Politics

Heinrich Introduces Plan To Make College Affordable

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has introduced 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 said.
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DOE Releases RFP For EM Consolidated Technical Support Services

DOE News:
 
CINCINNATI, Ohio The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) Thursday issued a Final Request for Proposals (RFP) for EM Consolidated Technical Support Services for the continuation of a wide range of technical services currently being performed on task orders that were issued under IDIQ contracts.
 
An Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, utilizing Firm-Fixed-Price and Time-and-Material task orders, is anticipated. The Final RFP is established as a competitive U.S. Small Business
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U.S. Sen. Udall Advances Amendment To Ensure Southwest Chief Has Access To Federal Funding

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the committee has advanced his bipartisan amendment to help ensure Amtrak’s Southwest Chief can continue to access federal funding for critical repair work.
 
The Southwest Chief runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, and stops in several New Mexico communities, including Raton, Las Vegas, Lamy, Albuquerque, and Gallup.
 
In March, members of the New Mexico delegation announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Pearce On House Passed Appropriations Package

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce supported the passage of H.R. 5895, which includes the Energy and Water Development, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Appropriations bills for fiscal year 2019.
 
“Today, the House acted on one of its most essential functions – funding the federal government,” Pearce said. “Passage of these three bills start the indispensable role Congress has in determining how the American peoples’ tax dollars will be spent for the year to come.”
 
“H.R.
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Supreme Court Denies White’s Request To Have Governor Appoint Los Alamos County Councilor

Greg White
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

The New Mexico Supreme Court has thwarted an effort by Los Alamos resident Greg White to prevent the Los Alamos County Council from appointing a councilor to replace James Chrobocinski who resigned June 1 due to health issues.

White filed a brief Wednesday against Gov. Susana Martinez and the Los Alamos County Council. Supreme Court Justices Petra Jimenez, Charles W. Daniels and Gary L. Clingman denied White’s request that the Court mandate the governor to “do her constitutionally-mandated duty and fill the vacant Read More

Highlights From Local 2018 Primary Election

Clockwise from the top, successful 2018 Primary Election candidates for Los Alamos County Council Sara Scott, David Izraelevitz, Randall Ryti and James Robinson, candidate for Land Commissioner Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and candidate and candidate for Dist. 43 Christine Chandler. Photos by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Tuesday night’s primary election was described by one candidate as a “nail biter.” Indeed, there were several close results in Los Alamos for both local and state public offices. Still, the Read More

Heinrich: Medicaid Work Requirements For Native Americans Not A State Issue, Tribal Sovereignty Is Clearly A Federal Responsibility

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsider its proposal to leave the decision to exempt American Indians and Alaskan Natives from work requirements for Medicaid up to the states.

“Tribal sovereignty is clearly a federal responsibility and not an issue to be delegated to the states. This misguided proposal will go directly against the federal government’s responsibility to provide health care for our Native population and to honor the government-to-government

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Voters Overwhelmingly Choose Pro-Conservation Candidates In New Mexico’s 2018 Primary Election

CVNM News:
 
SANTA FE Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM), via its political action committees CVNM Action Fund and CVNM Verde Voters Fund, continues to build a strong political voice for New Mexico’s environment by electing pro-conservation candidates who will work to protect our air, land, water and the health of our communities.
 
Eight of twelve statewide, Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and State House of Representative candidates that CVNM Action Fund endorsed for primary election were successful in their races. Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero (HD 13), Susan Herrera
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Luján Signs Petition To Force Vote On Net Neutrality

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) released the following statement after signing a discharge petition to force a vote in the House on a bill that he cosponsored to ensure a free and open internet:
 
“I stand with the American public in support of a free and open internet, which has revolutionized the way we do business, changed how we learn and communicate with loved ones, and expanded our ability to access information. We must keep this innovative spirit alive and protect consumers by preventing internet service providers
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Candidate James Robinson Expresses Gratitude

By JAMES ROBINSON
Candidate for County Council

I wanted to begin by thanking my family, friends, and supporters. You all have been instrumental to my success and last night would not have ended the way it did without your help!

I also want to thank the citizens of Los Alamos. Last night was another amazing turnout, and you proved that you take your civic duty seriously!

Finally, I want to thank all the Democratic candidates, especially Tim Morrison and Quentin Dimick. We had an amazing group of candidates, and it is a shame not all of us could make it. Thank you for caring about this community, and I hope Read More