DEA On Step To Increase Opioid Addiction Treatment
DEA News:Public Education Dept., Arts Education Community Join Forces To Adopt National Core Standards
Public Education Secretary-Designate Christopher Ruszkowski
ART EDUCATION News:
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department announced the adoption of statewide New Mexico Core Arts Standards. The new standards are expected to enrich the state’s educational communities with tradition, innovation and creativity – and make New Mexico’s students more globally competitive.
“A 21st century multi-medium arts education is an essential component of preparing our children for their futures—especially in a state with some of the greatest artistic talent in the world. It is Read More
Pearce Addresses Three-Day Government Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Steve PearceHouse & Senate Education Committee Hearings Feb. 3
NEA Executive Committee member George SheridanUdall, Heinrich, Pearce Seek Applicants To Fill Two Upcoming Vacancies On US District Court
COURT News:Heinrich: Bold Action Needed To Better Support New Mexico Families, Invest In Early Childhood Education
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichHouse Republicans Introduce Bill To Increase Sentences For Crimes Committed While Awaiting Trial
LEGISLATIVE News:Heinrich Secures Commitment From Air Force Nominee To Prioritize Fuel Spill Cleanup At Kirtland AFB
U.S. SENATE News:Heinrich Statement On Government Reopening
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Desk of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement today on the Senate vote to reopen the government and the path forward:
“Today I voted to reopen the government, paired with a commitment from Republicans to address a host of long-neglected priorities. We have forced the Senate to confront the crisis President Trump has created for Dreamers, and focused the government funding debate on providing year-long certainty for the Pentagon, Department of Energy and other important federal Read More
Chandler Participates in Womens March, Supports Immigrants Rights
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Chris Chandler, second from left, participating in the Womens March Sunday in Santa Fe in support of justice for immigrants. Courtesy photo Read More
Pearce: Facts Concerning Government Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
Gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce today released the following statement:
Here are the facts about the government shutdown: I voted to keep it open. DACA has nothing to do with funding our government, yet Democrats like Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Lujan Grisham have shut down the government regardless.
I’m asking the Democrats to put aside their political games and join me to reopen our government. Once we fulfill that basic responsibility of governing, we should work together to fix our broken Read More
Lietzau: The Sanctity Of Life And The Responsibility Of Government, Society And Church
Lutheran pastors participating in the Jan. 17 March for Life event in Santa Fe, from left, Rev. Elisha Lietzau of Faith in Christ Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, Rev. Brian Kachelmeier of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, Rev. Phil Quarles of Sangre de Criso Lutheran Church in Taos and Rev. Douglas Escue of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church News:
Life is precious, and it is something to be cared for, provided for, and protected from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. Life is a gift and it is something that Read More
Governor Appoints Chris Ortega Of White Rock To Northern New Mexico College Board Of Regents
Chris Ortega of White Rock during a public meeting at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
EDUCATIONAL News:
Gov. Susan Martinez has appointed Chris Ortega of White Rock to the Northern New Mexico College Board of Regents.
Ortega retired as utilities manager for the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities and serves on The Family YMCA Board of Directors in Los Alamos.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Read More
Sheehey Joins March For Women In Santa Fe
Los Alamos County Councilor and candidate for House Dist. 43 Pete Sheehey, left, and Los Alamos poet David Mutschlecner show their support for women Sunday at the Women’s March in Santa Fe. Photo by Naishing KeyLos Alamos Residents Join Santa Fe March
Los Alamos residents participate in today’s march from the state Capitol to a rally for women’s rights at the Santa Fe Plaza. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos residents in today’s rally for women’s rights at the Santa Fe Plaza. Courtesy photo Read More
Helen Milenski Announces Bid For County Council
Helen MilenskiHelen Milenski told the Los Alamos Daily Post that she has decided to run for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council.
“I’ve heard it said that the best person for the job of a politician is the one who doesn’t want it and I’ve had to have my arm twisted pretty hard to get me to do this,” Milenski said. “I get emails every week from people who have seen what I’ve done and ask me to run for County Council. I get stopped in the grocery store and while sitting at Subway with my family. Part of the reason they want me to run – and I agree
Heinrich-Led Directed Energy Weapons Program Gains Support From Key Pentagon Nominee Michael Griffin
U.S. SENATE News:Fr. Glenn: The Prescience Of Rodney King
By Rev. Glenn JonesWell … this weekend the government “shut down”—the perennial threat tactic when the two major parties can’t agree (Can’t agree?! Gee, what a surprise). The news thereafter becomes a blame game shouting match … accusations a’flyin’… and weariness for all of us on the receiving end of the news. It seems that whatever one party proposes, the other party feels duty-bound to oppose, lest the first party get the least particle of political benefit. Perhaps if the first thing to “shut down” was Congress’ salary … and ability to receive
Jewish Council For Public Affairs Joins Forces With Dreamers, Latino Organizations, And Jewish Activists For Passage Of Dream Act
Courtesy photoJCPA’s Tammy Gilden spoke at an historic Latino-Jewish press conference on Capitol Hill with 140 Dreamers, joined by organized the Rep. Grijalva
Most Of Bandelier Closed During Government Shutdown
Most of Bandelier National Monument is closed to visitor use due to the current situation with the budget of the federal government. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
As of today, Saturday, Jan. 20, most of Bandelier National Monument will be closed to visitor use due to the current situation with the budget of the federal government.
The closure is necessary for visitor safety and preservation of the fragile archeological and natural resources. The closure will last until the budget situation allows for park staff to return to duty. Visitors are encouraged to respect signs and gates indicating Read More
