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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Friday Forum: Dr. Neal Mangham, Dr. Dana Chandler

6/24/11 at 1 pm, Friday Forum will have Dr. Neal Mangham, UNM-Gallup's new interim dean of instruction, talking about everything from the push at large institutions for faculty to "publish or perish" to his very interesting history in education.

We'll also have Dr. Dana Chandler, who retired as an African-American Studies and Art professor, soon hosting the Blues on KGLP.

ACLU-NM Investigates Constitutionality of Bloomfield Ten Commandments Monument

ACLU-NM Investigates Constitutionality of Bloomfield
Ten Commandments Monument

ACLU-NM Investigates Constitutionality of Bloomfield Ten Commandments
Monument

June 22, 2011

CONTACT: Micah McCoy (505) 266-5915 x.1003 or mmccoy@aclu-nm.org

BLOOMFIELD, NM - Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New
Mexico filed an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request with the
City of Bloomfield, NM, requesting records regarding the city's planned
Ten Commandments monument. The monument, soon to be installed in front
of the city hall, may violate the First Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution which prohibits the government from establishing or
endorsing religious beliefs. Through this IRPA request, the ACLU of New
Mexico seeks to determine whether the City of Bloomfield chose to erect
this monument for a religious purpose.

"Religious freedom thrives when the government stays out of religion and
does not endorse one faith over another," said ACLU-NM Executive
Director Peter Simonson. "Matters of religious belief should be left to
individuals, families and faith communities, not to governments or
political majorities."

Federal courts have repeatedly affirmed that the First Amendment
prohibits the government from promoting one religion over another, or
even showing preference between religion and non-religion. In many
cases, monuments on public property featuring the Ten Commandments have
been ruled as unconstitutional.

As recently as 2009, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the
Haskell County, Oklahoma to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the
county courthouse grounds, saying that a "reasonable observer" would
conclude that the monument was an endorsement of religion. The county's
defense of the monument cost local taxpayers $200,000 in legal fees.

"Which version of the Ten Commandments will the City of Bloomfield
choose to endorse?" questioned ACLU-NM Staff Attorney Leon Howard.
"Catholic? Protestant? Hebraic? The versions are all different. The City
can't erect the monument without snubbing one religious faith or
another."

Micah McCoy
Communications Specialist
ACLU of New Mexico
Office: (505) 266-5915 Ext. 1003
Mobile: (972) 740-6675
http://www.aclu-nm.org/

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Supreme Court Reaffirms Public Access

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115 Gold Ave. SW, Suite 201 Web: www.nmfog.org (505) 764-3750
Albuquerque, NM 87102 Email: info@nmfog.org (888) 843-9121
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

Supreme Court Reaffirms Public Access

Citizen complaints against police officers must be released
June 21, 2011
For immediate release
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Welsh, Executive Director
(505) 764-3750
(888) 843-9121

