Recession Takes Toll on Institution of Marriage
Is marriage a thing of the past?
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News
Veternas Today .com offers stories and news for and about Veteran issues. Nice web site - visit it if you get the chance!
Veternas Today .com offers stories and news for and about Veteran issues. Nice web site - visit it if you get the chance!
New Mexico novel headed to big screen - KLAS-TV Channel 8 News Las Vegas
New Mexico novel headed to big screen - KLAS-TV Channel 8 News Las Vegas
Another film that expects to hire 150 New Mexicans based on Rudolfo Anaya's novel "Bless Me, Ultima". Click the title above to read the whole story.
Another film that expects to hire 150 New Mexicans based on Rudolfo Anaya's novel "Bless Me, Ultima". Click the title above to read the whole story.
09/27/2010: EPA Awards $262,000 to New Mexico to Administer Water Quality Program
09/27/2010: EPA Awards $262,000 to New Mexico to Administer Water Quality Program
Water quality, monitoring , assessment, & participation in a National Wetlands Survey.
Would be really interesting to tract this fund to see how much gets gobbled up in administrative expenditures :)
Water quality, monitoring , assessment, & participation in a National Wetlands Survey.
Would be really interesting to tract this fund to see how much gets gobbled up in administrative expenditures :)
Monday, September 27, 2010
PRC scrutinizes Mountainair pipeline safety waiver « New Mexico Independent
PRC scrutinizes Mountainair pipeline safety waiver « New Mexico Independent
". . . Mountainair is a potential problem. I suggested we look into the fittings and whether they’re robust. We also heard that the Pipeline Safety Bureau has identified and addressed leaks in the (Mountainair) system that were not connected to these polyethylene fittings.”
I believe that some of the gas pipelines were upgraded in Mountainair when John Romero was Mayor, however, like town water and sewer lines, portions of the Town's infrastructure is outdated, undersized, and needs replaced. Given income levels in the community, Mountainair would be hard pressed to find funding to upgrade the town's infrastructure without financial assistance.
Perhaps Mountainair should consider a local sales tax and/or special assessment of property holders in Mountainair in order to at least come up with matching monies for grants as well as to minimize loans for infrastructure improvement. Mountainair will be hard pressed to entice new business and industry to town unless it can improve the infrastructure. Without these vital improvements, Mountainair will simply not grow.
". . . Mountainair is a potential problem. I suggested we look into the fittings and whether they’re robust. We also heard that the Pipeline Safety Bureau has identified and addressed leaks in the (Mountainair) system that were not connected to these polyethylene fittings.”
I believe that some of the gas pipelines were upgraded in Mountainair when John Romero was Mayor, however, like town water and sewer lines, portions of the Town's infrastructure is outdated, undersized, and needs replaced. Given income levels in the community, Mountainair would be hard pressed to find funding to upgrade the town's infrastructure without financial assistance.
Perhaps Mountainair should consider a local sales tax and/or special assessment of property holders in Mountainair in order to at least come up with matching monies for grants as well as to minimize loans for infrastructure improvement. Mountainair will be hard pressed to entice new business and industry to town unless it can improve the infrastructure. Without these vital improvements, Mountainair will simply not grow.
News : City pursuing eminent domain - Rio Rancho Observer
News : City pursuing eminent domain - Rio Rancho Observer
Rio Rancho Mayor Swisstack announced that Rio Rancho will seek eminent domain to acquire small individually owned parcels of land to allow the city to create large tracts of land for commercial development.
In this writers opinion, the exercise of eminent domain is statutory theft of private property by government. Instead of applying eminent domain, perhaps Rio Rancho's government should consider buying the "small individually owned parcels of land" first in an open and equitable manner instead of wearing the statutory mask of eminent domain.
ABQNews: Water Problems Found in Estancia
ABQNews: Water Problems Found in Estancia
E-Coli in Estancia's Water System - NO SCHOOL IN ESTANCIA TODAY.
School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday.
E-Coli in Estancia's Water System - NO SCHOOL IN ESTANCIA TODAY.
School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday.
Cap and trade plan stirs debate | Santa Fe, N.M. | KRQE News 13
Cap and trade plan stirs debate Santa Fe, N.M. KRQE News 13
"We keep putting these burdens on our rural communities, on agriculture, on mining, on our productive sectors in this state, and we're going to break their backs and everything that the urban consumer depends on is either going to disappear or skyrocket in price, from food to electricity," said Howard Hutchison of the Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties For Stable Economic Growth.
"There's a lot riding on it," he said.
