Politics

Heinrich Secures Final Passage Of Measure To Enhance Security Of Non-Secure, Perimeter Areas At Airports

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D. C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led a group of senators in securing final passage of a provision he introduced earlier this year to enhance U.S. airport and mass transit security.
 
The provision was included in the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension, which authorizes the agency and its programs through September 30, 2017 and passed the Senate by a vote of 89 to 4. The bill now goes to the President to be signed into law.
 
The provision expands the number
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SCAM ALERT: Phishing Scam Targeting New Mexico Businesses; Scammers Claim To Be With AG’s Office

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AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a Scam Alert to warn New Mexico businesses and the public about a new phishing scheme.
 
The scammers are sending emails to businesses claiming to be with the Office of the Attorney General and claiming that there has been a complaint filed against the business. The business owners are then asked to click a link to see the “complaint” and that they have ten days to respond. The Office of Attorney General will not, and does not, send emails like the ones being used in this scam which hit New Mexico this week.
 
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Heinrich, Udall Introduce Buffalo Tract Protection Act

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) have introduced the Buffalo Tract Protection Act in response to deep concerns from local communities in southern Sandoval County about the negative impacts of a proposed gravel mine in the area.
 
The bill will withdraw four parcels of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, including the Buffalo Tract and the Crest of Montezuma, from any mineral development, including gravel mining.
 
In 2012, the BLM released a draft of the new resource management plan
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DPNM To Send Diverse Delegation To Democratic National Convention In Philadelphia

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POLITICAL News:

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) will send a diverse delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, where 43 delegates will represent New Mexico.

The New Mexico delegation ranges in age from recent high school graduates to a 93-year-old World War II Veteran, members of the LGBT community and consists of a majority minority, which stands in stark contrast to the lack of diversity at the Republican National Convention last week.

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico is proud to have such a diverse delegation to represent our state at the Democratic Read More

Udall, Heinrich On Bill Passage To Provide Cost Of Living Increases To Veterans’ Disability Compensation

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed Senate passage of a bill to implement an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for veterans’ disability compensation.
 
As of Dec. 1, 2016, all veterans and their family members who receive service-related disability compensation through Wartime Disability Compensation, Compensation for Dependents, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for surviving spouses and children, and clothing allowances will receive annual increases in their
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Gov. Susana Martinez Announces New Initiative To Improve Services To NM Women Veterans

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced a new targeted initiative today to improve access to services and benefits for women veterans in New Mexico.
 
Martinez also announced that Melanie Suazo, a retired New Mexico Army National Guard non-commissioned officer, will lead the effort.
 
“New Mexicans have always stood ready to answer the call to serve our state and nation in the U.S. Armed Forces,” Martinez said. “Ms. Suazo is a decorated former soldier who knows firsthand the challenges facing our women veterans, and she is well prepared to lead the charge
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Community Invited To Annual GOP Picnic Saturday

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GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women invite the community to their annual summer picnic, this Saturday, July 23, at the Ashley Pond Pavilion.

Festivities kick off at 11 a.m. with food, give-a-ways for the kids and a bouncy house.

No politics, no obligations. Just good food and good people. See you on Saturday! Read More

Los Alamos Alternate Delegate Kelly Benner Shares Scenes From GOP Convention In Cleveland

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Los Alamos resident Kelly Benner is an alternate delegate from New Mexico to the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Courtesy/Kelly Benner

Los Alamos Alternate delegate Kelly Benner with CBS Washington Bureau News Chief / Face The Nation Anchor Bob Schieffer at the GOP Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Courtesy/Kelly Benner

Donald Trump introduces his wife Melania at Monday night’s GOP Convention in Cleveland. Trump officially became the Republican Party’s presidential nominee today after a roll call vote. Trump easily earned the 1,237 delegates Read More

Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board To Hear Update On Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Recovery

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NNMCAB News:
 
The Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board (NNMCAB) is one of eight Site-Specific Advisory Boards established to involve local citizens in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) environmental clean-up decision process at its nuclear facilities.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to attend NNMCAB meetings and provide their unique perspective on environmental issues.
 
The NNMCAB will meet 1-5:15 p.m., July 27, in the Jemez Complex at the Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave., in Santa Fe. 
 
At 2 p.m.
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