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White Powder Sent to New Mexico Governor

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Illustration photo.

STATE News:

A suspicious envelope with white powder was sent to New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s office this afternoon.

The envelope was discovered about 3 p.m. while the governor’s staff was processing and sorting incoming mail. A white powdery substance spilled out of one of the envelopes, according to reports.

Staff members called the Department of Public Safety and State Homeland Security Department for directions on how to respond. Two staffers who came in contact with the substance were quarantined.

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Alert: Areas Downstream of Recent Wildfires Will Flood!

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Courtesy/NWS

SFNF News:

Fire Facts:

Thompson Ridge: 23,965 acres; 100 percent contained

Tres Lagunas: 10,219 acres; 100 percent contained

Jaroso: 11,141 acres; 0 percent contained

Post-fire Flooding:

The rainy season is here. Areas downstream of recent wildfires will flood. Be ready!

It is important that residents take steps to protect themselves and their property from flooding and mudflows. Residents living near or around a recently burned area need to:

  • Monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow
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Udall Announces $1 Million to Expand NM Children’s Health Insurance

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Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has announced that the New Mexico Human Services Department is receiving $1 million in federal grant money to expand health insurance for children in New Mexico through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP.)

The funding comes from the Affordable Care Act and will be used to to increase the number of children eligible, but not yet enrolled in, Medicaid and CHIP, and to keep them covered for as long as they qualify. These resources will be used to simplify the enrollment process for New Read More

Bandelier Hosts 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony for 15 New Citizens

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Candidates taking citizenship oath July 4 at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
 
The Naranjo Family Dancers perform the Butterfly Dance. Courtesy/NPS
 

BANDELIER News:

Under the auspices of Chief United States District Judge M. Christina Armijo, and in the spectacular scenery of Frijoles Canyon, 15 new citizens took their oath on the Fourth of July.  

Included were candidates from Australia, Canada, Eduador, Israel, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom. 

In his keynote speech, Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott told them: “America Read More

Needed: Honor Guards, Pipes & Drums, Buglers and Rifle Teams for Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorials

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STATE News:

The Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Incident Management Team is reaching out to all Honor Guards, Pipes & Drums, Buglers, and Rifle Teams to help with the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial, individual funerals in Prescott, and to facilitate transfer of fallen brothers, escorts, and subsequent honor guards in their home towns.

Participants are needed starting now through late July. Those wishing to participate must pre-register. Send the following information to honorguardforyarnellfallen@gmail.com:

  • Total number of personnel coming, and their position; Specify
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Luján Statement on Death of Gov. David Cargo

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David Francis Cargo (Jan. 13, 1929 – July 5, 2013) was the 22nd Governor of New Mexico, having served between 1967 and 1971. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the death of former Gov. David Cargo.

“New Mexico has lost a true public servant who was dedicated to men and women he was honored to serve. Gov. Cargo was a great man who cared deeply about New Mexico’s children, understanding that they represented the future of our great state.

“He appreciated the importance Read More

Visit New Mexico’s Only Boy Scout Museum

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Boy Scout flags hang from the ceiling in the Boy Scout Museum in Raton. Courtesy photo

LABSMS News:

The Los Alamos Boy Scout Museum Society has scheduled a trip Saturday, July 13 to Raton to visit New Mexico’s only Boy Scout Museum.

It is one of only 26 such museums in the United States and privately owned by Dennis and Susan Downing. The museum has been in existence for 20 some years, or about one half the scouting experience time of Dennis Downing─40 years in scouting.

Any person who desires to accompany Society members on this trip can meet at 7:30 a.m. at the parking area at the White Rock “Y” and from Read More

Forest Remains Closed This Weekend

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE—“The Santa Fe National Forest will remain closed to public access through the Fourth of July weekend,” Forest Supervisor Maria Garcia said.

The isolated rain showers received over the past week have helped to reduce fire danger and forest officials are considering which parts of the Santa Fe National Forest will be safe to open next week.

“Rainfall and a decrease in fires, does not mean the forest will reopen unless all conditions are safe,” she added.

After the Forest reopens, fire emergency closures will remain in effect for the protection of public health and safety in those Read More

Udall: $28 Million Coming to NM for Head Start

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Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced today that a New Mexico non-profit organization and the City of Albuquerque are receiving a combined $28 million in federal grant money for children’s Head Start education in the state.
 
This comes as New Mexico was recently ranked 50th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book.
 
HELP-New Mexico, Inc., a community-based organization with 40 offices and/or Head Start and Pre-K Centers throughout
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