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Luján: Evidence Mounting Sequester Already Negatively Impacting New Mexico

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Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Friday on the negative impact that the arbitrary cuts of sequestration are having on New Mexico.

“While the full effect of the sequester is still coming into focus, it is apparent that New Mexico is already feeling the negative impacts of these arbitrary spending cuts. At a time when too many families are already struggling to get by or find work, these deep spending cuts are only going to make this situation worse.

“In recent days Read More

USS Santa Fe Commander Visits NNM

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USS Santa Fe Commander Timothy Poe, center, speaks with Executive Director Kurt Steinhaus of the Community Programs Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Michael Lucero of the Ysleta Pueblo Saturday at the San Ildefonso Pueblo home of Elmer and Deborah Torres. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Commander Timothy Poe shares a medal in the shape of New Mexico now ingraved with the USS Santa Fe submarine. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

The USS Santa Fe’s commanding officer Timothy Poe watches as Jerome Trujillo, 5, performs with fellow Red Turtle Dancers from Read More

Monday: Udall to Host Río Grande del Norte White House Proclamation Celebration in Taos

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
TAOS – While President Barack Obama signs the Río Grande del Norte National Monument proclamation in the Oval Office Monday, March 25, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will celebrate the historic designation with the local community at a gathering in Taos.
 
“The National Monument proclamation for the Río Grande del Norte was achieved through strong community support and the tireless efforts of many,” Udall said. “Our celebration will reach from the Oval Office to Northern New Mexico, where communities will see the economic benefits of the monument and the beautiful
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Caver Presents Lechuguilla Cave Exploration History

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Caver John Lyles at Northern Lights. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Come to PEEC at 6:30 p.m. April 5, to learn about the history of exploration in Lechuguilla Cave.

Local caver John Lyles will present highlights of his 20 years of involvement in the project to map Lechuguilla.

Volunteers dug open Lechuguilla Cave, the “Jewel of the Underground” at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 1986.

The cave quickly earned world-class status among caves, passing 50 miles of discovered length in four years, and 100 miles within the first decade of exploration. 

John Lyles’ personal involvement Read More

New Mexico Home Sales Continue Upward Trend

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RANM News:

Home sales and median prices reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) for February 2013 continue the upward trend begun in January.

In February, 1,026 sales were reported. This is an increase of more than 21 percent sales than reported during February 2011 (845) and 5 percent more than the February 2012 number of 977.

February’s median price of $165,000 is up 3.4 percent from February 2012 and equal to the median reported in February 2011. Median price indicates half the properties sold for more and half for less.

“Home prices are rising, the number of homes for sale is

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NMDOT Prepares for Annual Pilgrimage to El Santuario De Chimayó

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Pilgrams walk along the highway to Chimayó in 2012. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The highways and roads that lead to the village of Chimayó, New Mexico will be crowded next week as thousands of people begin their pilgrimage to el Santuario de Chimayó.

The largest crowds will be seen on Good Friday, March 29, but road congestion and minor delays can be expected any time in this area during Holy Week, the week before Easter Sunday.

“Generations of New Mexicans have participated in the Holy Week pilgrimage to Chimayó and over the years this tradition has grown to include Read More

NM Delegation Applauds Creation of Río Grande del Norte Monument

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Río Grande del Norte. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON D.C. – Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation today applauded the decision by President Barack Obama to create a national monument to protect the Río Grande del Norte in Northern New Mexico.
 
The president will hold a National Monument Proclamations Signing Ceremony at the White House Monday.
 
The Bureau of Land Management, under the direction of the Department of the Interior, currently manages the 240,000 acres of land in Northern New Mexico.
 
The Río Grande del Norte monument
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Luján Urges House Leaders to Include IDEA Funding Provision in Continuing Resolution

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Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

  • Senate-Passed Provision Could Significantly Benefit New Mexico

WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today urging them to support the inclusion of an import provision in the final continuing resolution (CR) that addresses IDEA funding.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi

The Senate-passed CR includes a provision that changes the penalty for states that fail to meet the maintenance of effort requirement for IDEA funding (Individuals Read More

NMDOT District Five Crew Honored For Chip Sealing Work

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The NMDOT District Five winners are pictured here with the chip sealing award program coordinator Parveez Anwar. From left to right are: (front row) Nathan Garcia, Eugene Mario Trujillo, Isidoro Branch, and Parveez Anwar; (second row) Zachary Salazar, Jesse Martinez, and Kenny Gallegos; (third row) David Martinez, Dennis Valdez, and Felimon Varos; (fourth row) Roy Gonzales, Nicholas Morgas, and Benny Martinez; (fifth row) Miguel Gabaldon, Richard Martinez, and Robert Martinez; (sixth row) Frankie Padilla and Simon Gonzales. Photo by Jake Schoellkopf.

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – NMDOT District Read More