FT.com / Reportage - Kennesaw, where everyone is armed by law
FT.com / Reportage - Kennesaw, where everyone is armed by law
Kennesaw’s crime rate has remained disproportionately low, even as the town’s population swelled from 5,000 in 1982 to almost 35,000 now. According to the latest FBI statistics, Kennesaw recorded 31 violent crimes – mainly robberies and aggravated assaults – during 2008. In other similar-sized local towns the figures were much higher – 127 in Dalton and 188 in Hinesville. For property crimes – largely burglaries and thefts – Kennesaw recorded 555 while Dalton had 1,124 and Hinesville 1,802.
Kennesaw’s crime rate has remained disproportionately low, even as the town’s population swelled from 5,000 in 1982 to almost 35,000 now. According to the latest FBI statistics, Kennesaw recorded 31 violent crimes – mainly robberies and aggravated assaults – during 2008. In other similar-sized local towns the figures were much higher – 127 in Dalton and 188 in Hinesville. For property crimes – largely burglaries and thefts – Kennesaw recorded 555 while Dalton had 1,124 and Hinesville 1,802.
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| Samantha Ellis, 26, a Kennesaw resident, with her lightweight Kimber Ultra Carry .45 |
“Firearms are involved in less than 2 per cent of the crime around here,” confirms Craig Graydon, a police lieutenant who has served in Kennesaw for 24 years. “If nothing else, [the firearms law] draws a lot of attention to the importance of crime prevention.” Though it will give liberals heartburn, Kennesaw’s gun policy works.
Justice Kagan faces first Supreme Court test Monday - USATODAY.com
Justice Kagan faces first Supreme Court test Monday - USATODAY.com
Among the many appeals pending on today's agenda are those testing whether the president's advance team can exclude people from a public speech based on their views . . .
Let's see if Kagan is just another lap dog, or is really a defender of the US Constitution.
Among the many appeals pending on today's agenda are those testing whether the president's advance team can exclude people from a public speech based on their views . . .
Let's see if Kagan is just another lap dog, or is really a defender of the US Constitution.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Critics try to derail New Mexico emissions plan - BusinessWeek
Critics try to derail New Mexico emissions plan - BusinessWeek"
"Rural communities are already under cost pressures," Boughey said. "If you add the additional burden of state-only (emissions) regulations, it puts those rural communities at a further disadvantage."
"Rural communities are already under cost pressures," Boughey said. "If you add the additional burden of state-only (emissions) regulations, it puts those rural communities at a further disadvantage."
California Adopts Strongest U.S. Standard on Renewable Power Production - Bloomberg
California Adopts Strongest U.S. Standard on Renewable Power Production - Bloomberg
In the recent past, Torrance County has been very pro-active in renewable wind projects, but this writer thinks that solar is where the most bang for the buck is. If our county and our state has any fore site, the powers that be will work now on solar production regulations, incentives, and begin to aggressively promote green renewable solar production.
In state, our local utility companies are already under a green mandate and New Mexico is one of the best locations for solar applications - incentives should be provided for our local power companies to become first and best in this technology instead of always catching the end of the wave.
In the recent past, Torrance County has been very pro-active in renewable wind projects, but this writer thinks that solar is where the most bang for the buck is. If our county and our state has any fore site, the powers that be will work now on solar production regulations, incentives, and begin to aggressively promote green renewable solar production.
In state, our local utility companies are already under a green mandate and New Mexico is one of the best locations for solar applications - incentives should be provided for our local power companies to become first and best in this technology instead of always catching the end of the wave.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Mountainair Public Schools
Mountainair Public Schools
Peter Nieto has created a web site for Mountainair Public Schools! Thanks Peter - nice work so far. Keep up the great work and thanks for getting Mountainair Schools live on the net!
Peter Nieto has created a web site for Mountainair Public Schools! Thanks Peter - nice work so far. Keep up the great work and thanks for getting Mountainair Schools live on the net!
Estancia Municipal Schools - New On Line Communication Access for Parents & Student
During the upcoming parent/teacher conference period scheduled for September 30, 2010 and October 1, 2010, families will receive instructions on how to create accounts to utilize the Edline system from the Estancia Municipal Schools web site.
The on line access will allow parents and students to track lesson plans, assignments, school calendar, and best of all provides an additional interactive resource for parents and kids to communicate with their teachers and other staff members.
Everyone with kids in the Estancia School system needs to check this out - Great Job Estancia!
The on line access will allow parents and students to track lesson plans, assignments, school calendar, and best of all provides an additional interactive resource for parents and kids to communicate with their teachers and other staff members.
Everyone with kids in the Estancia School system needs to check this out - Great Job Estancia!
