State, Nation & World

Udall, Heinrich, Harris Introduce Legislation To Establish Body-Worn Camera Programs At CBP, ICE

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2018

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) introduced the DHS Body-Worn Camera Act, which would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish pilot programs for body-worn cameras (BWC) at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The legislation would also require DHS to report to Congress on these pilot programs, develop policies governing the use of BWC with public Read More

Letter To The Editor: I Urge Everyone In House Dist. 43 To Vote For Christine Chandler

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2018

By MORRIS PONGRATZ
Los Alamos County Council

I urge the voters of New Mexico House District 43 to vote for my friend and colleague, Christine Chandler.

I have known and worked with Christine for more than 20 years. We served together on the county council, the LAPS Foundation Board of Directors and the Los Alamos Charter Review Committee. I know Christine to be a hard-worker, an excellent study of the issues, an eloquent speaker and an ethical person. She is not a party ideologue; she works across the aisle for all. We don’t always agree, but I always respect her opinion knowing that it is well

Elder Abuse Report Released By New Mexico State Advisory Committee Of U.S. Commission On Civil Rights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2018

NNMC News:

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is proud to announce the release of a report on elder abuse by our New Mexico state Advisory Committee.

The Committee identified five dynamics in the state that increase the risk of abuse for elders:

• Widespread poverty and lack of affordable services available to elders and caregivers;

• Underreporting suspicion of abuse by caretakers, providers, and elders themselves;

• Structural weaknesses in the healthcare system that allow abuse to go undetected;

• Lack of enforcement of existing laws and regulations designed to protect Read More

Creation Of Independent State Ethics Commission On Nov. 6 Ballot As Constitutional Amendment #2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2018

CCNM News:

New Mexico voters will have an opportunity in November to weigh in on whether New Mexico ought to create an independent ethics commission to hold government officials, candidates and contractors accountable when they violate the law.

New Mexico is one of only six states that does not have an ethics commission.

A measure to amend Article 5 of the New Mexico Constitution to create a commission will appear on the Nov. ballot as Constitutional Amendment #2. It proposes to amend Article 5 of the Constitution of New Mexico to “create an independent state ethics

Balderas Hosts Hundreds At Disability Summit Oct. 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Hundreds of representatives and members of the Disability Community will come together 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Albuquerque Convention Center for a day of community collaboration, discussion, advocacy and presentations.

This event, hosted by the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General will feature more than 50 advocacy and support groups from within the disability community, and is open to the public. The event also includes free presentations on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Victim

Ambassador Linton Brooks Speaks On The World Following The Demise Of US–Russia Arms Control At UNM In Albuquerque Oct. 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2018

Ambassador Linton Brooks

LACACIS News:

The Center for International Studies Albuquerque International Association (AIA) presents Ambassador Linton Brooks who will speak on The World Following the Demise of US–Russia Arms Control 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center, 1634 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.

For fifty years the nuclear balance between the United States and the Soviet Union/Russia has been regulated by a series of bi-lateral treaties and agreements culminating in the current New START Treaty. This era

Governor: Pathology Software Company Expands

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Thursday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that Indica Labs, a homegrown technology company, will create up to 58 new jobs and invest more than $3 million in its new headquarters location in Albuquerque.

The expansion is being supported by New Mexico’s closing fund, LEDA.

“We’re proud to see another great employer expand in New Mexico as we continue to grow our thriving science and technology sector,” Martinez said. “It’s incredible to see our reforms working to help in the formation

FBI: Sophia Zayas Gets 15 Years For Child Abuse Resulting In Death Of Her Two-Month Old Daughter

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2018

FBI News:

Husband Scheduled for Sentencing Oct. 2

ALBUQUERQUE – Senior U.S. District Judge Robert C. Brack sentenced Sophia Monique Zayas, 36, Thursday afternoon in federal court in Las Cruces to 15 years of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for her conviction on a child abuse resulting in great bodily harm charge.

Zayas’ conviction arose out of conduct occurring Oct. 21 and 22, 2007, that resulted in the death of her 2-month-old daughter.

Judge Brack sentenced Zayas based on a guilty plea entered Feb. 24, 2014.

U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson, Special Agent

Del Norte Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day By Giving Back In A Big Way

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2018

DNCU News:

Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative is donating $5 for new memberships opened in October to the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico

SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is excited to announce an October fundraiser benefiting the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. The decision to raise funds and awareness began with a reflection on what credit unions are known for—giving back and being helpful community partners. DNCU and other credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day’s 70th anniversary Oct. 18.

DNCU will showcase a platinum Read More

Chama Mayor: Public Transportation Vital To Connecting Rural Communities To Opportunities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2018

By BILLY ELBROCK

Mayor, Village of Chama

One of the benefits of living in a remote community is the option to “get away from it all” … to have the opportunity to be in a small town and experience simple living, enjoying nature and outdoor activities.

However, the reality is the Village of Chama is 80 to100 miles away from a city of any size. What makes us stand out as a desirable place to live can also be viewed as a drawback to some people.

Enter the “Blue Bus” system, formally known as the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD).

The Blue Bus is VERY important

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