VA bonus controversy as 65 percent of executives receive pay
Washington AP reports about 65 percent of Veterans Affairs senior executives were paid performance bonuses last year totaling 2.7 million dollars, down from 3.4 million in 2012. The figure excludes bonuses to doctors and clinicians in VA hospitals and clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Affairs Department
Gina Farrisee
Farrisee
Phoenix VA
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Lawmakers
Veterans’ Affairs
Jeff Miller
R-Fla
Miller
Phil Roe
R-Tenn
Rocket science at NMMI Junior Leadership Camp
Students at New Mexico Military Institute work in a rocketry class on the campus as part of the summer program for grades 6 to 8. The session showcases model rocket engines and STEM lessons with Sgt. Walter Hicks demonstrating engine power and burnt steel plate. The next leadership camp begins Monday with openings remaining. contact 624 8148 or 624 8348 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Military Institute
NMMI
Walter Hicks
Pojoaque Pueblo Cleared to Seek Federal Gaming Pact
Pojoaque Pueblo can pursue a federal gaming compact directly with the Interior Department after negotiations with New Mexico officials stalled. Gov. George Rivera says a new pact is needed to keep casinos north of Santa Fe open before the current agreement expires. Martinez aides dispute federal authority. The dispute centers on revenue sharing with the state seeking a 10.5 percent rate, while the tribe argues nontribal gambling limits are moot. Martinez would have 60 days to respond and either accept or offer an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
U.S. Department of the Interior
Interior Secretary
Pueblo
George Rivera
Susana Martinez
Department of Interior
Pojoaque
Martinez
Enrique Knell
Knell
Texas
Rivera
Pojoaque Pueblo
Tribe
New Mexico unemployment edges down as jobs shift regionwide
New Mexico's unemployment rate fell to 6.5 percent in May, with a year over year job loss of 600. Financial activities and retail trade led gains at 2,200 each, while government shed 2,500 jobs and manufacturing declined for the 18th month. Houston based Baker Hughes reports U.S. rigs at 1,858 with oil rigs 1,545 and gas rigs 311. Nearly two dozen refugees, including 21 refugees, to be naturalized in Albuquerque on World Refugee Day at Cesar Chavez Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
State Workforce Solutions Department
Houston
Baker Hughes Inc
U.S
Colorado
Ohio
Louisiana
North Dakota
Texas
Pennsylvania
Alaska
West Virginia
Arkansas
California
Kansas
Oklahoma
Utah
Wyoming
Cesar Chavez Community Center
Amanda Michelle Orta
Catholic Charities Center For Refugee Settlement & Support
Iran
China
Nepal
Rwanda
Orta
U.s.-Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocket Science
Randal Seyler Photos
Aera
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
Syria
Mega Millions
Mega Ball
Roadrunner Cash
Roswell
News & Business Telephone
Charles Fischer
Daischer
Rdrnews.com
Vonnie Fischer
Jim Dishman
Dishman
Timothy Howsare Editor
R. Cory Beck
N. Main St
N.M
Roswell Daily Record
Camer
Advan
Roswel Daly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!