New Mexico Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Testifies To U.S. House Of Representatives About Election Confidence And Preparations For 2024 General Election
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver testified Wednesday in front of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on House Administration at a hearing titled, “American Confidence in Elections: Looking Ahead to the 2024 General Election.”
A full recording of Wednesday’s hearing can be found on the Committee’s website.
Secretary Toulouse Oliver’s full written testimony can be found below and also at the link above, which also includes the written testimonies Read More
Political Signs Spring Up On Rover Boulevard In White Rock
Political signs for several candidates campaigning in the Los Alamos County Council race are springing up along Rover Boulevard Wednesday in White Rock. Incumbents Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, and David Reagor, a Republican, and candidate Ryn Herrmann, a Democrat, all have their signs on display. Also running for a seat on council is Beverly Neal-Clinton, a Democrat. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
2024 General Election Details:
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Voter Registration Closes Online and by Mail;
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – In-Person Same Day Voter Registration at Vote Centers during Voting Days/Hours Read More
Los Alamos County Board Of Public Utilities To Meet Sept. 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88515885437.
The agenda is attached and the complete packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Councilor Cull Presents Proclamation Designating Sept. 15 Through Oct. 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month
Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull, center, presents a proclamation designating Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Alamos, to County employees who make up 47 percent of the County’s workforce. From left, Eric Ulibarri, Erika Thomas, Linda Matteson, Derrill Rodgers, Daniel Duran, Helen Perraglio, Cull, Juan Rael, Neddie Gurule, Xavier Anderson and Justin Gibson. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Bipartisan Defenders Of Bataan, Corregidor And Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M) are reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the heroic veterans who defended Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippines and Midway, Wake, Guam, Java, Mindanao, and the Aleutian Islands against Imperial Japanese forces during World War II.
The legislation would bestow a collective Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest and most distinguished civilian honor, to the troops from Read More
Los Alamos County Explores Options For Continuation Of Wastewater Surveillance For Public Health
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is exploring options to continue wastewater surveillance for public health following BioBot Analytic’s decision to end its free services.
The County was part of the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) since February 2022, monitoring SARS-CoV-2 through BioBot. After losing its CDC contract in 2023, BioBot continued to provide services free of charge, which the County shared on its Wastewater Surveillance web page until Aug. 31 when the service ended.
“We are reviewing several options, including BioBot’s paid program, rejoining the CDC’s Read More
Historical View Of September 11 Attacks
For the first anniversary of the attacks in New York City in 2002, two bright columns of light were shot up into the sky from where the Twin Towers once stood. The ‘Tribute in Light’ then became an annual installation run by the Municipal Art Society of New York. On clear nights, the beams are visible from over 60 miles away. Drew Angerer/Getty Images – Courtesy/history.com
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On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists linked to the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda—founded by Osama bin Laden—hijacked four commercial passenger airplanes and carried out suicide attacks Read More
Council Proclaims September Voter Registration Month And Sept. 17 Voter Registration Day In Los Alamos
At Tuesday’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers David Hampton and Jody Benson representing election workers and the League of Women Voters accept a Proclamation from Councilor Suzie Havemann, center, designating September as Voter Registration Month and Sept. 17 as Voter Registration Day in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Denish: Removing Tax On Tipped Wages
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
The policy debate in the presidential election has a new focus: removing taxes on tips for tipped wage earners.
Both candidates announced their proposals to eliminate taxes on tips in Nevada, which has the highest workforce percentage of tipped workers at 5%. New Mexico’s percentage of tipped workers is 3.5%.
Harris’s announcement was different because it also included a pledge to raise the federal minimum wage.
This is a great sound bite for rallies and commercials, but behind the scenes it is more complicated.
A tipped wage earner Read More
Hicks, Grady Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observe a moment of silence during a 9/11 memorial observance ceremony for employees Tuesday at the Pentagon. Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD
U.S. Department of Defense News:
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack during a ceremony Tuesday in the Pentagon’s courtyard.
While delivering their remarks, Hicks Read More
Luján On 23rd Anniversary Of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
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 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001:
“The heinous terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, forever changed our nation. The innocent lives that were lost will never be forgotten – nor will the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders and bystanders who rushed to the scenes to save lives. It’s that courage and selflessness that defines the enduring American spirit.
“As a nation, together Read More
County Council Chair Denise Derkacs Opens Meeting By Honoring Former LANL Director Charles McMillan
Former Laboratory Director Charles McMillan
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs opened the County Council meeting this evening by honoring the memory of former Laboratory Director Charles McMillan:
Before we begin tonight’s meeting, let’s take a moment to remember former Laboratory Director Charles McMillan, who died tragically Friday morning in a traffic accident on NM502.
Charlie served as Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory from June 2011 to December 2017. He joined the Laboratory in June 2006 as the Associate Director for Weapons Physics under the new management Read More
Council Proclaims National Clean Up Day In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Councilor Melenee Hand presents a National Clean Up Day in Los Alamos Proclamation to Environmental Services Management Analyst Joshua Levings during the Council meeting this evening at the Municipal Building. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council Announces Launch Of Health Care Quality And Accessibility Survey
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council announces the launch of a comprehensive Health Care Quality and Accessibility Survey, aimed at gathering information and input regarding the health and well-being of the community.
Invitations to take the survey will be mailed to all Los Alamos County residents the week of Sept. 18, 2024. The survey is an integral part of the County’s efforts to evaluate and enhance local health services and inform the development of effective health programs, policies, and the Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan.
Why Your Participation Matters Read More
Los Alamos County CDD Notifies Public That All Users Of Citizen Self Service Portal Must Create New Accounts
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) is notifying the public that all users of the Citizen Self Service Portal, which includes planning, business licenses, land use and building permitting, will need to create new accounts, even if they previously had one.
This update is part of ongoing improvements to enhance the user experience within the system.
What You Need to Do:
- Visit the Portal: Go to lacnm.com/cssportal.
- Create a New Account: Click the “Create an Account” button and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Verify Your Information:
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: JJAB 20th Anniversary
LAPS Public Notice:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Los Alamos JJAB 20th Anniversary event at Ashley Pond Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Governor Appoints Mariana Padilla PED Cabinet Secretary
Mariana Padilla
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Children’s Cabinet since the start of the administration, leading the Governor’s child and family well-being agenda. She also serves as the Governor’s senior education policy advisor, overseeing early childhood, K-12, and higher education. In this role, Padilla has shaped program, policy, and budget priorities, and worked across state agencies to implement Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos Shares September Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Sharon Clahchischilliage, candidate for U.S. Congress, CD 3, will be our special guest and speaker for our Constitution Day Luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Our fundraising event will be held at noon at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for a mingle and silent auction. We will be in the newly renovated space, “The Hill” and food will be catered by Senor Tortas. Online registration is available at this link. Tickets are $60/person and will be available at the door.
All registered Republicans are Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces $46 Million In New Funding For Rural Health Care Providers
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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved areas.
This funding reinforces the state’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality health care in rural communities, ensuring that all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live, have access to critical health services. Read More
LANL: Floodplain Statement Of Findings Issued For Travel-Time Equipment Installation
LANL News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing new construction at several locations across Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to estimate travel times.
Two of the locations are within the lower Sandia Canyon floodplain. The proposed installations are intended to estimate vehicle travel times and post the information on existing electronic message signs to inform LANL commuters with traffic updates and gather data for current and future transportation planning.
The project activities within the 100-year floodplain include installation of two wood Read More