Fly Back In Time to the Old West - Estancia, NM
Estancia, NM
Excerpt from SWAviator.com
Very nice write up on Estancia, New Mexico - Check it out - CLICK HERE!
Excerpt from SWAviator.com
Estancia, New Mexico |
By Bill Dolson It’s hard to imagine that sleepy little Estancia, New Mexico, population 1700, was once a rival to the City of Albuquerque. At the turn of the 19th century, the Mayor of Estancia made a bet with the Mayor of Albuquerque that Estancia would grow to be the greater city. |
Very nice write up on Estancia, New Mexico - Check it out - CLICK HERE!
Civil War Sequel Tracks Couple’s Adventures Moving West: Edgar, Published by Outskirts Press - PR.com
Mountainair's own Ben Steinlage's novel Edgar is available!
Below is a portion of the press relase available at PR.com.
Edgar, by Ben Steinlage, is another gripping story about one of the characters in his first novel, Want To Go West Lady?
This story is about Ida Duncan’s first husband. As in the first novel it begins prior to the Civil War and goes into the Reconstruction. In this novel, readers will get a better feeling of what it was like to fight in the Civil War as well as of the chaos and the lost dignity of the southern people as they try to get their lives together again.
In this battle their salvation was the love shared by the novel’s couple, their children and their friends as they journey to a new life out west.
Civil War Sequel Tracks Couple’s Adventures Moving West: Edgar, Published by Outskirts Press - PR.com
Below is a portion of the press relase available at PR.com.
Edgar, by Ben Steinlage, is another gripping story about one of the characters in his first novel, Want To Go West Lady?
This story is about Ida Duncan’s first husband. As in the first novel it begins prior to the Civil War and goes into the Reconstruction. In this novel, readers will get a better feeling of what it was like to fight in the Civil War as well as of the chaos and the lost dignity of the southern people as they try to get their lives together again.
In this battle their salvation was the love shared by the novel’s couple, their children and their friends as they journey to a new life out west.
Civil War Sequel Tracks Couple’s Adventures Moving West: Edgar, Published by Outskirts Press - PR.com
New Mexico Politics: Pushing big changes in final days - Las Cruces Sun-News
New Mexico Politics: Pushing big changes in final days - Las Cruces Sun-News
Do you believe that issues regarding your water, air, food etc. should be governed and dictated by a 7 member appointed board? Think about it, every time the governors seat is replaced, new appointees will over see such important issues.
Appointments for such important matters should never be handed to any administration and certainly not processed by an appointed board or committee. These types of activities are a prime example of the rights and power being stolen from the individual and handed over to the government.
What do you think?
Do you believe that issues regarding your water, air, food etc. should be governed and dictated by a 7 member appointed board? Think about it, every time the governors seat is replaced, new appointees will over see such important issues.
Appointments for such important matters should never be handed to any administration and certainly not processed by an appointed board or committee. These types of activities are a prime example of the rights and power being stolen from the individual and handed over to the government.
What do you think?
Americans want deficit cut even in tough economy | Reuters
Americans want deficit cut even in tough economy Reuters
"A majority of Americans prefer cutting the deficit to increasing government spending as a way to improve the tough economy and believe a more balanced budget would help create jobs, a Reuters Ipsos poll showed on Tuesday."
The article goes on to say that deficit matters will be addressed after the elections - why has this not been addressed during the last two years and why should it continue to be on hold until after the elections in November.
The current party leadership and those who have controlled this country for the past 2 years said they had the plan - said they were going to fix all of the ills of the USA - why hasn't that happened yet? They have been in complete control so what are they waiting for? I suggest the current situation could be compared to Nero fiddling while Rome burned.
Those on the hill need to get to work instead of playing stupid political games - while they are eating well buttered bread, those of us in the trenches are fighting over crumbs.
"A majority of Americans prefer cutting the deficit to increasing government spending as a way to improve the tough economy and believe a more balanced budget would help create jobs, a Reuters Ipsos poll showed on Tuesday."
The article goes on to say that deficit matters will be addressed after the elections - why has this not been addressed during the last two years and why should it continue to be on hold until after the elections in November.
The current party leadership and those who have controlled this country for the past 2 years said they had the plan - said they were going to fix all of the ills of the USA - why hasn't that happened yet? They have been in complete control so what are they waiting for? I suggest the current situation could be compared to Nero fiddling while Rome burned.
Those on the hill need to get to work instead of playing stupid political games - while they are eating well buttered bread, those of us in the trenches are fighting over crumbs.
