Heinrich Introduces Bill To Protect Dialysis Patients
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to introduce the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, legislation to ensure individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, continue to have access to private health care.
The legislation follows the 2022 Supreme Court ruling, Marietta v. DaVita, that allowed private health plans to deny coverage of kidney care services, including dialysis treatments and Read More
Luján Commemorates 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month:
VIDEO: Luján Marks Hispanic Heritage Month
“Hispanic Heritage Month offers us a chance to recognize and celebrate the profound impact of Hispanic Americans in New Mexico and across the nation. As the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years, I feel deeply blessed to come from such a strong and resilient community. New Mexico, with the largest percentage of Hispanics Read More
State Opens Applications For $675M In Broadband Grants
OBAE News:
SANTA FE – Today, the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced that local governments, tribal communities, nonprofits, internet service providers, cooperatives and other entities may begin the process of applying for the state’s largest funding program for broadband infrastructure.
The state will be awarding $675 million in grants through the federal government’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Entities that want to build infrastructure for unserved communities may now submit prequalification applications to OBAE. The applications Read More
NMED Offers Private Well Water Tests For Contamination From Fire-fighting Foams, PFAS, Near Cannon AFB
Cannon Air Force Base. Courtesy/CAB
NMED News:
- Initiative addresses health concerns from residents during August meeting
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is offering residents who live around Cannon Air Force Base and get their drinking water from a private well free drinking water testing for contamination from fire-fighting foams.
For decades, fire-fighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS, were routinely used by Cannon AFB which contaminated nearby groundwater — the primary source of drinking water for local Read More
Dannemann: Tradeport Development Creates Vast Opportunity
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Imagine a truck stop the size of a small town. It covers 6,000 acres, more than 9 square miles. It has connections to move cargo from anywhere in the world to anywhere else. It serves trucks, railroad and air transport, and even though it’s 800 miles from the ocean it links with the largest seaports in the Western hemisphere.
It can service the most modern and energy-efficient trucks, next door to a comfortable hotel for drivers. It has warehouses and factories, privately developed, which create the opportunity for value-added Read More
County Council Sept. 17 Work Session Is Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is canceling the September 17 Work Session due to travel and availability of members.
The next Council Regular Session is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
A Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).
Agendas are available 72 hours before the scheduled meeting and can be found via the online Legistar Calendar.
For more information, contact the County Manager’s office at 505.663.1750. Read More
UMWA And Navajo Nation Sign Tentative Agreement Re-Establishing Collective Bargaining Agreement
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signs a tentative agreement with the United Mine Workers of America that will restore collective bargaining rights for employees represented by UMWA Local Union 2005. Courtesy/UMWA
UMWA News:
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced Saturday the signing of a tentative agreement with the Navajo Nation that will restore collective bargaining rights for employees represented by UMWA Local Union 2005.
This marks the end of a five-year hiatus during which UMWA’s representation was suspended.
Under the new agreement, signed by Navajo Nation President Read More
New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Announces Public Meetings Related To Health Care Consolidation Act
OSI Superintendent Alice Kane
From the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance:
SANTA FE – Across the United States mergers and acquisitions of health care entities have caused significant challenges in health care pricing, access to services, and quality of care.
Earlier this year, the New Mexico Legislature adopted the Health Care Consolidation Act (Act) passed as Senate Bill 15 in the 2024 legislative session, which gives the Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) tools to provide oversite of certain hospital transactions.
The Act is intended to ensure that such transactions Read More
Engagement Announcement: Samuel LeDoux & Kiele Nichols
Samuel LeDoux, Adjunct professor at UNM-Los Alamos, proposed to Kiele Nichols Sept. 12, 2024 at Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Nationals Baseball game against the Miami Marlins. Courtesy/Cindy Kane Photography
Scene from the Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. at the Sept. 12, 2024 Washington Nationals Baseball game against the Miami Marlins. Courtesy/Cindy Kane Photography
The crowd cheers as Kiele Nichols accepts the proposal of marriage from Samuel LeDoux Sept. 12, 2024 at Nationals Park Stadium in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/Cindy Kane Photography Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader: Andrea Determan Sept. 19
Andrea Determan
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos’ community event, Lunch with a Leader, is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on Sage.
