New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Hosts Graduation For 53 Certified Police Officers
DPS Secretary Jason R. Bowie
DPS News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico welcomed 53 new certified police officers Thursday to the law enforcement community at a New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) graduation.
The police officers represented 23 city, county, tribal, university and state (game and fish, state parks, attorney general’s office, etc.) agencies.
The 53 police cadets crossed the dais at the Santa Fe Indian School Gymnasium receiving their New Mexico police officer’s certification, and then immediately were administered the oath of office, completing their transformation from everyday Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury: $2.2M In Federal Funds For Cancer, Drug Abuse, Addiction Research, Health Centers In New Mexico
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming more than $2 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The $2,229,543 will support cancer treatment, drug abuse and addiction research and improvements to health centers in New Mexico.
“This much-needed federal funding will help us in the fight to end cancer and the opioid epidemic in New Mexico,” Heinrich said. “We must continue to improve access to addiction treatment services and Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Memorial Day
SFNF News:
Santa Fe— All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day and will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 30.
Memorial Day is a time set aside to remember and pay tribute to the heroic members of the military who sacrificed their lives in the service of the country.
Considered the unofficial opening of the summer recreation season, the three-day Memorial Day weekend is a time to enjoy the SFNF.
Following simple guidelines for recreating responsibly outdoors will keep everyone safe this holiday weekend. This year, after a Read More
LAFD Celebrates Fire Recruit Academy Class #31 Graduation And Honors Retiring Training Division Chief Benjamin Stone
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) Recruit Academy Class #31 graduation ceremony was held this morning at Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road. The 14 graduates include Michael Antonio Archuleta, Jevon Baker, Nathan Blim, Andrew Brooks, Cameron Conway, Jace Cundiff, Gage Dain, Carlos Duran, Tobin Harold, Ray Macias, Adam Steven Paz, Jr., Dante Quintana, Matthew Brian Sanchez and Ryas Wilson. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes speaking during the graduation ceremony this morning. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Deputy Read More
New Mexico Environment Cabinet Secretary Kenney On U.S. Supreme Court’s ‘Appalling Decision’ On Clean Water Act
Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Cabinet Secretary James Kenney issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s “appalling decision” in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which dramatically limits the EPA’s authority to protect water systems.
“The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision amounts to cultural appropriation for New Mexico’s residents and tribal members, stripping us of our connections to our most precious natural resource. This comes at a time when climate change demands even greater protections of ephemeral streams, wetlands Read More
