Political News – Page 563

Udall Advances Strong Funding For New Mexico’s National Laboratories, Water Infrastructure

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2017

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

Udall joins Appropriations Committee in approving $38.4 billion funding bill to support national labs, tech transfer, cleanup, WIPP and water projects throughout New Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the committee has advanced legislation providing strong fiscal year 2018 funding for New Mexico’s national labs, cleanup projects and technology transfer, the Waste Isolation Pilot Program (WIPP), and water infrastructure projects throughout

Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Spencer

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 21, 2017

By GREG WHITE

Los Alamos

In regard to Mr. Spencer’s letter (link), details do matter especially in the law. He is correct that this is an open carry state and the actual law is close to but not accurately reflected on the New Mexico State Police website.

Perhaps they missed a change to the law. The law should always be checked at the official legal site for all of New Mexico’s laws, state and local. That would be the New Mexico Compilation Commission (link).

Also despite the Constitution of New Mexico expressly forbidding any laws against guns, the legislature

CCNS: Luján Champions RECA For New Mexicans

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2017

Concerned Citizens For Nuclear Safety News:

After nearly 600 luminarias were lit on the Tularosa Little League field, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján expressed his apologies to those who are suffering from or have died of illnesses caused by exposure to the first atomic bomb test July 16, 1945, at the Trinity Site.

The bomb contained 13 pounds of plutonium, but only three pounds fissioned. The remaining plutonium and toxic ash fell out over fields, gardens, houses and mountains, eventually flowing into cisterns and waterways. The people, now called “Trinity Downwinders,” were not notified of the danger,

Izraelevitz: Sheriff Investigate Corruption? Makes Absolutely No Sense

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2017

By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ, Chair

Los Alamos County Council

Corruption: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

My fellow councilor Pete Sheehey has proposed a Council resolution to more expansively define the roles and responsibilities of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office. The last paragraph of his resolution is very troubling, as it would give the Sheriff the power to perform a criminal investigation should the Police Department be deemed, in the Sheriff’s “reasonable” opinion, to Read More

Savannah River Site Reaches Milestone In Supplying Tritium For National Defense

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

SAVANNAH RIVER News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Savannah River Tritium Enterprise (SRTE) in Aiken, S.C., has conducted three tritium extractions in fiscal year 2017, marking the first time the Tritium Extraction Facility has performed more than one extraction in a year.

“Achieving this significant milestone – especially doing it safely, securely, and in a disciplined manner – has required a tremendous team effort on the part of the entire SRTE team,” said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz (Ret.), Department of Energy Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Read More

A Functional But Limited Sheriff’s Office For Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

By PETE SHEEHEY

Los Alamos County Councilor

The County Council will consider the role of the Sheriff in Los Alamos in a Special Session at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.

The Council, not including myself, called an election last November to eliminate the office. After a contentious campaign, Los Alamos voted to keep an elected Sheriff. I believe a majority on Council now accepts that our citizens want a functional Sheriff’s Office. We need to agree on what the Sheriff’s functions will be.

I am proposing

Pearce Holds Hearing On Illicit Money Transfers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce recently led the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance hearing on “Managing Terrorism Financing Risk in Remittances and Money Transfers,” to examine the risks that are inherent in the use of money service businesses (MSBs), remittance payments, and other value-transfer systems.

“The size and complexity of the financial system in the United States and continuous innovation means our financial entities have a greater chance of being exploited for money laundering

DPU Investigates Energy Alternatives To Coal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

From left, Department of Public Utilities’ Power Scheduler and Energy Manager Jordon Garcia, Deputy Manager/Power Production Steve Cummins and Department Manager Tim Glasco answer questions during the public meeting to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan July 12 at the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The public learns about the Integrated Resource Plan during the July 12 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

With Los Alamos County preparing to Read More

Sheriff Lucero: To The Citizens Of Los Alamos County … Regarding Resolution 17-08

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

By MARCO V. LUCERO

Los Alamos County Sheriff

As your elected sheriff for the past six and a half years, I have done my best to provide services that hold true to my faith, the Office of the Sheriff and my passion to enhance public safety. With little or no resources provided by local government I have done my best to provide services.

I know that life pits us with those who do not agree with what we try to do. I know that despite our good intentions, some people are going to smear us. I realize that is part of holding public office. I have learned to be tolerant of those who take this route, and I have Read More

Voices Of LA Meeting At Unitarian Church July 24

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

UNITARIAN CHURCH News:

The community is invited to attend the next Voices of Los Alamos meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., July 24 at the Unitarian Church in Los Alamos.

