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SNOW DAY! WOOT!

2012-02-14T18:57:00.000-08:00

Gallup Herald
GMCS has already announced a 2 hour delay for all of Gallup McKinley County Schools for tomorrow, Wednesday February 15

recording engineer

2012-02-13T05:36:00.000-08:00

Trainings for Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Federal Funding Scheduled

2012-02-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

Trainings for Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy
Federal Funding Scheduled
Information on programs and application requirements to be explained

(February 9, 2011, Albuquerque, NM) USDA Rural Development State Director
Terry Brunner announced today that during the next few weeks, USDA Rural
Development will host free trainings on obtaining loan guarantees and grants
for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement projects.

In making the announcement, Brunner said, “We’re hosting the trainings
because we believe that the State of New Mexico has an untapped source of
energy projects that can be successful under these programs.” Brunner
added, “We want to make sure that rural small businesses and agriculture
producers know how to apply for this financial support, which will make their
business more competitive and more energy efficient.”

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers financial help to
agricultural producers and rural small businesses (no residences) to purchase
and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
Grant funds are also available for renewable energy feasibility studies.

Renewable energy systems include biofuels, wind, solar, geothermal,
hydrogen-based projects and anaerobic digesters. Energy efficiency projects
include changing out inefficient pumps, insulation, roofing, lighting, heating
and cooling systems, etc. for more efficient ones.

New Mexicans have been awarded funds to change out evaporative coolers to more
efficient ones at a lumber company in Santa Rosa, to install solar panels to
make electricity that runs irrigation pumps at a pecan farm in Roswell, and to
install solar panels at a storage unit business in Deming.

Each workshop covers the same information except for the application workshop
in Albuquerque, where staff will give step by step details on the REAP
application.

The workshops will be in the following communities:

February 9, 2012
Silver City 10:00 AM – Noon
City Hall Annex
1203 North Hudson/1st Floor Conf Room
Silver City, NM 88061

February 14, 2012
Farmington 10:00 AM – Noon
Quality Center for Business, San Juan College
5101 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402

February 15, 2012
Santa Fe 10:00 AM – Noon
Porter Hall, Wendell Chino Bldg
1220 S. St Francis Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Roswell 1:15pm-2:15pm
SNMEDD
1600 South East Main St
Roswell, NM 88202-6000



Although attendance is free an RSVP is appreciated so plans can be made for
adequate seating and handouts. Also if you RSVP and there is a cancellation
due to weather you will be called and notified of the postponement.

To make an RSVP or to get more information on the trainings please contact Ms.
Kim Giang, USDA Rural Development at 505.761.4953 or kim.giang@nm.usda.gov .

For more information on these and all USDA Rural Development business and
cooperative programs, visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs.

international news

2012-02-08T07:03:00.000-08:00

PRI Public Radio International shared a link.

For better or worse, Haditha war crime rulings leaves soldiers with second thoughts | PRI.ORG

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haditha, war crimes, iraq war crimes, iraq occupation, us marines, marine corps, campaign for innocent victims in conflict, afghanistan, us military, us army, politics, government, middle east

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Perhaps the most infamous war crime case to come out of the Iraq war ended with almost a whimper. None of the Marines charged ended up facing serious punishment. Arun Rath looks at what the legal rulings mean for the soldiers on the ground and the civilians live among them.

PRI Public Radio International

As the United Nations, the Arab League and western nations fail to reach a plan for action to protect Syrian people being attacked by the army of President Bashar Al-Assad, Russian leaders say Syria is ready to negotiate with protesters. But protesters say they won't negotiate until Assad is gone — and they say they're paying the price in bodies.

Syrian protester describes blood bath, begs for outside intervention | PRI.ORG

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As the United Nations, the Arab League and western nations fail to reach a plan for action to protect Syrian people being attacked by the army of President Bashar Al-Assad, Russian leaders say Syrian is ready to negotiate with protesters.

Indian Country Today Media Network

Get Out Your Shades for the Brilliant Algonquin Snow Moon

Article here...
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National News

2012-02-08T07:02:00.001-08:00

Indian Country Today Media Network

The Dawes Act Started the U.S. Land-Grab of Native Territory

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PRI Public Radio International

In a Texas town of 1,100 people, the well has run dry. Now all the water needed for drinking, washing and bathing must be trucked in from other areas. But a new report has discovered that up until just weeks before the well went dry, the local water provider was selling off water up until the last weeks before the well ran out.

Texas town that's run out of water was shipping it out just weeks before well went dry | PRI.ORG

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In a Texas town of 1,100 people, the well has run dry. Now all the water needed for drinking, washing and bathing must be trucked in from other areas.

PRI Public Radio International

‎The Washington Post conducted a lengthy investigation, published on Tuesday, that found U.S. Congress members earmarking $300 million for projects that in some cases quite literally go right past their front door. And there's no transparency to the process.

Investigation finds lawmakers earmarking millions on projects close to home | PRI.ORG

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The Washington Post conducted a lengthy investigation, published on Tuesday, that found U.S. Congress members earmarking $300 million for projects that in some cases quite literally go right past their front door.

New Mexico News

2012-02-08T07:02:00.000-08:00

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Let voters decide on funding for early learning services

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By Maria A. Flores • Commentary • The proposal to increase early childhood education funding is a chance to make a huge difference in the futures of tens of thousands of New Mexico children.

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

PRC reform may hit snag in Senate

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By Gwyneth Doland • News • Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, who controls the Senate floor calendar, told NMPolitics.net he has concerns about the proposals. He said lawmakers need to “look at this more carefully” than a 30-day session allows.

KOAT

Only on 7: one Albuquerque City Councilor says UNM should be forced to pay for the cost of all the emergency calls made to campus... Christie Ileto explains just how much money we're talking about. What do you think? Should UNM pay?

Councilor Wants UNM To Pay For Emergency Calls

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KOAT

Coming up on Action 7 News More in the Morning... A city councilor has a strong message for UNM. Why he says the university should pay the city hundreds of thousands! Plus... the landlord accused of shooting and killing two tenants is expected in court today. The question: is he competent to stand trial? And a woman with a 20-inch waist is showing off her curves. You've got to see it to believe it! Join us for the latest news, weather & traffic from now until 7am!

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Baby dumped in the desert nearly 16 years ago speaks

www.KOB.com

Tasha Taylor certainly was a little fighter when she was just 18 months old. The little girl survived 20 hours alone in the desert near Deming after being left there for dead there by her father Charlie Taylor.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Southeast NM town fighting for Spaceport Authority visitor center location

www.KOB.com

Right now, the center is slotted to go up just off Interstate 25 outside of town, but residents said they want it in downtown Truth or Consequences.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Students visit Roundhouse to talk pain caused by bullying

www.KOB.com

The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation directing every school superintendent in the state to work with parents and entire communities on anti-bullying policies.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

The House unanimously passed a bill to put a stop to bullying in public schools. Lawmakers want to direct New Mexico schools, parents and communities to get involved in the anti-bullying policies. Let us know what you think about the bill and what you do to prevent bullying with your kids. We might feature your comment in Feedback 4 at 6!

New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Just back from Augustin Plains water grab hearing in front of the Office of the State Engineer(OSE). Augustin Plains Ranch (owned by an Italian billionaire) wants to appropriate more than 17 billion gallons annually near Datil, NM. NMELC represents 80+ Datil-area residents (many of whom were at the Socorro courthouse today) in their protest against the Ranch's application.

Last year, we asked the State Engineer to dismiss the application. Today, the OSE Hearing Officer heard oral arguments about whether or not the Ranch's application is legally acceptable under New Mexico's water law (we assert it is not.)

Some of today's arguments:

"A water rights application requires a specific use in a specific place. You can't check a box that says "Gosh, I'd like a lot of water so I can sell it some day."" - NMELC Attorney Bruce Frederick

"This application should never have been allowed to be filed. It has put people through a lot of heartburn and trouble. The State should have done its job and rejected it in the first place. The application should now be dismissed immediately." --Atty Sherry Tippett, for several ditch associations

"[The protestants'] concerns about place of use and not enough specificity in our application...are a little bit fanatical." -- John Draper, counsel for the Ranch

The Hearing Officer stated that he would write a recommendation on the case as soon as possible, and then send it to the State Engineer for a decision. If OSE does not dismiss the application, we will represent our clients in a hearing on the hydrological aspects of the case in the future.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

NM Supreme Court to hear redistricting dispute

www.KOB.com
The Legislature and a group of Democrats and minority voters are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a plan for new House districts that was ordered by a district judge.

