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Kirtland AFB 58th Special Operations Wing To Host AC-130J Gunship Arrival Ceremony Thursday Sept. 5

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An AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., flies over Wisconsin during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, July 30, 2021. The AC-130J is part of a gunship legacy flight which paid tribute to Air Force Special Operations Command’s heritage and showcased its newest gunship to the public. Photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Boitz/USAF

KAFB News:

KIRTLAND AFB – On Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m., the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) will host an arrival ceremony for the AC-130J Gunship.

This event will include remarks from the Read More

Betty Ehart And White Rock Senior Activity Centers Closed For Labor Day Monday Sept. 2

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LARSO News:

The Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Activity Centers will be closed for Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2.

All regularly scheduled activities are canceled and no congregate meals will be served that day.

Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) will re-open for its regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Activity Centers.

The Los Alamos Senior Activity Centers offer classes, workshops, transportation, meals and much more for older adults in Los Alamos. The Betty Ehart and White Rock Centers are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Read More

Sweeping DEA Operation Targets Pharmacy Burglaries And Illegal Sales Of Addictive Prescription Medications

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in burglaries at independent pharmacies across the country. Nearly 900 burglaries involving the theft of controlled substances were reported to DEA in 2023.

Stolen prescription medications adversely impact these small businesses while also putting patients and the community at risk.

Earlier today in the Eastern District of Arkansas, representatives from DEA joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office to announce the results of a 21-month investigation into a Houston-based drug trafficking organization Read More

Congressional Delegation On $16.6 Million To Support Safe, Orderly, Humane Asylum Process In New Mexico

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $16.6 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded to organizations in New Mexico helping U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintain order at the border by assisting asylum seekers lawfully processed into the United States.

The funding, Read More

NM Delegation On $191,000 To Protect Children From Lead In Drinking Water At New Mexico Schools & Childcare Facilities

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members  U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $191,000 in funding for New Mexico to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

“Our kids need clean drinking water and healthy learning environments Read More

Stansbury Meets With Labor Unions, Trade Programs Reps.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury, center, with labor union representatives gathered recently for a roundtable discussion on the future of the classroom to career pipeline for trades jobs in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U,S, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) hosted a roundtable with local labor unions and trade programs to discuss the future of the classroom to career pipeline for trades jobs in New Mexico.

“Unions keep our workforce strong and ensure workers are protected,” Rep.  Stansbury said. “I am proud to be union strong. The conversation proved the future is bright for union Read More

Heinrich, Bipartisan Lawmakers Press USDA To Urgently Address Tribal Food Delivery Delays Nationwide

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, is pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately rectify mounting delays with the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and address root causes of the situation.

Tribal families have been experiencing extreme disruptions in food deliveries, including receiving partial deliveries, deliveries of expired products, or no deliveries Read More

Gessing: Handing Governor Speaking Slot Disqualifying

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By PAUL GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member. Groucho Marx.

Since President Biden left the presidential race his replacement Kamala Harris has been vague about her policy ideas. In a few areas (like abortion) we know her positions clearly. And in a few isolated cases she has made detailed statements ($25,000 payments to first-time home buyers and not taxing tips).

But, the best way to know someone is by the company she keeps. At the recently-completed Democratic National Convention, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was given a prime Read More

National Park Service Marks 108th Birthday

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The National Park Service celebrated its 108th birthday Sunday, Aug. 25. Since its inception on Aug. 24, 1916, the NPS has worked to ‘preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations’. Courtesy/NPS
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Denish: Conventions Provide Voters With Contrasts

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

The 2024 Democratic and Republican conventions are now part of the history books. Having attended four Democratic conventions, I know each has its own flavor and spirit. Conventions help show voters the contrast between parties and candidates.

For every convention, there is anticipation and media hype prior to the event. Candidates have completed the primary process, and it’s time to come together behind a candidate.

This year was historic.

The Republicans nominated a former president who has been convicted of 34 felonies and Read More