Freedom New Mexico Good-government activists have correctly identified “ballot-box budgeting” — when voters approve costly new spending initiatives at the ballot box — as one of the ongoing fiscal problems faced by California, which continually is troubled by multibillion-dollar budget deficits. Toward that end, two Democratic legislators have introduced bills that would require that any […]
Program implements language improvement initiatives
February 10, 2011
USAF: Andy Morataya Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks at the Department of Defense Language and Culture Summit on Jan. 26 in Alexandria, Va. Schwartz told the audience that the best way the U.S. armed forces will achieve the necessary level of language skills and cultural competencies is through a holistic joint […]
Udall initiatives help New Mexico Native Americans access electricit, housing, transit
March 12, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., today announced that New Mexico’s Native American communities will receive $12 million in funding through projects and initiatives Udall helped include in the omnibus appropriations bill the president has signed into law.
Bingaman to take part in White House health care summit
March 2, 2009
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman on Tuesday will chair an Energy and Natural Resources oversight hearing to examine smart grid initiatives authorized in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and funded in the stimulus bill, and to learn more about opportunities and impediments on the installation of smart grid technologies.
Cannon implements ‘green’ initiatives
October 3, 2008
By 2nd Lt. Raymond Gobberg: 27th SOW Public Affairs To combat soaring energy costs and promote clean energy efforts, Cannon Air Force Base has implemented several energy saving initiatives to curb consumption by three percent and save approximately $129,000 annually. “We spend approximately $12,000 per day in utility costs at Cannon, equating to an estimated […]
Cannon officials implementing energy saving measures
September 16, 2008
By Gabriel Monte: Cannon Connections It may take one bulb at a time but Cannon Air Force Base officials are attempting to cut its energy consumption. Cannon on Tuesday launched the Energy Star Operation Change Out, a national military campaign to reduce energy use by replacing about 1,053 light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs […]
Cannon officials implementing energy saving measures
September 16, 2008
By Gabriel Monte: CNJ staff writer It may take one bulb at a time but Cannon Air Force Base officials are attempting to cut its energy consumption. Cannon on Tuesday launched the Energy Star Operation Change Out, a national military campaign to reduce energy use by replacing about 1,053 light bulbs with compact fluorescent light […]
Lawmakers should listen to soldiers
June 26, 2006
Tom Philpott: military columnist The Bush administration continues to sound an alarm over rising military personnel costs from steady gains in pay and benefits voted by the Congress, including more new initiatives in the 2007 defense budget bill. But Congress shows no sign of heeding the alarm, not while U.S. forces “stay the course” in […]
Lack of funds dooms defense initiatives
November 21, 2005
By Tom Philpott: Military Update The Senate has passed a 2006 defense authorization bill filled with new and improved military benefits — almost none of them funded. The lack of committed budget dollars likely dooms, at least for this year, some of the more popular initiatives endorsed by the Senate, even as their inclusion in […]
Governor touts tougher DWI initiative
October 1, 2004
Gov. Bill Richardson announces his public safety plan Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. (Staff photo: Eric Kluth) By David Irvin: CNJ staff writer Gov. Bill Richardson was in town Thursday to speak with local citizens and officials about his 2005 public safety plan and legislative proposals. He arrived at the Clovis-Carver Library about 2 […]
Initiatives by Congress may be too costly
March 28, 2004
By Tom Philpott:Military Update A senior Defense official has warned Congress against creating an entitlement-rich military the nation cannot afford. Charles S. Abell, principal deputy under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, was asked last week while testifying before the Total Force Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee to list a few issues […]
