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‘The Velocity Project’ Selects Seven Companies for Pilot Program

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SANTA FE—The Velocity Project, an entrepreneurial accelerator recently launched by the City of Santa, is announcing its selection of seven companies to participate in the pilot project.

The Velocity Project is an eight-week business accelerator that will begin in January 2013 and provides companies with a unique opportunity to rapidly expand and grow their business.

The companies selected to participate will learn from successful entrepreneurs and experts in key areas that are critical to success in the 21st century.

The Velocity Project sponsors include the City of Santa Fe, Los Alamos Read More

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Launches New Website

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RCLC News:

 

The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities announced today that it has launched a new website at www.regionalcoalition.org.

 

As part of the Regional Coalition‘s goal to increase transparency, the website includes the latest information regarding Regional Coalition Board members, meeting notices and minutes and news related to the Regional Coalition.

 

It also has a sign-up feature where community members can be added to the Regional Coalition’s information distribution list.

 

“We are excited to launch the new website to ensure Read More

Local Efforts Should Guide Decisions on Lesser Prairie Chicken

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced Friday that local conservation efforts should help guide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) proceedings on a draft rule review process that would list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act.
 
In a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Daniel Ashe, Udall highlighted the work of state and local efforts, which have been working in partnership on habitat conservation efforts.
 
“As you know, private citizens, companies and public land management agencies in New Mexico have
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FBI and Army Corps of Engineers Offer $55,000 Reward

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Shooting suspects were last seen leaving the area in a 1990s-model, white, two-door Ford F-250 with tinted windows similar to this one. The vehicle had a single step under each door, chrome rims and body damage on the passenger-side tailgate area. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE—Today marks the 5-year anniversary of when a park ranger was shot near Abiquiu Lake.

Authorities announced at a press conference at FBI Headquarters Friday that they are offering a $55,000 reward for help in cracking the case.

The crime began on the morning of Dec. 1, 2007 when Alfred J. Chavez, a U.S. Army Corps of Read More

Potential Hazards Lurk in Las Conchas Burn Area

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SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest reminds the public that certain areas of the Las Conchas Fire area are open, however, some areas remain closed due to safety hazardous.

Standing burnt trees that could fall on vehicles pose a significant risk to anyone driving on roads that have not been cleared of these hazards.

Vehicle camping is not permitted off designated open roads.

What’s Closed

  • FR 287
  • FR 500

What’s Open

  • FR 10
  • FR 36
  • FR 270
  • FR 266
  • FR 268 (N.M. 4 to Cochiti Mesa)
  • FR 280
  • FR 281
  • FR 282
  • FR 289

In the Las Conchas burn area, motor vehicles may travel on designated open roads only. Pedestrians and non-motorized Read More

Udall: $275,000 in NEA Grants for NM Arts

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has announced that New Mexico will receive $275,000 in matching grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA.)
 
The first major round of FY 2013 grants will help support nine music, theater and visual arts projects around the state.
 
“The arts are an important part of New Mexico’s culture, tradition and tourism economy,” Udall said. “These grants will provide valuable support for projects that both inspire and enrich our lives and make New Mexico a first-class destination for the arts.”
 
In this round of grants, the NEA will award
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Full Slate of Public Affairs Coverage on Friday’s New Mexico In Focus

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“NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS” is back after the holiday with a full slate of public affairs coverage.

Airs this Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 – There is no Sunday repeat this week:

Fred Nathan

• After voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution requiring qualifications for Public Regulation Commissioners, the legislature must now decide on those standards. Fred Nathan of the influential think tank Think New Mexico talks about how he shepherded the amendments through the legislature and what PRC qualifications he’ll push for in the coming session Read More

Udall, Bingaman Offer Amendments to Defense Authorization Act

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Key Amendments Target Energy & Defense Industries, Support NM Military Communities

 

Sen. Jeff Bingaman
 
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Jeff Bingaman announced that work on several amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act, including one amendment passed Wednesday that would ensure the Department of Defense could continue to purchase biofuels, such as those being advanced by companies in New Mexico.
 
“With these amendments, we are ensuring New Mexico is a leader in the 21st century clean energy economy, and at the forefront of the national security
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New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más

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Photo: La Chocolatera (Chocolate Storage Jar) by Camilla Trujillo and René Zamora

MIFA News:

The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más opens Dec. 9 and runs through Jan. 4, 2014 in the Hispanic Heritage Wing at the Museum of International Folk Art.

This exhibition will tell the tale of the earliest cultural mestizaje (mixing) to take place in the Americas through food. The exhibition will highlight foods that originated in the New World and foods that were brought over from Europe via Spain and Asia via the Spanish Manila Galleons.

Several special sections in the exhibition highlight specific food Read More

Wrecked Paint Truck Removed From Mountain

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Crews remove the wrecked paint truck, shown here Nov. 16 near West Jemez Road and N.M. 4, that went off the ‘second hair pin’ turn at mile marker 49 out of Los Alamos Sept. 18. Photo by Katherine Watson

The truck left the highway Sept. 18 and landed 200-300 yards down a steep rugged cliff into Bandelier National Monument property. The driver of the semi was able to escape the mangled wreck and crawl partially up the cliff, according to a witness at the scene. Los Alamos Fire Department rescue crews used ropes and a pulley to climb down the cliff and rescue the driver. A massive quantity of Read More