Politics

On The Job In Los Alamos: At GOP Headquarters

On the job in Los Alamos volunteering this afternoon are Donna MacDonald, left, holding her dog Dr. Watkins and Terry Marzili at the Republican Party of Los Alamos headquarters at 15th Street and Trinity Drive. The headquarters is typically open during the day Monday through Friday and half a day on Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Republican Party of Los Alamos campaign headquarters at the corner of 15th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool To Help Rural Communities Address Opioid Crisis

Anne Hazlett
 
USDA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an interactive data tool to help community leaders build grassroots strategies to address the opioid epidemic.
 
“Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to being a strong partner to rural America in addressing this monumental challenge,” Hazlett said. “Local leaders in small towns across our country need access to user-friendly and relevant data to help them build
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Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Committee Holds First Meeting

Sgt. Daniel Roberts at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Review of the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter’s organizational structure as well as its policies and procedures began Wednesday, Sept. 26, during the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Advisory Committee’s first meeting.

County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler proposed forming the committee and Council approved formation of the committee in July and selected its members in August.

“I am pleased to see that the Animal Shelter Read More

‘Spies, Lies & Nukes’ Two-Day Conference Nov. 3-4

Former covert CIA officer Valerie Plame

 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Spies, Lies, & Nukes: Inside International Espionage is an intensive 2-day conference hosted by former covert CIA officer Valerie Plame and featuring experts with extraordinary experiences and access to the highest levels of US policy-makers.

The community is invited to attend this unique forum and join Valerie Plame and several of her highly decorated CIA colleagues as they discuss their perspectives and experiences on cyber warfare, covert action, international Read More

Udall, Heinrich Conservation Bills Impacting New Mexico Pass Energy And Natural Resources Committee

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. In a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources markup Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich worked to advance two long-standing and critical New Mexico conservation bills he joined U.S. Sen. Tom Udall in introducing: the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act and the New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act. Both bills were passed on a voice vote.
 
The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act, S. 441, would further complete the vision of the diverse coalitions and stakeholders who fought for the permanent protection of wilderness
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Governor Issues Executive Order Implementing Comprehensive Occupational Licensing Reform

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
From the Office of the New Mexico Governor:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Gov. Susana Martinez issued an executive order Wednesday instructing the state’s boards, commissions and agencies to implement reforms that will make it easier for New Mexicans to become licensed and find jobs, reduce the burden of occupational licensing on military families and job-seekers who move to New Mexico and aid those with a criminal records in finding gainful employment.
 
“Since day one, we’ve worked with businesses and individuals to make it easier to grow and start a business in
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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce Native American Voting Rights Act

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

…Landmark legislation to ensure equal access to the ballot box for Native peoples

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) are introducing Read More

Libertarian Party: Income Tax Anniversary Oct. 3 Is Another Day That Will Live In Infamy

National Libertarian Party News:

Oct. 3 is the anniversary of the costliest law ever enacted upon American taxpayers. On that day in 1913, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Revenue Act of 1913, the first post–Civil War income tax. Once constitutional objections to an income tax were eliminated by the 16th Amendment, Congress wasted little time in passing one. The tax started out at 1–2 percent for most middle-income people and topped out at 7 percent for inflation-adjusted incomes of $11,010,700.

“What’s interesting is that the income tax was passed in conjunction with a lowering of tariffs Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Endorses Christine Chandler Of Los Alamos For New Mexico House Dist 43

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich with Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler. Sen. Heinrich has endorsed Chandler for New Mexico House Seat 43.

POLITICAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has announced his support of Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler for New Mexico House Seat 43.

“Her strong stance of protecting the environment, her platform of economic development through expanding educational opportunities, and her experience in public safety and criminal justice make her the clear choice for House District 43,” Heinrich said.

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Udall, Heinrich, Harris Introduce Legislation To Establish Body-Worn Camera Programs At CBP, ICE

Courtesy photo

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) introduced the DHS Body-Worn Camera Act, which would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish pilot programs for body-worn cameras (BWC) at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The legislation would also require DHS to report to Congress on these pilot programs, develop policies governing the use of BWC with public Read More