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Heinrich, Kennedy Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Wetlands And Migratory Bird Habitat Passes Senate

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and John Kennedy (R-La.) announced May 9 that their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2028 has passed the Senate as part of the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.

“Our bipartisan legislation will bolster our nation’s most successful public-private conservation partnership, and I’m thrilled that it Read More

Giuseppe Of Española Shelter Is Leading ‘Favorite Shelter Dog Makeover’ In Dirty Dogs Contest 2024

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Giuseppe’s arrival to a shelter in Española is a heartbreaking testament to neglect. Five pounds of matted fur covered up a host of health issues and rendered him unable to walk. Once groomed, Giuseppe could finally get the dedicated medical care and foster support he needed. Now this senior pup is living out his golden years in the comfort of a loving home. Giuseppe is getting the most votes and the shelter will receive $10,000 if it wins the Dirty Dogs Contest. People can vote for their favorite dirty dog once a day through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Vote here. Courtesy/WAHL

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Veterans Affairs Department Expands Benefits Access To Some Who Did Not Receive Honorable Or General Discharge

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NMDVS News:

New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) has announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial.

When former service members with other than honorable discharges and bad conduct discharges (adjudged at special court-martial) apply for VA benefits and services, VA carefully reviews their records to determine Read More

Luján, Cohen Introduce Legislation To Improve Roadway Safety, Uplift Victim Voices At Department Of Transportation

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) have  introduced the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act to create a new role designated as the “National Roadway Safety Advocate” at the Department of Transportation (DOT) who will be responsible for working directly with roadway safety crash victims, survivors and their families.

Specifically, this new role will be responsible for building relationships with victims and survivors, providing education on DOT activities, and providing Read More

Heinrich, Casey Lead Push To Increase Funding For Border Security And Anti-Drug Trafficking

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SENATE News:

          • Senators push for more border security officers, surveillance technology to detect drugs coming in and guns going out in FY25 spending bill 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) led 15 of their colleagues in a letter to Senate Appropriators urging them to provide the United States with the tools to combat the fentanyl crisis by continuing robust funding for border security and drug interdiction initiatives.  

In their letter, the senators push for funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire additional agents and purchase Read More

Aurora Borealis Viewed Friday Night From Valles Caldera

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View of the Aurora Borealis about 10 p.m. Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Tyler and Leann Slocum
Another view of the Aurora Borealis about 10 p.m. Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Tyler and Leann Slocum
A third view of the Aurora Borealis about 10 p.m. Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Tyler and Leann Slocum
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Luján On USDA, HHS Efforts To Reduce Avian Flu Spread 

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Announcement Follows Luján’s Call to Support Dairy and Cattle Producers

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) new actions to reduce the impact and spread of H5N1:

“I am glad that the Biden administration is taking Read More

Aurora Borealis Visible Friday Night From White Rock

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Sparked by a massive solar storm, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), was visible across the nation Friday night including this scene above White Rock. While this local view not visible to the eye, it was there and captured with a 30 second exposure on camera. The image is looking North on Sherwood Boulevard and Polaris, (the North Star) is visible just above and to the right of center. Watch the skies tonight for another chance to view this beautiful event. Photo by Scott Richmond Read More

NOAA: Aurora Borealis Viewline May 11 And May 12

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Courtesy/NOAA

NOAA News:

The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center shares a  prediction of the intensity and location of the Aurora Borealis tonight, May 11 and tomorrow night, May 12 over North America.

This visibilty is being caused by an unusually strong geomagnetic storm that erupted from a sunspot cluster on the sun.

The illustrations above show a ‘viewline’ that represents the southern-most locations from which you may see the aurora on the northern horizon. This product is based on the OVATION model and uses the maximum forecast geomagnetic Read More