Happy April Fools Day From Los Alamos Daily Post!
White House Announces Border Wall … Between Colorado And New Mexico
Courtesy photo
Staff Report
In keeping with campaign pledges made in the 2016 presidential election, the Trump Administration announced that a groundbreaking for the first stage of a border wall between the United States and Mexico would be conducted today.
In a surprise to many New Mexicans, a press release from the White House made clear that the groundbreaking ceremony would be very close-to-home for residents of the Land of Enchantment. What caused some confusion was that it would also be along the border with New Mexico and Colorado.
During a press conference Friday afternoon, White House Read More
Governor Acts On Four Bills
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez acted on the following legislation:
- Signed House Bill 218 — Litter Control & Landscape Beautification [MESSAGE]
- Signed House Bill 257 — Crane Operators Safety Act [MESSAGE]
- Vetoed House Bill 227 — Use of Public Databases [MESSAGE]
- Vetoed House Bill 307 — Career-Technical Professional Development [MESSAGE]
Luján Visits LANL Today; Discusses Range Of Issues
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) today visited Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to meet with lab employees and discuss issues of interest to the Labs.
He was briefed by LANL personnel and discussed topics including tech transfer, the Labs infrastructure and workforce needs and expanding regional capacity.
“Our nation faces a wide range of threats including environmental challenges, the emergence and spread of infectious disease, the need for increased energy independence, the spread of nuclear weapons, Read More
Bill Safeguards Faith-Based Community Centers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), Brian Mast (R-FL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Katko (R-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation today to increase penalties for making bomb threats, and provide $20 million in additional funding to the Department of Homeland Security to safeguard faith-based community centers.
The bill, which already has the support of 28 other members, would provide $20 million in additional funding to the Department of Homeland Security under the existing Read More
Udall, Dingell Introduce CREATE Act To Stimulate Arts Businesses, Jobs In The Creative Economy
U.S. SENATE News:Balderas: Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Decision Huge Victory For New Mexico Students With Disabilities
Attorney General Hector BalderasU.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Group To Reintroduce Sportsmen’s Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
- Measure Provides Access To Public Lands, Protects Outdoor Traditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, unveiled the Sportsmen’s Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation he’s championed to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts, reauthorize key conservation programs, improve access to public lands, and help boost the outdoor recreation economy.
“The number one issue for sportsmen across Read More
AG Balderas Announces Conscious Campus Initiative
Attorney General Hector Balderas
LAS VEGAS, NM – In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced the launch of his office’s statewide Conscious Campus initiative.
The educational initiative aims to help college communities discuss the realities of sexual assault on campus, explore interventions, and benefit from community resources.
“I applaud my alma mater, Highlands University and other participating colleges in New Mexico for taking steps toward making their campuses safer,” Balderas said. “This initiative brings together college Read More
Letter To The Editor: Splash Pad Bad Idea
By MARTHA JONESI just read in the Los Alamos Daily Post (link) that the County Council is considering building a splash pad park in White Rock. My initial response was “Boy the County can’t wait to spend our tax dollars on nonsense once again.” The worse part of it is that they want to borrow more money to get this project and others done. It seems to me that we haven’t learned anything from watching our national government take us the citizens into debt that could possibly collapse our economy.
Do you realize that the splash pad area is such a bad idea and let me share the reasons why I think it Read More
Keller Highlights State’s Risk Of Deficit Spending With ‘Hot Checks’ During Budget Standoff
State Auditor Tim Keller8th Annual Dolores Huerta Day Of Service Friday
DoS group listening to Carlos Marentes. Courtesy photoDPNM Rally For Governor To Sign Balanced Budget
Democrats rally today outside a Governor Martinez event in Albuquerque calling on her to sign the state budget and protect New Mexico from harmful cuts. Courtesy/DPNM
DPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) called on Gov. Susana Martinez today at a rally outside of her event in Albuquerque to sign the balanced budget.
The rally drew more than 50 people including DPNM Chairwoman Debra Haaland, who said, “The legislature passed a reasonable, bipartisan, and balanced budget. There is a way out of a government shutdown and harmful furloughs—sign Read More
Supreme Court Justice Speaks To Los Alamos LWV
Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels discusses court functions and bail reform at recent Los Alamos League of Woman Voters’ Lunch with a Leader talk at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels with Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados, left, and Karyl Ann Ambruster at March’s Lunch With A Leader meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comLos Alamos League of Woman Voters members heard from Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles
Santa Fe Opera Supports NEA
By CHARLES MACKAY
Santa Fe Opera
Letter To The Editor: Truthiness, Or Fun With Election Hype
By DAVID NORTH
Los Alamos
Brace yourself. Here comes the media storm of exaggerations, illogics, sentimentalism, tirades and irrelevancies about the looming bond measure.
But coping with it can be fun when you play “The Truthiness Game”.
The idea? Spot a statement that seems to make sense but just might not be true. It’s easier if you already know it’s fishy. Then try to determine just how true or false it is.
Assign a percentage value to how true it sounds (truthiness) and then another value for how accurate it really is (truth). Subtract the truth from the truthiness and you have your score. A perfect Read More
Udall To Oppose Gorsuch For Supreme Court
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallSen. Heinrich Celebrates 4th Anniversary Designation Of Río Grande Del Norte National Monument
Río Grande del Norte National Monument. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
Saturday was the fourth anniversary of the designation of Río Grande del Norte National Monument in northern New Mexico. From the tops of Cerro de la Olla and Ute Mountain, to the depths of the Rio Grande Gorge, the Río Grande del Norte is one of the most
spectacular places on earth. The historic monument designation wasdirect result of the tireless efforts of our local community who were dedicated to protecting this area for future generations and recognized its enormous potential as a destination for both locals Read More
Try Spelling Regret Without GRT: The Martinez Administration’s ‘37’ Tax Cuts
By RAPHAEL PACHECO, MBAAs the 2017 regular legislative session ends, New Mexico finds itself in familiar territory—with no money in a slow-moving economy. The same tired rhetoric of no tax increases—a pledge made by Governor Susana Martinez since she has taken office—has led to deep cuts in essential services like education, public safety and health care.
Because we often hear the administration touting the 37 tax cuts made since Governor Richardson left office in 2011, obviously the executive believes we can cut our way to prosperity. But in reality, these cuts helped Read More
Governor Orders Flags At Half-Staff In Honor And Mourning Of U.S. Air Force Major Andrew Becker
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Governor Susana Martinez has issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, March 25, 2017 in honor and mourning of U.S. Air Force Major Andrew Becker.
Major Becker and his crewmates Capt. Kenneth Dalga and Capt. Frederick Dellecker were killed in the line of duty March 14, 2017.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2017-009
FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR AND MOURNING OF U. S. AIR FORCE MAJOR ANDREW BECKER
