Rep. Ben Ray Luján Visits Selma To Commemorate 50th Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján visits the Edmund Pettus Bridge Friday in Selma, Ala., to mark the 50th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Courtesy/BRL Office
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SELMA, Ala.—U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Friday during his visit to Selma, Ala., to mark the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.”
A water tower with flags waving Friday in Selma, Ala. Courtesy/BRL Office
“On March 7, 1965, a brave group of civil rights marchers, including my colleague Rep. John Lewis, set Read More
House Unanimously Passes Bill Closing New Mexico’s Child Pornography Loophole
Rep. Randal Crowder, Rep. Javier Martinez, New Mexico Attorney General’s Office Special Prosecutions Director Clara Moran and Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes following Friday’s House passage of HB 440. Courtesy/Rep. Maestas BarnesSTATE News:
SANTA FE—Friday night, the New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 440 on a vote of 64-0. This morning, Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement in response:
“This bipartisan legislation is key to shutting down the black-market child pornography industry in New Mexico that destroys
New Mexico Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation To Make Health Care Prices And Quality Transparent
By FRED NATHAN, Executive Director The New Mexico Senate unanimously (26-0) passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute Thursday for Senate Bills 323 and 474. The bill will make hospital prices and quality transparent on a public website no later than Jan. 1, 2018.
The bill amends the existing Health Information System Act to allow the release of hospital-specific quality and cost information. Much of this data has been collected from hospitals for the last two decades, but the Department of Health has been barred from releasing it in a way that identifies specific Read More
Free File Service Makes Free Tax Software Available
IRS News:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds the millions of taxpayers who have yet to file their taxes that the Free File service remains available.
The Free File service, available at IRS.gov/FreeFile, makes brand-name tax software products and electronic filing available to most taxpayers for free.
This is the second 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 have the option to prepare their return at any time and schedule a tax payment as late Read More
Luján Voices Concerns With New Mexico’s Behavioral Health System In Hearing With HHS Secretary
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
- Luján Secures Commitment from Secretary to Work Together on Critical Issue Facing New Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District participated in an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) budget for Fiscal Year 2016.
During the hearing, he voiced his concerns with the quality of and access to behavioral health care services in New Mexico. Below is a transcript of Luján’s exchange with HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
Luján: I appreciate that Madam Secretary. Read More
Application Period Open For FBI Special Agent Jobs
FBI News:
A position as an FBI Special Agent is not just a job, it’s a calling, and ultimately a life-changing experience.
The FBI started taking applications for the position of Special Agent March 2, 2015, and will continue through March 16, 2015. 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 Read More
NMDOT Awards NCRTD Section 5311 Transit System Of The Year
NCRTD News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has awarded the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) as the (Fiscal Year) 2014 Section 5311 Transit System of the Year.
“Over the last 10 years, the NCRTD has progressed exponentially and proved to be exemplary in its compliance of State and Federal transit requirements, as well as for having an ongoing record of safe, efficient and growing public transit service,” said David C. Harris, Transit Bureau Chief at NMDOT.
Section 5311 is the Federal Transit Administration’s Rural Transit Assistance Program to meet the Read More
Los Alamos Public Servants Among 44 Awarded Professional Training Certificates Across New Mexico
From left, Los Alamos County Engineering Project Manager Bryan Aragon, NMAC Vice President Sharon Stover and Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
SANTA FE – A graduating class of 44 public servants received certification in their fields in January through an education program administered by New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service.
Through the years,10 Los Alamos County employees or elected officials have graduated with certifications from this program including recent graduates, County Councilor Rick Reiss who earned his Certified Read More
MOD Filters Replaced At WIPP
WIPP News:
Replacement of the moderate efficiency (MOD) pre-filters that are part of the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system for the WIPP underground ventilation system was successfully completed Wednesday.
Filter changes are anticipated and necessary when MOD filters begin to show signs of reduced airflow, due primarily to salt dust buildup. The filter change out is a well-planned and controlled work activity performed by qualified NWP staff, and because of the potential for encountering radioactive contamination, it includes the use of all appropriate personal Read More
State Police Launch Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in all New Mexico counties during March.
Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our friends and families.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had Read More