Parks And Recreation Board To Meet Thursday Aug. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Find the agenda here:
Dannemann: Domenici Needs To Show She’s From Here
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Let’s not talk about race. It might upset the children.
That’s the rule in Florida, at least, or so we interpret from the way it’s been reported. It means they don’t want to upset the white children. It’s not clear whether they consider the black children.
This was Florida’s response to something called critical race theory.
But if someone were to say we want to stop the teaching of critical race theory in New Mexico, how would that even make sense? Nella Domenici, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from New Mexico, said it. Read More
$1.4 Million Awarded To 15 Entities For Broadband Planning
CONNECT New Mexico News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced it has awarded $1.4 million in grants to 15 entities for planning, engineering and grant writing to expand broadband access in their communities.
“This is a big step forward to helping unserved regions of our state attain high-speed internet,” OBAE Acting Director Drew Lovelace said.
The grants awarded under the Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program (GWEP) will be used by the awardees for such things as grant writing, engineering and planning for broadband Read More
Scenes Of Elected Officials, Candidates, Members Of Local Democratic Party In 2024 County Fair & Rodeo Parade
Elected officials and candidates marching with members of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos Saturday morning in the 2024 Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade. From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, Rep. Christine Chandler, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Amy Storey and local Democratic Party Chair Andrea Determan. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council candidate Ryn Herrmann gives an enthusiastic shout out to the crowd while marching with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos Saturday morning in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade on Central Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Cull Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull shares highlights on Tuesday’s regular council meeting during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Hold Regular Session Aug. 6
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims August Bear Month
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed August Bear Month during Tuesday night’s meeting. Councilor Randall Ryti, center, holds the proclamation along with Donna Casados with the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, left, and Casey Lundberg and Ashleigh Lusher with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). PEEC will host its annual Bear Festival Aug. 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed August as Bear Month during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, Los Read More
Op/Ed: Response To Mr. Hanson On Draft Climate Action Plan
By BARBARA SMITH
Los Alamos
I was reading Mr. David Hanson’s Op-Ed published July 14 in the Los Alamos Daily Post (link) and would like to comment and dissect his points. As Mr. Hanson pointed out, we should all read and put forth our comments to the County Council on the CAP document before August 6 when it is presented to the Council. Otherwise it will be forced upon us whether we like it or not.
(1) “The focus of the plan on CO2 tracking and reduction will provide no benefit to Los Alamos residents unless the rest of the world participates with us. It distracts our attention and consumes funding that could Read More
Governor Shares Results Of Unannounced Aging And Long-Term Care Facility Visits Across New Mexico
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — July 31, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham shared the results of unannounced inspections of senior care facilities across New Mexico that found at least one violation in 88 percent of the facilities inspected.
The inspections, which took place from May 17 to May 19, included 91 visits and highlighted several areas needing improvement to ensure the health, safety and dignity of senior residents. The findings are outlined in this summary report.
Of the 91 facilities included in the report, just 11 of them rated a perfect score of 100 percent, while another Read More
Luján: 140,000 New Mexico Children Would Benefit From Tax Relief For American Workers And Families Act
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 on the Senate vote of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act:
“Families in New Mexico and across America need and deserve a fair tax system that works for them, not just corporations and billionaires. From helping put food on the table to cutting housing costs, this bipartisan tax relief legislation would uplift millions of families and children out of poverty.
The expanded Child Tax Credit would benefit 140,000 New Mexico Read More
BPU To Participate In Joint Closed Session With Council
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will participate in a Joint Closed Session with County Council 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, to discuss threatened or pending litigation.
The BPU will also hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Council Chambers.
This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89412512522.
The complete packet is available at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Rep. Chandler: Let’s Come Together And Get Back To Work
By State Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos)
Recently, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted a series of town hall meetings throughout our state to discuss community safety and answer questions from the public. Much of what was said in these town halls echoed what we heard in a series of special meetings of the legislature’s Courts, Corrections and Justice (CCJ) committee earlier this year.
As chair of the CCJ committee, I convened six additional public committee meetings to discuss the Governor’s proposed legislation in preparation for the special session. We brought in law enforcement Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Announces Committee Passage Of Over $79 Million For New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Read More
Heinrich, Luján Secure Confirmation Of Former Counterintelligence Supervisory Special Agent David O. Barnett, Jr. As U.S. Marshal For District Of New Mexico
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced today that they have successfully secured the confirmation of David O. Barnett, Jr. for U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico.
“David Barnett brings decades of experience to his new position, joining New Mexico’s federal law enforcement leadership and stepping into this role Read More
New Mexico Secretary Of State’s Office Celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Aug. 1, 2024
From the New Mexico Secretary Of State’s Office:
- Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in 2020, the national day of action aims to raise awareness about the importance of poll working and inspire more Americans to participate.
SANTA FE – As the 2024 General Election approaches, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is urging New Mexicans to participate in one of the most critical roles in our democracy by becoming a poll worker in 2024.
“Poll workers are on the frontlines of our democracy and are essential to our voting process, playing a pivotal role in the success Read More
Governor Travels To India To Discuss New Mexico Partnerships With Higher Education, Business And Government Officials
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to India until Aug. 10 to discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business and government officials.
The governor’s itinerary includes stops in New Delhi and Chennai. She will travel with the First Gentleman, Manny Cordova, and a state delegation that includes the Office of the Governor Deputy Chief of Operations, Caroline Buerkle; Director of the Office of Strategy, Science, & Technology at the New Mexico Economic Development Department, Nora Sackett; and New Mexico Energy, Read More
Luján Applauds Committee Passage Of Funding Of Additional $7 Billion For Secure And Affordable Broadband
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, applauds the passage of an additional $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program and $3.08 billion for Rip-and-Replace in a mark-up on Thursday in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Earlier this year in a letter to House and Senate leadership, Sen. Luján urged Congress to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to be included as part of future must-pass Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Gas Rate Increase
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council approved, 5-1, with Councilors David Reagor opposed and Melanee Hand absent, to adopt the proposed new gas rates during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager for Finance Karen Kendall presented the new rates. She explained that a bill totaling $70.88 would increase to $72.15 using the proposed rate changes, plus the .59 cent for the variable cost of gas passthrough. These rates will go into effect in October.
Kendall said the reason behind the rate change is the decrease in revenue resulting from significantly Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office To Unveil State-Of-The-Art Mobile Voting Unit Friday Aug. 2
Example of what the new Mobile Voting Unit looks like. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office invites the community to the official unveiling of the new Mobile Voting Unit (MVU), a cutting-edge trailer, designed to enhance and improve the voting experience for all residents by making the voting process more accessible, convenient and efficient.
The grand reveal will take place this weekend, about 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Summer Concert Series and again on Saturday, Aug. 3 during the Los Alamos County Fair in downtown Los Alamos at Ashley Pond Park. Attendees will Read More
Invitations Mailed To Select Households In Los Alamos And White Rock To Take National Community Survey™
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with Polco, an independent consultant and civic engagement company, is kicking off its biennial community survey – The National Community Survey™.
More than 2,500 postcards will be sent via mail Friday, Aug. 2, to randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Recipients are invited to participate in this survey online or, if preferred, request a paper copy. The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.
The National Community Survey™ instrument is a comprehensive Read More