New Mexico in Focus
Fireworks Ban Fizzles. Suggest some alternate headlines for our latest blog post!
New Mexico inFocus » Blog Archive » Boom Goes the Fireworks Ban

www.newmexicoinfocus.org

One of the governor’s top priorities was tabled in committee today – “dead” in the words of one senator – without a single Republican vote supporting the measure.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Senate leaders warn of legislative logjam if budget bill not passed soon

www.KOB.com

There was no movement on the long-overdue budget bill at the state legislature Tuesday.

KOAT

Are you looking forward to the economic changes in 2012?

New Mexico Housing Market Looking Up For 2012

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- New Mexicos real estate market is bouncing back according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors. Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Gallup area news

2012-02-08T07:01:00.000-08:00

KGLP 91.7 fm Radio

A city-wide electrical power outage in Gallup, NM knocked KGLP off the air this morning (Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from around 7:45 a.m. until 9 a.m.) Soon we will be installing new UPS equipment to replace our aging gear...this will help prevent such loss of signal in the future, though we'll have to take the station off the air while we upgrade. We'll perform this maintenance late at night in order to be off the air at a more convenient time for listeners, and will advise as soon as we've scheduled the maintenance.

Caregiving on the Rez added 2 new photos to the album Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System.

Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System

Caregiving on the Rez added 2 new photos to the album Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System.
Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System
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Arizona Long Term Care

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This Division's Health Care Services (HCS) coordinates the acute care services for person with developmental disabilities who are enrolled in the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS). Many of you are interested in AHCCCS changes and updates.
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Apply for Long Term Care (ALTCS)

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Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Administration - Arizona's Medicaid Agency
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FOODHANDLERS TRAINING ...

Local Food in New Mexico shared a link.

We can fund that! USDA grants help the local food movement grow

grist.orgIn case you think pickling is just another excuse to put Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in goofy wigs, think again.

Native News Wire

http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2012/02/07/abqnewsseeker/navajo-leader-vetoes-green-jobs-funding.html

ABQJournal Online » Navajo Leader Vetoes Green Jobs Money

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Albuquerque and New Mexico State and Local News, Sports, Weather and Jobs, Cars, Real Estate and Classified Advertising

Gallup area news

2012-02-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

international news

2012-02-07T06:32:00.000-08:00

PRI Public Radio International

In Argentina, the Big Mac is the best value on the menu at McDonald's — but only because the country is likely manipulating the price to present a lower inflation level.

Argentina likely manipulating Big Mac prices to keep inflation seemingly lower | PRI.ORG

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In Argentina, try to find a Big Mac on a McDonald's menu and you'll have to look hard. Order one, though, and it'll be among the cheapest items on the menu. That's because, economists say, the government is probably fixing the price

National News

2012-02-07T06:31:00.000-08:00

TheRoot.com

What do you think about Roland Martin's Twitter comments during the Super Bowl? http://ow.ly/8UP40

Roland Martin: Mocking Soccer or Sexuality?

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He's responded to criticism from gay-rights groups over his Super Bowl tweets.

Out Loud Radio

tune in on Tuesday at 6pm to hear personal stories from LGBTQ Mormons. We welcome author Joe Dallin, and offer his book 'Perfect' as a thank you gift for new and renewing members during our Spring Membership Drive. When you call and contribute to KBOO during Out Loud, you show your direct support for the only locally produced queer culture radio show on the dial. Call 503-232-8818 or online: www.kboo.fm/membership

Thank you for your support!

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You can also include KBOO in your will; donate stocks, bonds or real property. Please contact our development department about these options or other ideas you may have.

National Museum of the American Indian shared a link.

Braves ditch insensitive patch on new throwbacks

sports.yahoo.comIt was a complete no-brainer, but props to the Atlanta Braves for placing a new crossed tomahawk logo on the sleeve of their new weekend alternates. The cream-colored throwbacks — which the baseball world learned about a few weeks ago …

New Mexico News

2012-02-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

KOAT

Albuquerque West Siders rallying at the Roundhouse today! Do you think state lawmakers should weigh in on APS' redistricting battle?

APS Redistricting Fight Heads to Legislature

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KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Cell phone video shows APD officer kicking, punching man

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Albuquerque Police Department is opening an internal investigation after a video seen on YouTube shows an officer trying to detain a young man downtown.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Crimes Against Children Unit sting catches predators

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An undercover sex sting landed four men behind bars. Santa Fe Police spent a month trying to nab the men, who thought they were about to meet up with an underage girl for sex.

international news

2012-02-06T07:39:00.001-08:00

PRI Public Radio International

China is known around the world as the place that makes the televisions, iPhones and iPads that are in hot demand. Their culture doesn't share the same way, though. But could it? The country's leaders would sure like it to.

China looking to export its culture the same way it does gadgets and gizmos | PRI.ORG

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China is known around the world as the place that makes the televisions, iPhones and iPads that are in hot demand. Their culture doesn't share the same way, though. But could it?

National News

2012-02-06T07:39:00.000-08:00

Out Loud Radio

Great news!

REPORT: 16 Million Employees Could Receive Nondiscrimination Protections From Executive Order

thinkprogress.orgAs the White House considers issuing an executive order prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity by federal contractors, the Williams Institute are out with a new report showing that 11 to 16 million additional employees would gain protections

Gallup Solar

From Ken Hughes:
“Energy consumption from buildings will increase by 14 percent from 2005 to 2030, the EIA said, down from the 44 percent spike it predicted seven years ago. Architecture 2030 says it amounts to eliminating the electricity output from 490 500-megawatt coal-fired plants over the same 25-year period.

“The new projections mean Americans will save an additional $3.7 trillion on energy...See More

Greening of Building Sector on Track to Deliver Trillions in Savings by 2030 | InsideClimate News

insideclimatenews.orgArchitecture 2030, a building sector research and advocacy group, issued a report last week asserting that the greening of the U.S. building sector is on track to deliver far more energy savings than government officials predicted only a handful of years ago

Gallup Solar

Where do you think green building will head? As energy cost raise so does interest in solar, or does it>

Green Building Megatrends for 2012 - Green Building, Green Design - Builder Magazine

www.builderonline.com

Dubbed "the godfather of green," Jerry Yudelson discusses 10 trends bound for growth in the months ahead.

New Mexico News

2012-02-06T07:38:00.000-08:00

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

Pastor’s comments spark protest, online debate

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By Heath Haussamen • News • Dozens protested outside Albuquerque’s Legacy Church on Sunday while, inside, Pastor Steve Smothermon defended comments he made to NMPolitics.net about the governor appointing a gay man to office.

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

Mr. President, call on me

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By Dwight T. Pitcaithley • Commentary • Everyone seems to think Americans are selfish, and only interested in feathering their own nests. In my experience, that’s not true. We all want to contribute to our country. We can do a lot more than we’ve been asked to do so far.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Mother battles lobbyist over new prescription drug law

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An Albuquerque mother is pushing a bill in the New Mexico Legislature to limit prescription pain medication, but she said her efforts are under attack from medical lobbyists.

New Mexico Library Association

Nice work

Mysterious paper sculptures « Central Station

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The Creative Social Network

New Mexico Library Association

The 2012 Annual Conference Registration Form that was mailed has a correction -- the Techie Pre-Conference Workshop is FREE (not $10.00), however, space is limited so you still need to sign up. This is the BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP workshop.

New Mexico Library Association

The election ballot for the 2012-13 Board members is in the mail. Only those members in good standing as of January 31st can vote in the election. Please mail the ballot to Dr. Barbara Lovato by March 1st. Ballots postmarked after that date will not be counted.

