Democratic Party Welcomes Heinrich To Los Alamos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks to a large gathering of Los Alamos Democrats Thursday evening during his Meet & Greet at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Heinrich was in town as part of a campaign sweep during which he visited Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Christine Chandler, a candidate for House Dist. 43, speaks with fellow Democrats Thursday evening at UnQuarked. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Karyl Ann Armbruster, secretary of the NM PED Lujan Grisham Releases Plan To Fight Fires
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Monday, U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham released her plan to prevent and fight fires in New Mexico.
“As families throughout New Mexico prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, federal and state parks across our state are closed because of severe fire threats. The changing climate and ongoing drought mean that New Mexico is at an even greater risk to experience devastating fires this season. With nine fires currently burning our lands, it’s critical that we develop a strategy to control
Read More Officials Weigh In On EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resignation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 6, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
EPA News:
A variety of officials released statements today following President Donald Trump’s announcement via Twitter that he has accepted the resignation of embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall: “Scott Pruitt’s tenure at EPA was an utter disgrace. He should have been fired long ago. Pruitt embodies everything about the ‘swamp’ that President Trump claimed he wanted to end – and the fact that Pruitt was kept around this long shows that the president never cared about rooting out corruption or self-dealing Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 5, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is introduced to Los Alamos Daily Post student intern Connor Hoch during his visit this afternoon to the newspaper to meet with the news team. Hoch is a freshman at Los Alamos High School who is spending his summer working at the newspaper. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters this afternoon and spoke with staff about tech transfer, Los Alamos National Laboratory and other topics.
“Every year, the DOE gets Read More
Heinrich Conservation Measures Clear Senate
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 5, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the passage of several conservation measures that he has championed to improve the health and resiliency of New Mexico’s forests and watersheds.
The measures were included in the 2018 Farm Bill, which passed the Senate with an 86 to 11 vote.
Included in the Farm Bill are provisions from Heinrich’s bipartisan Restoring America’s Watersheds Act to improve the health of watersheds on national forest
Read More Secretary Zinke Announces $42.6 Million In Payments To New Mexico To Support Vital Community Services
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 3, 2018
DOI News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced that 32 local governments in New Mexico are receiving a total of $42.6 million under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, demonstrating the Administration’s commitment to local communities.
This is the largest amount ever allocated in the program’s 40-year history. A full list of funding by state and county is available at www.doi.gov/pilt.
“Local communities contribute significantly to our nation’s economy, food and energy supply, and help define the character
Read More New Mexico Federation Of Labor Responds To Supreme Court Ruling On Janus v. AFSCME
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 3, 2018
NMFL News:ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Federation of Labor released the following statement:
A politically charged United States Supreme Court issued a five to four decision today in AFSCME v. Janus, holding that public sector union workers cannot be required to pay their fair share of Union dues for Union representation. Union employees in the public sector will still receive competent and professional union representation — the ruling just means that those employees who don’t want to pull their weight can make their fellow workers pay for their representation.
The
Read More Leftist Firebrand Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Decisively Wins Mexico Presidency
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 2, 2018
Newly elected president of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
HSNW News:
Leftist firebrand Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has won Mexico’s presidential election with more than 50 percent of the vote.
Mexican voters decisively backed Lopez Obrador in Sunday’s presidential election, giving him 53 percent of the vote.
The Telegraph reports that official projections show that Ricardo Anaya of the conservative National Action Party (PAN) won between 22.1 and 22.8 percent; Jose Antonio Meade of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) – the party of outgoing president Read More
Letter To The Editor: Why I Switched From DTS To Democrat So I Could Vote For James Robinson
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 2, 2018
By CAMILLE MORRISONLos Alamos
First let me tell you why I switched from DTS to Democrat so I could vote for James Robinson. It’s because he switched from a leadership roll in the Republican party and became a Democrat. I switched from DTS to Democrat so I could vote for Bernie Sanders. It was to late for him but I wanted to encourage the young people who supported him to run for office some day. I succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a 28-year-old liberal activist daughter of working class immigrants who was a Bernie Sanders campaign
Read More Udall, Murphy, Inhofe Introduce Bill Amendment To Help Farmers With Student Loan Debt
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 1, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill to help farmers with student loan debt.
