Grand Jury Indicts Man Charged With Human Trafficking, Promoting Prostitution And Assault
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
Fred LewisAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced the grand jury indictment of Fred Lewis.
Lewis is charged with one count of Human Trafficking, one count of Promoting Prostitution, one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, one count of of Bribery or Intimidation of a Witness, and one count of Battery.
Between early 2015 and late 2016, Lewis is alleged to have allowed a woman who recently moved to Albuquerque to share his apartment, eventually forcing her to perform sex acts with him and another individual, and threatening to kill
Read More U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit For 10 Years
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the introduction of S. 3449, the Electric Cars Act of 2018, legislation to extend the electric vehicle tax credit for 10 years.
“At a time when electric cars are making advances in scale of production and becoming more competitive in the marketplace, we need to continue encouraging the progress we’ve seen–not take our foot off the pedal,” Heinrich said. “This bill is pro-growth tax policy that will
Read More Governor Announces Expansion Of Homegrown Leader In Data Analytics & Visualization Technologies
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday that Albuquerque data science company RS21 will expand operations, creating up to 80 new high-tech jobs.
RS21 will also invest more than $2 million to expand and renovate its headquarters in Downtown Albuquerque, reinvigorating the iconic Occidental Life building. The move brings new life to a prominent New Mexico feature with a storied history going back over a century.
“I’m proud to say that we’re helping yet another local, high-tech company expand and
Read More RCLC Meeting Moved To Oct. 19 In Los Alamos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
RCLC News:
The September meeting of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) has been canceled due to a change in the availability of the scheduled presenter.
All actions and presentations are moved to the next regular meeting scheduled for Oct. 19 in Los Alamos. Read More
NFIB/New Mexico Endorses Republican Candidate Lisa Shin For State Rep. Dist. 43
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
Lisa Shin
NFIB News:
Lisa Shin of Los Alamos is officially endorsed for House Dist. 43 by the National Federation of Independent Business/New Mexico.
Its small business owners statewide appreciate her alignment with their issues, her willingness to run for this important position and, most importantly, believe she will be a good leader within the New Mexico House of Representatives.
NFIB will be promoting her endorsement on the state webpage and member communication including its signature New Mexico Voter Guide that is mailed to each and every member. Read More
Jack Ammerman Wins Constitution Day Poster Contest
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
Jack Ammerman, winner of the 2018 Constitution Day Poster Contest, receives his $100 cash prize from Dawn Voss, president of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Jack Ammerman is the winner of the 2018 Constitution Day Poster Contest. President Dawn Voss of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women presented Ammerman with a $100 cash prize.
The award ceremony was held Sunday at Urban Park during the Constitution Day Picnic sponsored by the Republican Party of Los Alamos.
Ammerman is an eighth grade student and is homeschooled. He is the son of Kristina Read More
Udall Named To House-Senate Conference Committee To Finalize Interior And Environment Funding
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, has been named to the conference committee that will finalize the fiscal year 2019 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill, which funds the Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Forest Service, and various other agencies.
The conference committee includes leaders of four House and Senate Appropriations
Read More Bernalillo County Champions ‘Medicaid Buy-In’
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
BERNALILLO COUNTY News:The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners, after hearing from NM Together for Healthcare leaders from Bernalillo County, passed a resolution Sept. 11 that supports the state’s commitment to exploring an innovative proposal to allow New Mexicans to purchase health insurance coverage through Medicaid — including those who do not qualify for Medicaid or cannot afford to use their current insurance.
“The Medicaid Buy-in plan is important because insurance is very expensive, and all New Mexicans need healthcare coverage,” said Reyna Tovar,
Read More Celebrate National Public Lands Day At Bandelier
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
Volunteers will gather Sept. 29 to help remove this invasive plant species called Mullein growing at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPSNPS News:
Often just known as NPLD, National Public Lands Day is generally billed as the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
On this day, thousands of people do volunteer work such as trail maintenance and litter pickup, while others make a special point of taking the day to enjoy the public lands that belong to everyone. To celebrate this special day, many federal lands, and some state parks as well, offer
Read More Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rejects Invitation To Heritage Month Celebration At White House
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump rejecting his invitation to attend a reception honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and detailing the ways this administration’s rhetoric and actions have stood in stark contrast to the history and values of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The letter opens, “I write to inform you that I decline your invitation to attend a reception for Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House because
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