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FEDERAL NEWS

President Obama Announces Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
“Last year, the President fought to pass and signed into law the strongest consumer protections in history in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Act created the CFPB, an independent agency with the primary mission of acting as a watchdog for American consumers.” - Office of the Press Secretary
“Consumer agency pick: Ex-Ohio AG” Santa Fe New Mexican July 18, 2011
“Consumer Agency Nominee” Albuquerque Journal July 18, 2011

Raffaello Returned to Atlantis' Payload Bay
“The 21-foot-long, 15-foot-diameter Raffaello is filled with nearly 5,700 pounds of unneeded materials from the station that will be brought back to Earth”- NASA
“Atlantic Packed Up and Ready To Fly Home” Albuquerque Journal July 18, 2011

STATE NEWS

Motorcycle Crash Deaths and Injuries in New Mexico
“However, motorcycle deaths have increased, both nationally and in New Mexico. The motorcycle death rate in New Mexico increased 100% from 1999 (1.1/100,000 population) through 2009 (2.2/100,000)” –New Mexico Epidemiology
“Motorcycle Deaths Increase” Albuquerque Journal July 18, 2011
 

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FEDERAL NEWS

CPSC Staff Response to Commissioner Nord’s Questions (Second Set): Technoloigical …
“Staff believes the lead content of some products and materials is well below the 100 ppm level. If the Commission adopts a limit for lead content for certain materials
between 100 ppm and 300 ppm, staff believes that most products would still conform to the lower limit.”- CPSC
“Vote Lowers Level Of Lead in Toys” Albuquerque Journal July 14, 2011
“Gov’t agency votes to lower lead in toys” El Paso Times July 14, 2011

STS-135: Special Coverage
“Astronauts “Really Busy” with Tasks” Albuquerque Journal July 14, 2011

PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS(PrEP) FOR HIV PREVENTION
TDF2 STUDY OF PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP) ...
“Daily oral PrEP with a tablet containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine (TDF/FTC, known by the brand name Truvada®) was found to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV infection by roughly 63 percent in the study population overall. .” -CDC
“Drug Stops HIV Spread in Wider Populations” Albuquerque Journal July 14, 2011

In the Matter of applications of AT&T Inc. and Deutsche Telekom AG for consent to assign or Transfer Control of licenses and Authorizations.
“Wireless Deal Puts Obama in a Pickle” Albuquerque Journal July 14, 2011

H.R. 2018 Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
“House votes to take EPA of water beat” Las Cruces Sun News July 14, 2011

STATE NEWS

Advisory Letter---Legality of Contract Entered Into By State Investment Council
“The express purposes of the Procurement Code “are to provide for the fair and equitable treatment of all persons involved in public procurement, to maximize the purchasing value of public funds and to provide safeguards for maintaining a procurement system of quality and integrity.””- NM AGO
“King: Bid Needed in SIC Pact” Albuquerque Journal July 14, 2011

New Mexico Environment Department Brokers Dairy Settlement
“Dairies, environmentalists agree on waste rules” Las Cruces Sun News July 14, 2011

TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
“Gov., lawmakers at odds on tobacco taxes” Las Cruces Sun News July 14, 2011
 

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FEDERAL NEWS
Update for Fire Activity on ZONE 2 (east side) of the Wallow Fire 16 June 2011
“Red Flag Warnings for today, with wind gusts up to 40 mph possible. The weather forecast is for windy and dry conditions for the next several days.”- NM Fire Inforamtion
“Wind a Big Concern for Crews Battling Wallow Fire” Albuquerque Journal June 17, 2011
“Heat, high winds could drive flames past containment lines” El Paso Times June 17, 2011

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Chantix (varenicline) may increase the risk of certain cardiovascular adverse events in patients with cardiovascular disease
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying the public that the smoking cessation aid Chantix (varenicline) may be associated with a small, increased risk of certain cardiovascular adverse events in patients who have cardiovascular disease.”
“Anti-Smoking Drug May Harm Heart” Albuquerque Journal June 17, 2011

NASA's Chandra Finds Massive Black Holes Common in Early Universe
“Using the deepest X-ray image ever taken, astronomers found the first direct evidence that massive black holes were common in the early universe. This discovery from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory shows that very young black holes grew more aggressively than previously thought, in tandem with the growth of their host galaxies.”- NASA
“Astronomers Observe Black Hole Taking Star” Albuquerque Journal June 17, 2011
“Flash in for-off space was black hole eating star” El Paso Times June 17, 2011

REGIONAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT -- MAY 2011
“Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in May. Twenty-four states recorded unemployment rate decreases, 13 states and the District of Columbia
registered rate increases, and 13 states had no rate change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.”- BLS
“Recovery Limps Along” Albuquerque Journal June 17, 2011

Appropriations Committee Clears Fiscal Year 2012 Energy and Water Funding Bill
Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
“The legislation provides the annual funding for the various agencies and programs under the Department of Energy, including the National Nuclear Security Administration, as well as the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and various regional water and power authorities. The legislation totals $30.6 billion – a cut of $5.9 billion below the President’s request and $1 billion below last year – which brings the total cost of the bill to nearly the 2005 funding level. ”- House Appropriations Committee
“House panel cuts budget for LANL nuke facility” Santa Fe New Mexican June 17, 2011

