Whole Foods Expands Salmon Recall
NMED News:
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling some 4-ounce Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, cold-smoked and sliced, after a sample tested positive for listeria.
The lot code for the recalled smoked salmon is 7425A2298B. The UPC code is 0 99482 40880 0.
Whole Foods says the recalled items were sold in stores in New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Utah.
The recalled salmon is sold in black-and-gold, flat, rectangular vacuum-sealed packages. The lot code is ink-jet printed on the back of the Read More
Future of NM Spaceport on PBS This Week
NM PBS News:
On this week’s edition of New Mexico in Focus, the weekly news and public affairs series from New Mexico PBS, the conversation is about the future of Spaceport America near Alamogordo.
The program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. on New Mexico PBS 5.1 and repeats at 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3.
The program can also be seen at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at on New Mexico PBS 9.1.
The New Mexico Senate has approved a liability-limiting measure for companies operating from the Spaceport. If the House follows suit, Virgin Galactic may soon start operations in earnest at the Southern New Mexico facility. But Read More
Udall Bill Increases Federal Contracting Opportunities
U.S. SENATE News:
- First bill of new congress would help New Mexico small businesses
WASHINGTON – In his first bill of the 113th Congress, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is seeking to expand opportunities for small businesses to secure federal contracts, and make the reporting requirements for those awarded more transparent.
Valles Caldera Trust Recaps Record Year
VCT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – A year of recovery, restoration and new beginnings was highlighted by record revenues and visitation at the Valles Caldera National Preserve in 2012.
The numbers are detailed in the Valles Caldera Trust’s Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2012 (Oct. 1, 2011 through Sept. 30, 2012.)
The report details the challenges and successes of 2012, reviews the historical accomplishments and progress made from 2008-2012 and presents the outlook for fiscal year 2013.
One of the new beginnings was the appointment of Dennis Trujillo as executive director. Trujillo has been with Read More
Luján Addresses New Mexico Legislature
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján addresses the New Mexico Legislature Tuesday. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján greets lawmakers at the New Mexico Legislature Tuesday. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District addressed the New Mexico State Legislature Tuesday afternoon.
Below are his remarks as prepared:
“Distinguished members of the New Mexico House of Representatives, the New Mexico Senate, Gov. Martinez, Speaker Martinez, President Pro-Tem Papen, tribal leaders, honored guests, family and friends, thank you for inviting Read More
Senators Introduce Bill Cracking Down on Online Payday Loans
Sen. Tom Udall
Sen. Jeff MerkleySumners Foundation Supports Española YMCA Teen Center Program
Teens work on projects at the Española YMCA Teen Center. Courtesy/Family YMCA
FAMILY YMCA News:
Española –The Española YMCA Teen Center is launching a middle school mock-government program thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation.
The grant is also supporting life-skills classes and tutoring.
“We’re in the process of finding the right person to engage the kids,” Teen Center Director Ben Sandoval said. “We have the kids, we have a model program, we just need a dynamic mentor to facilitate meetings once a week. We’re paying well, and it might be a great opportunity Read More
Drell Named Winner of National Medal of Science
Sidney Drell. Courtesy/LLNL
LLNL News:
Sidney Drell, physicist, arms control expert and adviser, is one of 12 eminent researchers recently named by President Obama as a recipient of the National Medal of Science.
In addition, 11 inventors are recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Both awards represent the highest honors bestowed by the United States Government upon scientists, engineers and inventors.
“I am proud to honor these inspiring American innovators,” President Obama said. “They represent the ingenuity and imagination that has Read More
Bipartisan Immigration Reform Outline Released
U.S. SENATE News:RECALL NOTICE: Hunt’s 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environmental Department has issued a recall notice for Hunt’s Tomato Sauce because the product was packaged in cans containing a defect in the inner lining.
There is no food safety concern associated with the product, but the can defect may cause the can to swell and the product to spurt out when opened.
RECALL NOTICE
TO: ALL New Mexico Environment Department District and Field Offices
FROM: Johnathan Gerhardt, NMED Food Specialist, District 1
DATE: Jan. 25, 2013
SUBJECT: FOOD RECALL – CLASS I, FOOD RECALL – CLASS II and FOOD RECALL – CLASS III
PRODUCTS: 8 ounce Read More