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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Addresses New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association At Annual Meeting

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
SANTA ANA PUEBLO U.S. Sen. Tom Udall addressed the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association Wednesday during the opening session of their annual meeting.
 
In his remarks, Udall discussed the importance of promoting renewable energy, along with his efforts to expand rural broadband access and invest in rural infrastructure.
 
“For decades, member-owned electric cooperatives across New Mexico and across the nation have been the backbone of our rural communities and rural economies. And you continue to be so today,”
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Los Alamos League Hosts State Convention

Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott welcomes New Mexico League of Women Voters delegates to Los Alamos May 17-19 for the State Convention. Courtesy photo
 
Liz Bander, representing the National League, celebrated the 100 years since women got the vote, but also reflected on how much work remains. Photo by Janet Blair
 
LWV News:
 
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos hosted the Biennial Convention of the League of Women Voters of New Mexico the weekend of May 17-19 at the Holiday Inn Express.

Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler explained the ups and downs of the 2019 legislative Read More

Motivational Speaker Kacey McCallister Visits Schools

Motivational speaker Kacey McCallister at Mountain Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
 
Former Chamisa Principal Suzanne Lynne, left, with motivational speaker Kacey McCallister. Courtesy/LAPS
 
LAPS News:
 
Chamisa Language Arts teacher David Parsons showed his students a fun motivational video in class one day about a man named Kacey McCallister.
 
Three months later, that same man stood before Chamisa’s student body with an inspirational message of courage and hope.
 
After the students’ initial positive reaction to the YouTube video, Parsons decided
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Smoke In The Jemez

VALLES CALDERA News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve initiated prescribed burn projects beginning last Thursday and may continue over the next couple of weeks, dependent upon suitable weather and fuel conditions.

The prescribed burns are taking place within a 630-acre project area in Banco Bonito and a 112-acre area on Cerro Seco. Both locations are within the western half of the preserve.

The burn operations will be completed within a 3- to 10-day period. Brief traffic delays may occur during this time but are not expected to cause road closures or disrupt visitor activities Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Responds To President Trump’s Threat To Increase Tariffs On Mexico

 

Fact sheet detailing figures concerning New Mexico’s trade relationship with Mexico. Courtesy/Governor’s Office

From the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

 

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement that his administration would impose escalating tariffs on Mexican imports until “illegal” migrants are stopped from arriving at the southern U.S. border:
 
“The president is threatening the employment of tens of thousands of New Mexicans whose livelihoods
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Pajarito Astronomers Host Dark Night Saturday June 1

Pajarito Astronomers News:

The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding a County-Sponsored Dark Night starting at 8:15 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, June 1 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park in White Rock.

Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes, and star gaze. The planets Mercury, Mars, Jupiter (with its moons) and Saturn will potentially be visible during the evening.

There will be a tour of the spring and summer constellations and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.

The public is invited and encouraged Read More

SFCC Hosts Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs Dinner June 20

SFCC News:
 
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Santa Fe Chapter presents a fundraising dinner benefiting Cooking with Kids and SFCC Culinary Arts Students 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at Santa Fe Community College, Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave.
 
The community is invited to enjoy a uniquely crafted gourmet celebration while supporting Santa Fe’s future chefs. Guest Chefs are all inducted members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs:
  • Jerry Dakan, SFCC Lead Chef-Instructor;
  • Peter O’Brien, Inn of the Anasazi;
  • Charles Dale, Dalicious Concepts LLC;
  • Fernando Olea, Sazón;
  • Evan Doughty, Santa Fe Brewing
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Women Dies In Police Shooting In Carlsbad

NMSP News:
 
CARLSBAD The New Mexico State Police Investigation Bureau was contacted May 19 to investigate a police shooting involving the Carlsbad Police Department (CPD).
 
At about 3:53 p.m., May 19, 2019, CPD officers responded to 311 Peachtree Street in Carlsbad for a welfare check on a female. When officers arrived at the residence, they encountered Lori Markham, 47, of Carlsbad.
 
When officers encountered Markham, Markham yelled at officers while holding a black semi-automatic handgun. Officers retreated for their safety and waited for Carlsbad Police Department
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