Public Safety

Pearce Introduces Bill To Provide Accountability After Gold King Mine Spill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 6, 2018
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Rep. Steve Pearce introduced H.R. 4735, the Gold King Mine Spill Accountability Act of 2018, to provide compensation to those injured by the Gold King Mine spill and to provide funds for New Mexico’s long-term water quality monitoring program.
 
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was responsible for allowing millions of gallons of contaminated waste water to spill into the Animas and San Juan Rivers in New Mexico. This put the health and livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, tribes,
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DEA: China Announces Scheduling Controls On Two Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 6, 2018
Acting DEA Administrator Robert W. Patterson
 
DEA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― China’s Ministry of Public Security last week announced scheduling controls on two fentanyl precursor chemicals – NPP and 4ANPP, substances that can be used to make illicit drugs.
 
The scheduling controls will take effect Feb. 1, 2018 and is the result of the ongoing collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Government of China and their shared commitment to countering illicit fentanyl-class substances.
 
“Fentanyl compounds significantly contribute
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Luján Statement On Governor’s Termination Of Contract With Senior Services Agency

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 6, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has released the following statement after news reports indicate that the Martinez administration had rescinded its contract with the agency that coordinates a variety of services for more than 70,000 New Mexico seniors:

“I am alarmed by reports indicating that Gov. Martinez has abruptly terminated contracts with the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging which serves 32 of the 33 counties in our state and is part of the federally Read More

Pajarito Acres/La Senda Shoulder Work Begins Jan. 8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2018

COUNTY News:

Starting Monday, Jan. 8, Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division crews will start work in La Senda and Pajarito Acres in White Rock.

Crews will be repairing shoulders in the neighborhoods where asphalt on the side of the roadways has started to degrade and crumble. Crews will be adding fill to these damaged areas to support the roadway.

It is expected that work should last approximately two weeks.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution when driving near the construction zone.

Any questions can be directed to the Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets office at 505.662.8113. Read More

Los Alamos Magistrate Court Releases Warrant List

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2018

COURT News:

Judge Pat Casados has released a list of warrants active as of noon, Jan. 2 from Los Alamos Magistrate Court.

“We are cleaning house and want to get these warrants cleared up if possible,” Judge Casados said. “We plan to post our outstanding warrants on a monthly basis and hope those on the list will be prompted to take the necessary steps to resolve them.”

Judge Casados stressed that no amnesty program is in effect for the warrants.

Any defendant who needs more information is encouraged to contact the Court at 505.662.2727 or the New Mexico Warrant Hotline, 575.524.5860 or 505.896.9494 Read More

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