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Stampede Meat: Up To 1,295 Jobs In Sunland Park

July 14, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SUNLAND PARK ― Gov. Martinez was joined by state and local leaders to announce that Stampede Meat will expand to Sunland Park creating up to 1,295 new food processing and manufacturing jobs over the next five years.

The company will invest more than $36 million in infrastructure and the renovation of the former Tyson plant in Sunland Park. New Mexico beat out Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa for the competitive expansion.

“It’s an honor to welcome Stampede and their large-scale job creation to New Mexico,” Martinez said. “Since

Lightning Sparks Aragon Fire In Cuba Ranger District

July 14, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

Lightning sparked a fire today in the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest

Start Date: July 13

Cause: Lightning

Size: 5 acres

Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest

Containment: 0 percent

Fuel: Ponderosa Pine

Weather: Cloudy with thunderstorms and lightning

Resources: seven personnel on UTVs

Situation: The fire is in a remote location East of Gallina Peak and West of the Rio Chama Wilderness in the Aragon Spring Area. The fire received precipitation. Personnel scouted for containment lines and will continue through the weekend. Resources Read More

Judge Grants Los Alamos County Permanent Injunction Restraining Sheriff From Performing Law Enforcement Duties

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew has issued his ruling in two lawsuits between Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and Los Alamos County Council concerning the duties of the Office of the Sheriff. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

The long-awaited ruling by First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew on the duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff has been issued and it looks like the Sheriff’s duties will remain the same as they have been since 1976.

Under the terms of the judgment, Judge Read More

Lunch With A Leader Features Jorge Rodriguez Of Las Cruces ACLU Speaking On Border Issues Tuesday

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Jorge Rodriguez, field organizer in the Las Cruces office of the ACLU is the speaker at Tuesday’s League of Women Voters Lunch with Leader. Courtesy/ACLU

LWV News:

The next community League of Women Voters Lunch with Leader is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 at Mesa Public Library.

The speaker is Jorge Rodriguez, field organizer in the Las Cruces office of the ACLU. His topic is “We Live as Second-Class Citizens”. This conversation will focus on current events happening in the southern border region and how they stem and sustain the institutions that criminalize border Read More

Council Hears From Los Alamos County Management On Potential Impact Of Triad Taxability Status

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, right, and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart listen Wednesday evening as County Council discusses the ramifications to the County budget if new LANL M&O contractor Triad National Security, LLC operates under non-profit status. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Assistant County Manager Steve Lynne responds to questions from Los Alamos County Councilors during his presentation Wednesday evening at a special session of the Council. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation In Albuquerque Welcomes Roberta Ricci As New Director

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

New NHCC Foundation Director Roberta Ricci

NHCC News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and Foundation have announced Roberta Ricci as the new NHCC Foundation Director.

In this role, Ricci is tasked with overseeing, directing and implementing all facets of the NHCC Foundation’s operations; executing all fundraising efforts to support the NHCC Foundation’s operating expenses; and coordinating fundraising efforts to support the NHCC’s programs and operational needs, including capital campaigns, equipment needs,

SFNF: Sarca Fire Update

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF Sarca Fire Update:

Start Date: July 7

Cause: Lightning

Size: 7 acres

Location: Agua Sarca drainage area of the Pecos Wilderness – Santa Fe National Forest

Containment: 0%

Fuel: ponderosa pine and other mixed conifer

Weather: Cloudy with rain storms approaching

Situation: Due to the combination of the fire being inside the Pecos wilderness area, the steep and rocky terrain, and precipitation and lightning, fire managers are monitoring the fire by aircraft. Smoke visible along 285/84 corridor,

NM Student Scores Rise Across Board On PARCC … Though Most Lag On Reading, Math Benchmarks

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NewMexicoKidsCAN News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Scores released Thursday show that students across New Mexico posted major gains in math and English language arts (ELA) on PARCC, New Mexico’s standardized exam to measure college- and career-readiness—but almost 80 percent of students remain behind grade level in math.

Of all student subgroups, Native American students saw the greatest growth in reading—up 8.2 points from 2015.

“This year’s assessment results make it clear that common-sense policy initiatives work for kids when adults anchor their decisions in the belief Read More

Governor Announces Sixth Consecutive Year Of Record-Breaking Tourism Growth

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gov. Susana Martinez announces New Mexico’s 2017 visitation numbers Wednesday in Albuquerque at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday that 35.4 million trips were taken in New Mexico in 2017 – breaking the record set in 2016 of 34.4 million by one million visits. This growth marks a rise of 5.6 million trips over 2010, a 19 percent increase since Martinez took office in 2011, and the sixth straight year New Mexico has shattered its record.

“When more people come to New Mexico it means they’re

Udall Leads Roundtable On School Infrastructure Needs In Indian Country

July 13, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led a roundtable discussion with tribal leaders, tribal organizations, and administration officials Thursday to document the infrastructure needs of schools that serve Native communities.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt that more must be done to deal with school infrastructure needs,” Udall said. “There exists a huge gap between the resources and the needs in schools throughout Indian country.”

Udall pressed Bureau of Indian