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Udall Recruiting Summer Session Interns For Washington, D.C. Office

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Sen.Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for summer internships in his Washington, D.C., office. 

For more information and to apply for an internship, please visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. During the upcoming summer internship program, Udall’s office in Washington, D.C., will host two summer sessions: May 26 – June 26 and June 29 – July 31. There is limited availability for full summer internship Read More

Rep. Ben Ray Luján Visits Selma To Commemorate 50th Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján visits the Edmund Pettus Bridge Friday in Selma, Ala., to mark the 50th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Courtesy/BRL Office

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

SELMA, Ala.—U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Friday during his visit to Selma, Ala., to mark the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.”

A water tower with flags waving Friday in Selma, Ala. Courtesy/BRL Office

“On March 7, 1965, a brave group of civil rights marchers, including my colleague Rep. John Lewis, set Read More

Free File Service Makes Free Tax Software Available

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IRS News:

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds the millions of taxpayers who have yet to file their taxes that the Free File service remains available.

The Free File service, available at IRS.gov/FreeFile, makes brand-name tax software products and electronic filing available to most taxpayers for free.

This is the second in a series of 10 daily IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as the April 15 deadline approaches. 

Taxpayers have the option to prepare their return at any time and schedule a tax payment as late Read More

Luján Voices Concerns With New Mexico’s Behavioral Health System In Hearing With HHS Secretary

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

  • Luján Secures Commitment from Secretary to Work Together on Critical Issue Facing New Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District participated in an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) budget for Fiscal Year 2016. 

During the hearing, he voiced his concerns with the quality of and access to behavioral health care services in New Mexico. Below is a transcript of Luján’s exchange with HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell.

Luján: I appreciate that Madam Secretary. Read More

MOD Filters Replaced At WIPP

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WIPP News:

Replacement of the moderate efficiency (MOD) pre-filters that are part of the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system for the WIPP underground ventilation system was successfully completed Wednesday.

Filter changes are anticipated and necessary when MOD filters begin to show signs of reduced airflow, due primarily to salt dust buildup. The filter change out is a well-planned and controlled work activity performed by qualified NWP staff, and because of the potential for encountering radioactive contamination, it includes the use of all appropriate personal Read More

U.S. Rep. Luján Addresses Women’s History Month

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on Women’s History Month, which is celebrated during the month of March.

“Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and achievements that women have made in every aspect of our society. As we celebrate the progress that has been made, we must continue to push for greater equality, not only for women today, but also for the next generations of women.

“We must continue to fight for fairness in the workplace Read More

VIDEO: Heinrich Advocates For Laboratory Directed Research And Development Program

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Funding for LDRD helps advance security missions at LANL and SNL

WASHINGTON, D.C – During a Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., discussed the importance of funding for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program. A list of Wednesday’s witnesses can be found here.

Heinrich is advocating to increase LDRD funding up to a level of 10 percent. LDRD investments help national laboratories, including Los Alamos Read More

IRS: Top Ten Identity Theft Prosecutions

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IRS News:

  • IRS’s Top Ten Identity Theft Prosecutions; Part of Ongoing Efforts to Protect Taxpayers, Prevent Refund Fraud

PHOENIX – Continuing its enforcement push against refund fraud and identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the Top Ten Identity Theft Prosecutions for Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14). 

The ongoing efforts to bring identity thieves to justice remains a significant priority as part of the IRS’s comprehensive identity theft strategy focusing on preventing, detecting and resolving identity theft cases as soon as possible.

“Identity theft Read More

Hey ‘New’ York … We Are ‘New’ Mexico!

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Courtesy/NMDT

NMTD News:

“NEW” York. We are “NEW” Mexico.” … “Maybe they had the same editor as The Bachelor…” … “What is wrong with people? For the last time, New Mexico is in the United States.” … “I guess the country of Mexico annexed part of the USA when we weren’t looking.” … “Heck. Maybe we aren’t so new any more. We’ve been a state since 1912.”

These are a few of the comments made by New Mexicans on the Visit New Mexico Facebook page in reaction to the Read More

Help Bring Nation’s Longest-Running Citizen Science Project To Los Alamos

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Sharp-shinned hawk, photo by Mouser Williams. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

With the diversity of bird species and the number of birders in Los Alamos, it’s easy to wonder why the Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science project nationwide, has yet to come to Los Alamos.

A group of local birders have decided that it is time to change that, and they intend to submit an application to the National Audubon Society. As part of the application, in order to demonstrate sufficient interest and logistical support, PEEC will sponsor a “mock” Christmas Bird Count 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Read More