Man Who Shot Crop Duster Plane Pleads Guilty
Crop duster plane. Courtesy photo
FBI News:
Weilding a Ruger Number One 25-06 caliber single shot rifle with a Redfield scope, James R. Cate, 68, shot a crop duster plane as it flew over a field neighboring his land near Talpa, Texas dusting crops last February.
Before he actually shot the aircraft, Cate fired three rounds from the rifle into the air, according to documents filed in the case.
Cate admits that he threatened the aircraft to frighten the pilot away from his crops.
The last round that Cate fired hit the propeller of the aircraft, penetrated the engine cowling traveling toward the rear Read More
Udall Presents Medals to Navajo WW II Veteran
At a ceremony held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, Sen. Tom Udall presents Navajo veteran Wilson Halona five medals of recognition for his service to the United States Army during World War II. Courtesy photo
Pinon Elementary Students Exceed Hurricane Sandy Fundraising Goal
Pinon Elementary School students presented a check for $2301.14, which more than doubled the $1,000 goal they originally set to aid Hurricane Sandy victims, to New Mexico Red Cross CEO Rahim Balsara at the school Monday. Pinon Elementary Principal Jill Gonzales poses with Rahim and students including Hailey Norman, Jonathan Kieltyka, Maya Cannon, Katurah Sherrill, Rachel Norman, Kenneth Inbody, Brooklyn Belyeu and Kaya Blue. Courtesy photo Read More
Comments Sought on STIP
NMDOT News:
The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s sixth amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP.)
The program will serve as a four-year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program.
The NMDOT has posted the 2012-2015 STIP amendment on the Internet asking for public comment until Dec. 19. Final Public comment will be held at the NMDOT General Office in Santa Fe 1-4 p.m., Dec. 19.
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal Read More
NNSA Delivers W76-1 Units to Navy for 2012
W76-1 units. Courtesy/SNL
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that it delivered all of its scheduled W76-1 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile warhead units to United States Navy in FY 2012.
“As our stockpile ages, we have to put ourselves in a position where the president can be certain that it is safe, secure and effective,” said NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs Don Cook. “Our continued success with the W76-1 Life Extension Program is key to the United States’ nuclear deterrent. As we move forward with other life Read More
LANL’s Ward Hawkins to Speak on Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
LACACIS News:US, Kazakhstan Commission Radiation Detection Systems Aimed at Preventing Nuclear Smuggling
Anne Harrington. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Kazakhstan Customs Control Committee (KCCC) recently held a ceremony to commission the specialized radiation detection equipment at Astana International Airport – a significant milestone in the joint effort to prevent the illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials.
The ceremony recognized the effective ongoing cooperation between the U.S. and the Republic of Kazakhstan, along with the generous financial contributions from New Zealand, Read More
Udall Offices Recruit Spring Interns
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for spring internships in his Washington, D.C., Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces offices.Plain Geometry: Amish Quilts
Amish Quilt. Courtesy/MIFA
Plain Geometry: Amish Quilts explores the origins and aesthetics of a tradition that has evolved in a changing world.
Opening at the Museum of International Folk Art Sunday, March 3, 2013, 34 quilts will be on view from the museum’s collection and from local collectors.
These remarkably crafted textiles illustrate the influence of religious proscriptions, westward migration, and interaction with “English” neighbors. The exhibition runs through Sept. 1, 2013.
The Amish practice a very conservative form of Protestantism. A set of rules that vary Read More
Four U.S. Organizations Receive 2012 Baldrige National Quality Award
BALDRIGE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank Thursday named four U.S. organizations as recipients of the 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership.
The winners in this, the 25th anniversary year of the award, represent four different sectors, one repeat recipient and a health network recognized for the same honor earned previously by its flagship hospital.
The 2012 Baldrige Award recipients—listed with their Read More