J. D. B. v. North Carolina
“A uniformed police officer on detail to the school took J. D. B. from his classroom to a closed-door conference room, where police and school administrators questioned him for at least 30 minutes. Before beginning, they did not give him Miranda warnings or the opportunity to call his grandmother, his le-gal guardian, nor tell him he was free to leave the room.”- J. D. B. v. North Carolina
“Youth an issue for Miranda rights” Santa Fe New Mexican June 17, 2011
“High court rules children need Miranda warnings” Las Cruces Sun News June 17, 2011
“High court: kids must get Miranda warning” El Paso Times June 17, 2011

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
“Prices for gas continue to drop across state” Santa Fe New Mexican June 17, 2011

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on New Residential Construction in May 2011
“Layoffs ease; home building up” Las Cruces Sun News June 17, 2011
“New-home starts rise 3.5% in May” El Paso Times June 17, 2011
“Housing, unemployment show weak growth” El Paso Times June 17, 2011
 

FEDERAL NEWS

Get the Facts: Raising the Debt Limit
As US Reaches Debt Limit, Geithner Implements Additional Extraordinary Measures to Allow Continued Funding of Government Obligations
“Failing to increase the debt limit would have catastrophic economic consequences. It would cause the government to default on its legal obligations – an unprecedented event in American history.”-U.S. Treasury
“Dump assets to trim debt?” Santa Fe New Mexican May 16, 2011
“Treasury To Tap Pensions” Albuquerque Journal May 16, 2011
“Treasury to tap pensions to fund gov’t” Las Cruces Sun News May 16, 2011"

Post-launch Briefing Scheduled
“During the 16-day mission, Endeavour and its crew will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) and spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank and additional spare parts for Dextre.”- NASA
“Endeavour ready for takeoff” Santa Fe New Mexican May 16, 2011
“500,000 Expected at Launch” Albuquerque Journal May 16, 2011
“Endeavour shuttle ready to go” Las Cruces Sun News May 16, 2011
“Endeavour set to lift off today” El Paso Times May 16, 2011

Lower Mississippi RFC
“THE RIVER AT BATON ROUGE THROUGH NEW ORLEANS WILL CREST SOONER THAN UPSTREAM LOCATIONS DUE TO MORGANZA SPILLWAY OPERATIONS...AFTER CRESTS, STAGES WILL REMAIN AT THE SAME LEVELS AND NEW ORLEANS WILL FLUCUATE NEAR FLOOD STAGE WHILE BONNET CARRE AND MORGANZA ARE OPERATED.”- NOAA
“Floodways open to save Baton Rouge, New Orleans” Santa Fe New Mexican May 16, 2011
“Residents Told To Get Out As River Creeps Closer” Albuquerque Journal May 16, 2011
“As water creeps closer, residents warned: Get out” Las Cruces Sun News May 16, 2011
“Spillway water creeps closer; residents warned: Get out” El Paso Times May 16, 2011
 

STATE NEWS

2009 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code
June 2, 2011 Public Hearing Notice
“You are invited to attend and express your opinion on these proposed rules changes. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may send your written comments to the Construction Industries Division, 2550 Cerrillos Road, P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504”-Cnstruction Industries Division
“Energy Efficiency Rules Targeted” Albuquerque Journal May 16, 2011

Preliminary Redistricting Information
“A Guide to State and Congressional Redistricting in New Mexico”- Legislative Council Service
“Changing Demographics To Stretch District” Albuquerque Journal May 16, 2011

FEDERAL NEWS

Oil and Gas Tax Incentives and Rising Energy Prices
“In fact, families will pay an average of about $825 more for gas this year than they did last year. And in rural areas like Montana, where people drive farther, the increase is more like $1,200 per household.”- Sen. Max Baucus
“Oil Hearing Provides Laughs” Albuquerque Journal May 13, 2011
“Obama leans on Congress to end Big Oil’s tax-break billions” El Paso Times May 13, 2011
“How oil industry saves $4.4B annually in taxes” Las Cruces Sun News May 13, 2011

Preliminary Inquiry concerning Senator John E. Ensign
“Justice To Investigate Ex-Senator” Albuquerque Journal May 13, 2011
“Senate Ethics Committee says Ensign broke the law” Las Cruces Sun News May 13, 2011

Public to have rare opportunity to tour Neutron Science Center
“Members of the public will have an unusual opportunity to tour the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011, as part of Rosenfest, a celebration of LANSCE founder Louis Rosen and the remarkable facility he conceived. In addition, Rosenfest organizers are offering a special tour time-slot for teachers and students beginning at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate school schedules.”-LANL
“LANL To Gove Tours of Its Proton Accelerator” Albuquerque Journal May 13, 2011

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
Consumer Price Index Summary
“The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.”-BLS
“Job gains could offset higher gas and food prices” Santa Fe New Mexican May 13, 2011

SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS HEARING
S.564: Valles Caldera National Preserve Management Act
“Valles Caldera board supports Park Service takeover” Santa Fe New Mexican May 13, 2011
“Valles Caldera bill gets hearing” Las Cruces Sun News May 13, 2011

STATE NEWS

New Mexico’s African American Legacy: Visible, Vital, Valuable
“Since the 1860s, African Americans have been a significant presence in our state. The exhibition, New Mexico's African American Legacy: Visible, Vital and Valuable, highlights the contributions of African Americans to New Mexico.”- Palace of the Governors
“Escaping the South” Albuquerque Journal May 13, 2011