New Bill on Horizon to End Doping of Racehorses
Sen. Tom UdallAhead of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and U.S. Reps. Ed Whitfield, R-Ken., and Joe Pitts, R-Penn., revealed draft legislation they intend to introduce to end doping in horseracing and kick cheaters out of the sport.
Underage Drinking an Epidemic in New Mexico
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NMDOT News:
Here’s a sobering statistic. New Mexico is first in the nation for children who have their first alcoholic drink before the age of 13.
And that brings all sorts of consequences, including traffic crashes, brain damage and early alcohol addiction. It’s a tough battle that we face but will continue to fight.
Monday May 6, Gov. Susana Martinez, the State of New Mexico and the New Mexico Department of Transportation will unveil a new media public service campaign and a new website called MYINSTEAD. It’s the beginning of a long-term commitment to educate kids and Read More
Udall to Unveil ‘Hard Choices’ Water Policy Findings
Sen. Tom Udall- Senator will visit Otero and Doña Ana Counties
Quality New Mexico Examiner Applications Due May 10
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QNM News:
Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2013 Board of Examiners through May 10.
Examiners are volunteers who, working in teams, review applications submitted to the New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards program, administered by Quality New Mexico.
The awards program recognizes New Mexico business, government, education, health care and nonprofit organizations for their commitment, progress, or achievement in performance excellence. The program is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, using the same Baldrige Criteria Read More
Forrest Fenn Talks Treasure April 28
KNME News:
Forrest Fenn, author and former owner of Santa Fe’s Fenn Gallery is this week’s guest on Report from Santa Fe airing 8 a.m. Sunday, April 28 on KNME, PBS Channel 5.1.
Forrest Fenn is the author of “The Thrill of the Chase: a Memoir,” as well as“The Secrets of San Lazaro Pueblo,” “Teepee Smoke,” “The Beat of the Drum and the Whoop of the Dance,” and “Historic American Indian Dolls.”
The memoir includes the true story about his secret treasure, along with an outrageous dare.
“Unlock the clues that are scattered among these pages and you can go home with a bronze chest that is so full of gold and Read More
Quality New Mexico Accepting Award Applications
QNM News:
Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2013 NM Performance Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be awarded next spring, include:
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Piñon Recognition, commitmentto performance excellence
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Roadrunner Recognition, progress toward performance excellence
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Zia Award for Performance Excellence, best-in-class results
Organizations wishing to participate in the awards program must send in an intent to apply form by May 10. The form is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org. The application is due July 12.
The New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards, modeled Read More
NNSA Hosts Nordic Countries in Technical Exchange Meeting
The technical exchange at the Remote Sensing Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nev. consisted of sharing information regarding techniques, processes, systems, capabilities and data analysis for aerial measuring. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
LAS VEGAS – The National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Emergency Operations last week hosted a Nordic Aerial Measuring System (AMS) Technical Exchange at its Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) in Las Vegas, Nev.
The technical exchange consisted of sharing information regarding techniques, processes, systems, capabilities and data Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Holds Town Hall Meeting
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard addresses the crowd gathered for her town hall meeting at Betty Ehart Center Friday. Courtesy photo
Staff report
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard held a town hall meeting Friday afternoon at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
More than 30 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by the Los Alamos chapter of the AARP.
Garcia Richard gave a presentation on the 2013 legislative session outcomes.
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discusses outcomes of the 2013 legislative session. Courtesy photo
Luján: Sequester Cuts Will Impact Ability to Address Climate Change
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District spoke on the House floor last night on the negative impact that the sequester’s arbitrary cuts will have on the effort to address climate change.
“Mr. Speaker, at a time when our communities are dealing with the impact of climate change, cuts from the sequester will negatively impact our long-term efforts to combat this challenge.
“Energy conservation is a vital component of reducing carbon emissions. Weatherization programs and the Read More
Atomic Flying Pickles Attend White House Science Fair
The Atomic Flying Pickles. Courtesy Photo
GIRL SCOUT News:
The Atomic Flying Pickles of Los Alamos were selected to attend the third annual White House Science Fair Monday, April 22.
