Politics

Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Restricts Hunting Near South Valley Neighborhoods

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NMSLO News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― In an effort to increase public safety in the South Valley and shield family homes from stray bullets, New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard today announced a restriction on hunting and trapping on 212 acres of state trust land along the Rio Grande Bosque, adjacent to Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) in Bernalillo County.
 
Access to nearly 9 million acres of state trust land for hunters and other sportspeople is set out in an agreement between the New Mexico State Land Office and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF).
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Governor Backs Balanced Pension Reform Proposal

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
From the Office of the Governor
  • Bill will incorporate retiree concerns into task force recommendations
 
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham endorsed an essential and equitable public employee pension reform proposal today that accommodates the concerns of current and future state of New Mexico retirees while establishing safeguards against the effects of future economic downturns.
 
Key legislative leaders also voiced support for the proposal, which is scheduled to be heard Wednesday at the legislative
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NM Department Of Cultural Affairs Announces New Legislative Liaison Michaelene Kyrala of Los Alamos

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Michaelene M. Kyrala
 
DCA News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has announed that Michaelene M. Kyrala of Los Alamos is the department’s newest Legislative Liaison.
 
Kyrala comes to DCA with a wealth of experience in government and legislative relations. She was born and raised in Los Alamos. She went on to study in Beirut, Lebanon, where she received her bachelor’s degree in political science with a dual concentration in international and comparative politics. While studying abroad, she lived with her grandmother and uncle
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Senate Confirms Dan Brouillette For Energy Secretary

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Dan Brouillette

Western Caucus News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) released the following statement after the Senate confirmation of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy:

“Dan Brouillette’s track record of success and service makes him the ideal person to fill the void left behind by Rick Perry at the Department of Energy,” Gosar said. “Brouillette has been a tireless advocate for President Trump’s energy dominance agenda and will hit the ground running on day one. As we continue to strengthen America’s domestic energy independence, I am grateful to have Read More

Udall, Welch Introduce Legislation To Reform Renewable Fuel Standard To Benefit Environment

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CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have introduced companion bills in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by mitigating harmful environmental impacts of the corn ethanol mandate and advancing the next generation of biofuels that actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
 
The GREENER Fuels Act (Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act) would phase out the corn ethanol mandate and immediately reduce
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EPA Seeks Nominations For Farm, Ranch And Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee

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EPA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ⁠— Thursday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is announcing a solicitation for 20-30 nominees to serve on the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC).
 
Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to EPA’s Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities.
 
“One of our key priorities at EPA is to strengthen and solidify our relationship with agricultural stakeholders
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USDA, BIA Partner To Spur Economic Development, Strengthen Tribal Communities In Indian Country

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USDA News:
 
CATOOSA, Okla. ― The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve tribes’ and tribal members’ access to farm conservation programs to advance conservation in Indian Country.
 
The MOU was signed in Catoosa, Okla., where USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey was joined by BIA Director Darryl LaCounte at the National Tribal Conservation Districts Conference, organized by the Indian Nations Conservation Alliance. This MOU signing represents
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Military & Veterans Day At 2020 Legislature Jan. 25

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DVS News:
 
SANTA FE — Military & Veterans Day at the 2020 Legislature has been designated for Saturday, Jan. 25 at the State Capitol in downtown Santa Fe.
 
This is the annual day during the legislative session presented by DVS and the New Mexico National Guard to honor active-duty service members and veterans.
 
As is the case every year, there are a limited number of spaces available for veterans and community service organizations to set up tables in the west wing of the Capitol Rotunda.
 
At noon Monday, Dec. 9, DVS will send a statewide email inviting interested organizations
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Q&A With Congressional Candidate Karen Bedonie

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CD3 Candidate Karen Bedonie

 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series in which the Los Alamos Daily Post presents the same set of questions to each of the candidates running for Congressional District 3, which serves the northern half of New Mexico.

Republican candidate Karen Bedonie provided the following answers:

POST: Why do you believe you are qualified to represent New Mexico in Congress?

BEDONIE: A representative of the people must come directly from the people he/she is created from and not the minimal 10 years Read More