Governor To Unveil New State Energy Policy
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
CARLSBAD — Monday morning, Gov. Susana Martinez will unveil a sweeping new energy policy and implementation.
Among other things, the blueprint calls for an “all of the above” approach to energy development that promotes the production of all sources of energy as a means of creating jobs, diversifying a key sector of the economy, and supporting the nation’s efforts to achieve energy independence.
Later in the afternoon, the governor also will unveil a new campaign to raise public awareness and improve road safety in Southeast New Mexico. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Should Bear Encounter Guidelines Be Amended?
By JANE NORDHOLTFirst let me send my best wishes to the gentleman who recently suffered a bear attack. Have a full and speedy recovery!
I am writing to ask the people at Fish and Game, the Wildlife Center, and any other bear experts, if the guidelines for bear encounters need to be amended. I understand the reasoning behind the guidance for meeting a bear that says: “Don’t run; try to make yourself look bigger; back away slowly,” but I wonder if these are the best instructions when encountering a bear with a cub. After all the bear is likely to already be bigger than the human and normally does Read More
Luján Questions EPA On Gold King Mine Spill
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
- Calls for Improved Communication and Better Mitigation Plans
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District questioned a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official about the Gold King Mine spill Friday at an Environment and the Economy subcommittee hearing.
While Luján is not a member of the subcommittee, he participated in the hearing, “Oversight of Federal Facility Cleanup under CERCLA,” as a member of the full Energy and Commerce Committee.
Luján questioned Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator Read More
Letter To The Editor: Comment On Bear ‘Attack’
By SHEILA ARMSTRONGIt’s also sad that someone was injured – everyone in Los Alamos needs to know that when you venture into the woodlands around us you may encounter wildlife of all sorts.
You are the one invading their space and need to pay attention and behave in a manner that is conducive to reducing defense mechanisms by the wildlife. Obviously, if there is a critter stalking you as their source
WIPP Update: Supplemental Ventilation System
SVS installed in the WIPP underground. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
The Underground Ventilation System at WIPP is undergoing a significant change that will provide additional airflow in the underground.
The large fan that is part of the Supplemental Ventilation System (SVS) was recently downloaded to the underground and has been successfully installed. Read More