Gallup area news

2012-02-06T07:37:00.000-08:00

Gallup Chamber
Four Directions Wellness will be hosting a class to find out if the water you are drinking is healthy. Bring a sample of your water, be it bottled or from your faucet, to the Gallup Chamber for testing on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Pam Burgess, PHD and Sharna Sutherin, PHD (Independent NIKKEN Wellness Consultants) will be more than happy to test your water and show you what you can do make your water healthier to drink. 505-863-6030

Gallup Solar

Next Wednesday Gallup Solar discusses how to best use media coverage to promote solar We meet Wed 6PM at 113 E Logan Gallup. Now comm'on you must have some ideas.

Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society

If your dog could leave a last will.....

international news

2012-02-02T06:58:00.001-08:00

Permaculture Association

Please take the time to sign this:

Up close one year later: startling new photos of uncontacted Indians released

www.uncontactedtribes.org

Many blame illegal logging for displacing uncontacted tribes from their forest homes.

Indian Country Today Media Network

Alien Atoms: Milky Way Stardust Detected in Solar System

The ancients have known for some time that we are made of stardust, but now a NASA spacecraft has detected the actual atoms from outside the solar system. Read more:

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PRI Public Radio International

A terrible story developing in Egypt at this hour. A soccer match turned brutally violent with at least 73 people killed and a thousand wounded. The video, here, is hard to believe.

VIDEO: Dozens killed, hundreds wounded in clash after Egyptian soccer match | PRI.ORG

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A soccer match turned deadly in Port Said, Egypt on Wednesday after the local team lost and soccer fans invaded the field and started rioting. At least 73 people are dead and a thousand more wounded. The death toll is expected to climb.

PRI Public Radio International

How meta is this? Posting about Facebook, on Facebook. When Facebook becomes a publicly traded company, it will have a duty to its shareholders to maximize company profits. As it traverses from social media start-up to massive, publicly traded company, one media theorist says the company will have to battle to maintain its identity.

Will Facebook IPO change the soul of the company? | PRI.ORG

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When Facebook becomes a publicly traded company, it will have a duty to its shareholders to maximize company profits.

PRI Public Radio International

This just in, via The Washington Post, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end the combat mission in Afgahnistan by next year.

Panetta: U.S., NATO will seek to end Afghan combat mission next year

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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end their combat mission in Afghanistan next year and shift to providing support and training to Afghan security forces.

PRI Public Radio International

Years ago, Israeli settlers built a settlement on private Palestinian land outside the town of Ramallah. Late last year, an Israeli court ruled it must be vacated by March. Now residents and the government are fighting over when, whether and where the residents will go.

Illegal Israeli settlement faces looming deadline to be vacated | PRI.ORG

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Years ago, Israeli settlers built a settlement on private Palestinian land outside the town of Ramallah. Late last year, an Israeli court ruled it must be vacated by March.

National News

2012-02-02T06:58:00.000-08:00

TheRoot.com

‎"I'm immensely proud that my father and his life's passion are being recognized in such a high honor as the Black Heritage Stamp," said Linda Johnson Rice, chairman, Johnson Publishing Co. http://ow.ly/8P1qs

Forever Stamp for Ebony and Jet Publisher

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John H. Johnson is the 35th honoree in the U.S. Postal Service's Black Heritage stamp series.

PRI Public Radio International

Don Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train," died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He began his career as a journalist who wrote passionately about the civil rights movement. After noticing the lack of African American music on popular television, he created the Chicago-based show "Soul Train" in 1970 to showcase the funky blending of gospel and R&B that is soul music.

The Takeaway - Remembering Don Cornelius, Creator of Soul Train

www.thetakeaway.org

Don Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train," died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He began his career as a journalist who wrote passionately about the civil rights movement.

Ben Ray Lujan

During these tough times, while too many New Mexicans are still looking for work and families are struggling to get by, members of Congress should not be getting an automatic pay raise. It is critical that as public servants, we make it clear to the American people that our focus is on turning our economy around and putting them back to work, not enhancing our own bottom line.

Luján Cosponsors Legislation to Block Congressional Pay Raise

www.lujan.house.gov

Rep. Luján released the following statement today after cosponsoring H.R. 3858, legislation that blocks a cost-of-living adjustment for members of Congress and freezes their pay for the next fiscal year.

PRI Public Radio International

On the PRI Stream: Young, gifted and unemployed -- Spanish professionals go job hunting in Germany, because few good jobs are left in Spain. Job security may be a thing of the past worldwide -- on The World today starting at 4pm CT/5PM ET. http://www.pri.org/stream/listen.m3u

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This American Life

Madison! There are a handful of tickets still available for Ira's show at the Overture Center on Saturday, February 18th.

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass | Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, Wisconsin

www.overturecenter.com

The creator of the public radio show This American Life talks about his program and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the amazing stories for the show, how he and his staff are trying to push broadcast journalism to do things it doesn't usually do.

PRI Public Radio International

American Airlines, seeking deep cuts in its costs as it makes its way through bankruptcy court, said Wednesday that it wanted a 20 percent reduction in salaries and benefits from its employees as well as a termination of their pension plans. It also said it wanted to cut about 13,000 workers, or 16 percent of its current work force. Via The New York Times.

American Airlines Proposes 20% Cut in Salaries

www.nytimes.com

The carrier, operating in bankruptcy court, also said it sought to terminate pension plans and to cut about 13,000 employees, or 16 percent of its work force.

TheRoot.com

In NYC? Stop by! For FREE! http://ow.ly/8NBkW

Apollo Theater's Black History Month Free Open House

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The Root Recommends: The Apollo Theater's free open house weekend in honor of Black History Month.

KOAT

Your thoughts?

Birth Control Pills Recalled, May Not Work

www.koat.com

Pfizer is recalling about 1 million packs of oral contraceptives after discovering a problem that could cause women to take an incorrect daily dosage and increase the risk of accidental pregnancy.

PRI Public Radio International

If you watch the Colbert Report, you know Trevor Potter. Potter's the lawyer who comes on to explain to Stephen what he can, and can't, do with his Super PAC. Now Potter's weighing in on what's wrong with the Super PAC disclosures made available yesterday. Plus, don't miss an awesome clip from the Daily Show.

Colbert Super PAC lawyer explains how campaign finance disclosure is and isn't working | PRI.ORG

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Perhaps no man has made Super PACs more well-known than comedian Stephen Colbert. And he wouldn't be able to do that without the help of his attorney, former FEC commissioner Trevor Potter. Potter said the disclosures come too late and too slowly

This American Life

NYC: Next Tuesday 2/7 and the first Tuesday of every month, Contributor Jeff Simmermon hosts "And I Am Not Lying" - a night of storytelling, burlesque, comedy and more. Next week includes standup by Moth regular Ophira Eisenberg, stories from co-hosts Brad Lawrence and Cyndi Freeman... and lessons from A LASSO EXPERT. At Brooklyn's Union Hall. $10.

And I Am Not Lying: We’ve Got a Residency at Union Hal...

andiamnotlying.comStarting February 7th, we’ll be cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the And I Am Not Lying live show at Union Hall on the first Tuesday of every month. Doors are at 8, show’s at 8:30 and tickets ain’t but ten tiny dollars for the finest comedy, storytelling, burlesque sideshow you’re going to get anywhere

New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Good luck New York! We're rooting for you.

New York Proposes Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Power Plants | Center for Climate and Energy

www.c2es.org

On January 18, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a proposed rule, known as Part 251, which would limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new electric generating facilities over 25 megawatts and at existing facilities that undergo expansions of at least 25 m...

Indian Country Today Media Network

Red Lake to Host Sixth Annual Gang and Drug Summit

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PRI Public Radio International

Audio recordings made on the flight deck of airplanes carrying two top government leaders the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated provide new insights into what the White House knew, when it knew it, and how the message was shared with government officials. The audio is long and available here, but we also have a short story with the most important excerpts.

Previously unreleased audio sheds new light on Kennedy assassination | PRI.ORG

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Audio recordings made on the flight deck of airplanes carrying two top government leaders the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated provide new insights into what the White House knew,

Transom.org

At Transom, we are steady advocates of Slow Radio, un-rushed humanity-filled storytelling. In that spirit we present Ed Prosser's piece, "The D-Word." Yes, it's about Death. And about people who make their livings from death. Come listen.

