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April 21, 2008
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provided by:
Wendell L. Malone,
Area Skywarn Coordinator
Eddy & Culberson counties
provided by:
Wendell L. Malone,
Area Skywarn Coordinator
Eddy & Culberson counties
| THE WEATHER BOX www.eddycountyskywarn.blogspot.com A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect today for the Guadalupe Mountains, southeastern New Mexico, the Van Horn/Highway 54 corridor and Upper Trans Pecos for windy and dry conditions along with VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER. Expect winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 are possible across the Guadalupes. A HIGH WIND WARNING is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to between 20 and 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to between 5 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind between 5 and 15 mph. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to between 20 and 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. |
| The United States government's national threat level is Elevated, or Yellow. The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Only small amounts of liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage. See the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for up-to-date information on items permitted and prohibited on airlines. |
Council agendas for Tuesday's meeting
ARTESIA - The regular meeting of the Artesia city council is scheduled for
Tuesday night at 7 p.m. This is a public meeting, to which everyone is
invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in the city
council chambers at city hall, located at 511 W. Texas Avenue.
Hard copies of the final agenda will be available at city hall on Monday
afternoon, or you may preview the preliminary agenda and consent agenda
here.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $15.7 Million
SANTA FE – A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau
of Land Management netted $15,662,804 in bids Thursday from the sale of
61 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. The total amount
of revenue from this sale, including administrative fees and first-year
rentals for the leases is $15,728,683.
In New Mexico, bids for 43 parcels brought in $13,277,340; in Oklahoma,
bids for 12 parcels brought in $1,678,724 million; in Texas, bids for 6
parcels brought in $706,740. The oral auction took place on April 16,
2008, at the BLM’s State Office Building in Santa Fe; a total of 38 bidders
registered for today’s auction.
All 61 parcels offered in Thursday’s sale received bids. The highest bid per
acre for a parcel was $4,100 per acre for 332.17 acres in Major and Woods
Counties, Oklahoma, by Doug Schutz of Santa Fe ($1,365,300 total). The
highest overall total per parcel was $3,432,000 for 1,560 acres in Eddy
County, New Mexico, by Upland Corporation of Midland, Texas.
Leases are awarded for a period of 10 years and as long thereafter as
there is production in paying quantities. The government receives 12.5
percent royalties on production from those leases. Fifty-two percent of the
revenues from federal lease sales are returned to the U.S. government and
48 percent go to the state where the mineral lease occurs.
New Mexico will receive about $6.6 million from today’s sale. In Fiscal Year
2007, the State received over $500 million from federal oil and gas leasing,
rents and royalties.
The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and the 1987 Federal Onshore Oil and
Gas Leasing Reform Act authorize leasing of federal oil and gas
resources. The 1987 law requires each BLM state office to conduct oil and
gas lease sales on at least a quarterly basis. BLM lease sales are
competitive and conducted by oral bidding.
The Bureau of Land Management, an agency of the U.S. Department of the
Interior, manages more land – over 258 million surface acres – than any
other federal agency. Most of this land is in 12 Western states, including
Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of federal subsurface
mineral estate throughout the nation.
The BLM’s next federal oil and gas lease sale is scheduled for Wednesday,
July 16, 2008.
Motorplex project planned for Sierra County
WASHINGTON – This week Congressman Pearce was pleased to see the
finalized negotiations on the transfer of New Mexico state land in Sierra
County to be used for the development of a new Hot Springs Land
Development LLC. Pearce worked with the Bureau of Land Management to
make the property available for what could turn into a huge source of new
revenue for the state.
“I want to congratulate State Land Commissioner Pat Lyons for successfully
negotiating the land exchange agreement that allows the Hot Springs
Motorplex to begin construction. Thanks to the excitement created by the
Spaceport, the Hot Springs Land Development is a great example of the
new projects possible in Sierra Country to benefit the qualify of life for all its
citizens,” said Pearce.
“It was my pleasure to work with Pat to facilitate an initial land exchange in
2007 between the federal government and New Mexico that created our
state’s ability to meet the property requirement necessary for the
development. I look forward to the ground breaking later this year.”
With a potential value of over $100 M the Hot Springs Land Development is
a great example of the smart growth potential in Sierra County. “Bringing
this Development to New Mexico will boost our State economy
tremendously. This opens the doors for new industries to bring their
operations to our State, creating many new jobs and increasing revenues,”
he said.
