Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Cheers Senate Passage Of Clean Fuel Standard Act For New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Thursday following the state Senate voting to approve Senate Bill 14, the Clean Fuel Standard Act:
“The Clean Fuel Standard Act will reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels, improving the health of our communities and quality of our air while increasing consumer fuel options and attracting new economic investments. We will be the very first state in the southwest to implement a clean fuel standard, setting us ahead of the curve economically and environmentally.” Read More
Gharrity To Oversee Foodservice Operation At Ghost Ranch
Ghost Ranch’s Valentine’s Day weekend package for two includes two nights lodging, meals starting with check-in and dinner Friday, Feb. 11; includes meals through breakfast Sunday, Feb. 13: a special Valentine’s dinner with live music Saturday Feb. 12. From more information, click here. Courtesy image
Ghost Ranch News:
ABIQUIU –– Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center announced this week that expert chef and first-level sommelier Patrick Gharrity has joined the team to oversee Ghost Ranch’s kitchen and foodservice operation.
Gharrity comes from Santa Fe’s award-winning restaurant, Read More
Bill To Ban Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage In New Mexico Passes House Committee
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By SCOTT WYLAND
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A bill clearly aimed at blocking Holtec International from building an underground storage site for spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico is moving forward.
The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 5-4 to advance a bill that would ban the storage or disposal of spent nuclear fuel in the state — and would essentially kill Holtec’s plans to build a repository for this high-level radioactive waste in the Carlsbad area.
It now will go to the House Judiciary Committee.
A key point Read More
Ringside Seat: Legislator Drafts Specious Bill To Rail Against Legal System
Rep. Daymon Ely
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Losing doesn’t have to be bad. At least that’s what state Rep. Daymon Ely has told himself.
Ely, D-Corrales, has introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to create the state Office of Consumer Affairs. All august government agencies need a big shot. This one would be led by the commissioner of consumer affairs.
What role or duties would the boss have?
None, Ely said.
His proposal, House Joint Resolution 8, is as vague as an envelope with no mailing address.
Ely is confident his pitch for a consumer protection office won’t make Read More
Legislative Roundup: 14 Days Remaining In Session
Chuck Thomas, left, with the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, wears a kilt Wednesday while speaking to Dave Gatterman as they wait to see Sen. Katy M. Duhigg. Thomas, outgoing executive engineer for the authority and Gatterman, incoming executive engineer, were lobbying for flood control projects. Luis Sánchez Saturno/SFNM
Legislative Roundup
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Still smokin’: Members of the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee voted 7-3 Thursday to advance Senate Bill 100, which mostly would make some technical adjustments to the Cannabis Read More
House Approves $3.87B For New Mexico Public Schools
New Mexico Education Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) announced that the House of Representatives has approved a historic $3.87 billion budget for New Mexico public schools.
The budget provides funding to address the educator workforce crisis and unfinished learning along with continued investments to raise academic outcomes for Native American students, English learners, students with special needs, and students who are economically disadvantaged.
“We are incredibly grateful that these legislators understand Read More
SMDP Soup Kitchen Hosts Annual Fundraiser ‘Virtually’
Courtesy/SMDP
SMDP News:
The San Martin De Porres (SMDP) Soup Kitchen invites the community to join them for their ‘Virtual’ Annual Raffle Fundraiser (in lieu of their Annual Chile Bowl Cook-Off) being held live via Zoom and their FaceBook page April 2.
They have 10 raffle prizes, including 5 cash prizes. A big part of the event is a Children’s Costume Contest.
Children 10 and under are invited to send in a picture dressed up as a jalapeno, chile (red or green), onion, garlic, pork chop or anything related to chile or salsa. Be sure say why you like what you are dressed as … example: “I’m dressed Read More
Cancer Foundation For New Mexico Hosts 17th Annual Sweetheart Auction Fundraiser March 12
CFFNM News:
SANTA FE —The Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (CFFNM) is planning a great party for a great cause: the annual Sweetheart Auction, 5 p.m. Saturday, March 12.
This event, like so many in New Mexico, went virtual in 2021, but organizers plan to be back in person this year. Held at the Santa Fe Convention Center, this festive evening features a dinner buffet by Adobo Catering, an open wine and beer bar, and both silent and live auctions featuring more than 500 items.
Some of this year’s unique Live Auction items include dinners in private homes with Anne Hillerman and James McGrath Morris Read More
House Swears In New Mexico Rep. Art De La Cruz
Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz (D-Albuquerque) sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Former Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz (D-Albuquerque) was sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Rep. De La Cruz, who was born and raised in Albuquerque’s South Valley will represent House District 12, taking the seat recently vacated by Brittney Barreras.
“I am incredibly proud to represent the South Valley in Santa Fe,” Rep. De La Cruz said. “There is Read More
Heinrich, Risch Introduce Bill To Remove Hurdles For Good Samaritans To Clean Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act.
This legislation will make it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits and other groups to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines.
“Abandoned mines across the West are leaking toxic metals that threaten our land, water, fish and wildlife—and the communities that depend on them,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan Read More
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