Final Agenda - Torrance County Commission Meeting 09/22/2010
Final Agenda (PDF Click Here)
Regular Meeting - Torrance County Commission
September 22, 2010
9:00 A.M.
Regular Meeting to be held at: 205 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: September 8, 2010 Regular Meeting
Approval of Minutes: September 13, 2010 Special Meeting
Approval of Consent Agenda:
- Approval of Warrants
- Approval of Indigent Claims
ACTION ITEMS*
Department Requests/Reports:- Request to Reconsider the Vacation of Milt Smith Road - Money Oney, Bishop Estates, LLC
- 2011-10 Material Hauling Bid Award - Leonard Lujan & Martin Gutierrez, Road Formen
- Resolution 2010-41 Line Item Transfer - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
- Resolution 2010-42 Budget Increase - Tracy Sedillo, Comptroller
- Ratification of NM Dept of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Sub-Grant Amendment - Javier Sanchez, Emergency Management
- Grant Agreement between State of NM Traffic Safety Bureau and Torrance County for the Purpose fo Promoting a Social Host Ordiance - Tracey Master, DWI Coordinator
- Copier Lease between Rock Mountain Business Systems/Canon and Torrance County Project Office - Bryan DelCurto, TCPO
- Update
9. Resolution 2010-43 Design, Construct and Equip the Dispatch Center To Include the Communication Tower
10. Planning & Zoning Board Appointment
11. Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee Appointments
12. Ratification of CYFD Agreement for Juvenile Justice Award
13. Request for Proposals for Legal Services
14. Road Department Proposal for Legal Services
15. Resolution 2010-444 Adoption of FY2012-2016 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan
16. Update.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:
- Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(7)
- Threatening and Pending Litigation
a. Threatened Litigation - Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property 10-15-1 (h)(8)
*Adjourn
Monday, September 20, 2010
County's Chances of Funding? Low
County's Chances of Funding? Low So what are the chances Torrance County will get any money for capital projects? "Lower than some to none," said Torrance County Manager Joy Ansley, "but you still have to have your list. It is important."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
A Public Hearings are beign held to "report on past CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program activities and to receive public input on community development needs and suggestions for future CDBG projects".
The Community Development Block Grant Program is charged with assisting "communities in providing essential community facilities, providing decent housing for residents, promoting economic development and maintaining a suitable living environment."
The State of New Mexico estimates $15,000,000.00 as the 2010 appropriation amount "to be distributed on a statewide" "competivitive" basis. Maximum allocation amounts are "$500,000.00 with the exception of planning applicaions which are limited to $50,000.00".
The meetings will explain eligible activites that may be funded by the CDGB program and the public is invited to attend and share "project ideas, provide supporting supporting data and testimoniy, and other pertinent information". All hearings are open the public.
CDGB Program Public Hearing Schedule:
Monday, September 20, 2010 - Estancia Schools Board Room 12:00 - 1:00pm
**Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Moriarty Civic Center
Rotary Luncheon 12:00 noon (not required but available)
Public Meeting 12:15pm (free of charge)
**The hearing is open to the public and will be held the Rotary luncheon. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon as part of the Rotary meeting. The public is not required to purchase lunch but those who would like to have lunch may do so, the cost for lunch is $10.00 per plate. Those wishing to attend just the meeting are invited to do so free of charge and are not required to purchase lunch.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - Mountainair, Senior Center 6:00 - 7:00pm
Those who are unable to attend the hearing may send written comments to:
CDBG Grant Program Requests
Joy Ansley
Torrance County Manager
PO Box 48
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico 87016
(Information from a legal notice appearing in the Mountain View Telegraph, Volume 8, Number 7 dated September 16, 2010 - page B6)
The Community Development Block Grant Program is charged with assisting "communities in providing essential community facilities, providing decent housing for residents, promoting economic development and maintaining a suitable living environment."
The State of New Mexico estimates $15,000,000.00 as the 2010 appropriation amount "to be distributed on a statewide" "competivitive" basis. Maximum allocation amounts are "$500,000.00 with the exception of planning applicaions which are limited to $50,000.00".
The meetings will explain eligible activites that may be funded by the CDGB program and the public is invited to attend and share "project ideas, provide supporting supporting data and testimoniy, and other pertinent information". All hearings are open the public.
