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Udall Statement On Senate Hearing With Dr. Christine Blasey Ford And Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 28, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court:

“Dr. Ford showed tremendous courage and credibility as she told her story, under oath, to the United States Senate and to so many Americans watching around the country. I have said throughout this process that we must treat Dr. Ford with the respect and dignity that we should

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Urges Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Crime Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 28, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member on the Judiciary Committee requesting a hearing on the Start Allocating Funds Efficiently to States (SAFE States) Act (H.R. 6656), which would prioritize Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding to states that have higher violent crime rates like New Mexico.

“This bill would ensure that states with high violent crime rates receive their fair share of federal funding to not only train law

Secretary Of State Announces 2018 General Election Sample Ballots Available Through NMvote.org

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

SOS News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has announced that sample ballots for the upcoming 2018 general election are now available online at NMvote.org.

Secretary Toulouse Oliver encourages eligible voters to download and study their ballot before completing their official absentee ballot or before making their way to the polls during early voting or on Election Day.

“Sample ballots are a great tool to help New Mexicans research the candidates and issues before they vote and are a helpful guide to save voters Read More

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Announces Funding For NM In Health Care And Defense Appropriations Minibus

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has announced strong support for New Mexico priorities in the FY 2019 Defense and Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Minibus, including funding to address the ongoing opioids crisis, improve public education, and strengthen our national security.

“This package includes funding for programs that are critical to public health and education efforts in New Mexico, while providing continued support for our servicemen and women,” Luján said. “Communities in New Mexico and in Read More

Los Alamos Daily Post Does Not Endorse Candidates

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

By CAROL A. CLARK

Publisher

Since its inception nearly seven years ago, the Los Alamos Daily Post has held firm to its policy of not endorsing political candidates. This has not changed.

We want to make this very clear to our readers because as occasionally happens when elections heat up – ethical lines in some campaigns blur – and may mislead voters.

Over the last couple of days, readers have contacted us questioning whether we published an 8-page political newspaper that arrived in mailboxes this week. It bears a “Los Alamos Post” masthead. The Los Alamos Daily Post did not publish that newspaper Read More

First League Candidate Forum At UNM-LA Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

LWVLA News:

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) is hosting its first of two non-partisan candidate forums this evening in Building 2 at UNM-LA, the Student Union.

The forum begins at 7 p.m., but all are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and socialize with the candidates.

This forum features Anne Nobile (D), running unopposed for Probate Judge, followed by information about the North Central Regional Transportation District (NCRTD) Reauthorization Ballot Question and all of the candidates seeking a seat on the Los Alamos County Council: David Izraelevitz Read More

Donation Distribution In House District 43

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

By MICHAEL FRANCIS

Los Alamos

We have a coming election for House here in District 43.

I was interested in seeing what the distribution of donors was, to see what money was trying to influence our race, and what the breakdown is between the Democratic (Dem.) candidate Christine Chandler and the Republican (Rep.) candidate Lisa Shin.

The result is here, which is a distributional measurement of the data taken from the Secretary of State donation report. The distributional measurements shows the donations in amount, and source. The breakdowns are shown in pie graph and histogram form, telling Read More

2016: The ‘Regime Change’ Election And What Comes Next Part 1

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

By JIM HALL
Los Alamos

This series of articles answers the questions of “What happened in the 2016 Election, and Why?” I believe the current situation is like a storm on the sea. Lots of froth on top, masking deep currents underneath.

Several friends, knowing I follow social and political trends, asked me, “Jim, what the H— is going on?”. Intrigued, I researched and developed a presentation with which independents, liberals, and conservatives seem to agree. This series of articles expand on major elements of the presentation titled, “2016: The “Regime Change” Election and What Read More

Udall Fights To Protect Children’s Privacy Rights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) questioned top executives from various technology and telecommunications firms, including Google, Twitter, Apple, Amazon, AT&T and Charter, about whether they are taking the appropriate steps to protect data privacy rights for consumers in New Mexico and across America.

In a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy,” he focused on potential violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by kids apps hosted

Governor Presents Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office With DWI Mobile Unit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 26, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

LAS CRUCES — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez presented the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office with a brand-new mobile DWI unit, equipped with breath-testing stations and drunk tanks that will help DWI checkpoints run more efficiently.

“This new, high-tech DWI mobile unit will help checkpoints run more quickly and effectively, helping Dona Ana combat drunk driving,” Martinez said. “It’s another tool to help our officers who are on the roads keeping us safe. I cannot thank our brave officers enough for the work they do.”

