Politics

Rep. Bill Rehm Announces Bail Reform Plan Designed To Keep Dangerous Suspects Off Streets In New Mexico

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New Mexico State Rep. Bill Rehm
 
RPNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Rep. Bill Rehm (R-Albuquerque) formally announced his plan Wednesday to seek bail reform legislation designed to keep dangerous suspects off the streets.
 
“The function of political leaders is to protect the safety of the community,” Rehm said. “And right now, communities don’t feel safe. We have failed communities.”
 
Rehm’s legislation would force judges to consider the seriousness of the suspect’s charge, the suspect’s past criminal history
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Udall Advocates For Native Veterans In Hearing

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
  
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, joined committee chairman U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) to convene an oversight hearing entitled, “Recognizing the Sacrifice: Honoring a Nation’s Promise to Native Veterans.”
 
VIDEO LINK: [Udall’s opening statement and questioning begins at 40:30]
 
“American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have shown profound dedication to protecting our freedom and national security through their military
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Bill To Establish Bandelier National Park And Preserve

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced legislation today to establish Bandelier National Park and Preserve.

Senator Heinrich’s legislation seeks to protect in statute a strong relationship between the National Park Service and pueblos whose history and culture lies in Bandelier. The bill would establish a tribal commission, which would provide guidance for park management that reflects traditional and historical knowledge Read More

AG Balderas Calls On New Mexico Game Commission To Strengthen State’s Waterway Access Rules

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

 

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas called on the New Mexico Game Commission to immediately strengthen its regulations to address waterway access in compliance with state law.

The Attorney General’s call for action follows a years long debate surrounding the public’s right to access waterways that are adjacent to private land.

“New Mexican families and landowners deserve access to our waterways while protecting the safety of their property, so I will be directing the commission to strengthen Read More

CD3 Candidate Anise Golden Morper Joins Los Alamos Federated Republican Women For Meet And Greet

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 The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women gathered Nov. 14 for their monthly meeting, from left, Jolyn McTeigue, Dianne Coane, Cathy Walters, Shona Neff, Terra Fullbright, Mary Wilhoit, Anise Golden Morper, Jennifer McKerley, Terry Marzili and Valerie Shelley. In addition to the program and business meeting, New Mexico CD3 candidate Anise Golden Morper joined the group for a Meet and Greet. The LAFRW meets the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of the summer months. The next meeting is a pot luck luncheon Dec. 12. All registered Republican women are invited to attend. Read More

Udall Champions Legislation To Stop Drunk Driving, Pushes Top Safety Officials To Protect Public In Autonomous Vehicle Technology Deployment

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) pushed the nation’s top highway safety officials Wednesday to improve transportation safety in a Senate Commerce Committee Hearing entitled “Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology.”
 
Udall advocated for his legislation, the RIDE Act, to stop drunk driving with in-car technology, and pressed federal transportation officials to set safety rules for the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology in light of the death of an Arizona
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Senators Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase In Funding For Security Grants To Protect New Mexico Elections

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with 37 of their colleagues, wrote a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees urging an increase in funding for election security grants and the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 to help secure upcoming elections in New Mexico and across the country.
 
Established by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), the EAC is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with ensuring accessible, secure, and accurate elections. Since its creation,
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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Calls For Swift Action On NTSB Report On Southwest Airlines Engine Failure

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement Tuesday on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)’s report and concluding recommendations on the engine failure that occurred April 17, 2018 on a Boeing 737 NG, Southwest Airlines (SWA) flight 1380.

The resulting explosion caused the tragic death of Jennifer Riordan, a member of the Albuquerque community.

“Jennifer Riordan’s family – and the entire Albuquerque community – continue to mourn her tragic loss,” Read More

Udall, Gallego: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act Of 2019

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CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples, have introduced the Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019 to support the use of wildlife corridors on Tribal lands.
 
The legislation is supported by U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.). 
 
A United Nations report released earlier this year found that one million plant and animal species are facing extinction
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NDTC Holds Training For Future Democratic Leaders

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Courtesy/NDTC
 
NDTC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) Saturday held a “Blue Bench” training in Albuquerque for more than 60 Democrats who are interested in taking the next step in their political careers.
 
The training was geared toward Democrats who are planning to run for office, work on campaigns, or work for a state party in the near future. Experts from the NDTC focused on essential aspects of running a campaign, including fundraising, messaging, digital communications, and field operations. 
 
“This training is a
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