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State Reduces Bonding Requirement by $2 Million
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Naturals Resources Department
Santa Fe, Jul 30, 2010
Freeport-Mcmoran, Inc. Mine Credited for Reclamation Work
SANTA FE, NM - The State of New Mexico approved a $2 million bonding requirement reduction for Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Mine for completed reclamation work on closed tailings impoundments. The approval was granted by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the New Mexico Environment Department. This is the fifth reduction in five years for the Tyrone Mine, which has now reduced its bonding requirements by over $85 million. The total amount of financial assurance for the closure/closeout of the Tyrone Mine after approval of this permit modification is $185 million, down from the original amount of over $270 million.
Land and Water Conservation Rules Published Today
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Santa Fe, Jul 30, 2010
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announces that the new rules for the Administration of the Natural Heritage Conservation Act go into effect today with their publication in the New Mexico Register. The Natural Heritage Conservation Act was passed during the 2010 regular session of the New Mexico legislature and was signed by Governor Bill Richardson on March 8, 2010. The Act provides for protecting New Mexico’s natural heritage, customs, and cultures through conservation and agricultural easements and through land and water restoration projects. The Act also creates the Natural Heritage Conservation Fund to finance these conservation efforts.
New Mexico Supreme Court Denies Blue Cross' Rate-Hike Petition
Insurance News Network
, Jul 30, 2010
The New Mexico Supreme Court has denied Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico's petition seeking to bar the suspension of a settlement that allowed it to raise premiums an average of 21.3% on members in some of its individual health insurance plans.
Suspect Arrested on Texas AMBER Alert
New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
Raton – David Karan, 36, of Oregon was arrested late yesterday evening by the New Mexico State Police for the abduction of Alyssa Rehfield, 16, of Richmond, Texas.
Lt. Governor Denish Issues Statement on USAF Announcement Regarding Holloman AFB
State of New Mexico - Office of the Lt. Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
Santa Fe, NM - Lt. Governor Diane Denish today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Air Force announcement regarding re-alignment of missions at Holloman Air Force Base:
Holloman Air Force Base to Acquire 48 F-16 Fighter Jets
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced that Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, NM will become a training base for the F-16 and will acquire 48 F-16 fighter jets by 2013.
Public Invited to Attend State Master Plan for Higher Education Town Hall Meeting
New Mexico Higher Education Department
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 9 to 11 a.m., Santa Fe Community College Board Room
Meetings are being held August 2-31 across the state in Roswell, Santa Fe, Farmington, Silver City, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Clovis, Portales
Governor's Public Schedule for Friday
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
SANTA FE- Governor Bill Richardson’s public schedule for Friday, July 30th is as follows:
Land Of Enchantment Returns to Oklahoma, Texas State Fairs
New Mexico Department of Tourism
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
No guarantee you will run into Ann-Margret at the 2010 Texas State Fair as Pat Boone did in the 1962 film version of “State Fair,” but the State of New Mexico will be there.
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES COULD MAKE NM A LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
Santa Fe, Jul 29, 2010
Albuquerque – Tomorrow the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission (CIC) could adopt some of the country’s most energy efficient and cost effective building codes in the country.
New Leaf Brands Begins Distribution in New Mexico Through Leading Santa Fe Distributor
New Leaf Brands, Inc.
Old Tappan, NJ, Jul 29, 2010
OLD TAPPAN, NJ, Jul 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- New Leaf Brands, Inc., a provider of great tasting, all natural, healthy beverages, today announced new distribution in Santa Fe, New Mexico through a recognized and established distributor. New Mexico marks the 36th state where New Leaf's 12 unique tea flavors sweetened with 100% organic cane sugar, 4 lemonades made with 6%-10% real fruit juice and sweetened with 100% organic cane sugar and 2 diet iced teas sweetened with Splenda(TM) will be distributed and sold. The Company's national distribution strategy continues to accelerate as New Leaf secures prominent retailers and distributors in the West and Southwest.
Governor and Mayors Swisstack and Berry Welcome DreamWorks Studios Production of Fright Night to New Mexico
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
Remake of 1985 horror/comedy classic features all-star cast
SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, and Rio Rancho Mayor Tom Swisstack today welcomed the production team of the horror/comedy film Fright Night to New Mexico. The movie is a production of DreamWorks Studios, in association with Gaeta Rosenzweig Films and Michael De Luca Productions. Filming is underway in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque and will continue until October. The production is expected to employ approximately 175 New Mexico cast and crew.
