Heinrich Seeks DOE Assurance for LANL Cleanup Funds
U.S. SENATE News:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing yesterday to consider the president’s proposed budget for the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014.
During that hearing, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., sought assurance from DOE’s Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Poneman that waste cleanup efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory would receive sufficient funding this year.
This is part of Heinrich’s ongoing effort to ensure all priority cleanup efforts at LANL stay on schedule.
On April 3, Senators Heinrich and Read More
One Boston Marathon Suspect Dead, Brother on the Run
Boston is on lockdown as Boston Marathon bombing suspects Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, left, died overnight and his brother Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge is thought to be on the run in Watertown, Mass. Courtesy/FBI
Staff report
A search is underway for the second Boston Marathon suspect, following the fatal shooting of a MIT campus police officer Thursday night.
The suspects involved in the Boston Marathon bombing were brothers from the Russian Caucasus who moved to Kazakhstan before coming to the United States several years ago, according to multiple news sources.
The dead brother is Read More
FBI Releases Photos of Two Men at Boston Marathon
Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI has released photos of two individuals of interest related to the Boston Marathon bombings.
Contrary to widespread reporting, no arrest has been made in connection with the Boston Marathon attack.
Over the past day and a half, there have been a number of press reports based on information from unofficial sources that has been inaccurate.
To Provide Tips in the Investigation:
If you have visual images, video, and/or details regarding the explosions along the Boston Marathon route and elsewhere, submit them on https://bostonmarathontips.fbi.gov/.
No piece Read More
Western States Sheriffs’ Association Nominates Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero For Sheriff of the Year
Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero
NMSA News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico Sheriffs’ Association commends Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero for nomination of Sheriff of the Year from Western States Sheriffs’ Association.
Sheriff Lucero was nominated for Sheriff of the Year by his peers at the Western States Sheriffs’ Association at the annual spring conference in Las Vegas, Nev. in March.
“I am humbled by this honor,” Lucero said. “I feel there are many more deserving sheriffs.”
Western States Sheriffs’ Association is comprised from Sheriffs from 16 states. This is Read More
RANM: Housing Market Continues To Improve
RANM News:
2013 First Quarter sales and median prices reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) show an increase over 2011 and 2012 first quarter reports.
In the first quarter of 2013 there were 3,306 sales reported. This tops the 2012 number of 3,018.
Nineteen reporting counties showed an increase in sales numbers this year over last. In March 2013, there were 1,272 New Mexico sales reported – a 3.7 percent increase over the number of March 2012 sales.
First quarter 2013 median prices also show an increase over the last two years. The median reported for first quarter 2013 Read More
Udall Statement on Defeat of Bipartisan Background Check Amendment
Sen. Tom UdallBandelier National Monument Celebrates National Park Week
A look from the mesa top affords a breathtaking view of Frijoles Canyon, as well as a bird’s-eye view of Long House. Sally King/NPS
BNM News:
- National Park Week at Bandelier – Crafts, Stars, Fee Free Days and More
Beginning Saturday, April 20, Bandelier National Monument and other National Park Service areas around the country will be observing National Park Week. With more than 400 areas, there’s a lot to celebrate.
Quality New Mexico Hosts JetBlue’s CEO
QNM News:
Quality New Mexico hosts JetBlue’s CEO and four Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients April 22 & 23.
ALBUQUERQUE. Quality New Mexico’s Learning Summit begins Monday, April 22 at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.
Leaders from six states will speak about “excellence” in business, education, government, healthcare and non-profits.
- Dr. Terry Holliday, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education, Ky.
- David Barger, CEO, JetBlue, N.Y.
- Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, City of Irving, Texas
- Craig Deao, Studer Group, Fla.
- Karen Koch, North Mississippi Health Services,
US, China Hold Joint Meeting to Discuss Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology
Beijing, China. Courtesy photo
NNSA News:
- Eighth U.S.-China PUNT Joint Coordinating Committee Meeting Held in Beijing
NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Anne Harrington
BEIJING – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the China National Energy Administration (NEA) this week held the 8th Joint Coordinating Committee meeting of the 1998 U.S.-China Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology (PUNT) Agreement.
NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Anne Harrington and Director General of the NEA Nuclear Power Department Read More
Luján, Lujan Grisham Write to President Obama with Concerns over Proposed Cuts to Social Security Benefits
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamWASHINGTON, D.C. – New Mexico Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham wrote to President Obama recently to express their concerns with provisions in the President’s budget that would impact Social Security and reduce benefits for New Mexico seniors.
April 16, 2013
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20502
Dear Mr. President:
It was with great interest