South Korea reopens market to U.S. beef
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici Thursday said an agreement
to reopen South Korean markets to all U.S. beef and beef products will
benefit New Mexico’s cattle producers as it broadens the market for their
beef.
The U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab today announced a protocol
agreement between the United State and South Korea to reopen the
Korean market to American beef imports. These markets were blocked to
American cattle in 2003 after a Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE,
the so-called “mad cow disease”) case was reported in Washington state.
“This decision, in my view, is long overdue. The reopening of the Korean
market should benefit New Mexico cattle production as the market of
American beef is expanded,” said Domenici, who since 2003 has argued for
resumption of U.S. beef exports to Korea.
The export of American beef products will be done under the guidelines of
international standards and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE )
guidelines. The benefits of this protocol would increase with the ratification
of a pending United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by
eliminating a 40 percent tariff on U.S. beef.
Domenici last week met with representatives from the New Mexico Cattle
Growers Association to discuss a variety of issues of interest to their
industry, including the escalating costs of doing business in the global
marketplace.
In 2006, Domenici was part of a bipartisan Senate effort that argued that
the Korean embargo was unnecessary in light of overwhelming scientific
evidence supporting the safety of American beef, 16 years of quality
controls and an agreement to restore trade between the United States and
South Korea.
With this protocol, Korea joins the Philippines, Indonesia, Canada, Peru,
Colombia, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other nations that have
implemented OIE-consistent import requirements for U.S. beef and beef
products with regard to BSE.
Fact sheet on Korea Beef Protocol visit.
Rabies on the rise
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Congressman Steve Pearce brought
attention to the unusually high number of rabies outbreaks in New Mexico.
An ongoing Fox Rabies outbreak in Sierra, Catron and Grant counties has
resulted in three human bite cases, more than 20 confirmed animal cases
and dozens of more suspected cases. Congressman Pearce gave the
following recommendations on how to keep families and livestock safe from
this growing threat:
“If you see a wild animal acting abnormally during the day, or find one dead
or sick, take immediate action and call your local New Mexico Department of
Fish and Game or Wildlife Services.” Pearce said, “It is imperative that our
state and federal agencies take action to eliminate this problem before it
becomes even more of an issue. Animals infected by rabies do not fear
humans and pose a great threat to families unfamiliar with these symptoms.”
An important component to fighting rabies outbreaks is public education.
The New Mexico Department of Fish and Game additionally recommends:
• Stay away from wild or unfamiliar animals. Do not attempt to feed,
approach, or touch wild animals (alive or dead). Teach this important
message to your children. Rabid animals may show no fear of people and
may seem friendly or become aggressive.
• Pets should be up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and wearing current
license tags on their collar.
• Horses and other valuable livestock should be considered for rabies
vaccination to protect them from wild rabid animals that may attack
them.
• If you or a loved one are bitten by an animal, or come into contact
with an animal’s saliva, wash the exposed site immediately with soap and
water. Be sure to report the bite to local animal control and seek medical
care as soon as possible.
• Keep pets on a leash at all times.
• If your cat or dog has been bitten or scratched, call your pet’s
veterinarian, even if the wound appears to be superficial.
If you see a sick or dead wild animal, or a wild animal acting abnormally,
report it to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish at (575) 532-
2100 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, or anytime at (505) 827-9376. For
more information about rabies call the Department of Health at (505) 827-
0006 or visit the Department of Health website at http://www.health.state.nm.
us/epi/rabies.html.
ARTESIA - The regular meeting of the Artesia city council is scheduled for
Tuesday night at 7 p.m. This is a public meeting, to which everyone is
invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in the city
council chambers at city hall, located at 511 W. Texas Avenue.
Hard copies of the final agenda will be available at city hall on Monday
afternoon, or you may preview the preliminary agenda and consent agenda
here.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $15.7 Million
SANTA FE – A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau
of Land Management netted $15,662,804 in bids Thursday from the sale of
61 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. The total amount
of revenue from this sale, including administrative fees and first-year
rentals for the leases is $15,728,683.
In New Mexico, bids for 43 parcels brought in $13,277,340; in Oklahoma,
bids for 12 parcels brought in $1,678,724 million; in Texas, bids for 6
parcels brought in $706,740. The oral auction took place on April 16,
2008, at the BLM’s State Office Building in Santa Fe; a total of 38 bidders
registered for today’s auction.
