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Udall, Heinrich Invite Underserved New Mexico Communities To Apply For Promise Zone Designation

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U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich invited underserved urban, rural and tribal communities in New Mexico to apply for the second round of designations for the Promise Zone Initiative, part of a plan developed by the president to create jobs, increase economic mobility, improve educational opportunities and reduce crime in high-poverty communities throughout the country.

The initiative helps communities create a pathway to the middle class by connecting groups and business with federal programs and resources that accelerate Read More

CIR Presents How Did We Get Here: The ‘New Russia’

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Ambassador Jack F. Matlock

CIR News:

Do you wish you knew more about why Russia has annexed Crimea and destabilized Eastern Ukraine and what should the West do about it? You have the perfect opportunity in Santa Fe to learn the answers to these and many other questions regarding the complex and evolving situation between Ukraine and Russia. This will be the focus of the Santa Fe Council on International Relations’ fall International Lecture Series.

The series begins with a the talk How Did We Get Here: The “New Russia” by Ambassador Jack F. Matlock, Jr. Read More

DOE Secretary Hosts Schlesinger Medal Ceremony And Energy Security Symposium Wednesday

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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will kick off Energy Action Month Wednesday, Oct. 1 and mark the 37th anniversary of the Department’s formal opening by hosting the first Schlesinger Medal Ceremony and Symposium on Energy Security.

The Secretary will make keynote remarks and present a new medal to an individual whose contributions have advanced our understanding of threats, opportunities, and policy choices impacting the energy security interests of the United States. Following the medal ceremony, two distinguished panels will Read More

DOE Issues Statement On LANL Cleanup Work Transition

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DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

Today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz directed the Office of Environmental Management (EM) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to develop a plan for the transition of legacy environmental cleanup work at the Department’s Los Alamos site from NNSA to EM.

DOE issued the following statement this morning:

“The safe and efficient cleanup of the Los Alamos Site in New Mexico is a high priority for the Department of Energy. The Secretary of Energy has directed the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Office Read More

Udall Encourages New Mexicans To Participate In National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Sen. Tom Udall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, encourages New Mexicans to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event this Saturday, Sep. 27 and turn in unused or expired medication at designated locations in their communities – dropoff booth in Los Alamos is in the parking lot at LAMC.

He also praised a new U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) policy, similar to legislation he has sponsored, that will enable pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and other authorized collectors to serve as drop-off sites for unused prescription drugs in the future.

Saturday’s Read More

F-22 Raptor Makes Debut Monday

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The F-22 Raptor. Courtesy/military.com

Staff Report:

The Pentagon’s newest fighter jet saw combat for the first time on Monday during the U.S.-led attacks against Islamic militants inside Syria. The $67 billion F-22 program is one of the most expensive in Pentagon history.

The F-22 Raptor is considered the first 5th-generation fighter in the U.S. Air Force inventory, using low observable technologies, modern avionics and efficient engines to offer an air superiority fighter unmatched by any other modern military.

The F-22 Raptor, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force,

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WIPP Facilities Mostly Unscathed As SENM Deals With Hurricane Odile

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WIPP News:

Hurricane Odile left its mark on Southeastern New Mexico, but the WIPP facility came away mostly unscathed with two brief partial power outages that delayed entries into the underground facility last week.

Over the past 10 days, areas of Carlsbad and Eddy County received about 15 inches of rain that wreaked havoc on infrastructure and left dozens of people stranded. Managers with the WIPP Emergency Management Department and several members of the Joint Information Center provided around the clock support to the Eddy County Emergency Operations Center over the weekend and on Monday, Read More

New Mexico Shares Portion Of More Than $1.6 Million In FEMA Preparedness Grants

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FEMA News:

DENTON, Texas — Emergency management agencies in five states – New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas – have been awarded more than $1.6 million in preparedness grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

In New Mexico, grants totaling $120,016 cover firefighting equipment for:

  • Ohkay Owingeh Fire Department;
  • Newkirk Fire Department in Santa Rosa; and
  • Health screenings and physicals for the Santa Fe Fire Department.

In Arkansas, the grants total $149,515 and cover:

  • Stretchers, backboards and splints for the El Dorado Fire Department;
  • Firefighting
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Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage 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 this video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“This is an exciting time for the Hispanic community. Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, America comes together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It represents an opportunity to reflect on the enduring contributions of a community that has strengthened the fabric of a nation.

“As the fastest growing ethnic group, the future of our country is increasingly in the hands of Hispanic families Read More

DEA’s Ninth And Final Drug Take Back Day Sept. 27

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DEA News:

  • New Disposal Rules in Effect Next Month Provide for Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities for Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Saturday, Sept. 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and nearly 4,000 of its national, tribal and community law enforcement partners will hold the ninth and final National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. 

Americans may take their expired, unneeded and unwanted prescription drugs to one of more than 5,200 collection sites across the country between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. local time. The service is free and Read More