Governor to Host Graduate New Mexico Kick Off Events
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
SANTA FE–Governor Bill Richardson will host Graduate New Mexico kickoff events in Santa Fe and Las Cruces this Friday, July 30th. The events will kick off a major push by the state, school districts, local governments and community partners to get high school dropouts to earn their diplomas.
Governor Orders Temporary Trapping Ban to Protect the Mexican Gray Wolf
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
Ban Limited to Portion of Blue Range Recovery Area
SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today ordered a six-month ban on trapping in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area in an effort to protect the Mexican Gray Wolves that have been reintroduced to the New Mexico portion of the Gila and Apache National Forests.
Governor's Statement Regarding Federal Judge’s Ruling on Arizona’s Immigration Law
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
SANTA FE-Governor Bill Richardson today released the following statement regarding U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton’s ruling blocking parts of Arizona’s Immigration Law.
Granite Construction Awarded $29 Million Roadway Project in New Mexico
Granite Construction Incorporated
Watsonville, CA, Jul 28, 2010
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Jul 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that Granite Construction Company has been awarded a $29 million roadway pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction contract by the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs. The project is located on the Navajo Nation reservation in New Mexico and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Granite will book the project into backlog during the third quarter of 2010.
Itron Meter Reading Solution Coming to New Mexico Gas Company Customers
Itron Inc.
Liberty Lake, WA, Jul 28, 2010
Advanced Automated Meter Reading Technology to Enhance Service and Convenience for 345,000 New Mexico Gas Company Customers
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Jul 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Itron Inc. announced today a contract with New Mexico Gas Company to install approximately 345,000 natural gas modules with advanced automated meter reading technology. Itron will deliver its mobile collection system to streamline the data collection process. This state-of-the-art technology will enable New Mexico Gas Company meters to be read remotely and provides accurate and reliable meter readings, eliminating errors than can occur with manual readings. The installations are expected to be completed by March 2011.
Fenton Lake State Park Hosts Second Annual 3-D Archery Tournament
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. – Fenton Lake State Park will host the second annual 3-D Archery Tournament from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. each day on July 31 and August 1, sponsored by the Northern Rio Grande Sportsmen's Club of Espanola. The tournament is an annual event that was discontinued for several years until last year, when it drew more than 100 participants from three states.
Governors Richardson and Schwarzenegger to Co-Host Border Governors Conference
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger officially announced today that they will co-host an interim meeting of the Border Governors Conference on September 19-20th in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial One of Summer’s Top Events
New mexico Department of Tourism
Santa Fe, Jul 28, 2010
One of New Mexico’s major summer events, the 89th annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in the City of Gallup and at nearby Red Rock Park, is August 11-15, 2010.
Health Secretary Releases Statement
New Mexico Department of Health
Santa Fe, Jul 27, 2010
New Mexico Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil, MD, issued the following statement today in response to the new Kids Count Report from the Anne E Casey Foundation.
32ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON AGING ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS
New Mexico Agin and Long-Term Services Department
Santa Fe, Jul 27, 2010
Santa Fe- The 32nd annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is proud to announce the recipients of its 2010 Outstanding Senior Community Service awards:
The winner of the Lovola Burgess Outstanding Senior Award is Medalia Martinez of Arroyo Seco. Ms. Martinez was named a “Taos Living Treasure” in August 2009, by the Town of Taos Mayor, Darren Cordova. She works for the Ancianos Senior Center in Taos, and also volunteers at the center. The 79-year-old Ms. Martinez also visits residents at the Taos Living Center as a volunteer. She raised 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, and helps to care for her 98 year-old mother. She has always been there for anyone who has ever needed her. She is a woman with a strong conviction for helping others.
Governor Congratulates Katherine Miller on New Job Opportunity
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 27, 2010
Dannette Burch Replaces Miller as Finance Secretary
SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced that Katherine Miller is leaving her position as Secretary of the Department of Finance & Administration to become the Santa Fe County Manager.
Fort Stanton Live!, Old Lincoln DaysShare Western Spotlight
New Mexico Department of Tourism
Santa Fe, Jul 27, 2010
Fort Stanton - a Southern New Mexico landmark since the days of Billy the Kid, Kit Carson and the Buffalo Soldiers - celebrates its continued service to New Mexico and the United States with Fort Stanton Live! August 6-8, 2010.
New Mexico Organ Donor Registry Reaches One Millionth Mark
State of New Mexico - Office of the Governor
Santa Fe, Jul 27, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Bill Richardson announced today that one million New Mexicans have now registered to be organ and tissue donors at the Motor Vehicle Division or on the new online Donate Life Donor Registry at www.nmdonor.org.
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