All 61 parcels offered in Thursday’s sale received bids. The highest bid per
acre for a parcel was $4,100 per acre for 332.17 acres in Major and Woods
Counties, Oklahoma, by Doug Schutz of Santa Fe ($1,365,300 total). The
highest overall total per parcel was $3,432,000 for 1,560 acres in Eddy
County, New Mexico, by Upland Corporation of Midland, Texas.
Leases are awarded for a period of 10 years and as long thereafter as
there is production in paying quantities. The government receives 12.5
percent royalties on production from those leases. Fifty-two percent of the
revenues from federal lease sales are returned to the U.S. government and
48 percent go to the state where the mineral lease occurs.
New Mexico will receive about $6.6 million from today’s sale. In Fiscal Year
2007, the State received over $500 million from federal oil and gas leasing,
rents and royalties.
The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and the 1987 Federal Onshore Oil and
Gas Leasing Reform Act authorize leasing of federal oil and gas
resources. The 1987 law requires each BLM state office to conduct oil and
gas lease sales on at least a quarterly basis. BLM lease sales are
competitive and conducted by oral bidding.
The Bureau of Land Management, an agency of the U.S. Department of the
Interior, manages more land – over 258 million surface acres – than any
other federal agency. Most of this land is in 12 Western states, including
Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of federal subsurface
mineral estate throughout the nation.
The BLM’s next federal oil and gas lease sale is scheduled for Wednesday,
July 16, 2008.
Motorplex project planned for Sierra County
WASHINGTON – This week Congressman Pearce was pleased to see the
finalized negotiations on the transfer of New Mexico state land in Sierra
County to be used for the development of a new Hot Springs Land
Development LLC. Pearce worked with the Bureau of Land Management to
make the property available for what could turn into a huge source of new
revenue for the state.
“I want to congratulate State Land Commissioner Pat Lyons for successfully
negotiating the land exchange agreement that allows the Hot Springs
Motorplex to begin construction. Thanks to the excitement created by the
Spaceport, the Hot Springs Land Development is a great example of the
new projects possible in Sierra Country to benefit the qualify of life for all its
citizens,” said Pearce.
“It was my pleasure to work with Pat to facilitate an initial land exchange in
2007 between the federal government and New Mexico that created our
state’s ability to meet the property requirement necessary for the
development. I look forward to the ground breaking later this year.”
With a potential value of over $100 M the Hot Springs Land Development is
a great example of the smart growth potential in Sierra County. “Bringing
this Development to New Mexico will boost our State economy
tremendously. This opens the doors for new industries to bring their
operations to our State, creating many new jobs and increasing revenues,”
he said.
South Korea reopens market to U.S. beef
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici Thursday said an agreement
to reopen South Korean markets to all U.S. beef and beef products will
benefit New Mexico’s cattle producers as it broadens the market for their
beef.
The U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab today announced a protocol
agreement between the United State and South Korea to reopen the
Korean market to American beef imports. These markets were blocked to
American cattle in 2003 after a Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE,
the so-called “mad cow disease”) case was reported in Washington state.
“This decision, in my view, is long overdue. The reopening of the Korean
market should benefit New Mexico cattle production as the market of
American beef is expanded,” said Domenici, who since 2003 has argued for
resumption of U.S. beef exports to Korea.
The export of American beef products will be done under the guidelines of
international standards and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE )
guidelines. The benefits of this protocol would increase with the ratification
of a pending United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by
eliminating a 40 percent tariff on U.S. beef.
Domenici last week met with representatives from the New Mexico Cattle
Growers Association to discuss a variety of issues of interest to their
industry, including the escalating costs of doing business in the global
marketplace.
In 2006, Domenici was part of a bipartisan Senate effort that argued that
the Korean embargo was unnecessary in light of overwhelming scientific
evidence supporting the safety of American beef, 16 years of quality
controls and an agreement to restore trade between the United States and
South Korea.
With this protocol, Korea joins the Philippines, Indonesia, Canada, Peru,
Colombia, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other nations that have
implemented OIE-consistent import requirements for U.S. beef and beef
products with regard to BSE.
Fact sheet on Korea Beef Protocol visit.
Rabies on the rise
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Congressman Steve Pearce brought
attention to the unusually high number of rabies outbreaks in New Mexico.
An ongoing Fox Rabies outbreak in Sierra, Catron and Grant counties has
resulted in three human bite cases, more than 20 confirmed animal cases
and dozens of more suspected cases. Congressman Pearce gave the
following recommendations on how to keep families and livestock safe from
this growing threat:
“If you see a wild animal acting abnormally during the day, or find one dead
or sick, take immediate action and call your local New Mexico Department of
Fish and Game or Wildlife Services.” Pearce said, “It is imperative that our
state and federal agencies take action to eliminate this problem before it
becomes even more of an issue. Animals infected by rabies do not fear
humans and pose a great threat to families unfamiliar with these symptoms.”
