DOE challenges $54M in fines over WIPP violations
The U S Department of Energy contests more than 54 million dollars in fines tied to numerous violations at WIPP in Carlsbad and LANL New Mexico. Federal officials call the penalty capricious and seek reductions while DOE seeks more hearings and a path to reopen WIPP and resume LANL transuranic waste operations. Settlement talks continue as the legal process advances with state officials asserting multiple violations.
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U.S. Department of Energy
New Mexico
Energy Department
WIPP
Lanl
New Mexico Environment Department
Jim Winchester
Winchester
State Environment Department
Energy
Ernest Moniz
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Roswell Police Eyes National Accreditation After State Certification
Roswell Police Department has achieved state accreditation under New Mexico standards. City officials say accreditation boosts accountability reducing liability and lawsuits while signaling excellence in leadership and service. Chief Smith aims for CALEA national certification, viewing it as a path to greater professionalism and community trust.
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New Mexico Association of Chiefs of Police
New Mexico Municipal League
New Mexico Self Insurers’ Fund
New Mexico
Municipal League
New Mexico Law Enforcement Professional Standards Council
New Mexico Association of Counties Sheriffs
The
Self- Insurers’ Fund
New Mexico Association of Counties
Roswell
Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement
CALEA
Glittering mystery over Roswell helicopters spark glitter drop rumor
Local pupils report a shiny substance in yards after night helicopters. Roswell officials deny involvement. Cannon Air Force Base confirms no such activity. The mystery persists as residents seek answers about who dropped glitter and why over Roswell New Mexico.
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Roswell
Roswell International Air Center
Here
Teacher X
Jennifer Brady
Brady
Cannon Air Force Base
Clovis
Air Force
Alex Mercer
Marcelo Calero
N.M
Randal Seyler
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