Transom » The D-Word

transom.orgI am in a constant struggle with my own restless mind, which has been enabled by the Internet. My brain wants less of more and my soul wants more of less. At Transom, we have sided with the soul and are steady advocates of Slow Radio, un-rushed humanity-filled storytelling.

Native News Wire

http://www.nbc26.com/news/local/138452384.html

Menominee Language Controversy - www.nbc26.com

www.nbc26.com

A Shawano family say they’re extremely upset by the way officials at Sacred Heart Catholic School treated their daughter.

New Mexico News

2012-02-02T06:57:00.000-08:00

New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association

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KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Senate OKs 3 NM state fair commissioners

www.KOB.com
The Senate has confirmed several of Gov. Susana Martinez's nominees to the State Fair Commission although the administration drew sharp criticism for its handling of a lease for a new fairgrounds casino.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Proposal to ban fireworks may be losing steam

www.KOB.com
The bill moved from one committee to the next this week, but without a “due pass.” That means lawmakers could add or take items out of the bill before it is voted.

Weekly Alibi

Found on Santa Fe Craigslist: Organic farm formerly operated by Seeds of Change

Remember when Santa Fe-based organic seed/food company Seeds of Change got bought out by behemoth Mars, Inc? And everyone said it was just a cynical green-washing PR ploy? And they were right, because Mars shut the farm down and moved operations completely out of state, but retained the company’s made-from-scratch brand and feel-good history for itself?...
Source: Alibi Weblog

Published: 2012-02-01 22:37:57 GMT

Clearly New Mexico
Another week, another video from ClearlySK! This week she talks about early education and proposed legislative joint resolutions to help fund it! All while risking hypothermia!
Early Education with a Chance of Precipitation

www.youtube.com

It's important to invest in our future. We need to pass HJR15 and SJR9 so that we can properly fund early education programs!

Local Food in New Mexico
USDA announces grants for rural business development - New Mexico Business Weekly
USDA announces grants for rural business development - New Mexico Business Weekly

www.bizjournals.com

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development is accepting applications...

Ben Ray Lujan
I'll be holding open office hours in Las Vegas this Saturday. Check out my website for all the details. Hope to see you there.
Luján to Hold Open Office Hours in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 4

www.lujan.house.gov

Rep. Luján will hold open office hours on Saturday, February 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at his district office in Las Vegas. Luján and his staff will be available to meet with constituents to assist them with casework and discuss issues of concern so he can continue to be a powerful voice

Weekly Alibi

City to pipe landfill methane to the jail

One of the tidbits in this week’s Council Watch got a lot of attention. Albuquerque is going to build a line from a local dump to our Westside lockup. The excess methane that’s usually burned off at the landfill with be used to heat water in the jail’s boiler room....
Source: Alibi Weblog

Published: 2012-02-01 20:54:10 GMT

Weekly Alibi

Steam me up, Scotty

Alibi travel writer Elizabeth W. Hughes drove around New Mexico to find hot soaks in the cold weather. This week’s column marks the second installation of her day-trip getaway spring and tub series: A steamy good time. Get thee to warmth and relaxation....
Source: Alibi Weblog

Published: 2012-02-01 20:36:53 GMT

Local Food in New Mexico
NMSU Sunflower Workshop (Cochiti), 2/16, 5:00pm
NMSU Sunflower Workshop (Cochiti), 2/16, 5:00pm

www.mrcog-nm.gov

Time to get this project moving again.... we have the same group of experts from New Mexico State University ready to travel to us for the Sunflower Workshop that was cancelled due to bad weather back in early December.

Bioneers
Learn more about water pollution & water sustainability. Fri & Sat, Feb. 10-11, @ South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE., Albuquerque. FREE.
It’s All About Water - Films & Conversation — City of Albuquerque

www.cabq.gov

Two days of films and discussion regarding water issues in New Mexico.

Local Food in New Mexico via Rio Grande Community Farm
Via Rio Grande Community Farm: We're kicking off our Share the Harvest campaign. For Valentine's Day this year, share your love by joining our Cause and making a donation. For every dollar donated, one pound of our fresh, organic produce will be delivered to a food pantry in Albuquerque.
Help the Rio Grande Community Farm

www.causes.com

To improve the health of our community through sustainable agriculture, fresh food, and education.

KOAT shared a link.
Con Artist Targets Vets

www.koat.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A suspected con artist wanted for allegedly scamming people out of $100 million could be hiding out in New Mexico Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Local Food in New Mexico via New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
‎"Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum adjusts to urban spraw"l - Las Cruces Sun-News
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum adjusts to urban sprawl - Las Cruces Sun-News

www.lcsun-news.com

LAS CRUCES - There are a couple of simple rules to follow on New Mexico ranches

Local Food in New Mexico shared a link.
Occupy Community Gardens

www.nationofchange.org

It’s time to prepare for spring. The Arab Spring in the Middle East continues to move forward year round. Does the occupy movement stand for something positive or something negative?

Local Food in New Mexico
Connect with NM’s largest Food Processor network!
February 10th, 11:30-3:00
The South Valley Economic Development Center- 318 Isleta Blvd SW, 87105
Only 15 slots remaining!
Apply for your spot today by emailing
CONTACT: Brandon Stam, South Valley Economic Development Center, 505.301.3689, BrandonS@SVEDC.org
Connect with NM’s largest Food Processor network! 2/10, 11:30am-3pm

www.mrcog-nm.gov

Over the last six years, the South Valley Economic Development has worked to bring retail buyers, business resources, lending resources, and food entrepreneurs together. Now we’re extending an invitation to a select few rural processors around NM to participate,

Local Food in New Mexico
Central New Mexico LandLink is featued in the recent NM Green Chamber of Commerce newsletter!!
NM Green Chamber of Commerce Statewide Newsletter - February 2012

campaign.r20.constantcontact.com
The New Mexico Legislative Session is in full-swing with important bills that affect your business being considered every day. This Friday, we hold our annual Legislative Action Day so legislators can hear from their business constituents directly (see details below). Please join us.

Local Food in New Mexico
Please join us at this workshop for farmers and ranchers to explore production strategies and marketing opportunities.
Saturday, February 4th
9:00am to 4:30pm
(registration begins at 8:45)
Rural Events Center
Abiquiu, NM
THIS SATURDAY - Agricultura Aqui y Alla: Regional Opportunities Abound

campaign.r20.constantcontact.com

NMPolitics.net shared a link.
Budget kerfluffle is business as usual

www.nmpolitics.net

VIDEO: By Gwyneth Doland • Analysis • The budget was moving through the House at about the usual speed until Monday, when Republicans balked at what had been a tentative deal. Democrats said they were shocked and disappointed that their deal fell through; Republicans were forced to awkwardly backtrack

New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce shared a link.
New Mexico GREEN Chamber of Commerce | Statewide Newsletter-February 2012

nmgreenchamber.com
The New Mexico Legislative Session is in full-swing with important bills that affect your business being considered every day. This Friday, we hold our annual Legislative Action Day so legislators can hear from their business constituents directly (see details below). Please join us.

KOAT
Take a look at this new prison gang that's growing in correctional facilities around the state.
7 Clicks: New Gang In NM Prisons

www.koat.com

Prison officials warned residents about the new prison gang that's threatening to spill over into the community.

New Mexico Magazine and Albuquerque shared a link.
New Mexico Black History Month - Events - Albuquerque, New Mexico

www.itsatrip.org

New Mexico Black History month will present a slate of events that cover five focus areas: arts and culture, cuisine, education, positive youth development and health. There is something for everyone here...Enjoy and celebrate with us!

