Luján Announces Annual Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánCitizen Science Bird Count Nets 84 Species
Cooper’s Hawks. Photo by Corry Clinton
Downy Woodpecker. Photo by David Yeamans
Red-bellied Woodpecker. Photo by Robert WalkerThe Audubon Christmas bird count (CBC), famous among birders nation- and world-wide, took a leap forward in Los Alamos the weekend of March 8.
Sponsored by PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center), 48 birders signed up with organizer Mouser Williams to run a “mock” bird count that could certify Los Alamos to participate in official winter bird counts in the future. Mouser called it a “tremendously successful Read More
Governor Susana Martinez Acts On Legislation
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE—Today, Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation to improve efficiency and cost savings for taxpayers and local governments in property tax correspondence.
House Bill 49, sponsored by Rep. Bob Wooley, R-Roswell, allows for email correspondence between taxpayers and their county assessors and treasurers instead of first class mail. This will help taxpayers and counties save money on postage, as well as reduce the time taxpayers need to respond to notices.
Governor Martinez also acted on the following legislation:
House Bill 379 – Racehorse Drug Read More
IRS Has Options For Those Who Owe
IRS News:
PHOENIX—The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available.
This is the 10th and final in a series of 10 daily IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as the April 15 deadline approaches.
Taxpayers who owe taxes can now choose among several quick and easy e-pay options, including the newest and easiest, IRS Direct Pay (https:////www.irs.gov/Payments/Direct-Pay).
Available options Read More
Senate Confirms Fouratt DPS Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate today unanimously confirmed by a 37-0 vote Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt to continue his leadership over the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
Secretary Fouratt was appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez and began overseeing the Department of Public Safety March 15, 2014. He has a highly qualified background equipping him to lead the Department of Public Safety. He served as a prosecutor at the United States Attorney’s Office in New Mexico for 17 years, prosecuting the full range of narcotics, Read More
IRS Interest Rates Same For Second Quarter 2015
IRS News:
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1.
The rates are:
- 3 percent for overpayments or 2 percent in the case of a corporation;
- 0.5percent for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000;
- 3 percent for underpayments; and
- 5 percent for large corporate underpayments.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage Read More
House Rejects Voter ID Bill 61 For HB 340
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
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Rep. Cathrynn BrownLearn About Wetland Restoration At PEEC Thursday
Southern New Mexico grasslands. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Southern New Mexico has many desert grasslands, which are home to a number of bird and plant species. This important habitat, however, is threatened by historic overgrazing and climate change.
In a free presentation at PEEC at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Karla Sartor will discuss this topic, including techniques to restore wetland and grassland habitats in southern New Mexico, which can also be applied to the Pajarito Plateau.
Sartor is an ecologist who worked as a restoration and conservation ecologist with The Nature Conservancy Read More
Is The FBI In Your Future?
FBI News:
Looking for a life-changing career? Maybe you should join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI is accepting application for Special Agent through March 31. For details on the Special Agent application, visit www.FBIjobs.gov.
All FBI employees must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete FBI background investigation, drug test and polygraph. The FBI is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity and inclusion.
“The FBI needs talented and motivated Special Agents who are eager to serve their country and communities,” said Carol Read More
Discover New Mexico Visits Los Alamos Middle School
Dakota Duran and Lucario Chavez show off their tin smithing work. Courtesy photo
A few experts in local culture and history paid a visit to Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) in February.
Students in the Night Hawk school team received a presentation from Jorge Maldonado and Joanie Budzileni of Bandelier National Monument on the history of the national monument and the importance of preservation. Additionally, San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James Mountain shared the pueblo’s history and artifacts while LAMS teacher Laura Parkison educated students about the history Read More