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Udall: 7,000 NM Taxpayers Have Unclaimed Refunds

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is reminding New Mexico taxpayers that April 15, 2013 is the last day to claim tax refunds for 2009.
 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that 7,100 New Mexicans are owed a total of $6.45 million, with a median refund of $567. Unless claimed, the money will become property of the U.S. Treasury.
 
“There’s more than $6 million in the Treasury that belongs in the pockets of hardworking New Mexico taxpayers,” Udall said. “That money could be better used in our state’s economy making
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2013 NMHSCA North vs. South All-Star Rosters

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NMHSCA News:

2013 4A/5A Girls All-Star Basketball Game

Game Date: Friday, June 7

Game Time: 7:30 p.m.

Game Location: Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho

Coaches: North, Lori Mabrey & South, TBA

All-Star Hotel Inn of Rio Rancho

1465 Rio Rancho Drive S.E. (505) 892-1700

North        
  Kerstin Strong 6′ 1″ Eldorado Michael Huston
  Kassandra Harris 5′ 9″ Cibola Lori Mabrey
  Ashley Sorensen 6′ 2″ Capital Thomas Montoya
  ERIN KIRK 5′ 10″ LOS ALAMOS Ann Stewart
  Ally Salata 5′ 9″
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Bill to Encourage Investment in NM Tech Companies Heads to Governor’s Desk

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico has long been the birth place of science and technology, and legislation just approved in the Senate will help to keep and grow businesses that develop technology in the state.

House Bill 401a “State Investment in Tech Transfer Companies,” sponsored by Rep. Carl Trujillo would allow the State Investment Council (SIC) to make investments in New Mexico private equity funds or in businesses operating a facility in New Mexico using research developed, in whole or in part, by a state academic institution or a contractor designated as a national laboratory.

An additional Read More

2013 Legislative Session Recap

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STATE News:

Legislative Session Recap

SANTA FE – After 60 long days, the 2013 Legislative Session drew to a close Saturday, March 16.

Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a majority of the agenda they laid out at the beginning of the 51st legislative session.

This success would not be possible without the help of House Republicans. Together, Representatives in the New Mexico House were able to put politics aside and work in a bipartisan manner to prioritize good policies for New Mexicans.

“I am proud of the hard work the House of Representatives has accomplished in the 2013 Read More

March Events at Bandelier

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Pika. Photo by Sally King/BNM

BANDELIER News:

March Events at Bandelier

The skies are blue, the sun is shining, and the warm weather make it a perfect time to explore Bandelier National Monument. 

Join us for fun and exciting activities in the month of March:

March 18-24 – National Wildlife Week

  • During National Wildlife Week, learn more about the unique wildlife that call Bandelier home. A series of special programs will be offered throughout the week. 

March 23 – Survivor Bandelier

  • Join a ranger for a how-to guide on why animals live at Bandelier and how they adapt to a dynamic environment.
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Fire Stations and Law Enforcement Sites To Become Safe Havens

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STATE News:

  • HB 374 waiting for Governor’s Signature

SANTA FE – Distraught parents who want to give up their unwanted infants now have another place where they can drop them off and keep them safe.

 

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Emily Kane (D-Bernalillo-15) expands Safe Haven sites to include fire stations and law enforcement locations such as police or sheriff’s departments.

 

House Bill 374a “Safe Haven for Infants Site Definition” is now awaiting the Governor’s signature after passing the Senate on Wednesday.

 

“It’s a very compassionate bill,” Kane said. “We wanted Read More

Free Child Safety Seat Clinic March 20

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NMDOT News:

Hundreds of child passenger safety technicians will meet March 20-21 at Sandia Resort for the NMDOT Traffic Safety Division’s and Safer New Mexico Now’s Annual Buckle Up New Mexico Recertification Training.

The event is designed to bring New Mexico’s child passenger safety technicians and instructors together for two days of intensive classroom and applied activities that address the most current issues in the field of child passenger safety. 

In addition, a child safety seat clinic will be held 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 20 in the Sandia Resort’s parking lot, Section C6-C8. Read More

Luján Questions DOE Officials About Hanford Waste Going to New Mexico

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee questioned officials from the Department of Energy Wednesday. https:////www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBY9C4ZHQR4&feature=youtu.be

He questioned the officials on their plans to move millions of gallons of highly radioactive waste from the Hanford site in Washington state to New Mexico for storage at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plan (WIPP.)

While the leaks at Hanford are an environmental disaster, moving this waste to Read More

House of Representatives Highlights March 15

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STATE News:

New Mexico House Highlights:

On the Floor in the House

House Bill 550 (“Raise Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees”), sponsored by Rep. Phillip Archuleta (D-Doña Ana-36), passed the House by a vote of 34-31. It increases the minimum wage for tipped employees (like waiters and waitresses) from $2.13 to $3.25 to ensure that tipped employees make a fair wage.

House Transportation & Public Works Committee Substitute for House Bill 672 with emergency clause (“Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare”), sponsored by Rep. Bobby Gonzales (D-Taos-42), passed the House by a vote of Read More

Followup to Lost Treasure Hunter at Bandelier

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BNM News:

Saturday March 9, search and rescue personnel found a missing hiker in good condition after she spent a freezing night hiking through difficult terrain in and adjacent to Bandelier National Monument.

The Carrolton, Texas woman had been searching for the buried treasure of multimillionaire Forrest Fenn.

The search and rescue operation involved three aircraft, dog teams and more than 40 volunteers and staff from the National Park Service, the U.S. Department of Energy, New Mexico Search and Rescue, Los Alamos Police Department and the Los Alamos Fire Department.

“Before you get Read More