CDGB Program Public Hearing Schedule:
Monday, September 20, 2010 - Estancia Schools Board Room 12:00 - 1:00pm
**Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Moriarty Civic Center
Rotary Luncheon 12:00 noon (not required but available)
Public Meeting 12:15pm (free of charge)
**The hearing is open to the public and will be held the Rotary luncheon. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon as part of the Rotary meeting. The public is not required to purchase lunch but those who would like to have lunch may do so, the cost for lunch is $10.00 per plate. Those wishing to attend just the meeting are invited to do so free of charge and are not required to purchase lunch.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - Mountainair, Senior Center 6:00 - 7:00pm
Those who are unable to attend the hearing may send written comments to:
CDBG Grant Program Requests
Joy Ansley
Torrance County Manager
PO Box 48
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico 87016
(Information from a legal notice appearing in the Mountain View Telegraph, Volume 8, Number 7 dated September 16, 2010 - page B6)
Friday, September 17, 2010
Come Have Lunch - Family & Friends Hosts Candidate Luncheon
Friends and family of upcoming general election candidates Victoria Sedillo, Torrance County Assessor & Rhonda S. King, District 50 State Representative, invite you to join us for a meet & greet luncheon.
Rhonda & Victoria look forward to meeting with you and answering any questions you may have regarding policies, issues and why they believe they are the candidates of choice.
Tajique Community Center
Sunday, 10/03/2010
2pm - 5pm
Manzano Mountain Gun Club - Requests Special Use District from Torrance County
Manzano Mountain Gun Club, Mountainair, New Mexico, has made application to the Torrance County Planning and Zoning board requesting the creation of a Special Use District (Special Use District - See pg 42 in the Zoning Ordinance) to allow placement of the new gun range.
Consideration of the Special Use District request will be on the October 5, 2010 agenda of the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board - meeting begins at 9:30 am. Club president Jim Greene will speak on behalf of the project and the club is asking any one that would like to speak in favor or against the gun range to attend the meeting to voice their opinions. Those wishing to speak please arrive before 9:30am so that you can add your name to the list. Additionally, you do not have to speak - just be at the meeting will help show Planning and Zoning Board members your support. The meeting takes place in the Torrance County Commission chambers located in Estancia, New Mexico.
(For those unable to attend the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board meeting please contact Steve Guetschow, Planning & Zoning Coordinator at 505-246-4761 Monday - Thursday or email Steve at: sguetschow@torrancecountynm.org with your comments, questions, and/or concerns).
Consideration of the Special Use District request will be on the October 5, 2010 agenda of the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board - meeting begins at 9:30 am. Club president Jim Greene will speak on behalf of the project and the club is asking any one that would like to speak in favor or against the gun range to attend the meeting to voice their opinions. Those wishing to speak please arrive before 9:30am so that you can add your name to the list. Additionally, you do not have to speak - just be at the meeting will help show Planning and Zoning Board members your support. The meeting takes place in the Torrance County Commission chambers located in Estancia, New Mexico.
(For those unable to attend the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board meeting please contact Steve Guetschow, Planning & Zoning Coordinator at 505-246-4761 Monday - Thursday or email Steve at: sguetschow@torrancecountynm.org with your comments, questions, and/or concerns).
Manzano Mountain Gun Club - Raffle Results
Congratulations to the winners of the Manzano Mountain Gun Clubs 2010 Hunters 5 Rifle Raffle!
Bill Randolph of Capitan, NM won the Remington 700 SPS 30-06 with Leupold Scope
Shirley Steinbock, (no town given), won the Weatherby Vanguard .243 Youth/Lady Model
David Haven of Texas, won the Thompson/Center Omega In-Line .50 cal
Tanner Dunlap,k (no town given), won the Marlin 30-30 Model 336 Lever action
John McKibben, (no town given) wont the Remington 870 Pump Shotgun in 12 gauge
Awards for top raffle ticket sales:
Alvie McKibben - $100.00 prize
Lonnie Greene - $50.00 prize.
Proceeds from the raffle added another $1,700.00 to the shooting range development fund.
Bill Randolph of Capitan, NM won the Remington 700 SPS 30-06 with Leupold Scope
Shirley Steinbock, (no town given), won the Weatherby Vanguard .243 Youth/Lady Model
David Haven of Texas, won the Thompson/Center Omega In-Line .50 cal
Tanner Dunlap,k (no town given), won the Marlin 30-30 Model 336 Lever action
John McKibben, (no town given) wont the Remington 870 Pump Shotgun in 12 gauge
Awards for top raffle ticket sales:
Alvie McKibben - $100.00 prize
Lonnie Greene - $50.00 prize.
