Luján, Lujan Grisham Write to President Obama with Concerns over Proposed Cuts to Social Security Benefits
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamWASHINGTON, D.C. – New Mexico Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham wrote to President Obama recently to express their concerns with provisions in the President’s budget that would impact Social Security and reduce benefits for New Mexico seniors.
April 16, 2013
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20502
Dear Mr. President:
It was with great interest
Letter to the Editor: Last Hour Tax Deal Violates the Spirit of Open Government
Last Hour Tax Deal Violates the Spirit of Open Government
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico is concerned about the last-minute tax bill slammed through the New Mexico Legislature and the broken process.
HB641, like any comprehensive tax legislation, has many components which will have long-term effects on New Mexico’s economy.
Experts are still debating the overall cost and benefit projections, the challenges for municipalities, the difficulties Read More
Luján: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Passage Important Step
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today in support of legislation to address the evolving cyber threats facing the nation.
The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act passed with wide bipartisan support. Luján is a cosponsor of the legislation that includes provisions he worked on last Congress to enhance the role of the national laboratories, to encourage the rapid transfer of research and development advances into new commercial cybersecurity technologies, and to improve consumer privacy protection.
“As Read More
Udall Applauds USPS Decision to Continue Saturday Delivery
U.S. SENATE News:Democrats Meet 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18
DPLA News:
All registered Democrats are urged to attend the Democratic Party of Los Alamos monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
The meeting will be at UNM-Los Alamos in Building 2.
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the local party’s budget and discuss the upcoming JFK Dinner scheduled for June 8.
Udall Meets With VA Secretary Shinseki Friday
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., meeting with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
Local GOP County Convention April 18
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos will elect its 2013-14 County Central Committee and officers April 18 at the Jeannette O. Wallace Hall, room 505, at UNM-LA, 400 University Dr.
The County Contingent to the Republican Party of New Mexico Central Committee also will be elected at this meeting.
Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m., and Republicans registered in the County of Los Alamos are encouraged to attend.
The meeting of the 2011-2012 Central Committee begins at 7 p.m., followed by Ward Caucuses and the County Convention.
For information, contact GOP Party Chair Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard To Hold Town Hall Meeting
STATE News:
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard will join with the AARP of Los Alamos to hold a Town Hall meeting 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 19 at the Betty Erhart Senior Center in the classroom (lower level.)
All members of the public are invited to attend the meeting where they will be given a briefing on the recent Legislative session and how it impacts Los Los Alamos and New Mexico.
Questions from the audience will be welcome and attendees will also be able to visit with Rep. Garcia Richard.
Light refreshments provided by the AARP will be served.
Contact Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at 505-500-4343 Read More
Udall Statement on Senate Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence
U.S. SENATE NEWS:Udall Statement on President’s Budget Request
U.S. SENATE News:Letter to the Editor: An Unhappy Marker of How Far We Have to Go
Equal Pay DayToday, Tuesday April 9, is Equal Pay Day. It marks how far into the year a woman must work to earn as much as a man earned in the previous year.
The day is an unhappy marker of how far we have to go before we close the gender wage gap. This gap hasn’t budged in nearly a decade, leaving women and their families to suffer the effects of lost wages.
Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, which requires employers to give women and men equal pay for Read More
2013: Equal Pay Remains Unequal
Staff report
Today is Equal Pay Day – a day held annually in April to signify the point into a year that a woman must work to earn what a man made the previous year.
Census statistics released in September, 2010 show that women still earn 77 percent of what men earn, based on the median earnings of full-time, year-round workers in 2009.
An alternative to the wage gap, which is measuring the ratio between women’s and men’s median weekly earnings for full-time workers was 80.2 percent in 2009, which is flat since the historical high of 81.0 percent in 2005.
Median earnings for most women of color Read More
Udall Welcomes FAA Decision to Delay Tower Closures
The control tower at the Double Eagle II airport in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DAAPII- Udall Will Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block Closures For Next Two Years
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Meets April 16
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold a meeting noon to 2 p.m., April 16 at the Ridgepark Clubhouse.
Directions to the meeting start at the intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer (Shell Station) go south on Oppenheimer approximately 0.1 mile, thru the cul-de-sac.
Public parking is along the sidewalk. The room can be chilly, a sweater is advised.
Several Los Alamos County Council Members will speak at the gathering beginning at noon.
Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries for the organization’s charitable donations. Read More
Councilor Kristin Henderson Attends Open House
Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson with County Information Technology Project Manager Estevan Gonzales with a pilot from New Mexico Airlines in front of the new commuter plane during Friday’s open house at the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy photo Read More
Russians Visit Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
Russian visitors from Sarov spent time last week with New Mexico Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos on the House floor at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, from left, Elena Babinova, Paul White, Irina Starostina, Oxana Gorelova, Garcia Richard, Dmitry Avdeev and Natalia Kochetkova. Courtesy photo
Senators Want Expanded Mental Health Services for Students
U.S. SENATE News:
Sen. Tom Udall
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich are spearheading an effort with 16 of their colleagues to expand comprehensive school-based mental health services for children.
The Mental Health in Schools Act would authorize funding for grants to schools and other mental health centers to partner with community-based organizations to expand access to services for students.
“Removing the stigma around mental illness and making treatment available at early ages is critical to raising a stable and productive society,” Udall said. Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s 2013 Legislative Session Review
Stephanie Garcia Richard is the newly elected State House Representative for District 43, which includes Los Alamos and parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. She is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University and teaches 3rd grade at Pablo Roybal Elementary School in Pojoaque. Courtesy photoIn her 2013 Legislative Session Review, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard issued the following information to her constituents:
It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative for District 43 and I am excited to continue to work together as we build a better Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Elects New Officers
State Central Committee members and local officers were elected at the Los Alamos Democratic Party Convention Wednesday, March 27 at Fuller Lodge. From left, County Vice Chair Michael Redondo, County Chair Robyn Schultz and committee members Phil Gursky, Cathy Chapman and George Chandler. Several candidates for the 2014 election and for the State Democratic Chair position were in attendance. Courtesy photo
Jason Marks, candidate for New Mexico Attorney General with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., attended the Los Alamos Democratic Party Convention Wednesday, March 27
