Public Safety

Firefighting Humanoid Robot Blasts Flames

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Robot suppressing a wood crib fire in a testing laboratory. Courtesy photo

Robot reaching for a fire hose nozzle in a testing laboratory. Courtesy photo

HSNW News:

In fall 2014 in Mobile Bay, Ala., Virginia Tech engineering students made history during a five-minute demo that placed an adult-sized humanoid robot with a hose in front of a live fire aboard a U.S. Navy ship.

The robot located the fire and sprayed water from the hose. Water blasted the flames.

The demo, four years in the making, is part of a new effort by the U.S. Navy to better assist sailors in fighting fires, controlling Read More

Statewide Prison Lockdown Uncovers Weapons, Drugs

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A shank found during the recent statewide prison lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

This weapon was found hidden inside the pipe of a sink during the recent prison lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

Weapons found hidden inside a shower during the recent statewide prison lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD

NMCD News:

The New Mexico Corrections Department’s (NMCD) statewide lockdown of all 11 prison facilities ended Monday and prison movement has returned to normal.

Visitation will resume as normal this weekend at all facilities. The lockdown was part of an annual event to shakedown every housing unit, cell and inmate Read More

American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Reacts To 1st District Court Denial Of PED Motion

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AFT News:

Ruling is a Victory for All New Mexico Educators, Parents and Students

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

“Today’s ruling from Judge Thomson is a victory for all of New Mexico’s educators, parents, students, and our communities. In denying Secretary Skandera and the Public Education Department’s request to dismiss this lawsuit, an explicit acknowledgement was made that this case, in fact, brings a challenge to the PED’s evaluation system which must be heard.

“Judge Thomson made the correct assessment Read More

New Mexico State Police To Be Equipped With Naloxone To Reverse Opioid Overdose

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NMSP News:

Beginning this month, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) patrol officers in Rio Arriba and Taos counties will be issued naloxone kits for use in treating subjects suspected of suffering from heroin or other opiate overdoses. 

Most commonly distributed under the brand name Narcan, naloxone is an opioid antagonist that completely or partially reverses an opioid overdose. Naloxone most often is administered via needle-less syringe through the subject’s nose.

Prior to issuing the naloxone kits to its officers, NMSP ensure that the officers receive specialized training on when Read More

NM 503 Pavement Preservation Work Begins June 18

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NMDOT News:

NAMBE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin pavement preservation work on N.M. 503 from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 2.3 in Nambe. NMDOT maintenance crews will be chip sealing the roadway. This work is anticipated to be completed by June 22; weather permitting.

Thursday, June 18 to Monday, June 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be one lane closures on N.M. 503 northbound and southbound lanes. Motorists can expect delays. There will be a flagger and pilot car escort through the work zone.  There will be NO closures through the weekend. 

The roadway Read More

VIDEO: Heinrich Presses DOE Environmental Secretary Nominee On WIPP Recovery, LANL Cleanup

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Screen Shot/LADP

Dr. Monica Regalbuto. Screen Shot/LADP

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing to confirm Dr. Monica C. Regalbuto as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., focused his questions to the nominee on WIPP recovery and opportunities for local small businesses to participate in cleanup efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

VIDEO: Watch Senator Heinrich’s Exchange with Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Read More

Monsoon Awareness Week In New Mexico June 14-19

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NOAA News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez proclaims June 14-19, as “Monsoon Awareness Week” in New Mexico.
 
The National Weather Service (NWS) and New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) marking Monsoon Awareness Week in New Mexico with a series of informational projects to promote awareness.
 
New Mexico joins the annual campaign to promote awareness of the life-threatening weather hazards that affect New Mexico during the summer monsoon.
 
The keys to avoiding
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Securities Division Urges Citizens: Report Elder Abuse

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Securities Division Superintendent Mike Unthank

STATE News: 

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, New Mexico Regulation and Licensing, Securities Division urges citizens to value and protect New Mexico seniors by reporting possible abuse.

“Although elder abuse comes in many forms – physical, financial, emotional, neglect or abandonment – often several types of abuse will be inflicted at the same time,” Superintendent Mike Unthank said. 

Financial abuse is considered to be the most common form of abuse to elders, costing its victims an estimated $2.9 Read More

Detecting Nukes Through Underground Explosives Tests

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Two workers oversee the emplacement of the canister that contained the chemical explosive charge for Source Physics Experiment-4 Prime at the Nevada National Security Site. Courtesy/LLNL

HSNW News:

Three weeks ago, a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) led-team successfully conducted the fourth in a series of experiments designed to improve the U.S. ability to detect underground nuclear explosions.

The Source Physics Experiment (SPE-4 Prime) is a fundamental step forward in the U.S. effort to improve arms control verification, and will eventually be used to assure compliance Read More

Udall Statement On Senate’s Vote To Prohibit Torture

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan 78-21 vote to reaffirm the ban on waterboarding and other inhumane interrogation techniques.

“Torture is a stain on our nation’s all too recent history. As the comprehensive investigation by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence confirmed, the CIA’s post-9/11 ‘enhanced interrogation’ techniques were not just brutal and inhumane — but also ineffective. This amendment reaffirms the torture ban and ensures that we never again Read More