Specifically, the bipartisan amendment would authorize a study of the impact student loan debt is having on farmers, especially beginning and underserved farmers. Too often, farmers are prevented from growing their farms or staying in the agricultural industry because of crushing student debt. The Farm Bill also includes a provision spearheaded by
Read More U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham On DOD Appropriations Bill
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 30, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on the House passage of the Department of Defense appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019:
“I am proud to have voted for the Defense Department Appropriations Bill which demonstrates our commitment to service members and our national security. This bill provides a well-earned 2.6 percent pay increase to military personnel, funds military health care programs, and fully funds New Mexico’s military installations and Defense and
Read More Scenes From Santa Fe Pride Parade
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 30, 2018
Friends of Los Alamos Pride participate today in the Santa Fe Pride Parade. Photo by George Chandler
House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler participates today in the Santa Fe Pride Parade. Photo by George Chandler
Members of the LANL LGBTQ+ Resource Group participate today in the Santa Fe Pride Parade. Photo by George Chandler Read More
New Mexico Think Tank Applauds Janus Ruling
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 30, 2018
RGF News:ALBUQUERQUE ― The Rio Grande Foundation, New Mexico’s free-market think tank, applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME. The decision, handed down Wednesday, secures the right to work for all local- and state-government employees.
The Land of Enchantment is one of more than 20 states that allow unions to collect fees from government workers regardless of whether or not they wish to associate with organized labor. A growing number of states — now a majority — have passed right-to-work laws, which free workers from paying fees to a union
Read More U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján And FCC Commissioner Participate In Day Of Broadband Events In Santa Fe
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 30, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participate in a Digital Divide Discussion at Early College Opportunity High School. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participated in a day of events Friday in Santa Fe centered around the digital divide and broadband access in New Mexico.
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participate in a demonstration of Google’s Rolling Study Halls. Courtesy photo
Luján and Rosenworcel joined Read More
Lujan Grisham Calls For House Hearings On Expanding Radiation Exposure Compensation Program
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 30, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement Wednesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Eligibility Requirements for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program to Ensure all Downwinders Receive Coverage.”
Under current law, New Mexicans who were impacted by radiation exposure from atomic bomb testing and worked in uranium mines during the Cold War do not have access to compensation.
“I am encouraged
Read More American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Issues Judicial Endorsements For 2018 Elections
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 30, 2018
AFT-NM News:ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Chair Sara Attleson released the following statement:
“Our union has taken the extraordinary step to make endorsements in several judicial races on the ballot in the November 2018 New Mexico election. The decision to make these endorsements was not taken lightly, and we believe it is in the best interest of our members, their families, and the communities in which we live and work, to encourage the election of each of these judicial candidates.
Read More Health IG Launches Inquiry After Senators Demand Investigation Of Health Department’s Treatment Of Children Separated From Parents
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 29, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would conduct a comprehensive review of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) program after U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich sent a letter to the Office of Inspector General requesting they look into the issue.
The request for an investigation follows weeks of uncertainty about the Health Department’s ability to appropriately care for children placed in its custody as a result of President
Read More U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Releases Plan To Fight Opioid Epidemic In New Mexico
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 29, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham has released her plan to tackle the opioid epidemic in New Mexico.
“Fighting the opioid epidemic will be one of my first priorities as governor. Opioid addiction is ruining lives and communities across New Mexico. It destroys families, contributes to child neglect and abuse, increases crime, and hurts our economy,” Lujan Grisham said. “My plan offers a comprehensive strategy that invests in prevention, and treatment, increases access to
Read More AG Joins Effort To Fight Legislation Terminating States’ Ability To Prevent Abusive Lending Practices
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 28, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a bi-partisan effort of attorneys general urging U.S. Congressional leadership to vote against HR 3299 (“Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act of 2017”) and HR 4439 (“Modernizing Credit Opportunities Act”).
The coalition of 20 AG’s sent a letter to leadership in the U.S. Senate expressing their opposition to the proposed legislation, which would invalidate the States’ ability to limit interest rates on payday and other high interest loans, and undermine
Read More Udall Fights For Justice For Victims Of Radiation Exposure In Key Senate Hearing
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 28, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In a major step forward in the fight for justice for victims of radiation exposure, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) testified Wednesday in a key Senate hearing on the need to enact his legislation to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and provide compensation to all New Mexicans, Tribal members, and families throughout the country affected by exposure to radiation during the Cold War.
The hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee was held eight
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