Director of Inclusive Schools at Los Alamos Public Schools, Andrea Determan, is the featured speaker.
As a key member of the district’s leadership team, Determan is responsible for overseeing and supporting the district’s work in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, as well as ensuring compliance with state, federal and New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) mandates. Determan Read More
Video: Councilor Ryti Gives Briefing On Tuesday Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti discusses Tuesday’s regular council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Jen Paul Schroer Steps Down As Aging Dept. Secretary
Jen Paul Schroer
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that Jen Paul Schroer, Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will step down from her position at the end of the day. Schroer has served in the administration since 2019.
“Jen has been a strong, dedicated leader, stepping up for New Mexicans from her time at the Tourism Department through her work at ALTSD,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Her leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 crisis, and I deeply appreciate her service. I wish her success in her next chapter.”
As ALTSD Secretary, Schroer Read More
Heinrich Accepts National Wilderness Champion Award
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich accepts the inaugural Wilderness Champion Award from the National Wilderness Coalition. Heinrich was introduced at the ceremony Sept. 10, 2024 by New Mexico Wild Gila Grassroots Organizer Luke Koenig. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks Sept. 10, 2024 at the National Wilderness Coalition’s inaugural Wilderness Champion Award Reception. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the brand new National Wilderness Coalition honored U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Read More
County Launches Survey To Support Business Community
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Economic Development Division has announced the launch of a survey aimed at gathering critical feedback from local business owners and managers. The “Challenges Facing Local Businesses” survey is designed to provide insights that will help enhance the business environment in Los Alamos County.
“We understand the unique challenges our business community is facing right now,” Economic Development Administrator Shanna Sasser said. “Your feedback will help us align resources, build communication channels, and create a more targeted approach to supporting Read More
Treasurer Montoya Begins Community Collaborative Visits
State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya
From the Office of the State Treasurer:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office has begun a series of community events to share information about beneficial State Treasurer’s Office programs and engage in community discussions to collaborate with and offer support to local governments school, water and special districts, the disability community, banks and community organizations.
The first visit of the series began Sept. 9 in Las Cruces and Alamogordo.
Beyond managing more than $17 billion, the State Treasurer’s Office is strengthening Read More
NNSA Publishes Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Factsheet With Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration has developed a factsheet with answers to frequently asked questions about the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade project.
The NNSA, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, Santa Fe National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office, has completed an Environmental Assessment for the project.
The EA is undergoing further National Environmental Policy Act requirements with Santa Fe National Forest.
The factsheet is available at Powering Los Alamos National Laboratory (energy.gov) Read More
Los Alamos Democrats Watch Debate In New Headquarters
More than 40 people gathered Tuesday evening to watch the Presidential Debate in the newly opened Democtratic Party of Los Alamos Headquarters at 1460 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Co-op Market and Muy Salsas catered Tuesday’s Presidential Debate watch party in the Democtratic Party of Los Alamos Headquarters at 1460 Central Ave. Courtesy photo Read More
County Council Proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor presents a proclamation designating Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in Los Alamos to Linda Carol Alt, Chapter Regent of the Valle Grande Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, during Tuesday’s council meeeting. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Council OKs Resolution Supporting Trinity Hybrid Road Diet
The portion of Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Drive to Knecht Street that will be affected by the proposed hybrid road diet. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladialypost.com
With Los Alamos County Council’s approval Tuesday night to support a resolution to New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), progress continues for a hybrid road diet on Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Drive to Knecht Street.
The motion to approve the resolution passed 5-2 with Councilors David Reagor and Randall Ryti opposed.
A representative from Wilson & Company Inc., which Read More
Cabinet Secretary James Kenney Elected Vice President Of Environmental Council Of The States
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
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NEWPORT, R.I.—Last week, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Cabinet Secretary James Kenney was elected to the national position of Vice President of the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) during the fall meeting in Newport, R.I.
The ECOS Officers for the 2024-2025 term are as follows:
- ECOS President, Jon Niermann, Chairman, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
- ECOS Vice President, James Kenney, Secretary, New Mexico Environment
