Politics

County Council Holds Special Session Wednesday

July 24, 2017 by Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will meet in a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

Agenda:

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS

A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 17-08; A Resolution Amending Certain Parts of Resolution 16-10 Regarding the Duties of the Los Alamos County Police Department and the Duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Department. Presenters: Councilor Pete Sheehey

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Racial Justice Group: FCC Protect Net Neutrality!

July 24, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

INTERNET News:

NEW YORK ― Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement on the comments they filed July 19 with the Federal Communications Commission, urging the agency to preserve net neutrality.

Executive Director of Color Of Change Rashad Robinson:

“Chairman Pai’s proposal to gut the FCC’s net neutrality rules will be devastating for Black communities. It will set us back from a historic achievement: for the first time in history we can now communicate with a global audience — for entertainment,

Public Notice: Class 3 Permit Modification Request And Public Meeting, Settlement Agreement 10-01251

July 24, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Public Notice:

Class 3 Permit Modification Request and Public Meeting, Settlement Agreement 10-01251

Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, EPA ID No. NM0890010515

Activity: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), have submitted a Class 3 permit modification request to modify the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Hazardous Waste Facility Permit. The modification revises the Permit to incorporate changes agreed upon by the April 21, 2017 Settlement Agreement, resolving a permit appeal filed in the United States Read More

Lujan Grisham Responds To Fraud Charges Against Ayudando Guardians

July 23, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham has released the following statement in response to allegations of conspiracy, fraud, theft and money laundering against Ayudando Guardians, Inc.

The U.S. Attorney in New Mexico charged the non-profit guardianship firm of embezzling money from client trust accounts meant for hundreds of individuals with special needs.

“The embezzlement allegations against this guardianship firm are alarming and I am deeply concerned for the hundreds of beneficiaries who

NNSA Spearheads International Effort To Convert Ghana Reactor To Low Enriched Uranium Fuel

July 23, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NNSA in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/NNSA

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― A team of experts from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, the International Atomic Energy Agency, China and Ghana completed the conversion of Ghana’s GHARR-1 Miniature Neutron Source Reactor from highly enriched uranium to low enriched uranium fuel July 13.

These reactor conversions allow important research to continue while enabling the removal and disposal of HEU fuel, eliminating the risk that this weapons-usable material could be stolen

Balderas And 18 AGs Call On Secretary DeVos To Maintain Protections For Survivors Of Campus Assaults

July 23, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 18 Attorneys General sent a letter Wednesday to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing their concern over reports the Department of Education is preparing to roll back important protections for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses and urging her to keep these protections in place.

The Attorneys General also called on Secretary DeVos to work collaboratively with them to take action to end the scourge of

DOE Renews WIPP CSG Cooperative Agreement

July 23, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

DOE News:

CARLSBAD ― The Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office renewed a cooperative agreement with the Council of State Governments (CSG) – Midwestern Region for oversight of transportation of transuranic waste through Midwestern states to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

The cooperative agreement is for five-years with an estimated cost of approximately $1.4 million.

Through the cooperative agreement DOE provides funding to the CSG- Midwestern Region to address issues of common concern among the Midwestern states to

Pearce Votes To Advance Energy Infrastructure

July 22, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. House of Representatives passed two key bills July 19 to modernize U.S. energy infrastructure.

“New Mexico is a national leader in resource production and a key player in the transportation of energy resources across the southern border. By simplifying regulations on energy infrastructure projects and putting sound provisions in place that promote efficiency and transparency, our communities will have greater opportunities for economic expansion,” U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce said.

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tours LAMC

July 21, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside and Chief Nursing Officer Lisa Wallace, center, greet U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham July 15 at the entrance to the hospital and guide her on a tour of the facility. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladalypost.com

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside guides U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham on a tour of the hospital Saturday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladalypost.com

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside continues his tour for U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham July 15 at the hospital. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladalypost.com

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Udall Advances Strong Funding For New Mexico’s National Laboratories, Water Infrastructure

July 21, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

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

Udall joins Appropriations Committee in approving $38.4 billion funding bill to support national labs, tech transfer, cleanup, WIPP and water projects throughout New Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the committee has advanced legislation providing strong fiscal year 2018 funding for New Mexico’s national labs, cleanup projects and technology transfer, the Waste Isolation Pilot Program (WIPP), and water infrastructure projects throughout