Heinrich Offers Online Resources To Help New Mexicans Prepare For Wildfire Season
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― With wildfire season underway, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is helping New Mexicans prepare and stay safe with the Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center that provides information on how to protect our communities from the devastating effects of wildfires.
The online resource center includes active wildfire information, prevention and safety tips, resources for businesses, and more.
Heinrich also released a 30-second public service announcement
Read More Second Renewable Energy Festival Scheduled For Earth Day Weekend At Northern New Mexico College
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
NNMC News:
ESPANOLA ― After a hugely successful first run, the Renewable Energy Festival returns for a second year on Earth Day weekend, April 20-21, at Northern New Mexico College in Española.
The festival kicks off Friday, April 20, with music and dance performances that celebrate Northern New Mexico’s rich heritage of respect for the environment and sustainable practices.
Saturday, April 21 features educational seminars, hands-on demonstrations and activities on a wide variety of renewable energy topics for the entire family. The day will also include
Read More State Supreme Court Provides Guidance For Enforcing Public Access To Judicial Records
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a precedential opinion on Monday providing guidance for enforcing provisions of New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) in cases involving access to district court records.
Clarification had been sought by the Attorney General’s Office in a case in which counsel for Valley Meat Company had sought judicial records relating to a separate lawsuit in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe brought by the Attorney General to stop the Roswell company from commercially
Read More Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District East Rowe Mesa Prescribed Burn Now March 7
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
SFNF News:
SANTA FE ― Due to conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) delayed the start of the East Rowe Mesa area prescribed burn to Wednesday, March 7.
The treatment is designed to improve wildlife habitat and promote forest health. As weather conditions permit, the East Rowe Mesa prescribed burn could continue into April.
Up to 5,000 acres of the 22,000-acre project area are expected to be treated in the East Rowe Mesa
Read More Consumer Protection Week FACTS: ‘F’ Is For Finances
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― During National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Hector Balderas urges New Mexico consumers to get the FACTS about their finances.
The New Mexico Office of Attorney General receives frequent complaints of finance-related problems—that is, problems with debt collectors, banks and credit unions, and also the payment of loans, including student loans and mortgages.
Attorney General Balderas advises, “Educating yourself on your own financial strengths and weaknesses is the first step
Read More Kirtland Fire Contained, Crews Mopping Up
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
KAFB News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE ― The fire on an eastern range in a remote area of the base has been contained and is under control.
The fire is no longer burning, but crews remain on the scene to monitor potential hotspots to ensure they don’t reignite.
Firefighters were busy clearing brush and assessing the area Monday. The area affected was assessed via aerial surveillance at about 100 acres.
Fire crews were assisted overnight by winds turning in a favorable direction, helping to contain the fire.
The fire began Sunday just
Read More FBI Chaplains: Bringing Light To Darkest Hours
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
The FBI has deployed chaplains to crime scenes since 1991 to provide support to employees. An FBI special agent, left, speaks to two FBI chaplains at Ground Zero in New York in 2001. Courtesy/FEMA
FBI News:
FBI special agents and other Bureau professionals who respond to the bloody, chaotic scenes of mass casualties do so to help and to find answers: Who did it? How? Why?
And there are times when they can’t help but ask another question, one that does not have an easy answer.
“Sometimes the common question when facing such scenes is, ‘Why, God?’”, said Gary Morefield, pastor
Read More Governor Signs Two Bills To Protect Sick And Vulnerable
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
STATE News:
SANTA FE ― Feb. 28, two bills with bipartisan support from the House and Senate were signed by Governor Martinez and will now become law.
Senate Bill 11 will improve “step therapy” – the practice used by insurance companies to cut costs by requiring patients to try more affordable treatment options before more expensive ones. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson (D-Albuquerque), Sen. Gay G. Kernan (R-Hobbs), Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Cerrillos), and Rep. Monica Youngblood (R-Albuquerque).
Read More New Mexico Press Women Announces Speakers For 2018 Conference In Santa Fe
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
NMPW News:
New Mexico Press Women announces its program for its 2018 state conference, “Telling Truths Boldly: Harnessing the Narrative Drive,” April 27 and April 28 at the Lodge at Santa Fe.
The conference, geared toward writers and communicators from a variety of genres, will feature talks, panels and a memoir writing workshop.
New Mexico Press Women, an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women, is New Mexico’s largest inclusive media organization and is open to men and women. Conference registration is open through April 12 at newmexicopresswomen.org
Read More Jesse Denver Hanes Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Conviction On Federal Firearms And Carjacking Charges Arising Out Of Shooting Of Hatch Police Officer
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 6, 2018
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division and Chief James Gimler of the Hatch Police Department announced that Jesse Denver Hanes, who shot and killed Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez Aug. 12, 2016, was sentenced today to a lifetime of imprisonment for his conviction on federal firearms and carjacking charges arising out of his efforts to evade arrest following the shooting.
Hanes was also ordered to pay a total of $38,553.02 in restitution to the victims of his crimes. Hanes,
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