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ESC: Wolf Rule Peer-Reviewers Find Science Lacking

ESC News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a scientific peer review Friday of a proposed rule to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across the United States.
 
At least one reviewer found the rule failed to follow the best available science, which is required by the Endangered Species Act.
 
“I found the proposed rule to remove federal protections for gray wolves nationwide did not use the best available science as required by the Endangered Species Act,” said Professor Adrian Treves of the Nelson Institute for Environmental
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New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Announces Appointments To Tribal Infrastructure Board

IAD News:
 
SANTA FE The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) Friday announced Gov. Lujan Grisham’s appointment of new members to the Tribal Infrastructure Fund (TIF) board, effective immediately.
 
The Tribal Infrastructure Act aims to ensure adequate financial resources for infrastructure development in tribal communities, provide for the planning and development of infrastructure in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and develop infrastructure in tribal communities to improve the quality of life and encourage economic development.
 
The Tribal
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NMHU: Adapt To Changing Face Of Higher Education

Timothy Renick, senior vp for student success at Georgia State University, addresses university and government officials following a screening of ‘Unlikely’ in Albuquerque. Photo by Sean Weaver/NMHU
 
NMHU News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE American universities need to look inward to develop solutions to help more students graduate, a noted educator told an audience of university and government officials from across New Mexico.
 
“There’s no excuse for sitting on the sidelines, because you can make big changes,” said Timothy Renick, whom Washington Monthly magazine named as one
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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

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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