Udall Pushes for Immigration Reform
Senator Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom highlighted the Senate’s imperative to pass a long term, comprehensive solution to fix our nation’s immigration system and improve New Mexico’s border security.
“Immigration reform has to be comprehensive, that is the reality of any long-term solution,” Udall said. “It is also a reality that such reform will not be perfect, will not satisfy everyone in every case. That’s what compromise means, that’s what bipartisan effort requires. But Read More
Local Republicans Meet Today
GOP News:
Any interested members of the Republican Party are invited to attend a party meeting at 7 p.m. today in room 612 (Building 6) on the UNM-LA Campus.
Discussion will focus on standing committees, organizing and looking to the future, along with basic principles and issues. Read More
Udall Introduces Constitutional Amendment on Campaign Finance Reform
Udall Named Chair of Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has been named Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee.
Udall was named the new to lead the subcommittee by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., Chair of the full Appropriations Committee. He succeeds Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., who passed away June 3, 2013.
“As Chairman I look forward to the responsibility of ensuring taxpayers dollars are spent wisely and the interests of hardworking families in New Mexico are protected,” Udall said. “I am honored to build Read More
NM Delegation Introduces Bill to Strengthen STEM Fields
Sen. Tom Udall Udall Encouraged by Vote to Begin Comprehensive Immigration Reform Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) issued the following statement Tuesday after voting to begin debate on the comprehensive immigration reform legislation, S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act:
UNM-LA Files Resolution For Special Election
UNM-LA Executive Director Dr. Cedric Page, center, and UNM-LA Advisory Board Chair Dr. Stephen Boerigter filed a resolution with Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover this morning to officially record the special election for the college that will be held Sept. 17 in Los Alamos County. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
UNM-LA Executive Director Dr. Cedric Page and UNM-LA Advisory Board Chair Dr. Stephen Boerigter filed an election resolution this morning at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office to officially record a special election set for Sept. 17 in Los Alamos Read More
50th Anniversary of Equal Pay Act: New Mexico Women Make 79 Cents For Every Dollar Men Earn
Women overall and across ethnic lines continue to earn less than men. Courtesy/U.S. Census
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District is calling for Congressional action to help close the remaining wage gap between men and women.
“When the Equal Pay Act was signed in 1963, women earned 59 cents for every dollar earned by men. Now, women in New Mexico make 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a discrepancy which affects not only women, but their families as well. While significant Read More
New Mexico Republican Politicians Land in Hoosgaw
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, Dr. JR Damon, Albuquerque City Counselor Janet Arnold-Jones and U.S. Rep. Steve Pierce, with New Mexico Republican Party Chair John Billingsly standing in the back, wait to bail out of the politician pokey during Saturday’s Santa Fe Federated Republican Women’s picnic. Photo by P. Orlando Baca
GOP News:
Saturday at a Santa Fe Federated Republican Women’s picnic, some prominent politicians were “arrested” on trumped up charges and thrown into a Jail called the “Politician Read More
Nancy Bartlit Receives 2013 Achievement Award
Saturday, June 8 the Democratic Party of Los Alamos celebrated the annual JFK Banquet at de Colores Restaurant in Los Alamos. More than 100 local Democrats applauded the awarding of the 2013 Achievement Award to longtime Los Alamos historian Nancy Bartlit. Photo by David GriggsLunch with a Leader: Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
Rep. Stephanie G. Richard
LWVLA News:
This month’s League of Women Voters Lunch with a Leader is 11:40 a.m. Thursday June 13 at Mesa Public Library.
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Sandoval, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe if the featured speaker. She is a native born New Mexican who grew up in Silver City, attended Columbia as a pre-med student but graduated with a degree in political science. Besides being active in politics, she has taught in several countries, in several states, and in both public and private schools. Richard now teaches 3rd grade in Pojoaque. She lives Read More
NM Delegation Introduces Bill to Protect Special-Ed Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation have introduced a bill to protect New Mexico’s future special education funding.
This week, the Department of Education ruled that New Mexico underfunded its share of the cost of educating students with special needs for the state fiscal year 2011. It determined New Mexico did not meet its financial obligations for special education spending by $34 million.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states must maintain their share of special education spending through a “maintenance of effort” Read More
Udall and Heinrich: Prevent Fires From Downed Power Lines
Downed power line illustration. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
Udall: Americans Deserve More Transparency on Phone Record Collection
U.S. SENATE News:Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Attends National Meeting in Cincinnati
Los Alamos air service to Albuquerque continues to grow in popularity and Monday’s 6:30 a.m. flight was nearly filled to capacity. On Monday’s flight was State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, who took the early flight on her way to attend a national meeting in Cincinnati for legislators dealing with DOE site cleanup and other nuclear industry related issues. Garcia Richard is a member of the National Conference of State Legislators’ Nuclear Legislative Workgroup. Courtesy photo Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Tours Thompson Ridge Fire Area; Meets With Residents
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties, visited the Thompson Ridge Fire area Saturday and said that it is predominately burning fuel on the forest floor and except for isolated spots, has not moved into the canopy thus far. Courtesy photo
During a tour Saturday, Sandoval County Deputy Fire Chief Jess Lewis points out to Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard the site of the Thompson Ridge Fire back burn area where a containment line is being cut just inside the Valles Caldera property line. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard with New Mexico Read More
Luján Announces $180,000 in Economic Development
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has announced that the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District will receive $180,000 through the Economic Development Administration to assist with efforts to increase private capital investments and job creation in the region.
“A comprehensive strategy to promote economic growth is essential in the effort to attract businesses that can create jobs in the private sector,” Luján said. “These important federal funds will Read More
Governor Appoints Jim Hall to State’s IT Commission
Commissioner Jim Hall
STATE NEWS:
Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed James Hall of Los Alamos to New Mexico‘s 15-member Information Technology Commission.
New Mexico’s Information Technology Commission reviews and approves information technology plans and initiatives for the state.
“I look forward to working with the Information Technology Commission,” Hall told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning. “The state, if it can use information technology appropriately, can create both efficiency in state government and deliver better services to the Read More
President Pays Tribute to America’s Fallen Heroes
President Obama pays tribute to America’s men and women in uniform. Courtesy/WH
WHITE HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.
The President said that America has always risen to meet and overcome its challenges because of their brave sacrifice, and asked all Americans to honor our fallen heroes and to stand with our veterans and military families as we come together this weekend.
Access audio of the address and video of the address Read More
Luján: Republican Student Loan Bill Makes College More Expensive
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today against a House Republican bill that will make it more expensive for students to attend college with federal subsidized Stafford student loans. With the interest rate on these loans set to double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on June 1 action is needed to keep costs down for millions of students across the country.
“Rather than passing legislation that simply keeps interest rates on student loans where they are, House Republicans have come up with a disappointing Read More