New Mexico Magazine via Albuquerque
Today we celebrate the beginning of February and the start of Black History Month. The folks at New Mexico Black History Month have put together a great program of activities and events that celebrate the traditions, heritage and major contributions of African Americans in the state of New Mexico. There's a little something for everyone (from art exhibits to a sweet potato pie contest!) so make sure you get out and enjoy. Happy February!
NMPolitics.net shared a link.
Now is the time for tax-credit scholarships

www.nmpolitics.net

By Daniel Ulibarri • Commentary • Enacting tax-credit scholarship legislation will enable lower-income and special-needs students to attend schools that will better meet their needs

New Mexico MarketPlace shared a link.
2012 Valentines Contest

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New Mexico MarketPlace
You only have until 2/10 to enter to win a dozen roses, a candy bouquet and a three course dinner for two! Enter soon! http://www.nmmarketplace.com/valentines2012/
Ben Ray Lujan
From San Juan County to Union County and everywhere in between, workers in Northern New Mexico will keep hundreds of dollars in their pocket this year once Congress passes an extension of the payroll tax cut. During this difficult economic time, that money will go a long way for a family struggling to make ends meet.
Luján: New Report Reinforces the Need to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut

www.lujan.house.gov

Rep. Luján called for the swift passage of a payroll tax cut extension that will provide tax relief to 900,000 New Mexicans for the rest of the year. A new report released by the Joint Economic Committee highlights the impact a ten-month extension of the tax cut will have on workers across New Mexico

KOAT
One North Valley family had their legal documents stolen from their home. Click "Like" if you have a special hiding place for your personal documents.
Police: Thieves Now Target Identification Documents

www.koat.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Police say burglars ransacked a home in the North Valley and took the all of the family members' legal documents. Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

Gallup area news

2012-02-02T06:56:00.000-08:00

Gallup Pride

Gallup Gay Pride Presents: Red Hot and Fabulous! Celebrate The Holiday of love on Friday February, 10th, 2012 at Sports Page lounge at 9pm. $2 Cover charge, must be 21 and older to enter! all proceeds will be going to this years Gallup Gay Pride Fest 2012. For more information contact gallup pride or allison wonderland at allison_wonderland90@yahoo.com. Dress in Red! it will be feirce!

Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society

Show your support AGAINST animal cruelty for the month of February 2012 -- change your profile picture to a photo of your pet (or one from your local shelter/rescue organization). Support your local animal shelter...I support Gallup McKinley County Humane Society!

Local Food in New Mexico shared a link.

Food Family Farming Foundation : Grants - Healthy Breakfast 4 Kids

www.foodfamilyfarming.org

The Healthy Breakfast-4-Kids (HB4K) goal is to create and improve access to breakfast in schools nationwide as a means to lessen the huge negative impact of hungry children across our nation. In 2012 Food Family Farming Foundation (F3) and Walmart Foundation are partnering to grant 117 $2500

Local Food in New Mexico

Rural Energy for America Program deadlines have been announced for FY 2012

Rural Energy for America Program deadlines have been announced for FY 2012

www.mrcog-nm.gov

Energy Partners: The USDA-Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program funding notice, with deadlines, was announced on Friday, January 20, 2012. This program provides grants and loan guarantees to promote non-residential energy-related projects by agricultural producers, small businesses...

Navajo Times

POLITICS

P-card abuse empties tribal office's budget

http://www.navajotimes.com/politics/2012/0112/012612pcard.php

P-card abuse empties tribal office's budget

navajotimes.com

A December 2011 audit reveals that an employee, who worked in DED's Real Estate Department, allegedly used the card to buy designer handbags, perfume, cosmetics, Pendleton bags and blankets, jewelry, tickets to the National Finals Rodeo, ceiling fans, groceries, appliances, baby items, pet food and ...

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Farmington tourism director reported missing

www.KOB.com

The former Farmington tourism director under investigation for stealing money has been reported missing.

Local Food in New Mexico

Mapping & Mining the Field: Crop Budgeting/Metrics/Planning -WORKSHOP
When: February 8th, 4:00-6:00pm
Who: Open to the public
Where: Bernalillo County Extension Offices (1510 Menaul Ext BLVD NW)
How Much: Free (Participants must register for the course. Class size limited to 20)
...See More

GROWING LOCAL WORKSHOP SERIES: Mapping & Mining the Field: Crop Budgeting / Metrics / Planning | - F

www.abqmarkets.org

international news

2012-02-01T07:46:00.001-08:00

PRI Public Radio International

While Iran gives cautious signs that it's willing to consider negotiations with western nations, and the E.U. and U.S. increase the sanctions against the country in an effort to halt its nuclear ambitions, Iranians worry their country is hurtling toward war.

As tensions rise, Iranians fear that they're on the road to war with U.S. | PRI.ORG

PRI's Living on Earth shared a link.

Living on Earth: Mozambican Farmers Get Help to Weather Extreme Weather Events

www.loe.org

Mozambique is among the African countries most vulnerable to extreme weather events. Cyclones, droughts, and floods have destroyed homes and crops. The organization Save the Children has partnered with the government to promote programs aimed at making the local economy less contingent on the weather

PRI Public Radio International

Here's an interesting look at the European Debt Crisis with an amazingly well done info graphic.

European Debt Crisis: Who Loaned PIIGS the Money?

demonocracy.info

Visualized: PIIGS debt per lender, stacked in $100 bills - The European Super Highway of Debt

National News

2012-02-01T07:46:00.000-08:00

KUYI Hopi Public Radio and National Museum of the American Indian shared a link.

Native American mockumentary

www.eastvalleytribune.com

There are a number of popular films that feature food in their titles: “Mystic Pizza,” “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “American Pie.” But frybread?

PRI Public Radio International

According to various media reports, Mitt Romney won the Florida Republican Primary. Newt Gingrich a distant second, Rick Santorum third and Ron Paul fourth.

Projections: Romney wins big in Florida primary | PRI.ORG

www.pri.org

As the Florida primary results continue to pour in, several major national news outlets are projecting that Mitt Romney won big in Florida today. Newt Gingrich was projected to come in third, followed by Rick Santorum and then Ron Paul.

PRI Public Radio International

Monitoring the Florida primary results? While we wait for final results, check out this article from The New York Times, looking at what Mitt Romney's expected victory in Florida might mean for him in the longrun.

Romney's Fight to Win Comes at a Cost, Polls Show

thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com

Polls suggest that Mitt Romney's standing among many voters has slipped during a bruising nominating fight.

Indian Country Today Media Network

Cherokee Freedmen: One Year Later

The Cherokee, along with Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminole Nations collectively became known as the “Five Civilized Tribes” because they adopted many conventions of the south, including ownership of black slaves. Read more:

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ict_sbc/cherokee-freedment-one-year-later?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=cherokee-freedment-one-year-later&utm_campaign=fb-posts

The Native Youth Sexual Health Network

New resource! "The Center for HIV Law and Policy Releases First Set of Standards for the Sexual Health Care of Youth in Detention and Foster Care Centers" TEENSENSE: Advancing the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody

CENTER FOR HIV LAW AND POLICY RELEASES FIRST SET OF STANDARDS FOR THE SEXUAL HEALTH CARE OF YOUTH IN

www.hivlawandpolicy.org

CENTER FOR HIV LAW AND POLICY RELEASES FIRST SET OF STANDARDS FOR THE SEXUAL HEALTH CARE OF YOUTH IN DETENTION AND FOSTER CARE CENTERSGuidance Will Help State-Licensed Facilities Address Gap in Health Care Services For At-Risk Youth in Custody

Gallup Solar

ENERGY INNOVATION
Super Hot Salt: A Super Cool Solar Technology Innovation
Largest Solar Storage Deal in the World Paves Way for Baseload Solar http://scienceprogress.org/2012/01/super-hot-salt-a-super-cool-solar-technology-innovation/

Another heads up from Ken Hughes. You got to see this photo
. David

Super Hot Salt: A Super Cool Solar Technology Innovation

scienceprogress.orgPolicymakers and energy industry experts often talk about clean energy as though it isn’t reliable. In fact, while an MIT study recently found the existing grid would probably be up to the challenge of absorbing clean energy, intermittency does present a real challenge

PRI Public Radio International

How many times have politicians interrupted your dinner with a political robocall? If you haven't dealt with it lately, you're one of the lucky ones. A new website wants to try and help you out by offering reverse robocalling services for you to use on politicians.

Tired of political calls? Place a robocall right back | PRI.ORG

www.pri.org

As Florida voters head to the polls today, they're probably thankful that, if nothing else, the political calls they've been getting will likely come to an end.

