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Governor Seeks Applicants For Gambling Council
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for applications to fill the statutory Compulsive Gambling Council.
All 15 members of the Compulsive Gambling Council are appointed by the governor and serve at her pleasure.
The positions that need to be filled include:
- A member of a fraternal organization that sponsors gambling;
- Two persons with expertise in the field of compulsive gambling;
- Two Native American representatives from a tribe or pueblo with gaming operations;
- Two representatives of the non-Native American gaming industry;
- Two representatives
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Reporters Without Borders USA Calls On Senate To Reverse Unprecedented Restrictions On The Press
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, right, during a recent press conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/RSF
RSF News:
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns the restrictions the Senate Sergeant At Arms and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration are imposing on Capitol Hill reporters during the impeachment trial for President Donald Trump.
RSF calls on the Senate Majority Leader to reverse these rules immediately.
Members of the press covering the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, which began Jan. 16, are facing new “security measures” in the form
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Drug Policy Alliance On NM Bill To Legalize Cannabis
DPA News:
Below is a statement from New Mexico State Director Emily Kaltenbach for the Drug Policy Alliance, in response to the cannabis legalization legislation (NM SB115) introduced Friday:
“Having worked towards cannabis legalization in New Mexico for the better part of the last decade, we are excited by the possibility for New Mexico to become the 12th state in the country to legalize and regulate cannabis.
“Sen. Ortiz y Pino and Rep. Martinez’s legislation puts local communities and New Mexican families first. Many of the bill provisions reflect DPA’s priorities, including creating
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Baked Goods With Bernadette: Legislative Session
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LARSO News:
Baked Goods with Bernadette has a theme for the two upcoming events next week.
The discussion group will focus on the Legislative Session, which begins Tuesday. The brief chat will highlight easy ways the community can help the local senior centers as they prepare for funding issues.
The events usually include homemade baked goods and last just 30 minutes:
- Jan. 21 12:30 White Rock Senior Center; and
- Jan. 23 12:30 Betty Ehart Senior Center
For information, call 505.662.8920 or email Director@losalamosseniorcenter.com
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Governor Announces Call For 2020 Legislative Session
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
- Priorities are education, economy, public safety, health and the environment
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today her agenda for the second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature.
The governor’s call for the 30-day legislative session scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 21, encompasses the priority areas of education, the economy, public safety, health and the environment.
“Year One was a tremendous start, and I’m incredibly enthusiastic about the opportunity to keep building on that foundation over the
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Udall Applauds House Passage Of PFAS Action Act
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) released the following statement Monday on last week’s House passage of the PFAS Action Act:
“The House vote to pass the PFAS Action Act brings communities in New Mexico and across the country one step closer to the relief they long have deserved. While federal agencies drag their feet – families, business owners, farmers, service members and communities continue to suffer from exposure to these hazardous chemicals. The evidence is clear that these chemicals are toxic, and the federal government has a responsibility
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Legislators Preview Upcoming 30-Day Session
From left, Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, Dist. 5 Sen. Richard Martinez and Dist. 6 Sen. Roberto Gonzales answer questions during the Legislative Preview Jan. 9 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Voices for Children Deputy Director Amber Walin addresses the audience during the Legislative Preview. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The three New Mexico state legislators who represent Los Alamos spoke at a Legislative Preview presented by the League of Women Voters and the
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Call Made For Republican Party Of Los Alamos County Pre-Primary Convention At Fuller Lodge Jan. 25
GOP News:
Call is hereby made for the County Central Committee Meeting and Republican Party of Los Alamos County Pre-Primary Convention to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM.
Registration will begin at 10 a.m. No admittance after close of registration.
The County Central Committee will:
- Hold an election of Delegations to the State Convention;
- Prescribe any special rules for the Convention; and
- Consider any other proper business.
The Convention Delegates will:
- Attend, at own expense, the 2020 Republican State Pre-Primary Convention
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Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Meets Monday
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in Building 6 at UNM-LA.
The County Central Committee will vote on a cleanup to local party rules.
There also will be an informal update on the future of maternal care at Los Alamos Medical Center and information on how to obtain tickets to the 2020 DPNM Legislative Dinner.
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Governor Seeks Gaming Control Board Applications
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Luján On House Passage Of PFAS Action Act
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LFC Budget Includes Affordable Health Coverage Funds
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Governor Kicks Off First Space Valley Summit
Spaceport Authority Executive Director Dan Hicks fastens a pin on the lapel of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday during the Space Valley Summit at NMSU in Las Cruces. Courtesy photo
Spaceport Authority Executive Director Dan Hicks facilitates the first Space Valley Summit. Courtesy photo
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham kicked off New Mexico’s first Space Valley Summit Wednesday at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
The event brought together federal and state leaders of New Mexico’s space industry.
Facilitated by Spaceport Authority Executive Director
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Spy Museum Responds To Senator Appeal To Modify Exhibit Misrepresenting CIA Torture Program
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. has responded to a request made by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), all members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, that the museum make changes to its exhibit on the CIA torture program.
In December 2019, the senators sent a letter to Tamara Christian, president and chief operating officer of the International Spy Museum, expressing disappointment over the exhibit’s misrepresentation of the CIA’s torture
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Former LANL Director Siegfried Hecker To Speak At Alice And Lawry Mann Lecture Saturday, Jan. 11
Dr. Siegfried Hecker during the official CTBTO photostream. Courtesy photoHe has spoken to a full house each year he has returned to Los Alamos for this event. Come early for the best seating!
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Gessing: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Budget Highlights Contrast Between New Mexico And Colorado
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New Mexico Supreme Court Forms Committee To Consider Changes In Pretrial Detention Rules
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court has ordered the establishment of a 15-member committee to consider possible changes in procedures for the pretrial detention of criminal defendants.
“The work of the committee can help strengthen the reforms approved by voters in the 2016 constitutional amendment and provide additional guidance to judges making the difficult decisions about pretrial detention and release,” Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said in a statement.
Retired Justice Edward Chávez will chair the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Pretrial
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Commissioner SGR Signs Executive Order Providing Land Office Employees 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed her first Executive Order of 2020 Jan. 3 to provide a paid 12-week parental leave policy for employees of the State Land Office.
This order follows Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order signed Dec. 31, 2019 to provide eligible state employees who work at agencies under her oversight paid parental leave. The Governor urged other independent State agencies to also provide this important benefit.
“I’m extremely grateful to the Governor for taking this initiative and prompting this
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Governor Announces Extreme-Risk Protection Order Legislation To Be In 2020 30-Day Session ‘Call’
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Initiative creates procedure to enhance public safety by empowering family members, public safety officers to act on early-warning signs, threats of violence
LAS CRUCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today her support for a public safety proposal in the upcoming legislative session authorizing extreme-risk protection orders, an important, proven-effective and proactive step toward minimizing the risk of gun violence in New Mexico communities.
Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Joseph
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Speaker Brian Egolf Launches Jobs Listening Tour
STATE News:
Hosting leaders, Egolf discusses local needs to grow and develop economically for continued job growth and economic diversification
SANTA FE – New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) begins his travels today to Los Lunas, Socorro, Ruidoso, Hobbs, Carlsbad, Mescalero, Alamogordo and Portales to host a Jobs Listening Tour.
Focused on finding solutions to the challenges facing both urban and rural communities, the tour is part of an ongoing effort to meet with community, business and economic development leaders to get ideas for local and statewide economic development,
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