Politics

Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Issues Statement On Passing Of Sen. Carlos Cisneros

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From the Office of the State Land Commissioner:

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard issued the following statement on the passing of Sen. Carlos Cisneros:

“New Mexico and Northern New Mexico have lost a champion. Carlos Cisneros has been my family’s State Senator since we moved to Los Alamos over a decade ago.

“He will be sorely missed at the Roundhouse for his commitment to helping our families, his expertise on the budgeting process, and for helping to mentor new legislators

“Eric and I send our thoughts and condolences to his family at this difficult time.” Read More

CSI Aviation Of Albuquerque Selected To Fly United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

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A 19 seat Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. Courtesy photo

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

UNITED NATIONS News:

The United Nations selected CSI Aviation in Albuquerque to fly Secretary General António Guterres on an important fact-finding mission to Marsh Harbour on Abaco Island.

CSI transported Guterres and Bahamian government officials Sept. 14 on a 19 seat Beechcraft 1900 aircraft from Nassau to Marsh Harbour. 

Once Guterres arrived in Marsh Harbour, he took a helicopter tour provided by the Dutch military and then CSI returned him to Nassau. 

CSI was selected Read More

Early Childhood Education Endowment Fund Puts Us On The Right Path

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By Dist 52 REP. DOREEN Y. GALLEGOS
Majority Whip
New Mexico House of Representatives
 
Last year when the Governor included universal PreK in her moonshot for education, I jumped for joy.
 
Finally, New Mexico has a Governor who has big ideas and is willing to invest in programs that we know work. PreK and other early childhood programs work, I have seen it firsthand throughout my 25 years as a social worker.
 
Research tells us that 90 percent of a child’s brain development occurs before age five and importantly, families who have access to high-quality early childhood services
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Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Plan To Make College Tuition-Free For New Mexico students

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From the Office of the Governor:

The Opportunity Scholarship, to benefit an estimated 55,000 students for fall 2020, will make N.M. second state in U.S. to provide free four-year higher education

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, a new program that will, in conjunction with existing state and federal scholarship and grant infrastructure, provide for 100 percent of undergraduate tuition and fees at New Mexico institutions of higher education for eligible in-state resident students.

Speaking at the 2019 New Mexico Higher Read More

Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement marking Hispanic Heritage Month:
 
“Hispanic Heritage Month is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans across the country. The crucial role that Hispanic Americans have made played throughout our history have helped move the needle on progress for labor protections, civil rights, and so much more. The diversity of our community is worth celebrating.
 
“And
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Heinrich Fights For Pathway To Affordable College

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Degrees Not Debt Act to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable to all New Mexicans.
 
The legislation is part of Senator Heinrich’s initiative to build a brighter economic future for students in New Mexico.
 
“There’s no doubt that a college education is still one of the surest ways to gain the skills needed to build a successful career, but we need to make sure New Mexicans have a fair shot at affording it without being crushed by debt,” Heinrich
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New Mexico Sen. Carlos R. Cisneros Has Died

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Sen. Carlos R. Cisneros

STATE News:

Speaker Brian Egolf issued the following statement on the passing of Sen. Carlos R. Cisneros:

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sen. Carlos Cisneros. He was a dedicated public servant, serving his community since 1985. His hard work in the Senate was exemplified through his commitment to the capital outlay process, which he always led with integrity.

Just last week I had the pleasure of being with Senator Cisneros in Taos for a community meeting, where he was open and receptive to the concerns of his constituents and eager to keep moving New Mexico Read More

President Trump Intends To Win New Mexico

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President Donald Trump shares his intention to win New Mexico in the 2020 election during his campaign rally Monday evening at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
 
A diverse crowd of all ages showed support for President Donald Trump at his campaign rally Monday evening in Rio Rancho. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

RIO RANCHO – Speaking to a crowd that onsite officials estimate at 15,000 Monday night, President Donald Trump made his case for coming to New Mexico

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Secretary Bernhardt Announces Over $100 Million In Public-Private Funding For Wetland Conservation

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DOI News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, approved $28 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects.
 
Marking its 30th anniversary since enactment, the 2019 North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants will be used to ensure waterfowl and other birds are protected throughout their life cycles. Of the funds issued, $23.9 million was allocated for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners to conserve or restore more than 150,000 acres of wetland and
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Family Issues Statement On Passing Of Scott Udall

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Scott Sterling Udall was born May 15, 1949 in Tucson. For the last 35 years, he made Flagstaff, Ariz. his home. Courtesy photo

From Tom Udall Press Office:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Udall family issued the following statement announcing the passing of their brother Scott Sterling Udall.

Scott Udall is survived by his siblings U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Lynn Udall, Lori Udall, Denis Udall and Jay Udall.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved brother, Scott Sterling Udall.

“In his youth, Scott was a mountain climber, outdoorsman, writer and storyteller. While living Read More

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