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Sen. Tom Udall Directs 25 Computers to NM Elementary Schools
The office of Senator Tom Udall announced this week that 25 computers will be donated to five New Mexico elementary schools through the Senate's Computers for Schools program.
Senators honor NM veterans on Veterans Day
New Mexico's veterans will be honored at memorial events around the state Wednesday on Veterans Day.
Senate is moving on Military Construction-VA measure
Senate Democratic leaders are looking to wrap up work on the fiscal 2010 $133.9 billion Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill on Tuesday, ahead of the Veterans Day holiday.
GAO: management problems at NM's Valles Caldera
A federal report says the land management experiment on New Mexico's Valles Caldera National Preserve is plagued by managerial problems, lack of planning and legal stumbling blocks, and it's uncertain the operation could be self-supporting by a 2015 deadline.
Health care reform faces challenge in Senate
Two of three New Mexico congressmen voted Saturday to pass a landmark health care bill through the US House of Representatives.
Unemployment compensation legislation passed by the Senate
Legislation extending unemployment compensation has passed the U.S. Senate. If the bill becomes law, benefits will be provided for an additional 14 weeks to jobless workers nationwide; 20 weeks to those in states with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher.
Senate Energy Bill Passes Committee; Udall Says Global Warming...
The office of Senator Tom Udall released a statement today to report that the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved S.1733 , the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.
Udall: Indian Country Must be Key Player in Development of Clean Energy Legislation
Senator Tom Udall today delivered remarks on the impact of clean energy and climate change legislation on Indian Country during a gathering of representatives of the nation's 564 federally-recognized tribes.
Jill Cooper Udall named to presidential arts panel
Jill Cooper Udall, an arts advocate and wife of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico, has been named to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
Cook backs resolution to protect NM wilderness
A bid by New Mexico's two U.S. senators to protect the Organ Mountains and other scenic areas in Southern New Mexico could help El Paso, too.
Our view: What name will our federal courthouse bear?
What's in a name? That which we call a federal courthouse by any other name would smell as sweet.
Local Groups Demonstrate Power of Weatherization & Energy Efficiency on National Weatherization Day
Lloyd Goding & Brooke Burkey, a volunteer with the Safe & Dry program at a local Las Vegas home, discuss ways to stop cold drafts from entering house Local faith and community leaders gathered in Las Vegas, New Mexico Friday morning to call attention to the urgent need for weatherization and energy efficiency in New Mexico's rural communities.
NM gets $10M to develop geothermal projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded more than $10 million to explore geothermal energy projects in New Mexico.
Taos, Espanola schools get $2M grant
The Espanola and Taos school districts will receive more than $2 million in federal funds.
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson said Thursday she won't run for governor next year, preferring instead to continue working as a private consultant.
NM projects receive homeland security funding
New Mexico national security initiatives in Los Alamos, Albuquerque and Socorro will receive $43 million in federal funding.
Navajo Nation gets $4.9M for smart grid
The Navajo Nation will receive $4.9 million in stimulus funding to develop a smart electrical grid.
NM Border security gets a boost
A Homeland Security Bill awaiting the President's signature will benefit security initiatives in New Mexico.
Protecting wilderness: Council resolution gets us thinking
Sometimes we chide City Council for taking time to hereby resolve something. A resolution? Big deal! The city's intent to be against the border fence is one.
Franken prescription-drug ad-tax bill draws fire from marketing coalition
Sen. Al Franken, shown in his Senate office in Washington, says his bill a oerepresents a small but significant step towards reining in unnecessary health care costs.a To the advertising and marketing industry, recently introduced legislation by humorist and U.S. Sen.
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