WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSdock) -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-60) entitled "2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates". * * * SECTION 1. PURPOSE This annual notice provides the 2026-2027 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) the rate for the incidental expenses only deduction, and (3) the rates an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Resident Inspector in Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following activity report for the week ending Oct. 2, 2026: * * * Area G-Safety Basis: On Wednesday, N3B personnel completed implementation of the new DOESTD-3009-2014 safety basis. Activities at Area G are now covered by the new document. N3B personnel will be performing facility operations under a deliberate operations plan to support transition. The plan includes a list of specific operations and main more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 21 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Outdoor businesses compete for $15,000 in prizes at Adventure Pitch Fest October 20, 2026 ALBUQUERQUE -- Five New Mexico outdoor businesses will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes at Adventure Pitch Fest's live pitch competition in Albuquerque, while dozens more will showcase their products and services. The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), in partnership with Activate New Mexico, will host its annual out more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 21 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy graduates 26 cadets SANTA FE - Twenty-six cadets representing 15 agencies across New Mexico officially joined the ranks of New Mexico law enforcement Tuesday after completing basic training. The curriculum included more than 750 hours of training in domestic violence and police response, crisis intervention, mental and emotional health, laws and procedures including criminal and juvenile law more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Demands Social Media CEOs do More to Stop Illegal Gun Trafficking, Protect Children * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 21, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the CEOs of Meta, Telegram, and Snapchat urging them to do more to stop New Mexican youth from being able to buy, sell, and trade weapons illegally over social media platforms and messaging apps. The letter also demands that these companies do more to add more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * USDA Continues Phased Reopening of Southern Border Ports for Livestock Imports * USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is continuing its phased reopening of southern border ports for livestock imports from Mexico, supported by enhanced safeguards against New World screwworm (NWS) and ongoing evaluations of animal health conditions. On October 26, 2026, APHIS will reopen the Colu more PR