Native News Wire

http://nativetimes.com/life/commentary/6753-se-ruckman-scientists-link-racism-prejudice-to-simply-being-dumb

S.E. RUCKMAN: Scientists link racism, prejudice to simply being dumb

nativetimes.com

Native American Times - #1 Source for Native news in the US.

Native News Wire

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57368750/objectors-of-indian-trust-deal-decry-open-letter/

Objectors of Indian trust deal decry open letter - CBS News

www.cbsnews.com

Objectors of Indian trust deal decry open letter

New Mexico News

2012-02-01T07:45:00.000-08:00

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Driver's license bill faces legislative test Wednesday

www.KOB.com

Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and her allies are making another appeal to the Legislature to overturn a New Mexico law allowing driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.

New Mexico Magazine

In the past 100 years, our readers have lived in dugout houses, attended rattlesnake derbies, become the first Miss Northern Navajo Fair, and more. Read your memories since statehood in "Our Centennial Memoir."

New Mexico Magazine: Tell Us Your Story

www.nmmagazine.com

Our Collective Memoir: To Celebrate New Mexico's Centennial, we invited readers to share memories that resonate with the history of the state.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Martinez' message to Noe Torres: I don't help child killers

www.KOB.com

Governor Susana Martinez said a suspected child killer's own foolishness put him behind bars.

Susana Martinez

Today, we announced the arrest of Noe Torres -- a suspected child killer who had been on the run for 6 years. I'm grateful for the help of Chihuahua Governor Cesar Duarte and the tireless efforts of DA Matt Chandler.

Most importantly, Carlos Perez -- who was murdered the day before his 11th birthday -- deserves justice. And now he can have his day in court.

Capitol Report | New Mexico » D’oh! Fugitive sends Gov a letter, gets caught

www.capitolreportnewmexico.com

Capitol Report New Mexico

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

The merits of the Heart Gallery are not at issue

www.nmpolitics.net

By Raúl E. Burciaga • Commentary • The governor is free to maintain a permanent exhibit of photographs of children up for adoption in the Governor’s Gallery.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Panel shelves legislative paycheck restriction

www.KOB.com

Lawmakers have shelved a proposal to require teachers and other public workers to take unpaid leave or annual leave from their jobs if they serve in the Legislature.

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

Talking about the Roundhouse and U.S. Senate race

www.nmpolitics.net

By Heath Haussamen • News • I was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about what’s going on at the Roundhouse, new polling in the U.S. Senate race and more. Click on the headline to listen.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

NM legislative session reaches halfway point

www.KOB.com

State lawmakers are struggling to reach a compromise on the budget as the 30-day legislative session hits the halfway point.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

NM regulators approve rate increase for NM Gas Co.

www.KOB.com

New Mexico regulators have approved a $21.5 million rate increase for New Mexico Gas Co.

KOAT shared a link.

Suspicious Package Mailed On UNM Campus

www.koat.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package received through the mail at an undisclosed location on the University of New Mexico's campus. Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

PRC overhaul moving quickly in Legislature

www.KOB.com

Proposals to overhaul a scandal-plagued state regulatory agency are off to a fast start in the Legislature.

The Daily Lobo

Hey Lobos, check out our monthly music guide. Be sure to let us know if we missed anything important.
http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2012/01/for_your_ears

New Mexico Daily Lobo :: For Your Ears

www.dailylobo.com

The Lemonheads have clung to their punk roots since their start in the mid 80s. However, because it’s been a kind of revolving door of members for all but one person in the band, their sound has morphed into a generic alternative rock.

KNME

TONIGHT 7pm-5.1: NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS – Sturm! Drang! The 2012 Legislative Session Continues! #nmleg http://bit.ly/ar5jUk/

http://ow.ly/i/rcS8

HootSuite Photos

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

Poll: Heinrich and Wilson tied; voters like guv

www.nmpolitics.net

By Heath Haussamen • News • A new, bipartisan poll finds Martin Heinrich and Heather Wilson essentially tied in a potential U.S. Senate match-up and a high approval rating for Gov. Susana Martinez.

Gallup area news

2012-02-01T07:44:00.000-08:00

Red Rock Balloon Rally

Koshare has returned from repair, and will be in Durango this weekend for the Snowdown Rally.

Gallup Solar

Gallup Solar Community Newsletter January 2012

Gallup Solar Community Newsletter February 2012

us2.campaign-archive2.comCan you see the stars from your house in Gallup? Should we become a Dark Sky Community like our neighbor, Flagstaff, the first International Dark Sky Community (IDSC)? We would retrofit all lighting so that light is directed only where it is needed and we would save energy!

Navajo Times

Non-profit Diné bi Siihasin (Diné Hope) created as an umbrella organization for nonprofit orgs. interested in improving the housing and infrastructure situation on the Navajo Nation; Clara Pratte, confirmed by Navajo Nation Council as executive director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office; Hopi Tribe filed a complaint in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims seeking damages for high levels of arsenic in drinking water; 49 students at Tséhootsooí Middle School inducted in National Junior Honor Society; and the world premiere of "More than Frybread" is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3 at 7p.m. at the Chandler WildHorse Pass and Casino.

Navajo Times Daily News Update for January 31, 2012 with reporter Alastair Lee Bitsoi

www.youtube.com

Non-profit Diné bi Siihasin (Diné Hope) created as an umbrella organization for nonprofit orgs. interested in improving the housing and infrastructure

Native News Wire

http://www.daily-times.com/ci_19832844

New Navajo Nation law protects vulnerable adults - Farmington Daily Times

www.daily-times.com

FARMINGTON — The Navajo Nation Council on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of an act that protects vulnerable adults from discrimination, abuse, retaliation, exploitation and neglect.

international news

2012-01-31T08:30:00.000-08:00

PRI Public Radio International

When a body is cremated, if it has any metal parts, like a titanium hip, those metal parts are left behind. For years those parts were either buried in old graves or sent to the dump. But a Dutch company, OrthoMetals, has a business that gathers those materials and processes them for industrial reuse, sending the proceeds to charity. Via PRI's The World.

Dutch company turns cremation remains into global charity | PRI.ORG

www.pri.org

When a body is cremated, if it has any metal parts, like a titanium hip, those metal parts are left behind. For years it was either buried in graves or sent to the dump. But a Dutch company, OrthoMetals, has a business that gathers those materials

Indian Country Today Media Network

Solar Flare Shoots Away From Earth—Luckily

It is just the latest in what promises to be a pretty steady show as the sun enters a peak activity period, scientists say. They could even spruce up the aurora borealis as often as once a month. Read more:

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/01/31/x-class-solar-flare-shoots-away-from-earth-luckily-94988?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=x-class-solar-flare-shoots-away-from-earth-luckily-94988&utm_campaign=fb-posts

Bioneers

We're trying to get to 1,000 fans on our new Women's Leadership page to welcome February and build our network of allies working for a redefinition of leadership. Won't you join us and spread the word?

Bioneers Moonrise Women's Leadership

Bioneers Moonrise Women’s Leadership works to increase the capacity of women of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities to step into greater leadership to effect progressive environmental and social change. Moonrise Women's Leadership serves to celebrate and help restore value to those aspects of our human capacity that have previously been relegated to the domain of the “feminine,” and have therefore been systematically devalued and denigrated in all people, to the detriment of our collective future, and our culture. If you'd like to contact us, you can write us at women@bioneers.org

National News

2012-01-31T08:29:00.000-08:00

High Country News

Alaska's Department of Natural Resources head wants to stop "conserving and protecting" the state's natural resources. The new mission statement proposed removes those words, and keeps the word "develop."

Natural resources chief wants mission statement change

www.adn.com

The commissioner of the state's Department of Natural Resources wants to change the agency's mission statement, and the proposed changed is not sitting well with at least one lawmaker and conservation groups who are worried about a pro-development bent.

The Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Safe and Caring Schools new publication for Two Spirit Youth: A Guide for Teachers and Parents. Available online for free or hard copies can be requested

Safe and Caring Schools for Two Spirit Youth

www.sacsc.ca

Native News Wire

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=146087630

Native Americans As Slaves, Slave Owners In North : NPR

www.npr.org

MacArthur 'Genius' Tiya Miles does pioneering research on the relationship between Cherokee Indians and African-Americans. She speaks with host Michel Martin about shedding light on the unexplored history of Native American and African-American slavery in Michigan.

