Los Alamos National Bank CEO John Gulas Participates In 2015 Quality New Mexico Learning Summit
Los Alamos National Bank CEO John S. Gulas participates in 2015 Quality New Mexico Learning Summit. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Six national Baldrige Award recipients were invited to participate in the 2015 Quality New Mexico Learning Summit that took place April 7-8. Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) was awarded the prestigious Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award in 2000. The award recognizes U.S. organizations for performance excellence and is presented by the President of the United States.
John S. Gulas, CEO of LANB represented the bank at the Quality New Mexico Learning Summit. Read More
SFNF Firewood Permits Go On Sale May 4
SFNF News:
SANTA FE Firewood permits for dead and down timber are now available for purchase at Santa Fe National Forest Headquarters and most Ranger District offices.
The Española Ranger District will begin fuelwood permit sales May 4.
The nonrefundable permits are for personal use only and may be purchased for $20 for five cords with a maximum of 10 cords per household per year. Customers may purchase permits by check, credit/debit card or cash through Dec. 31, 2015. Permit purchasers will receive load tags, a fuelwood cutting map and guidelines for harvesting the wood.
Permit holders Read More
New Mexico Hikes And Outings For April 25 – June 30
SIERRA CLUB News:All Sierra Club outings are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Participants must contact outings leader beforehand. For updates, see riograndesierraclub.org/.
Saturday, April 25: Strenuous loop hike to Yapashi Pueblo and Stone Lions in Bandelier. Starting at the visitors center, we will take the usual route to Yapashi and Stone Lions, but return via the Upper Alamo Canyon trail crossing and the Frijoles Rim trail. Early start. About 15 miles and 2,300-foot elevation gain. Larry, lorenz.hughes@gmail.com 505.913.0589 Read More
Eligible Employers Have Until April 30 To Make Request
IRS News:SBA New Mexico Hires Deputy District Director
Kerrie HurdHeinrich Introduces Bill To Streamline Approval Of New Energy Transmission Projects To Help Modernize Grid
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced a bill today, S. 1017, to amend the 80-year-old Federal Power Act to provide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) narrow authority to approve and site new priority electric transmission lines in cases where local or state approval processes have been unsuccessful.
Ensuring that transmission projects get timely regulatory approvals, especially when there are multiple jurisdictions involved, is critical to building a robust 21st
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Nominated For 2015 Secretary Of Defense Freedom Award
Los Alamos County Environmental Services was nominated for the prestigious 2015 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award. Councilor Rick Reiss, third from left, Public Works Director Philo Shelton, second from right, and Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule with Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, attended the Awards and Recognition Luncheon today hosted by the New Mexico Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at the National Guard Readiness Center. ‘Although we did not receive the award, it is with great honor that we support our the Guard and Reserves as they protect our Read More
WIPP Mine Rescue Team Train In Smoky Environment
WIPP mine rescue team members practice emergency response activities in a simulated smoke-filled environment. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
WIPP mine rescue teams recently participated in an onsite rescue drill that tested their ability to perform emergency operations in a smoke filled environment.
Donning respiratory masks and oxygen tanks, team members entered a simulated smoke filled room and practiced emergency response procedures and actions that prepare them should a fire occur in the WIPP underground.
In a facility like WIPP, rescue teams must be prepared to handle underground Read More
Loretta Lynch Confirmed As U.S. Attorney General
Loretta Lynch
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate today confirmed Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General by a vote of 56 to 43. She is the first woman of color to hold the position.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement after voting to confirm Lynch to be the next United States Attorney General:
“Loretta Lynch’s impressive legal career and commitment to justice will make her an outstanding Attorney General. She is intelligent, fair, and an admired public servant. It’s embarrassing that her confirmation process Read More
No Child Left Behind Reform Bill Includes NM Priorities
U.S. SENATE News:
- ‘We must make sure these resources reach all students, especially those who need them most to succeed’ –Sen. Tom Udall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced Wednesday that several of the priorities he has championed for New Mexico students have been included in the Every Child Achieves Act.
The bill, which the full Senate will debate in the coming months, reforms and updates No Child Left Behind to improve access to a high-quality K-12 education.
The Every Child Achieves Act, which was approved unanimously by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Read More