An important component to fighting rabies outbreaks is public education.
The New Mexico Department of Fish and Game additionally recommends:
• Stay away from wild or unfamiliar animals. Do not attempt to feed,
approach, or touch wild animals (alive or dead). Teach this important
message to your children. Rabid animals may show no fear of people and
may seem friendly or become aggressive.
• Pets should be up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and wearing current
license tags on their collar.
• Horses and other valuable livestock should be considered for rabies
vaccination to protect them from wild rabid animals that may attack
them.
• If you or a loved one are bitten by an animal, or come into contact
with an animal’s saliva, wash the exposed site immediately with soap and
water. Be sure to report the bite to local animal control and seek medical
care as soon as possible.
• Keep pets on a leash at all times.
• If your cat or dog has been bitten or scratched, call your pet’s
veterinarian, even if the wound appears to be superficial.
If you see a sick or dead wild animal, or a wild animal acting abnormally,
report it to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish at (575) 532-
2100 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, or anytime at (505) 827-9376. For
more information about rabies call the Department of Health at (505) 827-
0006 or visit the Department of Health website at http://www.health.state.nm.
us/epi/rabies.html.
Mathematics Awareness Month at NMSU
LAS CRUCES - April is Mathematics Awareness
Month and the department of Mathematical
Sciences at New Mexico State University is
recognizing the occasion with three events.
The theme for this year is Mathematics and
Voting and speakers will use mathematics and
statistics to attempt to answer the question,
“What makes your vote matter?”
The department is hosting a panel discussion
on the topic at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in
Science Hall Room 107. Nancy Baker, associate
professor of Government, will be moderator.
The panel will include representatives from the
departments of Mathematical Sciences,
Psychology, Communication Studies, and
Government.
The panel will discuss how procedures for
counting votes can influence the outcome and
how polling and predictions in the media
influence voter psychology and results.
Lane. A. Hamaspaandra, professor of computer
science at the University of Rochester, will be
guest speaker at lectures at 4 p.m. Wednesday,
April 16, and 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in
Science Hall Room 107.
In the first lecture, Hamaspaandra will discuss
how computational complexity, already used to
protect commercial Internet transactions, can be
used as a shield to prevent bribery and control
of elections. He will show that an election system
developed by the 13th century Catalan mystic
Ramon Llull and the closely related Copeland
election system are both resistant to all
standard types of electoral control.
In the second lecture, Hamaspaandra will
discuss a voting system created in 1876 by
mathematician Charles Dodgson, who wrote
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” under the
name Lewis Carroll. Hamaspaandra said the
system has long fascinated political scientists
and the algorithm used in the system never
incorrectly declares a non-winner to be the
winner.
Mathematics Awareness Month is held each
year in April. Its goal is to increase public
understanding of and appreciation for
mathematics.
All events are free and open to the public. They
are sponsored by the departments of
Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science,
Psychology, Government, Communication
Studies and History and the office of the dean of
the College of Arts and Sciences. For more
information call (575) 646-2030.
Health Department screening for
tuberculosis
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of
Health is screening approximately 250
individuals in Albuquerque and Clovis to rule out
the spread of tuberculosis (TB) from a health-
care worker who was recently diagnosed with
the disease. The Department of Health and
other agencies have already tested 73
individuals who have been in close contact with
the worker. There is no evidence of disease
transmission to date.
As the investigation progresses, the Department
may identify additional people who should be
screened. The Department is providing
treatment for the health-care worker. Federal
and state patient privacy laws prohibit the
Department from releasing the patient’s name
or identifying information.
“We know who was potentially exposed to TB in
this case, and we will be in touch with you if we
think you need to be tested,” said Dr. Marcos
Burgos, the department’s medical director of the
tuberculosis program. “We are contacting
individuals who may have been exposed so we
can treat them if they are infected.”
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by germs that
can be spread from one person to another
through the air when a person with TB coughs,
sneezes, speaks or sings. TB disease is most
likely to be spread from a diseased person to
others when they spend frequent time together,
such as family members, friends and co-
workers. Transmission of TB disease to another
person depends on three factors: close contact
in confined spaces, duration of contact and
frequency of contact.
TB germs can live in the body without making
someone sick. This is called latent TB infection.
