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Cedar Springs Prescribed Burn Sept. 15-Nov.16

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Fire managers plan to initiate a prescribed burn in the Cedar Springs vicinity on the Cuba Ranger District as early as Sept. 15 through Nov. 16. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate a prescribed burn in the Cedar Springs vicinity on the Cuba Ranger District as early as Sept. 15 through Nov. 16.

Some 1,454 acres may be treated in the area just north of the community of LLaves and north of the Dead Man Lookout (see Read More

Luján Requests Hearing On Legislation To Recognize Traditional Land Uses In New Mexico

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) appeared before the House Committee on Natural Resources to call for action on his Land Grant and Acequia Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act, which would provide greater consultation between the federal government and New Mexico’s land grants and acequias.
 
Luján’s legislation, introduced in July 2018, would for the first time recognize the traditional uses of land grants and acequias’ natural resources in New Mexico.
 
At the hearing, Luján
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Lujan Grisham Calls On USPS Inspector General To Investigate Mismanagement, Poor Conditions At ABQ Facilities

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Acting Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb regarding allegations of USPS mismanagement and poor working conditions at facilities.
 
Recently, Lujan Grisham was made aware of allegations that USPS management pressured employees at Albuquerque USPS facilities to falsify data in mail processing efficiency reports and of unacceptable working conditions. Additionally, reports have surfaced detailing
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Zinke Expands Hunting And Fishing Opportunities At 30 National Wildlife Refuges

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
 
DOI News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke will open more than 251,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System.
 
This will now bring the number of units where the public may hunt to 377, and the number where fishing is permitted to 312.
 
This will open more new acres to hunting and fishing than in the past and takes steps
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Attorney General Balderas Indicts County Commissioner Barney Trujillo On Corruption Charges

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Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo
 
AG News:
 
ESPANOLA ― Thursday, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a Rio Arriba County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo, on three felony counts of Unlawful Interest in a Public Contract and one felony count of Campaign Contribution Disclosure and Prohibition.
 
“Public school funds should be used on the needs of students,” Balderas said. “I will continue to bring charges against candidates and officials who fail to serve our communities by pursuing or failing
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SFNF: Prescribed Burn Planned For Late September

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and winds and weather forecasts to initiate a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed starting as early as Sept. 23.
 
Two separate units expected to be treated within the Santa Fe Watershed total 950 acres and are approximately three miles east of the City of Santa Fe. One unit is 450 acres northeast of Nichols Reservoir, and the other is 500 acres just south of McClure Reservoir. If conditions are favorable,
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Eli Guinnee Returns To New Mexico To Head Department Of Cultural Affairs State Library Division

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New State Librarian Eli Guinnee
 
NMDCA News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Veronica Gonzales has announced the appointment of new State Librarian Eli Guinnee, a native New Mexican returning from Jamestown, NY.
 
After conducting a national search, a diverse committee of library professionals unanimously recommended Guinnee to the Secretary of Cultural Affairs. Mr. Guinnee will assume his new post as State Librarian Monday, Sept. 10.
 
Eli Guinnee was previously the Executive Director of Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library
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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Arrested

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Jaime Veleta Jr.
 
BERNALILLO SHERIFF News:
 
Jaime Veleta Jr. was extradited to Bernalillo County Wednesday from Mexico.
 
Veleta has been a fugitive since 2008, wanted for his role in the homicide of Danny Baca. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with The Border Violence Division of New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, United States Marshals Service, United States Department of Justice, and the Mexican Government have worked tirelessly to bring Jaime Veleta back to New Mexico.
 
Veleta will face charges of Murder, Kidnapping,
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U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham Ensures New Mexico Representation In Farm Bill Conference Committee

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivers remarks to elevate the concerns of New Mexicans at the first public meeting of the Farm Bill Conference Committee in Washington, D.C. Click here to watch or download full remarks. Courtesy photo

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) delivered the following remarks elevating the concerns of New Mexicans at the first public meeting of the Farm Bill Conference Committee, focusing on trade, specialty crops, farming sustainability, dairy, and nutrition programs:

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

“This past Read More

Game & Fish: Hunts Open For Many Small Game Species

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NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE ― White-winged dove, mourning dove, dusky (blue) grouse and squirrel seasons are open statewide. These hunts offer great opportunities to get a new hunter out in the field. The weather tends to be warmer and good opportunities exist with minimal hiking.
 
Here are a few tips for hunting these species:
  • White-winged and mourning doves can typically be found throughout the state in warmer, open habitats, around water and near farm or agriculture fields. New Mexico has two hunting zones, North and South. The dividing line starts at the Arizona/New Mexico border and
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