Proceeds from the raffle added another $1,700.00 to the shooting range development fund.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
DECISION MADE FOR MOUNTAINAIR RANGER DISTRICT - TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PROJECT
MOUNTAINAIR, NM – September 10, 2010 – Cibola National Forest Supervisor Nancy Rose has issued a decision for the Environmental Assessment for Travel Management on the Mountainair Ranger District after careful consideration of many public comments. The legal notice of the decision will be published in the newspaper of record, the Albuquerque Journal, on September 10, 2010.
The selected alternative 3 with modifications designates a system of roads for public motorized use. This decision will:
• Add 10.5 miles of decommissioned and unauthorized roads to the system and designate them as open for use by all vehicles. 8.5 miles are comprised of decommissioned roads that have been in use and 2.0 miles are unauthorized roads.
• Change 3.3 miles of closed roads to roads open for use by all motorized vehicles.
• Construct 2.7 miles of road to reroute around private lands where the Forest Service does not have access through a right-of-way easement. These roads will be designated as open to all vehicles. The new roads will not appear on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) until construction is complete.
• Reconstruct segments of National Forest System (NFS) roads 422I, 422I1, 205A2 and 137A1 to provide motorized access. The roads will not appear on the MVUM until reconstruction is complete.
• Designate motorized dispersed camping corridors on 23.2 miles adjacent to system roads. Motorized dispersed camping corridors are 150 feet from each side of the road where designated on the Manzano Division and 300 feet from each side of the road where designated on the Gallinas Division, except where the corridor is designated along only one side of the road.
• Change the designation of 253.6 miles of NFS roads currently open to the public to restricted to administrative use only (these roads will not appear on the MVUM.
• Cross country motorized big game retrieval will not be allowed beyond use of the designated system.
When combined with previous decisions, the designation of this alternative will result in a motorized system with 234.3 miles of roads open to all vehicles and 23.2 miles of motorized dispersed camping corridors.
This decision will result in the publication of a Motor Vehicle Use Map. Designations made with past decisions will also be shown on the MVUM. After the MVUM has been released, travel off of the designated system will be prohibited unless authorized by permit or other authorization. The Environmental Assessment and Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact can be obtained from the Supervisor’s Office at Cibola NF, 2113 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, or can be requested by phone at 505-346-3900, by email cibolatravel@fs.fed.us, or on the Mountainair Ranger District Travel Management web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola/travel-management/tm_mt_air/index.shtml
The selected alternative 3 with modifications designates a system of roads for public motorized use. This decision will:
• Add 10.5 miles of decommissioned and unauthorized roads to the system and designate them as open for use by all vehicles. 8.5 miles are comprised of decommissioned roads that have been in use and 2.0 miles are unauthorized roads.
• Change 3.3 miles of closed roads to roads open for use by all motorized vehicles.
• Construct 2.7 miles of road to reroute around private lands where the Forest Service does not have access through a right-of-way easement. These roads will be designated as open to all vehicles. The new roads will not appear on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) until construction is complete.
• Reconstruct segments of National Forest System (NFS) roads 422I, 422I1, 205A2 and 137A1 to provide motorized access. The roads will not appear on the MVUM until reconstruction is complete.
• Designate motorized dispersed camping corridors on 23.2 miles adjacent to system roads. Motorized dispersed camping corridors are 150 feet from each side of the road where designated on the Manzano Division and 300 feet from each side of the road where designated on the Gallinas Division, except where the corridor is designated along only one side of the road.
• Change the designation of 253.6 miles of NFS roads currently open to the public to restricted to administrative use only (these roads will not appear on the MVUM.
• Cross country motorized big game retrieval will not be allowed beyond use of the designated system.
When combined with previous decisions, the designation of this alternative will result in a motorized system with 234.3 miles of roads open to all vehicles and 23.2 miles of motorized dispersed camping corridors.
This decision will result in the publication of a Motor Vehicle Use Map. Designations made with past decisions will also be shown on the MVUM. After the MVUM has been released, travel off of the designated system will be prohibited unless authorized by permit or other authorization. The Environmental Assessment and Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact can be obtained from the Supervisor’s Office at Cibola NF, 2113 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, or can be requested by phone at 505-346-3900, by email cibolatravel@fs.fed.us, or on the Mountainair Ranger District Travel Management web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola/travel-management/tm_mt_air/index.shtml
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Endless pursuit of ethics at all levels - The Santa Fe New Mexican
Endless pursuit of ethics at all levels - The Santa Fe New Mexican
Very well stated article. Ethics, especially from those who are working for the public as elected officials should be beyond reproach - they are our law makers and have the ability to effect our daily and financial lives with each and every decision.
