Politics

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

Support RSF USA: Protect Press Freedom In 2020

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Courtesy/RSF
 
RSF USA News:
 
The First Amendment is a cornerstone of American democracy. When the press comes under attack, our democracy falters. Right now, American democracy is faltering.
 
Day in and day out, Reporters Without Borders (RSF USA) carries out critical research, publishes reports, influences policy, and organizes events to advance press freedom and protect citizens’ right to know.
 
RSF USA is launching its year-end fundraising campaign to allow us to continue our crucial work in 2020.
 
Next year we are mobilizing around three main objectives: 
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Udall Joins 19 Senate Colleagues On Bipartisan Resolution To Advance Equal Rights Amendment

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined 19 of his Senate colleagues on a bipartisan resolution to advance the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a proposed Constitutional amendment to guarantee equal rights regardless of sex.
 
The bipartisan resolution Udall is supporting would remove a 1982 deadline for ratification of the ERA, thereby paving the way for full and equal protections for women under the Constitution.
 
Thirty-seven states have already ratified the ERA, just one short of the 38 needed to adopt the amendment
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Tales Of Our Times: Efficient Rules For Fracking Stem From Unique Tracers

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Tales of Our Times

By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water

 
Efficient Rules For Fracking Stem From Unique Tracers 
 
Politics is lightning quick in using social media. Still, politics lags years behind in using smart tools for efficient regulation. Up till now, talking fast has not helped politics be more businesslike in putting digital devices to their best uses.

People at work in other fields prize the latest tools that work wonders, saving time and money all around. Smart tools are common in homes, schools, commerce and industry. Yet, the urge to be efficient

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