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DOE Releases Final EIS For Cleanup Of Area IV And Northern Buffer Zone At Santa Susana Field Laboratory

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2018

DOE News:

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Remediation of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) in Ventura County, California.

Publishing the Final EIS is an important step to proceed with the cleanup process at SSFL’s Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone.

“The release of the Final EIS is a major milestone in the Department’s mission to clean up the former Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) site at the SSFL,” ETEC Federal Project

Governor Appoints Gregory Fulfer To State Senate

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Gregory Fulfur of Jal to the New Mexico State Senate, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Sen. Carroll Leavell.

Fulfur, an alumnus of New Mexico State University, served on the New Mexico Economic Development Commission and serves on the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board. He also served 10 years on the Lea County Board of Commissioners.

Fulfer is a founding member and vice-chairman of America’s Counties for Energy Independence. He is a rancher and business

Merry Christmas Los Alamos!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2018

A depiction of the Nativity of Jesus. Photo by Jeff Weese

Staff Report:

The news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post wishes our readers in Los Alamos, across the nation and around the world a very Merry Christmas.

Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.

For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their Read More

Bandelier National Monument Closes To All Visitors

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2018

BANDELIER News:

During the federal government shutdown, Bandelier National Monument is closed to all visitors. Also, during the federal government shutdown, the Bandelier website will not be updated and may not reflect current conditions.

Some national parks may remain accessible to visitors; however, access may change without notice. Some parks are closed completely. Some visitor services may be available when provided by concessioners or other entities.

For most parks, there will be no National Park Service-provided visitor services, such as restrooms, trash collection, facilities

Udall, Heinrich Vote To Reform Broken Criminal Justice System, Improve Public Safety

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined the Senate in voting 87-12 to pass the bipartisan First Step Act, an important step in reforming America’s federal prison and sentencing system to reduce recidivism, save taxpayer dollars, and promote safe communities.

The legislation uses evidence-based recidivism reduction programs to help inmates successfully return to society after serving their sentence. It also reduces some sentences for certain low-level, nonviolent offenders while preserving important

Tales Of Our Times: Earthrise – 1968, Looking Back 50 Years

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2018

Courtesy/John Bartlit

Tales of Our Times

By JOHN BARTLIT

New Mexico Citizens

for Clean Air & Water

Earthrise – 1968, Looking Back 50 Years

Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit Dec. 24, 1968, Christmas Eve 50 years ago. It was halfway through the Cold War.

That evening, the astronauts—Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell, and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders—held a live broadcast from lunar orbit. They showed their pictures of the Earth and moon as seen from their spacecraft.

The photograph

RSF: 2018 Round-Up Of Deadly Attacks And Abuses Against Journalists – Figures Up In All Categories

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2018

RSF News:

A total of 80 journalists were killed this year, 348 are currently in prison, and 60 are being held hostage, according to the annual worldwide round-up of deadly violence and abusive treatment of journalists released today by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which shows an unprecedented level of hostility towards media personnel.

The RSF round-up figures have risen in all categories. Murders, imprisonment, hostage-taking and enforced disappearances have all increased. Journalists have never before been subjected to as much violence and abusive treatment

Santa Fe National Forest Offices Close For Holidays

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2018

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest main office and all Ranger District offices will close in observance of Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Closed for Christmas Holiday: Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25. All offices will resume normal business hours Wednesday, Dec. 26. Closed for New Year’s Holiday: Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Offices will resume normal business hours Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019.

Recreation sites will remain open. Please observe “Leave No Trace” principles:

Plan ahead and prepare;
Travel and camp on durable surfaces;
Dispose of waste properly;
Leave what

Marg Elliston Announces Campaign For Re-Election As Democratic Party Of New Mexico Chair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 24, 2018

State Chair Marg Elliston

NMDP News:

Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Marg Elliston has announced her candidacy for re-election as party chair:

“We need to make New Mexico a place where our kids and grandkids can thrive. That means building a New Mexico where everyone can work hard and make a livable wage, that provides world-class affordable education, pre-K through degree, protects our environment and public lands, and builds a sustainable energy grid.

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico is ready for that challenge and so am I. That’s why I’ve decided to run

Valles Caldera Closed During Government Shutdown

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 23, 2018

All access to Valles Caldera National Preserve is closed due to the government shutdown. Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Due to the lapse of federal appropriations and the subsequent shutdown of the federal government, all access to Valles Caldera National Preserve is closed for the safety and protection of visitors and park resources.

Many other national park sites across the country will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Many other national park sites across the country will remain as accessible as possible while still Read More

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