People with latent TB infection cannot spread
TB to others and can be treated to prevent
development of TB disease. If someone has TB
disease, germs are actively growing and can
make people sick.
Symptoms of TB include a strong cough that
lasts several weeks, coughing up bloody
sputum, chest pain, weakness or fatigue, weight
loss, appetite loss, chills, fever and night sweats.
The Department will use skin and blood tests to
screen for TB infection and disease. In some
cases, the Department will use chest x-rays to
further evaluate individuals exposed.
Tuberculosis is preventable and curable. TB
disease can be treated by taking medication for
six to 12 months.
There were 51 cases of tuberculosis in New
Mexico in 2007 and 48 in 2006. There have
been 15 cases diagnosed so far this year.
LAS CRUCES - April is Mathematics Awareness
Month and the department of Mathematical
Sciences at New Mexico State University is
recognizing the occasion with three events.
The theme for this year is Mathematics and
Voting and speakers will use mathematics and
statistics to attempt to answer the question,
“What makes your vote matter?”
The department is hosting a panel discussion
on the topic at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in
Science Hall Room 107. Nancy Baker, associate
professor of Government, will be moderator.
The panel will include representatives from the
departments of Mathematical Sciences,
Psychology, Communication Studies, and
Government.
The panel will discuss how procedures for
counting votes can influence the outcome and
how polling and predictions in the media
influence voter psychology and results.
Lane. A. Hamaspaandra, professor of computer
science at the University of Rochester, will be
guest speaker at lectures at 4 p.m. Wednesday,
April 16, and 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in
Science Hall Room 107.
In the first lecture, Hamaspaandra will discuss
how computational complexity, already used to
protect commercial Internet transactions, can be
used as a shield to prevent bribery and control
of elections. He will show that an election system
developed by the 13th century Catalan mystic
Ramon Llull and the closely related Copeland
election system are both resistant to all
standard types of electoral control.
In the second lecture, Hamaspaandra will
discuss a voting system created in 1876 by
mathematician Charles Dodgson, who wrote
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” under the
name Lewis Carroll. Hamaspaandra said the
system has long fascinated political scientists
and the algorithm used in the system never
incorrectly declares a non-winner to be the
winner.
Mathematics Awareness Month is held each
year in April. Its goal is to increase public
understanding of and appreciation for
mathematics.
All events are free and open to the public. They
are sponsored by the departments of
Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science,
Psychology, Government, Communication
Studies and History and the office of the dean of
the College of Arts and Sciences. For more
information call (575) 646-2030.
Health Department screening for
tuberculosis
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of
Health is screening approximately 250
individuals in Albuquerque and Clovis to rule out
the spread of tuberculosis (TB) from a health-
care worker who was recently diagnosed with
the disease. The Department of Health and
other agencies have already tested 73
individuals who have been in close contact with
the worker. There is no evidence of disease
transmission to date.
As the investigation progresses, the Department
may identify additional people who should be
screened. The Department is providing
treatment for the health-care worker. Federal
and state patient privacy laws prohibit the
Department from releasing the patient’s name
or identifying information.
“We know who was potentially exposed to TB in
this case, and we will be in touch with you if we
think you need to be tested,” said Dr. Marcos
Burgos, the department’s medical director of the
tuberculosis program. “We are contacting
individuals who may have been exposed so we
can treat them if they are infected.”
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by germs that
can be spread from one person to another
through the air when a person with TB coughs,
sneezes, speaks or sings. TB disease is most
likely to be spread from a diseased person to
others when they spend frequent time together,
such as family members, friends and co-
workers. Transmission of TB disease to another
person depends on three factors: close contact
in confined spaces, duration of contact and
frequency of contact.
TB germs can live in the body without making
someone sick. This is called latent TB infection.
People with latent TB infection cannot spread
TB to others and can be treated to prevent
development of TB disease. If someone has TB
disease, germs are actively growing and can
make people sick.
Symptoms of TB include a strong cough that
lasts several weeks, coughing up bloody
sputum, chest pain, weakness or fatigue, weight
loss, appetite loss, chills, fever and night sweats.
The Department will use skin and blood tests to
screen for TB infection and disease. In some
cases, the Department will use chest x-rays to
further evaluate individuals exposed.
Tuberculosis is preventable and curable. TB
disease can be treated by taking medication for
six to 12 months.
There were 51 cases of tuberculosis in New
Mexico in 2007 and 48 in 2006. There have
been 15 cases diagnosed so far this year.