Very well stated article. Ethics, especially from those who are working for the public as elected officials should be beyond reproach - they are our law makers and have the ability to effect our daily and financial lives with each and every decision.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Laws, Life, and Legal Matters - Court Cases and Legal Information at Leagle.com - All Federal and State Appeals Court Cases in One Search
Laws, Life, and Legal Matters - Court Cases and Legal Information at Leagle.com - All Federal and State Appeals Court Cases in One Search
Do you have to be a registered voter to run for elected office? See what the courts have to say about it.
Do you have to be a registered voter to run for elected office? See what the courts have to say about it.
Deer Canyon homeowners file complaint - New Mexico Business Weekly
Deer Canyon homeowners file complaint - New Mexico Business Weekly
"Deer Canyon resident and attorney Carolyn McElroy filed a complaint on behalf ot the Deer Canyon homewwners association with Attorney General Gary Kin alleging deceptive sales practices by developer Verde Realty." (Exerpt from New Mexico Business Weekly article - Click Here to read the full article).
"Deer Canyon resident and attorney Carolyn McElroy filed a complaint on behalf ot the Deer Canyon homewwners association with Attorney General Gary Kin alleging deceptive sales practices by developer Verde Realty." (Exerpt from New Mexico Business Weekly article - Click Here to read the full article).
Manzano Mountain Gun Club - Hunting Firearms Raffle
The Manzano Mountain Gun Club will draw the winning raffle tickets for five quality hunting weapons.
(Click Here For Flyer) Drawing to be held at the gun clubs September meeting. For a copy of the news letter Click Here. Septembers meeting will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010, 6 pm at Ancient Cities Cafe in Mountainair, New Mexico. Go to the meeting or check out the clubs web site, either way great information and who knows, you may even want to join the club!
Raffle drawing at 6:30 pm. If you don't have your raffle tickets yet, now would be when to purchase them! (Well, at that meeting would be the latest moment!) This raffle features five quality hunting weapons. I'm attaching that flier too, so you can see for yourself.
Only 500 tickets available and can be purchased for $10.00 per ticket or $25.00 for three tickets.
For more information or to purchase your raffle tickets please contact:
Robert Chung or Jim Greene
(Click Here For Flyer) Drawing to be held at the gun clubs September meeting. For a copy of the news letter Click Here. Septembers meeting will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010, 6 pm at Ancient Cities Cafe in Mountainair, New Mexico. Go to the meeting or check out the clubs web site, either way great information and who knows, you may even want to join the club!
Raffle drawing at 6:30 pm. If you don't have your raffle tickets yet, now would be when to purchase them! (Well, at that meeting would be the latest moment!) This raffle features five quality hunting weapons. I'm attaching that flier too, so you can see for yourself.
Only 500 tickets available and can be purchased for $10.00 per ticket or $25.00 for three tickets.
For more information or to purchase your raffle tickets please contact:
Robert Chung or Jim Greene
Friday, September 10, 2010
Candidate Forum - NM Catholic Coalition
Candidate Forum - This important candidate forum information comes to you from our friends at the NM Catholic Coalition. It is a great opportunity to find out what NM candidates support and oppose. We hope many of you will attend.WHO:
Candidates for Governor of New Mexico
Lt. Governor Diane Denish (invited)
District Attorney Susana Martinez (attendence confirmed)
Candidates for US Congress, District 3
Congressman Ben Ray Lujan (invited)
Tom Mullins (attendence confirmed)
Candidates for New Mexico Attorney General
Attorney General Gary King (invited)
District Attorney Matthew Chandler (attendence confirmed)
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 1-3 PM
WHERE: Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Social Hall, 301 South Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Posted from an email received from TVAC-NM dated September 9, 2010
Candidates for Governor of New Mexico
Lt. Governor Diane Denish (invited)
District Attorney Susana Martinez (attendence confirmed)
Candidates for US Congress, District 3
Congressman Ben Ray Lujan (invited)
Tom Mullins (attendence confirmed)
Candidates for New Mexico Attorney General
Attorney General Gary King (invited)
District Attorney Matthew Chandler (attendence confirmed)
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 1-3 PM
WHERE: Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Social Hall, 301 South Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Posted from an email received from TVAC-NM dated September 9, 2010
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Review for 2011
EQIP Review Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 2010 ~ 10:00 am
September 16, 2010
Edgedwood SWCD
2506 Route 66, Moriarty, NM
Directions: 505-832-1111
More Info Call: 505-384-2272 Ext. 3
The USDA – Natural Resource Conservation Service in cooperation with East Torrance and Edgewood wood Soil and Water Conservation Districts are sponsoring a meeting to review the 2011 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
The purpose of the Local Work Group meeting is to review and update current program changes to the ranking criteria, payment schedules, and other program components. Please take the time to attend this meeting! It is important your concerns and/or suggestions be considered for the 2010 EQIP program.
