State

How Did Your Legislators Vote On Freedom?

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Results from 2016 legislative session. Courtesy/RGF 
 
RGF News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― During the 2016 legislative session, the Rio Grande Foundation again tracked the floor votes of legislators and their impact on freedom within the Land of Enchantment. The information is available here with local information provided in separate links at the website as well.
 
Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing said of the 2016 session, “Like many, we at the Rio Grande Foundation were pleased at the cooperative spirit on display during
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LANL Draft Consent Order Released For Public Comment

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NMED News:

  • Updated Cleanup Agreement Will Enhance Legacy Waste Cleanup and Support Stronger Federal Funding Requests

 

SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico Environment Department released the Draft Consent Order for public review and comment. 

 

The Draft Consent Order, an agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy, guides and governs the cleanup of legacy waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

 

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Democratic Party Of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez Celebrates César Chávez Day

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Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez 
 
NMDP News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez  joined the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council #8003 for a Day of Service to celebrate César Chávez Day in Silver City Community Gardens.
 
Sanchez worked with participants at the community gardens during the event.
 
The community gardens service project is part of a full-day event organized by the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council #8003. Following the service project, there
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More Than $20 Million In Multi-Resort Improvements Over Two Seasons!

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SKI News:
 
VADITO―Resort officials with the largest ski area collective in the Southwest unveiled plans for additional mountain improvements at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Purgatory Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl. 
 
As part of today’s announcement, it was revealed that the ski area collective is investing an additional $10 million for the 2016/2017 season, continuing the aggressive $10 million multi-mountain improvement campaign for the 2015/2016 season, for a grand total of $20 million over two consecutive seasons.
 
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SBA Names New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center #1 In Nation

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SBA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) the 2016 top in the nation.
 
Director Joe Long and staff are invited to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week May 1-2 to accept the award. In addition to being recognized in D.C., the New Mexico team will be honored at a special Awards Breakfast on May 5 at 8:00 a.m. at the Sandia Golf Club, 130 Rainbow Rd N.E. in  Albuquerque.
 
The New Mexico Center was chosen from among 14 VBOCs
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Balderas Announces $605,000 In Judgements Against Brothers In Meth Money Laundering Case

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Joe Chavez. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
ALAMOGORDO ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced that an Alamogordo judge, the Honorable James W. Counts, assessed $605,000 in penalties against brothers Joe and Robert Chavez, nicknamed “the AZ Boys”, who ran a meth-trafficking operation between New Mexico and Arizona.
 
In 2014, both were convicted at trial of felonies including racketeering, conspiracy, drug trafficking, and multiple counts each of money laundering. The Office of the Attorney General jointly prosecuted these criminal cases with the Twelfth Judicial
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Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Ute Tribe, and Navajo Nation Prepare For Melting Of El Niño Snowpack & Churn Of Heavy Metals

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NMED News:
 
SANTA FE ― The states of New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Southern Ute Tribe and Navajo Nation announced their Animas, San Juan Spring Runoff Preparedness Plan.  
 
The Plan participants share the Animas/San Juan Watershed and are joining forces to prepare for and monitor the melting of El Niño snowpack throughout the region. Monitoring during the spring runoff period is one of the necessary short-term needs for the multi-state and multi-tribe region that is in direct response to the Gold King Mine release caused by the US Environmental
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Study: How Far Money Goes In Los Alamos County

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SMARTASSET News:
 
Balancing a budget can be tough: you have to know how far each dollar can be stretched. However, that may be easier in some places than others.
 
A new study from New York financial technology company SmartAsset shows where people can get the most out of their money thanks to a favorable cost of living. The study compares median income and cost of living data nationwide to find the counties where people hold the most purchasing power.
 
For a look at how Los Alamos County stacked up against the leaders in New Mexico, check the table below:
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New Mexico Press Women State Conference April 22-23

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NMPW News:
 
New Mexico Press Women’s 2016 state conference is April 22-23 at the Bosque Retreat Center in Albuquerque.
 
The conference theme is “Shaping the Future of New Mexico: Our Role as Citizens and Journalists.” The speakers and panelists will explore what’s not being discussed in the public conversation or mainstream media about important issues.
 
Registration for members and non-members is available on the conference registration page. The deadline for registration is April 10. Early bird registration closes April 1.
 
The keynote
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