Brief: Citizen complaints filed against police officers are public records and must be released upon demand. That’s the upshot of a New Mexico Supreme Court order issued Monday, which ends a five-year battle by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to withhold such records.
Monday’s order quashed further legal review and gave the last word to the Court of Appeals, which ordered the release of the requested documents in 2010. That opinion was hailed by media organizations and open-government advocates as a victory for public access.
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government Executive Director Sarah Welsh said the Supreme Court’s decision reaffirms the public’s right to know and to hold public officials accountable.
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Citizen complaints filed against police officers are public records and must be released upon demand.
That’s the upshot of a New Mexico Supreme Court order issued Monday, which ends a five-year battle by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to withhold records from Charles Cox, a former State Police captain.
Cox’s attorney Cindi Pearlman applauded the outcome.
“The Supreme Court gave the Department of Public Safety every opportunity to show why citizen complaints about the on-duty conduct of officers should not be disclosed to the public,” Pearlman said. “It was unable to do so, because there simply is no good reason to conceal observations about how public servants carry out their duties to the public from the folks who pay their salaries.”
The Supreme Court heard oral argument from both sides in April, and it also accepted friend-of-the-court briefs from the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico.
On Monday the Court declined to issue its own opinion. Instead, the final word rests with the Court of Appeals, which ruled in 2010 that DPS must release the requested records.
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Charles (Kip) Purcell
President
Terri Cole
Vice President
Kent Walz
Secretary
Patrick J. Rogers
Treasurer
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Sarah Welsh
DIRECTORS
Kathi Bearden
Hobbs
Billie Blair
Santa Fe
Dana Bowley
Los Lunas
David Cargo
Albuquerque
Del Esparza
Albuquerque
Martin Esquivel
Albuquerque
David Gomez
Santa Fe
Charles Goodmacher
Rio Rancho
Karl E. Johnson
Albuquerque
Melanie Majors
Albuquerque
Martha Mauritson
Carlsbad
Paula Murphy
Raton
Iain Munro
Albuquerque
Charles R. Peifer
Albuquerque
Arthur Schreiber
Albuquerque
Phoebe Latimer Spencer
Hobbs
Kyla Thompson
Albuquerque
Robert B. Trapp
Española
Robert White
Albuquerque
Greg Williams
Albuquerque
Daniel Yohalem
Santa Fe
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115 Gold Ave. SW, Suite 201 Web: www.nmfog.org (505) 764-3750
Albuquerque, NM 87102 Email: info@nmfog.org (888) 843-9121
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government
“The Court of Appeals opinion is now good law, and we can refer to it when people request similar documents in the future,” FOG Executive Director Sarah Welsh said.
The Court of Appeals opinion was hailed by FOG when it arrived, as a victory for public access. The opinion found that citizen complaints against police officers do not fall under an exemption for “matters of opinion in personnel files,” in part because they arise from the officer’s role as a public servant, not his or her employment relationship with a public agency.
“We are pleased that the New Mexico Supreme Court allowed the decision of the Court of Appeals to stand,” FOG Attorney Susan Boe said. “We always believed the ruling by the lower court was correct and was a victory for open government, by informing the public of actions by its public officials which draw complaints from the people they are pledged to serve.”
Pearlman echoed that sentiment.
“The decision of the Court of Appeals was well-reasoned and in line with cases all over the country upholding government transparency,” Pearlman said.
Welsh said Monday’s decision reaffirms the public’s right to know and to hold public officials accountable.
“It goes back to ‘trust but verify,’” Welsh said. “We may choose to trust what public officials tell us, but as citizens we always have the right to dig in, ask questions and see for ourselves. This decision will stand behind any person who wants to do that.”
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FOG is New Mexico’s leading advocate for transparency in government. Its mission is to defend the public’s right to know and to educate citizens and government agencies about their rights and responsibilities under New Mexico’s open-meetings and open-records laws. Launched in 1990 by a group of dedicated journalists and lawyers, FOG has a strong record of bringing sunshine to the halls of power. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, member-supported organization that draws broad support from the general public, business community, elected officials, journalists and lawyers.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Results of KGLP's Board Election

Here are the results of KGLP's Board Election:

"KGLP congratulates new Gallup Public Radio board member, Fritz Sargent, on
his election,

and congratulates returning board members Mildred Dunning and Gerald O'Hara.

These Board Members will serve a two-year term.

KGLP also wishes to thank Tim Hagaman for his past service on the board, and
his continuing work on-air and on behalf of Gallup Public Radio."

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Sevilleta Bosque Fire

by KGLP 91.7 fm Radio on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 9:43pm
Bosque Fire Near Junction of Interstate 25 and State Hwy 60
Saturday, April 2, 2011 9:15pm by Rogi Riverstone

Uploaded by KRQE on Apr 2, 2011

State Forestry is responding to a large brush Bosque fire that is burning

near Bernardo, New Mexico.

UPDATE April 4, midnight: The fire is now 2,000 acres, traveling north along the bosque. Houses in its path are threatened. Strong winds throughout the day frustrated efforts of fire crews.

Uploaded by KOBTV on Apr 3, 2011

KRQE and KASA are reporting a large bosque fire is burning on private and state wildlife area land, close to the Bernardo, the New Mexico Boys' Ranch and the Sevilleta Wildlife Refuge. The fire is located approximately 20 miles south of Belen, and is heading north along the Rio Grande. It began west of the river, but has now crossed it.

La Joya Volunteer Fire Dept.

assisting other Dept. with water for brush trucks.

KOAT reports,

The flames were dangerously close to Larry Foote’s home. He said it’s a miracle that his house didn’t go up in flames.
“It’s moving so fast and is such a big old monster now,” Foote said.Officials with the Department of Homeland Security said it’s unclear how the fire started.Jeff Crum with Homeland Security said Sunday’s nearly 70 mph winds are will only fuel the fire.“The winds are going to be terrible,” he said.

KOAT reports predictions the fire could continue for days.

Nearby structures are under direct threat at this time and crews with hoses could be seen dousing them with fire hoses.

Socorro and Valencia Counties' fire crews are working the fire. State forestry services and Federal Bureau of Land Management teams are investigating. The Albuquerque Type III incident management team was ordered up to take command of the fire by evening.

