Luján Questions DOE Officials About Hanford Waste Going to New Mexico
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee questioned officials from the Department of Energy Wednesday. https:////www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBY9C4ZHQR4&feature=youtu.be
He questioned the officials on their plans to move millions of gallons of highly radioactive waste from the Hanford site in Washington state to New Mexico for storage at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plan (WIPP.)
While the leaks at Hanford are an environmental disaster, moving this waste to Read More
House of Representatives Highlights March 15
STATE News:
New Mexico House Highlights:
On the Floor in the House
House Bill 550 (“Raise Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees”), sponsored by Rep. Phillip Archuleta (D-Doña Ana-36), passed the House by a vote of 34-31. It increases the minimum wage for tipped employees (like waiters and waitresses) from $2.13 to $3.25 to ensure that tipped employees make a fair wage.
House Transportation & Public Works Committee Substitute for House Bill 672 with emergency clause (“Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare”), sponsored by Rep. Bobby Gonzales (D-Taos-42), passed the House by a vote of Read More
Comet Pan-STARRS Illuminates Clear Sky
Finally, a clear Western horizon! Great view of the naked eye Comet Pan-STARRS! Nikon D600, 200 mm, f/2, ISO 800, 1/2 second exposure, 8:13 p.m. Thursday, March 14 from Pajarito Acres in White Rock, New Mexico. Photo by Glen Wurden Read More
Followup to Lost Treasure Hunter at Bandelier
BNM News:
Saturday March 9, search and rescue personnel found a missing hiker in good condition after she spent a freezing night hiking through difficult terrain in and adjacent to Bandelier National Monument.
The Carrolton, Texas woman had been searching for the buried treasure of multimillionaire Forrest Fenn.
The search and rescue operation involved three aircraft, dog teams and more than 40 volunteers and staff from the National Park Service, the U.S. Department of Energy, New Mexico Search and Rescue, Los Alamos Police Department and the Los Alamos Fire Department.
“Before you get Read More
Kendall: Martinez vs. Garcia Richard – Gotcha Politics or SOP?
Column by GREG KENDALLDid State House Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard break her promise to voters? She vowed to help repeal the Richardson era driver’s license law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain New Mexico driver’s licenses.
Gov. Susana Martinez and anonymous robo-callers would like you to believe that Garcia Richard broke her promise.
Martinez went live on Los Alamos radio station KRSN AM 1490 March 7 to make that claim directly to local voters. But it is not that simple.
House Bill 606, sponsored by Rep. Paul Pacheco (R-Bernalillo & Sandoval-23), Read More
Canine Cruelty Victim Melts Hearts at Roundhouse
David Card and his dog Taffy attended Animal Protection Voters of New Mexico Animal Lobby Day Feb 25 at the Roundhouse. Taffy was rescued after being abandoned and mistreated. Courtesy photoOn Feb. 25, 2013 the Animal Protection Voters (APV) of New Mexico held Animal Lobby Day at the state capital.
APVNM is the first statewide animal advocacy organization in the country.
Canine guest, Taffy, was abandoned and found on the side of the road, scarred on his back, emaciated and blind. No one was ever held responsible for discarding him like trash. Read More
‘Habemus papam’ … We Have A Pope!
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina
Staff report
Top Ranking Cardinal Deacon Jean-Louis Tauran emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome today and confirmed “Habemus papam” (We have a pope.)
The 115 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church tasked with electing the 266th successor of Peter have named Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as pope to succeed Benedict XVI.
The new pope, born Dec. 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires has taken the name Pope Francis 1. He was ordained for the Jesuits Dec. 13, 1969 during his theological studies Read More
LANL Foundation Names New Executive Director for Northwest New Mexico First Born® Program
LANLF News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation announced its new executive director for the Northwest New Mexico First Born® Program at a press conference Tuesday at the State Capitol.
Regina Huffman, former director of the Family Infant Toddler Program (FIT) in Gallup, has been named executive director.
Huffman has a master’s degree in counseling from Western New Mexico University and a bachelor of university studies degree in early education and psychology from the University of New Mexico.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced a $1.8 million grant to the Los Alamos National Read More
Mountaineers’ March 20 Talk: Alpine Adventures in Patagonia
Climbing partners Doug Shepherd and Jared Vilhauer on a Patagonian summit. Courtesy/LAM
Cerro Torre, the rightmost of the sharp teeth in this Patagonian skyline, is one of the classic climbs of the Americas. Doug Shepherd will tell of his climbing adventures at the March 20 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Courtesy/LAM
Patagonia, windswept and wild, will be the subject of the March meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
Speaker Doug Shepherd is both a sponsored athlete (Mammut, Sterling Ropes, Cilogear Backpacks) and a postdoc Read More
LANL Economic Impact Focus of Successful House Memorial
RCLC News:
- Memorial focused on the critical importance of New Mexico’s National Laboratories and DOE facilities to state’s economy
SANTA FE – Last week, House Memorial 71 introduced by Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D- Los Alamos) won unanimous passage from the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The House Memorial recognized the critical importance of New Mexico’s National Laboratories and DOE facilities to the state’s economy.
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities supported passage of the House Memorial and provided expert testimony on behalf Read More
