal, D-N.M., urged his colleagues to work together to pass major bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from toxic chemicals.
Udall, who chairs the EPW Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health, has been leading a bipartisan effort with Senator David Vitter (R-La.) to update and replace the federal government’s Read More
Is Bandelier the 8th Wonder of the World?
Back-to-School Tax Free Holiday Aug. 2-4
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE– Gov. Susana Martinez urges New Mexicans to take advantage of the upcoming Back-To-School Tax Free Holiday this weekend.
Martinez says parents, teachers, and students can purchase school supplies, clothing, computers, and other back-to- school items, without paying gross receipts tax. The Ninth Annual Tax Free Holiday starts 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2 and ends midnight Sunday, Aug. 4.
“The beginning of the school year can be an expensive time for parents, teachers and students,” Martinez said. “In these challenging economic times, this weekend Read More
Aerial Mulching and Channel Clearing Begins on Tres Lagunas Burned Area
Tres Lagunas burn area. Courtesy/SFNF
BAER News:
PECOS – Monday, July 29, Salmon River Helicopters began aerial rehabilitation operations.
Straw mulch was dropped by helicopter on top of seed and in other areas. The straw mulch holds moisture in place, which aids in seed sprouting and slows water flow. In addition to providing forest regrowth, the treatments help reduce rain runoff. However, hydrology modeling indicates that many areas within or downstream from the fire burn scar will experience twice as much flooding for several years during annual monsoons.
Private land Read More
Governor: Tourism Up 3rd Straight Year
STATE News:
- 2012 Saw Large Increases In Tourism Spending Leading To Solid Job Growth in Hospitality and Leisure Sectors
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that New Mexico tourism has increased for the 3rd straight year, causing tourism spending and jobs in New Mexico to surpass pre-recession levels.
In 2012, direct tourism spending is estimated to have increased 7 percent to a record $5.9 billion. As new tourism dollars flow into the state, new jobs have been added at an increasing rate. In June, Tourism jobs increased to their highest levels ever with Read More
Eagle Scout Project Removes Radio Tower at Bandelier National Monument
Scouts disassembling radio tower for recycling. Courtesy/NPS
