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State Budget Passes Committee, Moves To Full Vote

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Rep. Patricia Lundstrom

HOUSE DEMOCRAT News:

SANTA FE — The state budget House Bill 2 unanimously passed the House Appropriations and Finance Committee chaired by Rep. Patricia Lundstrom (D-Gallup) Monday with bipartisan support.

The General Appropriations Act of 2021 is a reflection of the legislature’s priorities, making appropriations for economic relief programs and responsibly continuing the state’s investments in education, public safety, health, infrastructure, and long-term economic development. HB 2 appropriates $7.39 billion for Fiscal Year 2022, an increase of 4.6 Read More

Posts From The Road: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Forested Cove: The rocky shoreline at Point Lobos creates coves where water is less turbulent. Many coves feature a rocky shoreline but others a forested area of the park as seen here. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

 

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a park located on the central California coast. The park features a rugged and rocky shoreline as well as miles of scenic hiking trails and natural scenic beauty.

The park is located on a small, hilly peninsula to the west of California Highway 1 a few miles south of Monterey,

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DPU Announces Geotechnical Investigation Ahead Of Utility And Road Work On North Mesa Feb. 22 -26

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COUNTY News: 

Geo-Test, Inc., under contract with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will conduct geotechnical investigations in the southern/eastern neighborhood of North Mesa in Los Alamos.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 26, Geo-Test will drill a total of five borings on Alamo Road and Capulin Road, Tsankawi Street (south of Alamo) and Cedro Court.

Minimal traffic delays are expected at the drilling sites.

These geotechnical investigations support a roadway/utility relocation project that is planned by the county for the spring.

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NWS: More Snow And Cold In Forecast Through Wednesday

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Low temperatures tonight will once again be very cold and areas of snow also will continue although snow coverage will gradually taper off. Freezing fog is possible, which may make for slick, icy roads and reduced visibility. Courtesy/NWS

More snow is in the forecast through Wednesday with the highest accumulations favoring the Sangre de Cristos and adjacent highlands. Snow-packed and icy roads will likely lead to hazardous travel conditions. Courtesy/NWS
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads 12 Senate Democrats In Effort To Ramp Up Electrification Of Federal Vehicles

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is leading 12 Senate Democratic colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden, announcing forward-looking proposals to help the Biden administration ramp up the electrification of the federal vehicle fleet.

The senators wrote, “As you know, the transportation sector produces more carbon dioxide emissions than any other part of the U.S. economy. We stand ready to help your administration lead by example and decarbonize the federal vehicle fleet, supporting job creation and U.S. competitiveness as we address climate Read More