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Border Zone Extension Expected to Boost Tourism, Economy in Southern New Mexico

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STATE News:

Santa Fe– Mexican tourists who have a Laser Visa Border Crossing Card can now travel to the Southern New Mexico cities of Las Cruces, Mesilla, Deming and Lordsburg, thanks to the new 55 Mile Rule, which went into effect July 12.

Prior to the new rule, visitors from Mexico could only travel 25 miles into New Mexico, putting these towns off limits.

New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center analyzed the economic impact of the new rule and concluded that the state could see up to $51 million in additional spending in the next year, up to 340 new jobs created,and up to $2.57 million Read More

Fifteen Plane Loads of Seeds Dropped on Burn Scar

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The BAER team is dropping five types of grasses at specific burn scar locations. Courtesy photo

BAER News:

PECOS – Aerial rehabilitation operations continue over the Santa Fe National Forest as teams work to stabilize soils after the Tres Lagunas Fire.

The Tres Lagunas Post-Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team and contractors report a successful weekend of rehabilitation and soil stabilization treatments over the burn scar within the Santa Fe National Forest.

To promote forest regrowth, the BAER team is dropping five types of grasses from an aircraft at specific burn scar locations Read More

NWS Program Offers Lightning Safety Information

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NWS News:

Thunderstorms are a fact of life in New Mexico but the dangers of lightning have not received the recognition of the dangers of flooding associated with Monsoon Season.

Unfortunately, there have been at least two “close” calls related to lightning in Albuquerque and Santa Fe this month. Nationwide, there have been 11 lightning fatalities this year, including a 54-year-old male recently, who was walking near a reservoir in Navajo County in Arizona.

Two separate lightning strikes in Colorado July 18 caused serious injuries. In Fort Collins, Colo., nine Read More

Rio Grande Turns Into Rusty River

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The water flowing in the Rio Grande below Overlook Park in White Rock Saturday afternoon looked more like rust colored mud. A local hiker spotted the interesting sight and contacted the Los Alamos Daily Post to take photos to share with our readers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Udall Advances Two Bills Supporting NM Small Businesses

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Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM hosts New Mexico Chamber leaders at a meeting on economic development on Capitol Hill. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, Friday announced two bills to help New Mexico small businesses grow in the tough economy and continue to create jobs.

The bills, the Helping Our Middle Class Entrepreneurs (HOME) Act and the Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act, are the result of Udall’s conversations with small business owners across New Mexico about ways the federal government can streamline contracting and reduce unnecessary red Read More

Los Alamos Bomb Squad Conducts Joint Training With New Mexico State Police

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Members of the Los Alamos Bomb Squad and New Mexico State Police conduct bomb training at Aspen Elementary School Thursday. Commander Jason Wardlow Herrera told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the joint event was a routine training exercise. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Local Leaders Visit WIPP

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From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss, Rep. Stephanie G. Richard and Councilor Kristin Henderson. Courtesy Photo
 
Staff report
 
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Los Alamos County Councilors Kristin Henderson and Rick Reiss visited the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant outside of Carlsbad Tuesday.
 
Along with other regional and state elected officials, the trio visited with Los Alamos National Laboratory and WIPP management and observed operations as LANL TRU Waste continues to be delivered to the nuclear waste internment facility.
 
The visit was
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Luján Addresses Cost of Inaction on Climate Change

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CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHTINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus spoke on the House floor Thursday about the increasing costs of climate change and the need to take action. 

The Safe Climate Caucus is a group of Democratic members who are highlighting the need for action on climate change through daily floor speeches and other activities. Click here to watch Luján’s speech.

“Mr. Speaker, as fires across the West grow more intense and super storms in the United States do more damage, it is clear that the cost of inaction on Read More

Fire Restrictions Lifted Forest Wide

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE—Over the past few weeks, constant monsoon moisture has decreased fire danger from extreme to low.

Effective at 8 a.m. today, current Stage I fire restrictions blanketing the Santa Fe National Forest will be lifted. Areas of the forest affected by the Tres Lagunas, Thompson Ridge and Jaroso fires will remain closed for public safety.

Forest visitors are encouraged to be fire safe. When building a campfire, be sure to keep safety in mind before, during, and after you’ve built it. For more information on outdoor safety tips, visit: https:////www.smokeybear.com/be-smart-outdoors.asp Read More

Chamber Leaders Join Udall for Economic Development Meeting on Capitol Hill

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Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., center, met with President/CEO Alex O. Romero of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and CEO Laura E. Sanchez of the NM Green Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to talk about growing the New Mexico economy. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., hosted two New Mexico chamber of commerce leaders Wednesday on Capitol Hill for a discussion on job creation and economic recovery.

President/CEO Alex O. Romero of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and CEO Laura E. Sanchez of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Read More