Politics

Governor Signs Legislation To Create Commission To Establish New Mexico’s Rio Grande Trail

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Thursday creating a commission to bring state, local, tribal and private stakeholders together to establish the Rio Grande Trail, which would span 500 miles across the state from Colorado to Texas.

Martinez also signed legislation to ensure that the Firefighter’s Survivors Fund is sufficiently funded.

House Bill 563, sponsored by Representative Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, will establish a commission led by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) that will be tasked with establishing Read More

U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz Addresses P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations

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Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz

DOE News:

Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz relesed the following statement today on the P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations:

“The key parameters established today lay the groundwork for achieving the P5+1’s objective of blocking Iran’s four pathways to nuclear weapons: the two uranium pathways through Iran’s Natanz and Fordow enrichment facilities, the plutonium pathway at the Arak reactor, and the covert pathway.

America’s leading nuclear experts at the Department of Energy and its national labs and sites were involved throughout these negotiations, evaluating Read More

Los Alamos County Council Chair Shares Excitement Surrounding Manhattan Project National Historical Park

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Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson during a video interview Wednesday morning at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters on Central Avenue Wednesday morning the discuss the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and other Council news.
 
Watch a video of the interview here.
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Heinrich Delivers Keynote Address At Southwest Clean Energy Transmission Summit

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, delivered the keynote address Wednesday at the Southwest Clean Energy Transmission Summit.

The event was hosted by the Energy Future Coalition and its “Americans for a Clean Energy Grid” electric transmission initiative. Heinrich is a staunch proponent of growing New Mexico’s clean energy economy and building a robust 21st century transmission infrastructure.

Below are Senator Heinrich’s remarks Read More

Governor Acts On Legislation

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Wednesday to extend gross receipts tax deductions to New Mexico’s military bases and test facilities to continue making them more competitive for certain defense projects.

Senate Bill 448, sponsored by Sen. William Burt, R-Otero, extends certain gross receipts tax deductions through the year 2025.

Martinez also acted on the following legislation:

  • Signed Senate Bill 450 — Museum and Monument Board and Director (MESSAGE)
  • Signed Senate Bill 62 — Affordable Housing Act Definitions (MESSAGE
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Udall Opens Application Process For Military Service Academy Nominations April 7

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U.S. SENATE News:

  • Staff to host service academy information sessions across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Beginning April 7, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will accept applications for nominations to U.S. military service academies.

Throughout April, members of Udall’s staff will host several information sessions across the state for high school students and recent graduates who are interested in applying. 

Four of the five service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – require a congressional, Read More

U.S. Dept. Of Education Grants Four-Year Extension To New Mexico’s ‘No Child Left Behind’ Waiver

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

  • NM one of only five states to receive fast-tracked NCLB waiver extension

SANTA FE — Today, the U.S. Department of Education approved a four-year extension to New Mexico’s “No Child Left Behind” waiver, allowing the state to continue implementing reforms to help struggling schools and students.

New Mexico is just one of five states to receive the extension, which recognizes the state’s success in implementing strong education reform and accountability efforts.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

“Today’s recognition proves that with hard work and the Read More

Udall Honors Legacy Of César Chávez

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César Chávez speaking at the Delano UFW−United Farm Workers rally in Delano, Calif. June 1972. Courtesy/wikipedia

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, issued the following statement commemorating the life and legacy of civil rights and labor leader César Estrada Chávez.

Udall joined several senators last week to introduce a resolution honoring Chávez and recognizing his birthday, March 31, as “César Chávez Day.”

“César Chávez’s story is a story of resilience, hard work, and inspiring activism. He is hero

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NNM VAF Awarded Grant Under U.S. Commerce Department’s Regional Innovation Strategies Program

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Flow Science of Santa Fe receives the 2014 VAF Award. Courtesy photo
Mark Sanchez of FLUTe in Alcalde receives the 2014 VAF Award. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

  • EDA Awards Cluster Grant To Regional Development Corporation

Española – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is among the first 26 recipients of the 2014 Regional Innovation Strategies program grants.

The Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program, which is being run by the Department’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Office of Innovation Read More

AG To Request Arrest Of Fraudulent Auto Shop Owner; Issues Risk Advisory To Consumers

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas released an update in the Office of the Attorney General’s lawsuit against A Reliable Engine Rebuilder.

Earlier this month, Second Judicial District Judge Nan Nash ordered the business closed after the owner, Robert “Bobby” Mitchell, failed to appear at a hearing where he was set to explain how he would comply with a 2013 court order requiring him to pay restitution to consumers he scammed, imposing civil penalties, and prohibiting his unlawful business practices.

Judge Nash’s order requires the business to remain locked Read More