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Western States Sheriffs’ Association Nominates Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero For Sheriff of the Year

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Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero

NMSA News:

ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico Sheriffs’ Association commends Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero for nomination of Sheriff of the Year from Western States Sheriffs’ Association.

Sheriff Lucero was nominated for Sheriff of the Year by his peers at the Western States Sheriffs’ Association at the annual spring conference in Las Vegas, Nev. in March.

“I am humbled by this honor,” Lucero said. “I feel there are many more deserving sheriffs.”

Western States Sheriffs’ Association is comprised from Sheriffs from 16 states. This is Read More

RANM: Housing Market Continues To Improve

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RANM News:

2013 First Quarter sales and median prices reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) show an increase over 2011 and 2012 first quarter reports.

In the first quarter of 2013 there were 3,306 sales reported. This tops the 2012 number of 3,018.

Nineteen reporting counties showed an increase in sales numbers this year over last. In March 2013, there were 1,272 New Mexico sales reported – a 3.7 percent increase over the number of March 2012 sales.

First quarter 2013 median prices also show an increase over the last two years. The median reported for first quarter 2013 Read More

Udall Statement on Defeat of Bipartisan Background Check Amendment

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Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued this statement following the Senate’s consideration of amendments to S. 649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act, including the Manchin-Toomey amendment to expand background checks on commercial gun sales:
 
“The bipartisan Manchin-Toomey agreement would have expanded criminal background checks to reduce gun violence while upholding the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens.
 
“Fifty-four United States senators voted in agreement with 90 percent
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Bandelier National Monument Celebrates National Park Week

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A look from the mesa top affords a breathtaking view of Frijoles Canyon, as well as a bird’s-eye view of Long House. Sally King/NPS

 

BNM News:

  • National Park Week at Bandelier – Crafts, Stars, Fee Free Days and More

Beginning Saturday, April 20, Bandelier National Monument and other National Park Service areas around the country will be observing National Park Week. With more than 400 areas, there’s a lot to celebrate.

 
Of course Bandelier is always a great place to visit, and special events during that week will make it even better.
 
Monday, April 22,
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Quality New Mexico Hosts JetBlue’s CEO

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QNM News:

Quality New Mexico hosts JetBlue’s CEO and four Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients April 22 & 23.

ALBUQUERQUE. Quality New Mexico’s Learning Summit begins Monday, April 22 at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.

Leaders from six states will speak about “excellence” in business, education, government, healthcare and non-profits.

  • Dr. Terry Holliday, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education, Ky.
  • David Barger, CEO, JetBlue, N.Y.
  • Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, City of Irving, Texas
  • Craig Deao, Studer Group, Fla.
  • Karen Koch, North Mississippi Health Services,
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Luján, Lujan Grisham Write to President Obama with Concerns over Proposed Cuts to Social Security Benefits

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Mexico Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham wrote to President Obama recently to express their concerns with provisions in the President’s budget that would impact Social Security and reduce benefits for New Mexico seniors.

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
Below is the text of the letter:

April 16, 2013

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20502

Dear Mr. President:

It was with great interest

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Luján: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Passage Important Step

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today in support of legislation to address the evolving cyber threats facing the nation.

The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act passed with wide bipartisan support. Luján is a cosponsor of the legislation that includes provisions he worked on last Congress to enhance the role of the national laboratories, to encourage the rapid transfer of research and development advances into new commercial cybersecurity technologies, and to improve consumer privacy protection.

“As Read More

Quality New Mexico/Intel launch Mentoring Program

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QNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Quality New Mexico in collaboration with Intel New Mexico will launch a new mentoring program April 22 at Quality NM Learning Summit at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.

Any size New Mexico non-profit, education or governmental entity interested in performance improvement is eligible to participate in complimentary mentoring by an Intel employee.

A mentoring request form will be available at the Intel exhibit booth at the Learning Summit.

Quality New Mexico’s mission is to drive performance excellence in New Mexico organizations by providing role models, knowledge, Read More

Tierra Wools Spring Harvest Festival Celebrates Traditional Crafts

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Hand-dyed wool at a previous Spring Harvest Festival. Courtesy/Dave Thomson

Sheep shearing at Tierra Wools Spring Harvest Festival. Courtesy/Dave Thomson
 
Staff report:

The Tierra Wools Spring Harvest Festival will take place Saturday, April 27 in Los Ojos.

The Festival will feature sheep shearing, spinning, dying and weaving demonstrations. Music and refreshments will be part of the celebration.

Tierra Wools is a spinning, hand dyeing, and hand weaving workshop and a retail store. Tierra Wools buys local yarn to weave into beautiful weavings which are sold from its workshop in Read More

Udall Applauds USPS Decision to Continue Saturday Delivery

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall commended the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) announcement Wednesday that it will not go through with plans to eliminate Saturday delivery.
 
USPS’ decision comes in response to congressional protest and legislative action by Udall and others to ban a reduction in services.
 
“The continuation of Saturday delivery is a win for the countless Americans who rely on mail services,” Udall said. “The Postal Service is facing serious financial problems, but they will not be solved by cutting the
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