SCAM ALERT: Phone Scammers Using Office Of Attorney General To Rip-Off New Mexicans
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a Scam Alert regarding scammers using the Office of the Attorney General’s name to trick consumers.
The scammers may know the last four digits of your Social Security Number, may have caller ID information that appears to be a government agency calling, they may send bogus e-mails to you, and they may call back numerous times.
“Do not be fooled by this phone scam and do not give out any personal identifiers or financial information over the phone. The Office of the Attorney General does not call you, or hire people to call you, Read More
CYFD Cabinet Secretary, NM Supreme Court Chief Justice, NMJJAC Gathered Thursday In Los Alamos
From left, NMJJAC Chair Sharon Stover, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, CYFD Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson and New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Vigil in Council Chambers Thursday in the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NMJJAC members gather Thursday morning in Council Chambers to discuss youth issues. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC) met Thursday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos.
JJAC Chair Sharon Stover opened
NNSA Awards Over $11 Million to Accelerate Development Of Domestic Mo-99 In U.S. Without Use Of Highly Enriched Uranium
Workers prepare a low-enriched uranium machine for the production of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Thursday it has awarded more than $11 million in additional funding to its cooperative agreement partners, SHINE Medical Technologies and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, to accelerate the establishment of new, domestic sources of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) produced without the use of proliferation-sensitive highly enriched Read More
U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham Co-Sponsors Bill To Remove Term ‘Alien’ From Federal Immigration Law
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham is co-sponsoring legislation that would remove the term “alien,” as an outdated way to refer to immigrants in federal law.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro, would replace the term with “foreign national.”
“This term is outdated and unnecessary in this day and age,” Lujan Grisham said. “Worse, we’ve seen how these terms are used to demean and devalue human beings for political purposes. We should be an inclusive society that treats and welcomes all people with respect.”
The legislation also would Read More
Secretary Of State Dianna Duran Has Resigned
Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran spoke at a dinner in 2014 at the Los Alamos Research Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Dianna Duran resigned her post Thursday evening.
An email was sent out by the Democratic Party of New Mexico around 1 a.m. today saying “In light of Secretary Duran’s resignation on Thursday evening, the Office of the Secretary of State has cancelled the rule making hearings scheduled for the morning of Friday, October 23, 2015. As the governor is charged with appointing a Secretary of State, it is Read More
LANL Team Receives NNSA Administration Awards For Exceptional Work
Recognizing the LANL IFE14 team’s ‘extraordinary effort,’ Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz (ret.), center, presents team leader Ward Hawkins, second from left, with the NNSA Silver Award for Distinguished Service, and team members Richard Kelley, far left, and Aviva Sussman, second from right, with the NNSA Bronze Award for Excellent Service. Liz Miller, far right, is a member of the IFE14 team. Not pictured are Emily Schultz-Fellenz and Kenneth Wohletz, who also were awarded the NNSA Bronze Award. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a ceremony last week, Read More
Luján Statement On GOP Bill That Plans For Default On Nation’s Credit
Ben Ray LujanCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement after voting against a House Republican bill that prioritizes debt payments.
“With the debt limit looming only a couple short weeks away, House Republicans are playing games with the full faith and credit of the United States. Instead of allowing a clean vote to extend the debt limit and remove any chance of default, House offered a bill today that would remove the guarantee that the United States will pay all of its bills on time and in full.
“By prioritizing Read More
Rep. Luján’s Staff Holds Mobile Office Hours At Ruby K’s Bagel Café Friday
STATE News:SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s staff will hold mobile office hours 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave., in Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Area Legislators’ Rankings Revealed In Conservation Voters New Mexico 2015 Scorecard
CVNM News:Scorecards for Los Alamos Area Legislators:
House
- Rep. Nick Salazar (HD 40) didn’t receive a 2015 Score because of a predominance of excused absences during the 2015 session. His Lifetime Score is 66%
- Rep. Debbie Rodella (HD
Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Speaks To Los Alamos Crowd
Coordinator Paul Gibson of Santa Fe 4 Bernie attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd to Monday’s Democratic Party meeting at UNM-LA. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Photo by Jim O’Donnell
POLITICAL News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County hosted Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Paul Gibson at its October meeting Moday at UNM-LA.
Gibson presented information about income inequality and details about Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for President. He encourages supporters to visit http://www.santafe4bernie.com and attend local gatherings at 6 p.m. Mondays Read More
Jeff Steinborn Announces Run For State Senate
State Rep. Jeff SteinbornLocal Man Retires From U.S. Army
Lt. Col. Brian D. RayLos Alamos American Legion Riders Participate In The Escort And Ceremony Of 28 Un-claimed New Mexico Veterans
NMDVS News:Heinrich Against Bill To Punish Sanctuary Cities, Underscores Need For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
SENATE News:IRS, States, Industry Continue Progress To Protect Taxpayers From Identity Theft
IRS News:Dedication Of Memorial Sculptures Nov. 11
Warriors Repose. Courtesy of González + Sisneros Studio
Cristina Gonzales and Jacob Sisneros with mockette of Warriors Repose. Courtesy/González + Sisneros StudioNNSA Announces Procurement Of Penguin Computing Clusters To Support Stockpile Stewardship At National Laboratories
Doug Wade
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA’s) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory today announced the awarding of a subcontract to Penguin Computing – a leading developer of high-performance Linux cluster computing systems based in Silicon Valley – to bolster computing for stockpile stewardship at its three national security laboratories.
Under the terms of the contract, awarded by Lawrence Livermore for NNSA’s tri-lab Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program, Penguin Computing will receive $39 million to provide Read More
PARCC Results For Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS News:
In Los Alamos, PARCC scores for English Language Arts were higher than in mathematics, especially Algebra 1. The PARCC results for Los Alamos High School were better than the statewide aggregate scores for the tests.
PARCC stands for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. Students in grades 3-11 took the PARCC tests last March and April. This is the first time results have been released.
School-wide results for elementary and middle schools are scheduled to be released by the state Oct. 30. Individual student score reports will be available to Read More
Public Input And Concerns Sought At Road Map Meeting Oct. 20
NMED News:
- State of New Mexico Develops Collaborative Plan for Monitoring of Gold King Mine Spill’s Long-Term Effects
SANTA FE—The State of New Mexico’s multi-agency Long-Term Impact Review Team, named by Gov. Susana Martinez during the Environmental Protection Agency’s Gold King Mine Spill last August, is developing the Road Map for continuing environmental monitoring activities that are informed by continuing public input.
By collaborating with San Juan County’s civic and regional leaders, academia, stakeholder groups, and concerned citizens, and by reaching out to the Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Hosts Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Paul Gibson
Paul Gibson
POLITICAL News:
Paul Gibson is the Santa Fe coordinator for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign for president and the creator of ShareTheBern, a new national initiative to activate Internet-based networks of Sanders supporters throughout the country.
At the Los Alamos Democratic Party meeting today at 7 p.m. at UNM-Los Alamos in Building 05, Wallace Hall, Gibson will speak on the national and local campaign. He will describe the specific differences between Sanders, Clinton and GOP candidates in relation to past Senate votes, current positions and major funders. This presentation