Fire near Boys Ranch

This reporter witnessed a plume of smoke from the fire which could be seen and smelt overhead in Los Lunas at sunset. Fire crews were hosing down the evacuated Boys' Ranch, which had its yard sprinklers running. At nightfall, columns of flames reached 50 feet or more in height and a significant increase in involvement in the course of twenty minutes was witnessed.

UPDATE 11:05 pm
KOAT is reporting the fire has jumped from 75 acres to 2,500 in the past, two hours. Residents of the Bernardo area are being asked to evacuate. Belen is recommended.

According to the Associated Press, the fire is human caused. It is under investigation by State Forestry and Bureau of Land Management officials.

Equipment includes ten engines, four water tenders and a helicopter with a water bucket.

Map:
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Coalition to Stop Violence against Native Wome

Coalition to Stop Violence against Native Women presents

Advanced Training on Court Advocacy

Airport Holiday Inn
Albuquerque, NM
April 18th and 19th, 2011
Limited Scholarships Available
For more information contact Frances Abeyta @ 505-243-9199 or visit our website @ www.csvanw.org
We welcome all social service providers, first responders, domestic violence advocates, and/or survivors of domestic violence
~Funding provided through the NM Children, Youth and Families Department State Grant~
~Funding provided through a CYFD grant~
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
Helping the Hands of Justice
April 18th and 19th, 2011
Registration Form
We welcome all social service providers, first responders, domestic violence advocates, and/or survivors of domestic violence

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________________________ Organization:__________________________________________________________________________
Occupation:___________________________________________________________________________
Tribe:________________________________________________________________________________
Years Worked in Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking _________________________
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Registration is free and scholarships are available on a limited basis based on certain criteria. You can download the scholarship application on our website @ www.csvanw.org.
Criteria for participants receiving this training include: demonstrating knowledge, skills and a commitment to assisting victims and survivors of Domestic Violence, using culturally specific practices and to provide trainings at local community levels.
The roles and responsibilities of each participant will at a minimum:
1. Provide one (1) training annually in your region within the State of New Mexico
2. Train a minimum of twenty (20) advocates/ providers in your region
3. Submit documentation of training activities after completion of your training to the CSVANW in a timely manner.
Registration forms can be submitted via email @ csvanw@msn.com, fax: (505)243-9966, or mail to 2401 12th street NW, Ste. 201 N, Albuquerque, NM 87104 no later than 4 p.m. on April 14th, 2011
“Helping the Hands of Justice”
Advanced Court Advocacy Training
Scholarship Application
There are limited scholarships available for this training*
The Scholarship will cover the following:
1.) Lodging Airport Holiday Inn Hotel for 2 nights amenities excluded
2.) Mileage @ the NM State rate (if funds are available)
Please complete the application below and send via e-mail to: csvanw@msn.com, fax or mail to:
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women: 2401 12th Street NW, Suite 201N; Albuquerque, NM 87104,
FAX: (505) 243-9966.
Scholarship application must be received by and no later than 4:00 PM on April 11th, 2011. You will be notified if selected no later than April 12th,2011 , email or Fax as to whether or not you have been granted a scholarship. If you have any questions, please call our office at (505) 243-9199.
Advanced Training April 18th & 19th, 2011
Airport Holiday Inn
Albuquerque, NM
Scholarship Application
Name:
Organization:
Occupation:
Email Address:
Address:
City:
State/Zip Code:
Phone:
Fax:
Other expenses not identified above are the responsibility of the applicant.
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Funding provided by the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department
You may be eligible for the scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
 Participants traveling from farther distances will be given priority.
 Eligible applicants for scholarships include service providers, those in the criminal justice system or other advocacy settings and interested community members, including Native American domestic violence victims.
 Recipients of the scholarship must commit to provide training services received at this session back to your own community.
 You will also become a part of CSVANW’s pool of facilitators for upcoming trainings.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission meeting

NNHRC Regular Meeting for April

ST. MICHAELS, Ariz.—The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will meet at 10 a.m., on Friday, April 1, 2011 at its office located in the Apache housing sub-division at 29 Crest Road in St. Michaels, Navajo Nation (Arizona).
NNHRC meets every first Friday of each month and is open to the public.

NNHRC advocates for the recognition of Navajo human rights and addresses discriminatory actions against the citizens of the Navajo Nation. For more information, call the NNHRC office at (928) 871-7436 or visit the NNHRC website at www.nnhrc.navajo-nsn.gov.

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Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission
P.O. Box 1689
Window Rock, Navajo Nation (Arizona) 86515
Phone: (928)871-7436 Fax: (928)871-7437
www.nnhrc.navajo-nsn.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2011
CONTACT: Rachelle Todea
rtodea at navajo-nsn.gov

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