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Heinrich: Conservation Measures Will Grow New Mexico Outdoor Rec Economy, Improve Access To Public Lands

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Henrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced today the passage of several conservation measures that he has championed to expand access to public lands and improve the health and resiliency of New Mexico’s land, water, wildlife, and the communities that depend on them.

The measures were included in the fiscal year 2018 omnibus funding bill, which passed the House and Senate and has been signed into law.

One of the measures to be signed into Read More

AG Balderas Launches Facebook Probe With Bipartisan Coalition Of State Attorneys General

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 27, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 state and territory Attorneys General in sending a letter demanding answers from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the company’s business practices and privacy protections.

“I’m extremely concerned about Facebook’s data policies and along with my colleagues, I expect Facebook’s quick and full cooperation regarding our inquiry,” Balderas said. “New Mexico consumers must be protected from

Discoveries Action Team Hosts Kick-Off Meeting

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 26, 2018

COUNTY News:

The Discoveries Action Team Kick-Off meeting is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 10 at Fuller Lodge; lunch will be provided by Del Norte Credit Union.

Organizers will share how residents, businesses and organizations can be a part of the Los Alamos enhancement efforts.

In an effort to enhance the community experience and attract new residents, businesses, talent and visitors to the community, Los Alamos County has championed the “Discoveries” brand, which incorporates the mindset that Los Alamos is a place that cultivates curiosity and creates aha moments and is represented by the brandline Read More

Man Arrested For Shoplifting Nearly $2,500 Of Alcohol

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 26, 2018

COURT News:

Philbert Lopez Jr., 34, of Espanola is facing an April 27 preliminary hearing on five counts of shoplifting totaling almost $2,500 comprised entirely of bottles of alcohol stolen from Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos and Smith’s in White Rock on five separate occasions in February.

The shoplifting incidents were discovered by Smith’s loss prevention staff while reviewing video surveillance, which showed Lopez placing the bottles in a reusable shopping bag and a grey messenger bag, then leaving the store without attempting to pay for the merchandise.

Los Alamos Police Cpl. Read More

New Mexico USDA Seeks Applications For Conservation Innovation Grants

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 26, 2018

USDA News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Mexico is accepting applications for Conservation Innovations Grants (CIG) to fund innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. New Mexico NRCS will provide up to $49,000 in CIG funding for fiscal year 2018. Grant proposals are due May 11, 2018.

“Conservation Innovation Grants play a critical role in developing and demonstrating new methods to help agricultural producers conserve natural resources, improve NRCS technical assistance, and strengthen

Former Santa Fe Store Manager Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement And Tax Fraud

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 26, 2018

State Tax & Rev News:

SANTA FE ― A former manager of Armstrong McCall in Santa Fe has plead guilty for embezzling more than $50,000 from his former employer and willfully committing tax fraud from 2013-2015.

The plea follows an investigation by the Tax Fraud Investigations Division of the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.

Craig D. Latimore, 44, was sentenced to serve four and a half years of supervised probation. The three counts of tax fraud will run concurrently with each other and consecutively with the count of embezzlement. Latimore agreed to pay

Milenski: About Code Enforcement Proposal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 26, 2018

By HELEN MILENSKI

Candidate for County Council

More than a year ago, Heather Ortega and I reunited in Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski’s office over the matter of Notices of Violation (NOV) being issued to people in the community.

Heather and I had known each other during high school and in our 20’s. Over the past year she and I have grown close as friends as we steadily continued to work toward understanding the ordinance, the way it was being enforced, and what it was intended to accomplish.

In this process, we discovered many cases where code enforcement was, sadly, a desirable tool Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At CB FOX Shoe Dept.

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 25, 2018

On the job in Los Alamos Saturday afternoon is Shoe Department Manager Betsy Robin at CB FOX on Central Avenue. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Balderas Urges New Mexicans To Use Toys R Us & Babies R Us Gift Cards & Credits

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 25, 2018

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has issued a Consumer Alert regarding the announcement that Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores are going out of business.

Both stores have locations in New Mexico, but are liquidating their inventory to shut their doors for good as the parent company goes out of business. Attorney General Balderas is urging New Mexicans to use their gift cards and store credits before April 15, 2018, the last day they will be valid according to the bankruptcy plan.

“I am urging New Mexicans to use their gift cards and store credits

DOE Releases RFP, Announces Pre-Proposal Site Tour For Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility Procurement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 25, 2018

DOE News:

CINCINNATI, OH ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) Thursday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility (OF200 MTF) procurement.

A Firm-Fixed-Price contract is anticipated. The RFP is established as a full and open competition with a four year period of performance.

Additionally, a pre-proposal site tour has been scheduled. Interested parties are encouraged to view the procurement website for further details, to include registration

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