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FBI: $1,000 Reward In Albuquerque Bank Robbery

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a man who robbed a northwest Albuquerque bank Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

The robbery occurred at Bank of the West, 4221 San Mateo Blvd., at approximately 12:40 p.m.

The suspect is described as a Native American or Hispanic male in his 30s, approximately 5’10” to 6′ tall, with a slim build. He wore a dark baseball cap, a dark t-shirt with horizontal stripes, and dark pants. He carried a dark backpack.

The suspect walked into the bank and presented a demand note to a teller, who handed over an undisclosed

Udall Chairs Indian Affairs Field Hearing On The Legacy Of Uranium Mining In New Mexico And Indian Country

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, center, chairing an official Indian Affairs Committee oversight field hearing Monday in Albuquerque. He was joined by U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Deb Haaland of New Mexico. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, chaired an official Indian Affairs Committee oversight field hearing Monday entitled “America’s Nuclear Past: Examining the Effects of Radiation on Indian Country” at the Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque.

Increased Wait Times At Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument During Balloon Fiesta Week

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

BLM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is experiencing longer than normal wait times during Balloon Fiesta Week (Oct. 5-14).

As balloonists and spectators make plans to visit the Monument, please plan excursions accordingly, as long wait times at the entrance are reaching from 90-120 minutes due to limited parking.

The BLM and Pueblo de Cochiti are asking that visitors be patient during this time or consider visiting other popular areas in the ear vicinity.

New Mexico is home to spacious scenic destinations such as El Malpais

2019 SW Veterans Business Conference Nov. 4-5

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DVS News:

Registration is now open for the 2019 Southwest Veterans Business Conference, which is Nov. 4-5 at the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.

Though the conference is free, pre-registration is required and can be done online at www.nmvboc.org. For more information about the conference, contact VBOC Director Rich Coffel at richardl.coffel@state.nm.us or 505.383.2401.

The Albuquerque Marriott Hotel is offering a special discounted room rate for attendees. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 505.881.6800.

Keep Fall Season Wildfire Safety In Mind

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NM Fire Information News:

SANTA FE ― As the fall season begins, land managers would like to remind the public to practice wildfire safety while enjoying the outdoors.

Federal and state wildfire cooperators in New Mexico urge caution for those participating in hunting and other outdoor activities to go prepared to avoid sparking a fire. Just one small spark or heat from an unattended fire, gunfire ricochet, or a vehicle’s exhaust system can ignite dry grass.

With that in mind, here are a few suggestions to help not only hunters but to all outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen trying Read More

NWS: Today’s High Near 68; Tonight’s Low Around 45

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 68 with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon and tonight’s low around 45. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Football Coach Arrested For Burglary In Gallup

October 8, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

John D. Roanhaus

NMSP News:

MCKINLEY COUNTY ― New Mexico State Police was notified Oct. 2 of a burglary at Miyamura High School in Gallup.

During the investigation, State Police uniform officers viewed video evidence that showed a male subject, enter the locker room at Miyamura High School and take money from a football player’s wallet.

Officers identified the male subject as John D. Roanhoaus, 42, of Clovis who is the head football coach at Miyamura High School.

An arrest warrant was issued Friday, Oct. 4 for Roanhaus and he was arrested Saturday, Oct. 5 without

New Mexico State Land Office Responds To ‘Shell Company’ Cypress Inc. Contest Of Lease Cancellation

October 7, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

STATE LAND OFFICE News:

SANTA FE – State Land Office General Counsel, Ari Biernoff, released the following statement regarding Cypress Inc.’s contest of the Land Office’s cancellation of two agricultural grazing leases:

“Commissioner Garcia Richard stands by the decision to terminate the business relationship with Epstein and his enterprises. The leases that she inherited with Cypress, a shell company, should have never been awarded in the first place.

“The State Attorney General also determined these leases were improper and should be cancelled.

“After everything Read More

New Mexico Delegation Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort In Project ECHO To Expand Telehealth Care

October 7, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) led a group of 39 lawmakers Wednesday in calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to support Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a telehealth mentoring model developed in New Mexico that enhances health care and workforce capacity in underserved areas.

Project ECHO provides community-based primary care teams

NMEDD Announces New Members Of Technology Research Collaborative Board

October 7, 2019 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NMEDD News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (NMEDD) Science and Technology Division has named new board members for the Technology Research Collaborative (TRC).

The TRC was formalized in 2003, with the goal of promoting technology commercialization in New Mexico, increasing high-paying jobs and diversifying the economy.

In Fiscal Year 2020, the TRC will serve as mentors to science & technology businesses in New Mexico. The board’s short-term goals include leveraging its expertise to assist businesses applying