The mobile DWI unit

Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Takes Part In Tuesday’s National Voter Registration Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 26, 2018

Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office staff members operate a voter registration booth Tuesday night in the lobby of the Municipal Building. The clerk’s office took part in National Voter Registration Day. Throughout the day, booths were located around town including Los Alamos High School, Starbucks and the White Rock Senior Center with information on how to vote as well as sample ballots for the upcoming election in November. County Clerk Naomi Maestas said Los Alamos has a high registration rate. From left, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez, County Read More

Heinrich To Be Featured Speaker At National Clean Energy Week Symposium

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 26, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At 4:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. MT, today, Sept. 26, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the son of a utility lineman and one of just a few engineers in Congress, will be a featured speaker at the National Clean Energy Week Policy Makers Symposium to discuss his vision for America’s clean energy future.

Through his role on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Heinrich has advocated for growing the clean energy economy in New Mexico. His efforts to secure

Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $1.3 Million To NTU For Metrology And Materials Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 26, 2018

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján have announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $1.3 million to Navajo Technical University (NTU) in Crownpoint, NM to build a Metrology and Materials Center (MMTC).

The MMTC will offer training for displaced energy sector workers to develop competitive skills for emerging industries including 3D metal printing, machining, robotics and advanced manufacturing. According to the EDA’s estimates, the

Western Caucus Urges Repeal Of WOTUS

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

CWC News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Sept. 20, members of the Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements calling for full repeal of the Obama Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through the final conference report of the Farm Bill or through the passage of the Department of the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act of 2019:

Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (OR-02): “In my meetings throughout rural Oregon, farmers, ranchers, and property owners have repeatedly expressed their

Letter To The Editor: The Realization Of Ruination

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

By MIKE ADAMS

Los Alamos

I have been struggling!

…Really struggling!

For the better part of a few years, I’ve slowly been realizing, much to my horror, that I will likely never be appointed to serve as a justice on the supreme court of the United States of America. This is quite a blow to my search for meaning in life.

Ever since realizing my predicament, I have vacillated between feeling that life is ruined and feeling that maybe my sense of ruination is perhaps hyperbolic. But when yesterday I read that Lindsay Graham would not ruin Brett Kavanaugh’s life by voting against his appointment to Read More

Former Gov. Gary Johnson Visits Los Alamos Makers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

Los Alamos Makers Founder Prisca Tiassé Yoder and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson who is running for the U.S. Senate, during an open house Friday at Los Alamos Makers at 3540 Orange St. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, County Council candidate Helen Milenski, Los Alamos Makers Founder, former Gov. Gary Johnson and Sheriff candidate Chris Luchini during the open house Friday at Los Alamos Maker. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Visitors and supporters enjoy food and mingling during the open house. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Makers News:

Congress Must Extend Farm Bill By Sept. 30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

CRA News:

LYONS, NE ― Congress has five days to act before the 2014 farm bill expires.

In response, Center for Rural Affairs Policy Associate Cora Fox said failing to pass a new farm bill or extend the current farm bill lets down farmers and ranchers.

She said at this point, passage of a 2018 farm bill before the Sept. 30 deadline seems unlikely.

“In the absence of a new farm bill, it is imperative that lawmakers extend current legislation,” Fox said. “Farmers and ranchers across the country rely on important programs that will sunset without an extension of the 2014 farm bill.”

Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $400,000 In Rural Opioid Grants For Rio Arriba County

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 25, 2018

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Monday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants totaling $400,000 to combat the opioid epidemic in Rio Arriba County.

The County of Rio Arriba and El Centro Family Health each received $200,000 in grants through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to support the treatment and prevention of substance use disorder (SUD) in rural high-risk

House Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler Meets With Educators To Discuss Ideas For Improving Education

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 24, 2018

Los Alamos County Councilor and Democratic candidate for New Mexico House Dist. 43, Christine Chandler, met with several educators Sunday at a local residence to discuss ideas on how to improve education. Councilor Chandler is endorsed by both teachers unions. Topics included PARCC and other high stakes testing, the need for high quality early childhood education access and various educational inequities both in Los Alamos and throughout the district. Councilor Chandler who has made Education a central pillar of her platform, will be meeting with several stakeholder groups in the coming Read More

Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Announce $20 Million From NSF For NM SMART Grid Center At UNM

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 24, 2018

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the University of New Mexico (UNM) was awarded a $20 million, five-year grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create the New Mexico SMART (Sustainable, Modular, Adaptive, Resilient and Transactive) Grid Center, an interdisciplinary research and education program to help support development of a modern electric grid.

The center will coalesce ongoing independent research efforts throughout New Mexico in academia, national

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