Chris Clark

County: Utility Field Work Underway For Broadband Project

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials have announced that field work for Los Alamos County’s Community Broadband Network (CBN) has begun, as crews begin utility data collection to support the design of this County-led fiber-optic network.

The effort will continue through September and involves assessing planned aerial and underground routes throughout Los Alamos and White Rock, including on some private property. 

Crews are evaluating existing utility poles to determine whether fiber can be attached or if the poles require modification. They are also examining both existing and Read More

Coalition Unveils ‘Facilitate Owner Occupied Space’ Idea

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Coalition News:

The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (Coalition) invites public review and input on its “Facilitate Owner Occupied Space” idea, a proposal aimed at boosting the economic vitality of Los Alamos County by providing local businesses with opportunities to own their business space.

This initiative is one of six forward-thinking ideas detailed in the newly released “Coalition Idea Book” now available as a PDF on the Coalition website.

The “Facilitate Owner Occupied Space Initiative” idea seeks to foster a stronger local economy by:

Empowering Businesses Through Ownership: Read More

Heinrich Leads Legislation To Protect Dreamers’ Data, Prevent DHS From Referring Dreamers To ICE & CBP

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act, legislation to provide a statutory guarantee to current and prospective Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program applicants, also known as Dreamers, that the private information they provide in their applications will not be weaponized against them as the Trump Administration increases information sharing to advance their draconian mass deportation agenda.

Last month, the Trump Administration gave Department of Homeland Security Read More

New Lunch Offerings At Sugar & Cream Cafe

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DINING News:

We’ve wrapped up your lunch plans at Sugar & Cream Cafe.

Try one of our three new gourmet bakery sandwiches at Sugar & Cream for just $12 each, including a side of sea salt chips. Which one will you try first?

Pig & Fig Panini, $12
Flatbread, fig jam, goat cheese, wild arugula and sliced prosciutto; side of sea salt chips (nut-free)

Italian Club, $12
Flatbread, chopped olive mix, pepperoni, provolone, sliced honey ham, roasted peppers; side of sea salt chips (nut-free)

Caprese Sandwich, $12
Flatbread, pesto, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why Must Donald Trump Be Impeached And Removed?

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By WILLIAM MEAD and TYLER TAYLOR

Co-signed by:

Wendy Alexander, Susan Jo Eash, Barbara Mann, Dean Carstens, June Fabryka-Martin, Craig Martin, Cathy D’anna, Galen Gisler, Carol Mead, Tina Deyoe, John Kennison, Joyce Nickols, Skip Dunn, Robert Little, And Kim Taylor. 

Instead of celebrating America’s independence from the king of England this Fourth of July, we are outraged by Trump’s corruption, abuses of power, and attacks on American democracy.

Here is a brief list of some of Trump’s egregious actions.

  • More than 100 Executive Orders, some illegally attempting to dismantle whole departments
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Scenes Of Recent Construction At Chamisa Elementary

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The newly constructed Chamisa Elementary School main building received its final coat of paint recently at 301 Meadow Lane in White Rock. Construction continues on the project to replace the decades-old former school. Workers are removing portables from the school grounds, digging up the old parking lot, and removing playground equipment from the former primary playground. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Scene at the construction site for the new Chamisa Elementary School viewed recently at 301 Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Scene at the construction site for Read More

Luján, Dingell Announce Legislation To Strengthen Home And Community-Based Services

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) announced the introduction of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act, legislation to provide dedicated Medicaid funds for home and community-based services (HCBS) for older adults, children, and youth and adults with disabilities for two years. The HCBS Relief Act would decrease the need to move people into congregate settings and allow them to receive the services and support they need from their own homes. The bill is also designed to support service provider agencies Read More