Luján: Evidence Mounting Sequester Already Negatively Impacting New Mexico
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Friday on the negative impact that the arbitrary cuts of sequestration are having on New Mexico.
“While the full effect of the sequester is still coming into focus, it is apparent that New Mexico is already feeling the negative impacts of these arbitrary spending cuts. At a time when too many families are already struggling to get by or find work, these deep spending cuts are only going to make this situation worse.
“In recent days Read More
USS Santa Fe Commander Visits NNM
USS Santa Fe Commander Timothy Poe, center, speaks with Executive Director Kurt Steinhaus of the Community Programs Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Michael Lucero of the Ysleta Pueblo Saturday at the San Ildefonso Pueblo home of Elmer and Deborah Torres. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Commander Timothy Poe shares a medal in the shape of New Mexico now ingraved with the USS Santa Fe submarine. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The USS Santa Fe’s commanding officer Timothy Poe watches as Jerome Trujillo, 5, performs with fellow Red Turtle Dancers from Read More
Monday: Udall to Host Río Grande del Norte White House Proclamation Celebration in Taos
U.S. SENATE News:Nominees Sought for 2013 Citizens Medal
WHITE HOUSE News:
Who deserves the Citizens Medal?
Each year President Obama honors a handful of extraordinary Americans with the Citizens Medal, one of our nation’s highest civilian honors.
The Citizens Medal recognizes Americans for exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs — people who feed the needy, who take care of our veterans, or who support our children.
Is there someone in your life who deserves to be recognized by President Obama?
There are nine days left before we close nominations on the 2013 Citizens Medal. Complete this easy nomination process before Read More
Caver Presents Lechuguilla Cave Exploration History
Caver John Lyles at Northern Lights. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Come to PEEC at 6:30 p.m. April 5, to learn about the history of exploration in Lechuguilla Cave.
Local caver John Lyles will present highlights of his 20 years of involvement in the project to map Lechuguilla.
Volunteers dug open Lechuguilla Cave, the “Jewel of the Underground” at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 1986.
The cave quickly earned world-class status among caves, passing 50 miles of discovered length in four years, and 100 miles within the first decade of exploration.
John Lyles’ personal involvement Read More
New Mexico Home Sales Continue Upward Trend
RANM News:
Home sales and median prices reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) for February 2013 continue the upward trend begun in January.
In February, 1,026 sales were reported. This is an increase of more than 21 percent sales than reported during February 2011 (845) and 5 percent more than the February 2012 number of 977.
February’s median price of $165,000 is up 3.4 percent from February 2012 and equal to the median reported in February 2011. Median price indicates half the properties sold for more and half for less.
“Home prices are rising, the number of homes for sale is
NMDOT Prepares for Annual Pilgrimage to El Santuario De Chimayó
Pilgrams walk along the highway to Chimayó in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The highways and roads that lead to the village of Chimayó, New Mexico will be crowded next week as thousands of people begin their pilgrimage to el Santuario de Chimayó.
The largest crowds will be seen on Good Friday, March 29, but road congestion and minor delays can be expected any time in this area during Holy Week, the week before Easter Sunday.
“Generations of New Mexicans have participated in the Holy Week pilgrimage to Chimayó and over the years this tradition has grown to include Read More
NM Delegation Applauds Creation of Río Grande del Norte Monument
Río Grande del Norte. Courtesy photoHarvard upsets New Mexico Lobos
UNM News:
Harvard upsets New Mexico Lobos 68 to 62 in heart breaker game Western Region 2nd Round NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. Read More
Luján Urges House Leaders to Include IDEA Funding Provision in Continuing Resolution
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
- Senate-Passed Provision Could Significantly Benefit New Mexico
WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today urging them to support the inclusion of an import provision in the final continuing resolution (CR) that addresses IDEA funding.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
The Senate-passed CR includes a provision that changes the penalty for states that fail to meet the maintenance of effort requirement for IDEA funding (Individuals Read More
