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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Passes Critical Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Sagebrush Habitat

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 7, 2018) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced the passage of the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act by unanimous consent in the Senate. He introduced the bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to streamline scientifically-recognized vegetation management projects to conserve or restore the habitat of the sage-grouse and mule deer, and reduce the risk of catastrophic Read More

Luján, Bishop Lead Effort To Support Beginning, Veteran, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers And Ranchers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) have sent a bipartisan letter to House Agriculture Committee leadership requesting the creation of a new Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach (FOTO) program.

The FOTO program, which was included in the Senate version of the Farm Bill, would combine the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) and the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Walmart Associates In NM Share $1.6 Million In Bonuses

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 9, 2018

WALMART News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Thursday more than 915,000 Walmart U.S. associates across the country are receiving a share of more than $200 million in cash bonuses based on their stores’ Q2 performance.

The bonuses are included in associates’ Sept. 6 paycheck.

Walmart associates earn quarterly bonuses as part of an overall incentive plan designed to reward associates whose stores achieve sales and customer service goals. In total, hourly associates in New Mexico earned more than $1.6 million in Q2 bonuses. These bonuses come on the heels of the best performance for Walmart

Santa Fe Botanical Garden Equinox Celebration Sept. 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2018

SFBG News:

The Santa Fe Botanical Garden provides more than 13,000 student engagements through educational programming and classes each year.

Through these programs, Northern New Mexico children and youth learn about the unique ecosystem and its challenges and discover the wonderful world of nature.

The community is invited to attend a festive fundraiser to support the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and its commitment to education and community service. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, signature cocktail by KGB Spirits, seated dinner, live music and more.

Balderas Announces Supreme Court Victory: Mother Accused Of Prostituting 7-Year Old Daughter Will Remain In Custody

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Thursday that the New Mexico Supreme Court declined to review the Court of Appeals decision to uphold the District Court decision to hold Teri Lee Sanchez in custody until trial, without bond.

Her co-defendant, James Stewart, also is being held without bond pending trial.

“I am grateful for the Supreme Court’s denial of review, which makes our state safer for child trafficking victims,” Balderas said. “The Office of the Attorney General stands by its

Cedar Springs Prescribed Burn Sept. 15-Nov.16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2018

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

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2018

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

Lujan Grisham Calls On USPS Inspector General To Investigate Mismanagement, Poor Conditions At ABQ Facilities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2018

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

Zinke Expands Hunting And Fishing Opportunities At 30 National Wildlife Refuges

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2018

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

Attorney General Balderas Indicts County Commissioner Barney Trujillo On Corruption Charges

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2018

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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