The meeting will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 16, 2010The 2010 at the Edgewood SWCD Office, which is located at 2506 Route 66, Moriarty, NM. If you need directions please call 505-832-1111.
If you have any questions pertaining to the local work group meeting, please call Paul Montoya at 505-384-2272 ext 3.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 ~ 10:00 am
September 16, 2010
Edgedwood SWCD
2506 Route 66, Moriarty, NM
Directions: 505-832-1111
More Info Call: 505-384-2272 Ext. 3
The USDA – Natural Resource Conservation Service in cooperation with East Torrance and Edgewood wood Soil and Water Conservation Districts are sponsoring a meeting to review the 2011 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
The purpose of the Local Work Group meeting is to review and update current program changes to the ranking criteria, payment schedules, and other program components. Please take the time to attend this meeting! It is important your concerns and/or suggestions be considered for the 2010 EQIP program.
The meeting will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 16, 2010The 2010 at the Edgewood SWCD Office, which is located at 2506 Route 66, Moriarty, NM. If you need directions please call 505-832-1111.
If you have any questions pertaining to the local work group meeting, please call Paul Montoya at 505-384-2272 ext 3.
Public Meeting - NM 41 Corridor Study
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) NM 41 Corridor Project Team will host a public information meeting to discuss potential improvements to the portion of NM 41 from milepost 46 to milepost 62 (Clark Hill to the NM 41/US 285 Junction). The date, time, and location of the public meeting are:
Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Galisteo Community Center (35 County Road 33A in Galisteo)
The purpose of this meeting is to present and discuss bridge alternatives and highway improvement alternatives developed by the NMDOT Project Team. The current design concepts were developed in consideration of prior input received from the community and users of NM 41 and the safety and operational objectives of the NMDOT. The latest concepts will be presented for discussion. The concepts include design options specific to the Galisteo Creek and San Cristobal Arroyo bridges and the rural and community highway segments.
Comments will also be received on bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian issues, as well as natural and cultural resources. The input resulting from this meeting will be used by the NMDOT to select roadway and bridge alternatives to be evaluated further as part of an environmental document. Please join us at this meeting. If you have questions about the meeting and/or the study of NM 41, please contact:
· David Quintana, NMDOT Project Development Engineer, (505) 827-1635
· David Pennington, D. Pennington & Associates, (505) 884-0667
To request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related accommodations for this meeting, please contact Dawn Tibbetts with D. Pennington & Associates at (505) 884-0667 at least 2 days before the meeting.
Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Galisteo Community Center (35 County Road 33A in Galisteo)
The purpose of this meeting is to present and discuss bridge alternatives and highway improvement alternatives developed by the NMDOT Project Team. The current design concepts were developed in consideration of prior input received from the community and users of NM 41 and the safety and operational objectives of the NMDOT. The latest concepts will be presented for discussion. The concepts include design options specific to the Galisteo Creek and San Cristobal Arroyo bridges and the rural and community highway segments.
Comments will also be received on bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian issues, as well as natural and cultural resources. The input resulting from this meeting will be used by the NMDOT to select roadway and bridge alternatives to be evaluated further as part of an environmental document. Please join us at this meeting. If you have questions about the meeting and/or the study of NM 41, please contact:
· David Quintana, NMDOT Project Development Engineer, (505) 827-1635
· David Pennington, D. Pennington & Associates, (505) 884-0667
To request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related accommodations for this meeting, please contact Dawn Tibbetts with D. Pennington & Associates at (505) 884-0667 at least 2 days before the meeting.
Special Meeting - Torrance County Commission
Special Meeting - Torrance County Commisison
Monday, September 13th, 2010
Administrative Offices of Torrance County
Commission Chambers 205 9th Street
9:00 am
ACTION ITEMS
1. 2010 Tax Rate Setting Order
2. Resolution 2010-40 Support for Sunzia Southwest Transmission Project
3. 2010-41 Examine Possible Suspension or Debarment of New Vendors
Adjourn
Click Here For PDF of Agenda from Torrance County Web Site
Monday, September 13th, 2010
Administrative Offices of Torrance County
Commission Chambers 205 9th Street
9:00 am
ACTION ITEMS
1. 2010 Tax Rate Setting Order
2. Resolution 2010-40 Support for Sunzia Southwest Transmission Project
3. 2010-41 Examine Possible Suspension or Debarment of New Vendors
Adjourn
Click Here For PDF of Agenda from Torrance County Web Site
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