Heinrich: Nominees To U.S. Service Academies
Gosar Forest Management Policies Signed Into Law
President Trump Signs Farm Bill Into Law
Scenes From County Officials Swearing-In Ceremony
Eight newly elected County officials participate in the swearing-in ceremony Wednesday evening in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers. Friends and family filled the room to recognize the new officials. From left, Probate Judge Anne Nobile, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, County Councilor David Izraelevitz, County Councilor James Robinson, County Councilor Randall Ryti, County Councilor Sara Scott, County Assessor Ken Milder and County Sheriff Joseph Granville. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Read More
Udall Congratulates Northern And Northwestern New Mexico Nominees To United States Service Academies
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced the 44 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2019, including Jacob Torrez and Neil Wilkerson of Los Alamos and six other students from Northern and Northwestern New Mexico.
A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Read More
Head2Head: Limousine Liberals, Political Dynasties And Revenge Of The Wonks
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Bill Clinton’s legacy has been tarnished by scandal, but low deficits and a good economy cause some to remember him fondly.
A Southern governor with a working class background, who also was a Rhodes Scholar, seemed like a perfect bet for the Democrats in 1992. Clinton was genuinely concerned with improving the lot of working-class Americans but he was in no way a populist.
His policies reflect a neoliberal framework that had been embraced by both sides.
The Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), of which Clinton was a charter Read More
New Year, New Home For Los Alamos Visitor Center
The Los Alamos Visitor Center is getting a new home in 2019. It will be relocated from 109 Central Park Square to space occupied by the NMSU Cooperative Extension Office in the Community Building near Ashley Pond.
Los Alamos County Council approved the relocation when it unanimously passed a motion to award the $682,690.26 contract Read More
Governor-Elect: Three More Cabinet Appointments
- Bill
‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day’ At Legislature Jan. 30
Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Systemic Failures Contributed To Child’s Death In U.S. CBP Custody
Possible Quorum At Elected Officials Swearing In Today
GOP Women Gather At Annual Christmas Luncheon
Los Alamos Federation of Republican Women from left, Donna Macdonald, Therese Crepeau, Lisa Shin, Jo McCarthy, Mary Wilhoit, Jennifer McKerley, Jane Gordon, Terry Marzili, Dianne Coane, Francine Mendoza, Cathy Walters and Shona Neff. (Not pictured is Terra Fullbright). Courtesy/Francine Mendoza
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) met Thursday, Dec. 13 for their annual Christmas Luncheon.
The women enjoyed a delicious lunch and gathered gifts for their adopted Christmas family. A recap of the year was given and Shona Neff read the poem, The Soldier’s Read More
Governor Issues Executive Order Requiring Impact Analysis For Proposed Regulation Changes
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez. Courtesy/governor’s office.
From the Office of Gov. Susana Martinez:
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez issued an executive order directing all state boards, commissions and agencies to complete a Regulatory Impact Form (RIF) for every new proposed rule or rule-change.
This executive order builds on the Governor’s mission to increase transparency in government and improve New Mexico’s regulatory environment. It mirrors the legislature’s requirement to produce a Fiscal Impact Report for a bill proposal.
“Improving our regulatory environment Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities CRCLC) meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 in Council Chambers at the Española City Hall, 405 N. Paseo De Oñate in Española.
RCLC Agenda:
A. Call to Order – Chair Henry Roybal | 11:00a-
B. Confirmation of Quorum – Chair Henry Roybal
C. Approval of Agenda – Chair Henry Roybal
D. Approval of Meeting Minutes – Chair | 11:10p- (Tab 1)
E. Public Comment (20 min) | 11:15-11:35a
F. Treasurers Report & Invoices for Approval | 11:35-11:40a (Tab 2)
G. Discussion/Action Items | 11:40a–12:50p a. Special guest presentation Read More
Udall Secures Measures To Grow Next Generation Of New Mexico Farmers And Ranchers In Farm Bill
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen Tom Udall:
- Will break down financial barriers that prevent new farmers and ranchers from starting out in agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) announced the passage of a measure that he has championed that will help shore up the future of farming and ranching in New Mexico and across the country by attracting younger generations to pursue careers in agriculture.
Udall’s bipartisan Farmers of Tomorrow Act, S. 2685, which was included in the 2018 Farm Bill that passed the Senate Read More
Lujan Grisham Advances Tribal Sovereignty In Farm Bill
The legislation advanced the federal government’s trust responsibility to Tribal governments by promoting tribal sovereignty through a variety of USDA programs including tribal forest management demonstration projects:
“I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to insert language into the Farm Bill empowering Tribal governments to conduct forestry management demonstration projects