Native News Wire

http://www.shawanoleader.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=30309&TM=45589.33

Using Menominee words at school gets girl benched - Shawano Leader - Shawano, WI

www.shawanoleader.com

PRI Public Radio International

Floridians are voting now for whom they prefer as the GOP Presidential challenger to President Barack Obama. Polls in Florida are open until 7 p.m. local time. Will you be watching the results as they come in tonight?

Voters in Florida head to polls for Republican presidential primary | PRI.ORG

www.pri.org

Floridians are voting now for whom they prefer as the GOP Presidential challenger to President Barack Obama. Polls in Florida are open until 7 p.m. local time.

IMRU Radio

Women's Music History - Tret Fure, Meg Christian, Cris Williamson, Vicki Randle, Peggy Gilbert, Alix Dobkin, Chevala Vargas and Margie Adam

Women's Music History - Tret Fure, Meg Christian, Cris Williamson, Vicki Randle, Peggy Gilbert, Alix Dobkin, Chevala Vargas and Margie Adam

imru.posterous.comWomens Music Podcast by Sheri Lunn Listen on Posterous Podcast Date: January 30, 2012 - Written and Produced by Sheri Lunn This special edition of IMRU features a brief history of Women's Music and a long-form interview with Tret Fure .

Out Loud Radio

If our LGBTQ community organizations are working with youth, are they also making room for youth voice at the decision-making-table? Check out these updates from the Creating Change Conference:

Young LGBT Activists Take Center Stage in Baltimore - COLORLINES

colorlines.com

Over 2,000 people showed up at the annual Creating Change conference in Baltimore to talk about building an inclusive agenda for queer activists and allies.

Out Loud Radio

Do you know someone who fits one of the descriptions below?
• They helped propel the LGBTQ movement in the Pacific NW forward
• They are a role model to the local queer community
• Their actions have somehow made it safer and easier for LGBTQ people to be themselves
• They have contributed to the growth of the LGBTQ movement in the Pacific NW

Nominate them for the 2012 Queer Heroes NW Award! For additional information, please email heroes@glapn.org Deadline is March 1!

Queer Heroes NW - Nominations Page Survey

www.surveymonkey.com

TheRoot.com

RIP, Camilla Williams. http://ow.ly/8LPRc

Opera Singer Camilla Williams Dies

ow.ly

The musical pioneer was ninety-two years old.

Indian Country Today Media Network

They’re Singing ‘The Fracking Song’ All Over the World

Not long ago, fracking was an obscure method of extracting oil and natural gas. Then the videos started showing up of people lighting their tap water on fire! Read more:

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/01/30/theyre-singing-the-fracking-song-all-over-the-world-94917?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=theyre-singing-the-fracking-song-all-over-the-world-94917&utm_campaign=fb-posts

Out Loud Radio

January 2012 report by Fighting Injustice to Reach Equality, or FIRE, initiative explores the intersections of race, economics, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

"Black gay and transgender Americans in particular experience stark social, economic, and health disparities compared to the general population and their straight black and white gay counterparts."

Jumping Beyond the Broom

www.americanprogress.org

Indian Country Today Media Network

The Sprout of the Popular Potato

The potato nourished American Indians for centuries, long before Spaniards brought the spuds to Europe. Read the story:

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New Mexico News

2012-01-31T08:28:00.001-08:00

KOAT

Should you be able to take part of your concealed carry gun classwork online? Why or why not?

State Nixes Online Gun Permit Course

www.koat.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety just shot down a local gun center's attempt to put part of a concealed carry class online. Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

Kids’ photos should hang in Roundhouse hallways

www.nmpolitics.net

By Heath Haussamen • Commentary • Hanging photos of foster children who are up for adoption in the halls of the Roundhouse would be a powerful statement about the priorities of state government. I hope the legislative branch changes its mind and grants the governor’s request to do it.

New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce

Here is a good story about a NMGCC bill in the legislature http://www.lcsun-news.com/new_mexico-legislation/ci_19856667

Bill may reward new homebuyers - Las Cruces Sun-News

www.lcsun-news.com

SANTA FE - New homebuyers would get a one-time tax credit and a lifetime of lower energy bills under legislation that Democrats are pushing as part of their job-creation package.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Lawmaker objects to corrections secretary nominee

www.KOB.com

A Senate committee leader is raising objections about Gov. Susana Martinez's nominee to run the Corrections Department, saying he apparently omitted information from a background check questionnaire.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Feds search for man wanted in vet fundraising scam

www.KOB.com

Federal authorities are asking for the public's help in capturing a fugitive accused of running a scam that collected millions of dollars in donations from people who believed they were helping U.S. Navy veterans.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Bill proposes notification improvements for crime victims

www.KOB.com

State lawmakers are looking over a proposal to improve the way crime victims can keep track of what happens to the criminals who made them victims in the first place, and the idea is to make the bad guys pay for it.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Albuquerque lawmaker wants judicial misconduct made public

www.KOB.com

An Albuquerque lawmaker wants more openness and less secrecy about judges who face accusations of wrongdoing on the job - judicial misconduct.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Senate leader objects to fairgrounds lease

www.KOB.com

A Democratic Senate leader suggests scrapping a newly approved 25-year lease with the Downs at Albuquerque, which plans to build a larger casino at the state fairgrounds.

New Mexico in Focus

Great conversation with NPR's Ted Robbins, the Southwest Correspondent for their national desk.

New Mexico inFocus » Blog Archive » NPR Highlights New Mexico

www.newmexicoinfocus.org

This is the legislative season not just in New Mexico but across the country and National Public Radio is taking a closer look at state budgets. New Mexico fares rather well when pitted against the budget woes of states across the country and across the Southwest.

KOAT shared a link.

House Panel Puts Off Vote On $5 Billion Budget

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SANTA FE, N.M. -- A proposed $5.6 billion state budget hit a last-minute snag in a House committee Monday after Republicans objected that several of the GOP governor's initiatives might get chopped if the state's revenue outlook dims. Monday, January 30, 2012.

New Mexico in Focus

EXTRA! EXTRA! Get your Stapleton confrontation video here! (Our latest on the blog)

New Mexico inFocus » Blog Archive » Monday Morning: Stuck in a Moment

www.newmexicoinfocus.org

Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton can’t wait for people to forget the December 14th meeting of the Legislative Education Subcommittee. Stapleton, smarting from a report filed by KRQE’s Larry Barker, took the opportunity at a lunch break to confront Representative Nora Espinoza.

New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce shared a link.

Press Release: Green Chamber Applauds New Survey Demonstrating Strong Public Support for Renewable E

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Bipartisan Survey Finds Seventy Percent of New Mexico Voters Recognize that Renewable Energy Creates Jobs , Seventy-One Percent Support State's Renewable Energy Standard

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Chicano movement icon Reies Tijerina to speak at Capitol

www.KOB.com

Reies Lopez Tijerina, an icon of the Chicano Movement, is slated to make a rare appearance Thursday at the Roundhouse.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

Legislature releases video of lawmaker's confrontation

www.KOB.com

A legislative agency has released a video of a confrontation between two lawmakers in which a Democratic House member calls Republican Gov. Susana Martinez a "Mexican."

Senator Tom Udall

Headed to the Senate floor to pay tribute to New Mexico hero, Spc. Pernell Herrera from Espanola, New Mexico. Watch live here:

Live Video - C-SPAN2 | C-SPAN

www.c-span.org

Gallup area news

2012-01-31T08:28:00.000-08:00

Navajo Times

Window Rock Weather

Cloudy
Temperature: 26°F (-3°C)
Humidity: 71%
Wind: N at 0 mph
Today's forecast:
Mostly Sunny

Yá át ééh shí diné!! What a nizhoni-ful sunrise we had here on Diné tah this morning, wouldn't you agree?

Have a great day!!!

