Highway Maintenance Near Española Monday
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE–The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin a month-long pavement preservation project next week just north of Española.
The maintenance work will begin Monday, July 15 on N.M. 68 between mile markers 6 and 12. Mile marker 6 is approximately one mile north of the junction of N.M. 68 and N.M. 74.
Two private contractors will be doing the work, which is estimated to be completed on or before Aug. 31, pending good weather and no equipment or material supplier problems. Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and minor delays.
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Luján Opposes Bill That Deletes Nutrition Programs
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Thursday after voting against a Republican Farm Bill that stripped out provisions to fund nutrition programs under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
“Last month, House Republicans brought a Farm Bill up for a vote that slashed $20 billion from food assistance programs that help families and their children from going hungry when they fall on hard times,” Luján said.
“Today, House Republicans went one step Read More
Importance of Science Education to National Security will be Los Alamos Director’s Topic at TEDxABQ
Charles McMillan
Importance of Science Education to National Security will be Los Alamos Director’s Topic at TEDxABQ
- Physicist Charles McMillan to provide unique perspective
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan will be one of 17 speakers at this year’s TEDxABQ, event organizers announced this week. TEDxABQ, scheduled for Saturday, September 7 at Popejoy Hall, is an independently organized event in Albuquerque affiliated with the popular TED Talks series.
McMillan will discuss the linkage between early education in science, technology, Read More
Luján and Lujan Grisham Highlight Importance of LDRD Program at National Labs
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Mexico Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke on the House floor last night on the importance of the Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program at the national laboratories.
The members engaged in a colloquy with Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) and Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to highlight the need to work together to prevent cuts to this program that supports research and development at the labs.
Areas of Santa Fe National Forest Reopen
USFS News:
SANTA FE–The Santa Fe National Forest reopen portions of the forest at 8 a.m. today, July 12.
Fenton Lake and Monastery Lake will reopen as well. NM Game and Fish properties along the Pecos River will remain closed.
The Forest will lift the full closure and move into Stage I fire restrictions. However, some areas of the Forest will remain closed due to impacts by wildfires or potential for flooding. Visit https:////www.fs.usda.gov/santafe/ for a complete list of trails and campgrounds that will remain closed.
“Areas of the forest affected by the Tres Lagunas, Thompson Read More
Valles Caldera Resumes Recreational Activities Today
Headquarters area of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.comVCNP News:
The Valles Caldera National Preserve will resume fishing and other selected recreation activities at 8 a.m. today, July 12.
Recreational programs and activities were suspended during the Thompson Ridge Fire, which burned 22,927 acres of the preserve. Public access was limited to the Valle Grande staging area until preserve officials determined certain areas were safe for visitors.
“So far the fisheries have not been impacted the way they were after the Las Conchas Fire,
Bandelier Eases Fire Restriction, Offers Programs
Bandelier cliff dwelling. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBANDELIER News:
Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott announced that, in concert with the re-opening of other public lands in the area, the restrictions at the park due to high fire danger will be lowered to Level I this weekend.
As of 8 a.m. Friday, campfires will be permitted in the fire grills in Juniper Campground. The campground and all the park trails have been open all along, including overnight backpacking in the Bandelier Wilderness.
Backpackers will still not be able to camp in canyon bottoms, due to flood danger Read More
Governor Announces 2013 A-F School Grades
The 2013 statewide A-F school grading results. Courtesy illustration
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez Announces 2013 A-F School Grades
- High schools show strongest grade improvements, driven by higher graduation rates, increased reading proficiency and greater participation in career/college readiness programs
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced this year’s letter grades for New Mexico’s 839 elementary, middle, and high schools.
More than 70 percent of New Mexico schools maintained or improved their school grade, with high schools Read More
Immigration Reform Would Boost State Revenue $6 Million
NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—A report released Wednesday by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) shows that comprehensive immigration reform would bring in new revenue for states.
The analysis estimates that unauthorized immigrants are already paying $10.6 billion a year in state and local taxes nationwide, including the $86 million they pay in New Mexico. The study also estimates that New Mexico stands to gain $6 million in increased revenue should undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. be allowed to work here legally.
The ITEP analysis assumes a newly legalized immigrant Read More
$2.2 Million to Increase NM’s Health Insurance Enrollment
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced Wednesday that 15 community health centers across New Mexico will receive more than $2.2 million in grants to help enroll uninsured individuals into new affordable health coverage options that will go into effect Oct. 1.
Approximately 20 percent of New Mexico residents are uninsured.
The awards are issued by the Health Resources and Services Administration, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and will allow the health centers to hire an additional 47 workers who will assist New Read More
