Column: Hope isn’t Enough
By Allen E. WehWebster’s definition of hope is “to cherish a desire with expectation of fulfillment,” but hope is not a plan.
Regrettably, this country’s foreign policy has been largely based on hope during the past three plus years, and it shows.
People can desire this, and hope for that, but without good policies these things can never be fulfilled, and the recent violence in the Middle East reinforces this indisputable truth.
The brutal murder of our Ambassador and three other Americans in Libya by radical Islamists, along with the Read More
FBI Media Alert: Public’s Help Sought in Man’s Death
FBI News:
Dale Johnson went missing for more than a week before his body was found in a mountainous area near Mescalero, N.M., on July 8, 2011.
The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs still are investigating the 58-year-old Mescalero man’s death, and are asking the public for help.
Johnson’s body was found in a remote area directly north of the Feast or Ceremonial Grounds on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
No information about the condition of the body is being released at this time.
Johnson’s relatives reported him missing on June 29, 2011.
Anyone with information about what Read More
Okhay Owingeh Pueblo Man Sentenced to Probation for Embezzling $25,900 from Cities of Gold Casino
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Thursday morning in Albuquerque federal court, Calvin R. Trujillo, 25, was sentenced to five years of probation for his conviction on a theft by an employee of a gaming establishment on Indian Land charge. Trujillo also was ordered to pay $25,900 in restitution.
Trujillo pled guilty May 24 to criminal information charging him with theft by an employee of a gambling establishment on Indian Land, under a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
In his plea agreement, Trujillo admitted that, between Nov. 10, 2010 and Dec. 22, 2010, he stole $25,900 from his employer, Read More
Main Hill Road Work To Be Completed This Weekend
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will complete its pavement rehabilitation work on N.M. 502 this weekend.
The hill to Los Alamos, from mile marker 4 to mile marker 6, has been periodically closed since Oct. 2.
The road will be closed again today until approximately 2:00 p.m. while crews mill the centerline and finish striping work.
Weather permitting, the project will then be completed.
NMDOT advises all motorists to take the N.M. 4/East Jemez Road truck route to Los Alamos and the Los Alamos National Laboratory when road work is in progress.
For up to date Read More
Pueblo Joins Regional Coalition of LANL Communities
RCLC News:
…Ohkay Owingeh first Pueblo to officially join Regional Coalition
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities announced today that the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh has become an official voting member of the Regional Coalition.
Bandelier Celebrates National Archeology Day
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument invites the public to celebrate National Archeology Day Saturday, Oct. 20.
“This day is set aside to encourage exploration and discovery of the rich cultural resources in the monument,” Superintendent Jason Lott said.
Several events will be held in Bandelier for the public to enjoy.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., join the monument’s archeologist, Rory Gauthier, for a hike to explore Duchess Castle and the Conquistador.
Participants will visit the complex site known as Duchess Castle which contains pueblo
sites occupied for over two hundred years and Read More
Vehicles Again Travel Main Hill Road
Vehicles were allowed to drive on the Main Hill Road this afternoon as all that appears left to be done on the renovation project is to paint the center stripe. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Traffic Advisory: I-25/St. Francis Drive Ramp Closures Set
NMDOT News::
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that the southbound I-25 off-ramp to northbound St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.
Crews are closing the ramp to allow for the removal of an overhead sign structure. Southbound I-25 motorists headed to Santa Fe Thursday are advised to take the Old Pecos Trail exit.
In addition, the northbound I-25 off-ramp to northbound St. Francis Drive will be closed Thursday night and Friday night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. while bridge work is done.
Motorists are urged to proceed Read More
Cheese and Popcorn Recalls Issued
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department issued press releases for recalls on two products sold in New Mexico.
Dale and Thomas Popcorn products were recalled including:
- Aged White Cheddar
- Almond Biscotti
- American Cheese
- Apple Crisp
- Bacon Ranch
- Black & White Drizzle
- Caramel
- Caramel Roasted Peanuts
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Cinnamon Sugar Drizzle
- Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Drizzle
- Kettlecorn
- Salt & Pepper
- Wasabi Reserve
The products were distributed to various retailers, vendors, distribution centers and consumers through the Internet on or after Read More
The 20/20 Campaign Recognizes Eight High Growth Companies in Northern New Mexico
Eight companies were announced on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Spirit of Innovation event in Santa Fe as part of the 20/20 Campaign to celebrate small businesses in Northern New Mexico. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple from 6 to 8 p.m. The 20/20 Campaign aims to recognize and support 20 high-growth companies by the year 2020 that are becoming major employers in Northern New Mexico. Together the companies in the 2012 class employ around 270 people and have combined revenues of over $59 million.
Collaborating partners will select a handful of businesses each year. Partners include service Read More
