Politics

Rep. Lujan Grisham Floor Remarks On Water Innovation Amendment

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives to offer an amendment to the FY 2019 Energy and Water Development/Leg Branch/Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5895).
 
Rep. Lujan Grisham’s amendment would prioritize 15 million dollars for the Bureau of Reclamation’s water research and development program which invests in innovative water purification and desalination technologies in order to increase
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AG Balderas Announces Support For ACLU Lawsuit Against Census Order That Could Cost New Mexico Hundreds Of Millions

Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Wednesday, Attorney General Hector Balderas welcomed the American Civil Liberties Union’s new lawsuit challenging changes to the census announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce in March.
 
Attorney General Balderas, 16 other attorneys general, six cities, one county and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have filed suit on the same basis. In March, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross ordered that the 2020 Census include a question about the citizenship of all U.S. residents for the first time since 1950. The ACLU’s
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Heinrich, Heller Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Repeal Tariffs On Solar Panels

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) introduced a bipartisan bill to repeal President Trump’s decision to impose up to 30 percent tariffs on imported solar cells and panels that jeopardize tens of thousands of American solar jobs.
 
Under the Protecting American Solar Jobs Act, duties and tariffs would default back to previous rates and allow companies that imported any affected solar products under this new tariff to receive retroactive reimbursement.
 
“President Trump’s decision to impose
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Governor Announces Grand Opening Of Corrugated Synergies International’s New Facility

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA TERESA Gov. Susana Martinez joined local officials and Corrugated Synergies International (CSI) executives to celebrate the grand opening of CSI’s new Santa Teresa facility.
 
CSI is headquartered in Renton, Washington and is an innovative leader in sheet feeding to the corrugated cardboard industry. In addition to creating 120 new jobs, CSI will invest more than $31 million towards infrastructure, production equipment, and the renovation of their new facility. This was a competitive project – New Mexico beat
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Morrie Pongratz Appointed To Fill Council Vacancy

Morrie Pongratz, left, was appointed this evening to serve a vacancy on Council after addressing members of the Los Alamos County Council and answering their questions. He was among six applicants interested in filling the vacancy left when James Chrobocinski resigned in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Applicants to fill the vacancy on County Council include Aaron Walker, Brady Burke, David M. North, Laura A. Crotzer, K. Michael Cleveland and Morris B. Pongratz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Municipal Judge Alan Kirk swears in newly appointed County Councilor Read More

Udall Advances Key Funding For New Mexico Military Base Projects And Veterans

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the committee has advanced legislation providing strong funding for military construction projects in New Mexico and for veterans’ care across the state.
 
In total, Udall secured more than $125 million in funding for projects at New Mexico’s military bases and facilities.
 
“New Mexico’s military bases play a vital role in keeping our nation safe and driving our state’s economy. As a senior member of the Appropriations
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Secretary Zinke Announces $720,660 For New Mexico To Support Parks And Outdoor Recreation

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
 
DOI News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced that $720,660 in revenues available through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) will be distributed to New Mexico for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants that support outdoor recreation and conservation projects.
 
These funds, which are made up of non-taxpayer dollars from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues, are part of $61.6 million being awarded to the 50 states, the Territories, and the District of Columbia. The
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Pearce On House Passage Of Rescission Package

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce voted Thursday in favor of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act.
 
This bill rescinds nearly $15 billion in unspent, unauthorized funding that Congress had previously approved. President Trump first announced his intent to send Congress a rescission package in May. The act of requesting rescissions of unspent and unauthorized programs was granted to the President through the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
 
“Just like
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Special Session To Fill Council Vacancy 6 p.m. Today

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is holding a special session at 6 p.m. today in Council Chambers to discuss and possibly appoint one of six applicants to fill a vacancy on Council.

Residents who submitted a “letter of interest” by the May 31 deadline to fill the vacancy after the resignation of Councilor James Chrobocinski earlier in May include Morris B. Pongratz, Brady Burke, David M. North, Laura A. Crotzer, Aaron Walker and K. Michael Cleveland.

Applicants were asked to submit a “letter of interest” stating that they were a qualified voter and resided in the County, along with a summary Read More

Local Democratic Party Meets 6:30 p.m. Today

DEMOCRATIC PARTY News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in Building 5 at UNM-LA (click here for map).

The meeting will include a recap of the Primary Election Results and a discussion about how to support Democratic Candidates in the General Election.

Upcoming Events

  • Monday, June 11 – Meeting at UNM-LA 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, July 9 – Meeting at UNM-LA 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 28 – DPLAC Headquarters move-in
  • Early August – Official opening of DPLAC Headquarters
  • Saturday, Aug. 11 – Los Alamos Fair &
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