New Mexico Governor Attending Arizona Firefighters Memorial Today
Gov. Susana Martinez White Powder Sent to New Mexico Governor
Illustration photo.
STATE News:
A suspicious envelope with white powder was sent to New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s office this afternoon.
The envelope was discovered about 3 p.m. while the governor’s staff was processing and sorting incoming mail. A white powdery substance spilled out of one of the envelopes, according to reports.
Staff members called the Department of Public Safety and State Homeland Security Department for directions on how to respond. Two staffers who came in contact with the substance were quarantined.
Santa Fe Fire Department Hazmat arrived on scene Read More
Alert: Areas Downstream of Recent Wildfires Will Flood!
Courtesy/NWS
SFNF News:
Fire Facts:
Thompson Ridge: 23,965 acres; 100 percent contained
Tres Lagunas: 10,219 acres; 100 percent contained
Jaroso: 11,141 acres; 0 percent contained
Post-fire Flooding:
The rainy season is here. Areas downstream of recent wildfires will flood. Be ready!
It is important that residents take steps to protect themselves and their property from flooding and mudflows. Residents living near or around a recently burned area need to:
- Monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow
Udall Announces $1 Million to Expand NM Children’s Health Insurance
Sen. Tom Udall
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has announced that the New Mexico Human Services Department is receiving $1 million in federal grant money to expand health insurance for children in New Mexico through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP.)
The funding comes from the Affordable Care Act and will be used to to increase the number of children eligible, but not yet enrolled in, Medicaid and CHIP, and to keep them covered for as long as they qualify. These resources will be used to simplify the enrollment process for New Read More
Photographer Remembers the 19 Fallen Firefighters
Several members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shots discuss the fire behavior of a night burnout operation on the Thompson Ridge Fire. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera
Like many of you, I was in complete shock after hearing initial reports of 19 fatalities on a fire in Arizona last Sunday.
After a little investigating, I realized the fire was near Prescott, home base of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and that they were assigned to the fire. My heart sank. A few hours later, news reports would confirm Read More
Bandelier Hosts 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony for 15 New Citizens
Candidates taking citizenship oath July 4 at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS 
The Naranjo Family Dancers perform the Butterfly Dance. Courtesy/NPS BANDELIER News:
Under the auspices of Chief United States District Judge M. Christina Armijo, and in the spectacular scenery of Frijoles Canyon, 15 new citizens took their oath on the Fourth of July.
Included were candidates from Australia, Canada, Eduador, Israel, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.
In his keynote speech, Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott told them: “America Read More
Hilltopper Girls JV Basketball Team Wins Hope Christian Summer Sizzle Tournament
The Los Alamos Hilltopper Girls JV Basketball Team won the Hope Christian Summer Sizzle Tournament by 1 point in overtime against the La Cueva Bears last weekend. The future continues to look bright for Los Alamos Basketball! Courtesy/Tarah LoganToshiba Commercial Shooting in Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
A Toshiba commercial is being filmed in Los Alamos and Ghost Ranch next week.
WHEN: Monday, July 8-9
WHERE: LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LOCATIONS
- Los Alamos County Department of Utilities, EMS Building at Pajarito Cliffs Site;
- Los Alamos County Landfill;
- Smart House;
- Sandia Road at 47th Street; and
- Cheyenne in Tsikimu Village.
Flier notifications have been distributed to all affected neighbors in the Sandia/47th Street neighborhood and the Cheyenne/Tsikimu Village. No interim traffic controls are required.
The commercial is intended for the country of Japan, in Japanese, and will Read More
Needed: Honor Guards, Pipes & Drums, Buglers and Rifle Teams for Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorials
STATE News:
The Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Incident Management Team is reaching out to all Honor Guards, Pipes & Drums, Buglers, and Rifle Teams to help with the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial, individual funerals in Prescott, and to facilitate transfer of fallen brothers, escorts, and subsequent honor guards in their home towns.
Participants are needed starting now through late July. Those wishing to participate must pre-register. Send the following information to honorguardforyarnellfallen@gmail.com:
- Total number of personnel coming, and their position; Specify
Luján Statement on Death of Gov. David Cargo
David Francis Cargo (Jan. 13, 1929 – July 5, 2013) was the 22nd Governor of New Mexico, having served between 1967 and 1971. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the death of former Gov. David Cargo.
“New Mexico has lost a true public servant who was dedicated to men and women he was honored to serve. Gov. Cargo was a great man who cared deeply about New Mexico’s children, understanding that they represented the future of our great state.
“He appreciated the importance Read More