Native News Wire
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/01/28/on-tails-of-navajo-controversy-urban-outfitters-stock-plunges-ceo-resigns-78953

On Tails of Navajo Controversy, Urban Outfitters’ Stock Plunges, CEO Resigns

indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.comLate October, Sasha Houston Brown, a member of the Santee Sioux Nation, wrote an open letter to the chief executive officer of Urban Outfitters

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4

DOT to look at dangerous intersection in Four Corners

www.KOB.com
An Aztec mother is concerned about a major intersection that kids cross on their way to school every day. Cars have clipped two kids in less than two months.

Navajo Times
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXa2g3kp5dk

Navajo Times Daily News Update for January 30, 2012 with reporter Candace Begody

www.youtube.com

Vice President Rex Lee Jim visits Washington DC, Schedule announced for Navajo Utah Trust Fund town hall meetings,

Radmilla Cody
Yaateeh beautiful people! It's the beginning of the week and much lies ahead in our busy lives. Please, take time out of your schedule and let your loved ones know that you love them & are thinking about them. And in that moment, share a laugh or two (or more). I love it when I laugh so hard my stomach hurts, tears appear, and I end up snorting like a pig. Those are the best laughs! Having a good sense of humor is important & healthy. I hope you have a good laugh today. Laughter is the best medicine we can give ourselves.

Thoughts for each & everyday: "Laughter is the spark of the soul."
-Unknown

Make it a fabulous day! Hozho', ♥, & blessings...

2012-01-26T08:50:00.001-08:00

PRI Public Radio International

Kosher cell phones? Well, there's not an app for that, but you can find them at stores in the U.K. and available for sale on the Internet.

Orthodox Jews in United Kingdom offer 'kosher' certified cell phones | PRI.ORG

www.pri.org

Among the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, there is concern that cell phones with certain features could lead to immodesty among its community members.

PRI Public Radio International

The New York Times is continuing their look into the economy that's built around Apple products, like the iPhone, iPod and and iPad. But there's a human cost to the price of those products. Here's the story.

Apple’s iPad and the Human Costs for Workers in China

www.nytimes.com

A staggering manufacturing system in China has made it possible for Apple and other companies to make devices almost as quickly as they can be dreamed up, but for workers, it can be dangerous.

Indian Country Today Media Network

Iran Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Oil Production Increases

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National News

2012-01-26T08:50:00.000-08:00

PRI Public Radio International

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer published a book a few months ago with an unflattering portrayal of a meeting with President Barack Obama. When the two met Wednesday at an airport in Phoenix, Obama took issue with that portrayal in what, at times, looked like an intense discussion.

VIDEO: Obama, Ariz. Gov. Brewer have tense exchange at airport in Phoenix | PRI.ORG

www.pri.org

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer published a book a few months ago with an unflattering portrayal of a meeting with President Barack Obama. When the two met Wednesday at an airport in Phoenix, Obama took issue with that portrayal

National Native News and National Museum of the American Indian shared a link.

National Congress of American Indians

www.livestream.com

National Congress of American Indians on Livestream. Live events from the National Congress of American Indians. - Watch live streaming Internet TV. Broadcast your own live streaming videos, like National Congress of American Indians in Widescreen HD. Livestream, Be There.

Indian Country Today Media Network

GM Mosquitos Fight Disease, Crop Pests—But Safety Fears Surface

Mosquitos to be released have been genetically modified to produce defective offspring. Would you feel safe if such a frankenstein mosquito bit you?

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/01/26/gm-mosquitos-fight-disease-crop-pests

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IMRU Radio

‎"White Night, Big City" from singer songwriter Chuck Prophet, is a tribute to the riots that happened in San Franscisco after Dan White's manslaughter conviction in the murders of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. Check it out.

Chuck Prophet - "White Night, Big City"

www.youtube.com

First single from Chuck Prophet's new album Temple Beautiful, on iTunes at http://bit.ly/templeitunes

TheRoot.com

She'll be laid to rest on Friday. http://ow.ly/8GF9b

Etta James Funeral Details Set

ow.ly

Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy.

KGLP 91.7 fm Radio

SNOW DAY! WOOT!

recording engineer

Trainings for Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Federal Funding Scheduled

international news

PRI Public Radio International shared a link.

Perhaps the most infamous war crime case to come out of the Iraq war ended with almost a whimper. None of the Marines charged ended up facing serious punishment. Arun Rath looks at what the legal rulings mean for the soldiers on the ground and the civilians live among them.

National News

The Dawes Act Started the U.S. Land-Grab of Native TerritoryArticle here...http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/02/08/96582-96582?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=dawes-act-started-us-land-grab&utm_campaign=fb-posts

‎The Washington Post conducted a lengthy investigation, published on Tuesday, that found U.S. Congress members earmarking $300 million for projects that in some cases quite literally go right past their front door. And there's no transparency to the process.

New Mexico News

NMPolitics.net shared a link.

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Only on 7: one Albuquerque City Councilor says UNM should be forced to pay for the cost of all the emergency calls made to campus... Christie Ileto explains just how much money we're talking about. What do you think? Should UNM pay?

Fireworks Ban Fizzles. Suggest some alternate headlines for our latest blog post!

Are you looking forward to the economic changes in 2012?

Gallup area news

Caregiving on the Rez added 2 new photos to the album Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System.

Caregiving on the Rez added 2 new photos to the album Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System.

Caregiving on the Rez shared a link.

Caregiving on the Rez shared a link.

FOODHANDLERS TRAINING ...

Local Food in New Mexico shared a link.

Gallup area news

international news

In Argentina, the Big Mac is the best value on the menu at McDonald's — but only because the country is likely manipulating the price to present a lower inflation level.

National News

What do you think about Roland Martin's Twitter comments during the Super Bowl? http://ow.ly/8UP40

National Museum of the American Indian shared a link.

New Mexico News

Albuquerque West Siders rallying at the Roundhouse today! Do you think state lawmakers should weigh in on APS' redistricting battle?

international news

China is known around the world as the place that makes the televisions, iPhones and iPads that are in hot demand. Their culture doesn't share the same way, though. But could it? The country's leaders would sure like it to.

National News

Great news!

Where do you think green building will head? As energy cost raise so does interest in solar, or does it>

New Mexico News

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Nice work

The 2012 Annual Conference Registration Form that was mailed has a correction -- the Techie Pre-Conference Workshop is FREE (not $10.00), however, space is limited so you still need to sign up. This is the BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP workshop.

The election ballot for the 2012-13 Board members is in the mail. Only those members in good standing as of January 31st can vote in the election. Please mail the ballot to Dr. Barbara Lovato by March 1st. Ballots postmarked after that date will not be counted.

Gallup area news

Next Wednesday Gallup Solar discusses how to best use media coverage to promote solar We meet Wed 6PM at 113 E Logan Gallup. Now comm'on you must have some ideas.

If your dog could leave a last will.....

international news

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A terrible story developing in Egypt at this hour. A soccer match turned brutally violent with at least 73 people killed and a thousand wounded. The video, here, is hard to believe.

This just in, via The Washington Post, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end the combat mission in Afgahnistan by next year.

Years ago, Israeli settlers built a settlement on private Palestinian land outside the town of Ramallah. Late last year, an Israeli court ruled it must be vacated by March. Now residents and the government are fighting over when, whether and where the residents will go.

National News

‎"I'm immensely proud that my father and his life's passion are being recognized in such a high honor as the Black Heritage Stamp," said Linda Johnson Rice, chairman, Johnson Publishing Co. http://ow.ly/8P1qs

On the PRI Stream: Young, gifted and unemployed -- Spanish professionals go job hunting in Germany, because few good jobs are left in Spain. Job security may be a thing of the past worldwide -- on The World today starting at 4pm CT/5PM ET. http://www.pri.org/stream/listen.m3u

Madison! There are a handful of tickets still available for Ira's show at the Overture Center on Saturday, February 18th.

In NYC? Stop by! For FREE! http://ow.ly/8NBkW

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Good luck New York! We're rooting for you.

At Transom, we are steady advocates of Slow Radio, un-rushed humanity-filled storytelling. In that spirit we present Ed Prosser's piece, "The D-Word." Yes, it's about Death. And about people who make their livings from death. Come listen.

The Dawes Act Started the U.S. Land-Grab of Native Territory

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