Politics

Senators Heinrich And Flake Introduce Bill To Protect And Restore Watersheds In National Forests

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday July 15, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., both members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced S. 1780, the Restoring America’s Watersheds Act, a bill to protect, restore, and improve the health of watersheds in national forests.
 
The proposal would prioritize fire-impacted watersheds and encourage partnerships with non-federal stakeholders to invest in forests that provide important water resources.
 
Last year, Heinrich
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Tourism Booming Thanks To ‘New Mexico True’

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By REBECCA LATHAM
NM Tourism Cabinet Secretary

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to join Gov. Susana Martinez as she delivers an important message across the Land of Enchantment: tourism is on the rise and is bringing dollars and jobs to New Mexico.

For the third straight year, New Mexico saw record-breaking tourism growth, with 32.7 million people traveling our state in 2014. That’s 500,000 more visitors than in 2013, a boost that is exposing more people than ever before to our cultural heritage and unparalleled adventure.   

In fact, since Governor Martinez came into office, Read More

Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board Meets In Taos July 29

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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 29 at Sagebrush Inn Conference Center, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur in Taos.

At 2 p.m., representatives from DOE will provide an update titled “Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More

Nominations Open For 2015 New Mexico True Heroes

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― After a highly successful inaugural program in 2014, the State of New Mexico, along with the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, is searching for the next round of New Mexico True Heroes―New Mexicans who make their communities a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

“So many New Mexicans give selflessly to improve the quality of life in our communities,” Martinez said. “We want to recognize those who lend their time and talents to make our state safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This program allows us to recognize

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DOE Secretary On Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action

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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
 
DOE News:
 
Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz issued the following statement on the Joint Comprehensive Plant of Action:
 
“Today’s announcement between the P5+1 and Iran is a historic accomplishment. Building on the Lausanne framework, it will ensure that Iran’s nuclear program is―and will remain―a peaceful one, or that the international community will have more than enough time to respond if Iran’s program proves otherwise.
 
This deal will extend the time it would take for Iran to produce enough fissile material
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United States Is First Country To Reach Pluto

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Despite traveling at the speed of light (186,000 miles per second), it took four and a half hours for this photo to reach Earth as it crossed the 3 billion miles between here and Pluto. Courtesy/The White House

 

The WHITE HOUSE News:

This morning, the United States became the first country to reach Pluto — and the first country to explore the entire classical solar system: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

NASA’s New Horizons interplanetary probe has been making its way to Pluto since Jan. 19, 2006, and has been providing the world with the sharpest Read More

National Treasure Sees First Phase Of Renovation

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A 1915 image of the Palace by one of its earlier renovators, Jesse Nusbaum. Palace of the Governors/Photo Archives 013045
 
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — Workers are getting ready to apply new stucco, repair roofs, improve heating and cooling, change the landscaping and more at the Palace of the Governors, a 400-year-old National Treasure in the heart of historic Santa Fe.
 
Begun in 1609–1610 as the seat of Spain’s North American colony, the Pueblo Revival building became the flagship of the state’s museum system in 1909. In recent years it has drawn preservationists’
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NSA Presidential Straw Poll Results Announced

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NSA News:
 
ALEXANDRIA, VA ― Several candidates for president spoke last week at the the National Sheriffs’ Association’s (NSA) 75th Anniversary Conference and Presidential Forum in Baltimore, Md. 
 
NSA members voted in the first-ever straw poll, giving top support to Mike Huckabee, Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton and Ben Carson.
 
“Presidential candidates had a fantastic opportunity at our presidential forum to talk directly to those who are protecting Americans―and the law enforcement community was enthusiastic to hear from the candidates,”
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Udall: Stakes High As Senate Works To Reform No Child Left Behind

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

Thursday, as the Senate debated reform of the nation’s controversial No Child Left Behind education law, Sen. Tom Udall highlighted the impact the Senate’s bill, called the Every Child Achieves Act, and could have on New Mexico students.

In a speech on the Senate floor, Udall urged the Senate to improve the law and ensure it supports New Mexico students and teachers, as well as all students across the country that deserve a fair shot at success. See Udall’s speech at https://youtu.be/e8Fmd-LT5zY.

Udall has already worked to include several Read More