Agenda:

Michelle Lujan Grisham fundraiser in os Alamos
Sheriff’s Office debate at County Council July 26
Council on immigrant resolution
March for Science SF had $1,500 surplus, donated to Santa Fe Conservation Trust and to NM MESA New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. They work with middle/high schools to get kids to college
future speakers, actions, general announcements

Public Comments Sought On STIP

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE ― The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s new 2018 – 2023 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program and will be implemented Oct. 1.

The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).

The NMDOT has posted the 2018-2023 STIP on the Internet asking for

Secretary Zinke Announces Formation Of Made In America Recreation Advisory Committee

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 20, 2017

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, center, announces Tuesday his intent to create a new advisory committee focused on expanding public-private partnerships on America’s public lands. Courtesy photo

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At an event Tuesday with members of Indiana’s Congressional delegation, and representatives from America’s outdoor recreation industry, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced his intent to create a new advisory committee that will focus on expanding public-private partnerships

Heinrich: Russia Treating West Like It’s The Wild, Wild West With No Norms, No Laws, No Consequences…

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 20, 2017

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned four-star General Paul Selva during a Tuesday Senate Armed Service Committee hearing for his reappointment to U.S. Air Force General and Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Sen. Heinrich asked General Selva about Russia’s hostile actions toward the United States and its allies in Europe. “I think the pattern of behavior from Russia is painfully obvious. They will do what it takes to achieve their objectives with very little limitations.

Lujan Grisham Urges Colleagues To Shift Priorities To Job Creation, Working Families, Child Nutrition

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 20, 2017

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a member of the House Budget Committee, helped to kick off today’s hearing on the Republican budget plan. She delivered the following remarks:

“What you’ve heard from all of my colleagues is while our job is to figure out a balanced approach to a federal budget that is meaningful and makes the most sense for all Americans, what we have again is a budget that is imbalanced and, frankly, inappropriate.

Public Hearings On Proposed Water And Sewage Rate Increases Moved To Aug. 8 In Council Chambers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

COUNTY News:

The public hearings for water and sewage rate increases scheduled for July 25 have been moved to 6 p.m., Aug. 8 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

Public comments will be accepted through Open Forum until 11:59 p.m., Aug. 6: click here. Read More

AIA Presents ‘US-Russian Relations: Is the Past Always Prologue?’ With Ambassador C. Paul Robinson

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

Albuquerque International Association News:

As part of its 2017 International Lecture Series, the Albuquerque International Association presents “US-Russian Relations: Is the Past Always Prologue?” with Ambassador C. Paul Robinson.

The lecture is open to the public, 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 28 at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center, 1634 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.

After 1991, following the break-up of the USSR, the Russian Federation began to slip into the rear-view mirror of American foreign policy. But the Russians have crept back — and are now front and center, nuclear-armed Read More

Keller Provides Update On UNM Athletics Audit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2017

State Auditor Tim Keller

LEGISLATIVE News:

SANTA FE ― Due to continuing inquiries, State Auditor Tim Keller provided an update on the special audit of issues at UNM Athletics, the Lobo Club and UNM Foundation.

The ongoing special audit was initiated in May and covers numerous financial management concerns, including unpaid luxury boxes, compensation and travel. When the results are complete, the audit will be released to the public.

Auditor Keller provided the following comment:

“We are working to get to the bottom of what’s going on with public

Governor: 27 Top DWI Fugitives Captured

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2017

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez today announced that 27 DWI fugitives on the state’s top 10 list have been captured since the Governor announced the initiative in December 2015. Additionally, 255 absconders with DWI issues have been captured.

“The number of fugitives who have now faced justice is encouraging,” Martinez said. “I’m very grateful to law enforcement for their hard work keeping our families safe, but there is so much more to do. I encourage everyone to keep an eye out. These absconders are dangerous and putting lives in danger.”

Currently, Read More

Secretary Zinke On Idaho’s Craters Of The Moon; Washington’s Hanford Reach National Monuments

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 19, 2017

USDI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced July 13 that Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho and Hanford Reach National monument in Washington are no longer under review and the Secretary will recommend that no modifications should be made to the monuments.

The monuments were under review in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s April 26, 2017, executive order. The recommendation comes after review of public comments and conversations with stakeholders.

“When the President and I began the monument

Meet Jeff Apodaca, Democrat For Governor In Los Alamos At Bathtub Row Brewing July 30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2017

By KELLY MYERS and MOLLY CERNICEK

Los Alamos

Your first beer in on us! Come join us to discuss New Mexico’s current and future policies.

Jeff Apodaca will be in Los Alamos 4-5:30 p.m., July 30 to share his vision for New Mexico. He will speak at 4:15 p.m. and your friends are welcome. Please add their names to your RSVP form. We are happy to send them their own invite as well.

For those interested in sponsoring this event and meeting with Jeff earlier, please contact us directly.

Hosted by Kelly Myers and Molly

LOS ALAMOS

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