Gov. Lujan Grisham On Biden’s Withdrawal From Race
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race:
“Americans owe President Biden an immense debt of gratitude for his strong, resolute leadership over the past three-and-a-half years. His stellar record includes guiding Americans out of a deadly pandemic, presiding over a historic economic recovery, and restoring dignity and respect to the Oval Office.
“President Biden also has done more for New Mexicans during a single term than any president Read More
Quorum Notice: School Board May Attend LESC Reception
LAPS News:Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend a reception for the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Fuller Lodge.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Kamala Harris On Biden Dropping Re-election Bid
Kamala Harris at the official announcement of her candidacy for vice president on Aug. 12, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Courtesy/wikipedia
National News:
Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement today after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid for re-election.
“On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country. His remarkable legacy of accomplishment is unmatched in modern American history, surpassing the legacy of many Presidents who have served two Read More
New Mexico’s EMNRD Seeks Public Input On Proposed Rules For Administering Clean Car Tax Credit Program
ENMRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is seeking public input on its proposed rules for administering the state’s Clean Car Tax Credit program.
The program, enacted during the 2024 legislative session, is designed to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the installation of electric vehicle chargers across New Mexico.
“Some vehicles will be automatically eligible for the tax credit. The public comment period and rulemaking will clarify eligibility and requirements for other cars. We are excited about receiving public Read More
Op/Ed: Let’s Work Together Mayor
By Sam LeDoux
City Councilor
Española’s 4th district
When I was campaigning for city council, the thing most often brought up by voters was that they didn’t feel the city was being honest. This is because, to put it kindly, we haven’t been the best at communicating our goals. What most people see is a city that is just trying to figure out how to make it through the day rather than a city that has a bold idea of where it wants to go.
Looking at the City of Española’s master plan, which was written almost 8 years ago, you can tell it was a different world. The current plan was filled with ideas about a city on the Read More
Op/Ed: Response To Mr. Hanson’s Letter Addressing Draft Climate Action Plan
By SUE BARNS
Los Alamos
I have a few thoughts and clarifications regarding David E. Hanson’s Op/Ed of July 14 which addresses the draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) now open for public comment.
First off, I would like to clear up a misunderstanding of the emissions data that apparently caused Mr. Hanson to feel that the CAP is “misleading”. He states that “in 2022 the US emitted just 6,343 MTCO2”. In fact, US 2022 emissions were 6,343 *million* MTCO2. (MTCO2 stands for metric tons of CO2 [equivalents], not millions) [https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/inventory-us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-sinks Read More
Governor On Public Safety Special Legislative Session: ‘This Was One Of The Most Disappointing Days Of My Career’
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement regarding lawmakers adjourning the special session without addressing any public safety issues:
This legislature just demonstrated that it has no interest in making New Mexico safer. Not one public safety measure was considered. Not one, despite the bills having the backing of police chiefs, public safety unions, mayors, prosecutors, businesses, tribal leaders, crime victims and others who have seen firsthand the erosion of public safety that has deeply Read More
Canceled: Planning & Zoning Commission Aug. 14 Meeting
COUNTY News:On The Job In Los Alamos: Local Sustainability Alliance
On the Job in Los Alamos from left, Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance member KokHeong McNaughton, Environmental Services Office Specialist Joshua Levings and Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance member Sue Barnes at last Thursday’s Farmers Market at Ashley Pond Park. They spread the word about the draft climate action plan, which is now available for comment. Click here to review the plan and leave a comment. Feedback will be collected through Aug. 9. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Three Los Alamos Companies Among Eleven In New Mexico Awarded State Job Training Funds In July
Installed above plants in a greenhouse, UbiGro®, UbiQD’s first commercial product, is a layer of light that uses fluorescence to create a more optimal light spectrum for crops, converting under-utilized portions of sunlight to more photosynthetically efficient orange light that plants crave. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) approved its monthly allocations of job training funds at the July 2024 Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board meeting.
EDD Acting Secretary Mark Roper announced that 11 companies applied for nearly Read More
Quorum Notice: Council May Attend LESC Reception
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend a reception for the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) 5-6 p.m. Wednesday 24 at Fuller Lodge.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
The quorum notice has been published and is available online here. Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Update For July 2024
Mesa Public Library with it’s original siding color in 1994, left, in contrast with today’s condition at right. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board heard a presentation by Russell Naranjo and Sara Rhoton about a project to replace the siding and seal cracks at Mesa Public Library. This project is part of regular building maintenance and renewal.
The original siding of Mesa Public Library, built in 1994, was replaced in 2011. Harsh ultraviolet rays damage wood, masonry, and concrete surfaces over time, as demonstrated in the first image, showing the original siding Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury, Leger Fernández Push For Outreach To Help DACA Recipients Apply For ACA Coverage
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), joined 84 of their Congressional colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand investment in outreach and enrollment assistance to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients ahead of the upcoming November open enrollment period for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance.
The letter to HHS is led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Convenes Special Legislative Session To Address New Mexico’s Urgent Public Safety Issues
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham readout a proclamation Wednesday convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature today, July 18, 2024, to address critical public safety concerns affecting the state.
The governor’s call to action comes in the wake of ongoing crime and other public safety challenges that underscore the urgent need for legislative reform.
“Just this week, a violent felon, previously convicted of shooting a Portales police officer, struck again. This time, tragically, the victim didn’t escape with their life,” Gov. Lujan Read More
U.S. Sen. Luján Joins Leaders In New Mexico To Highlight Investments In Manufacturing, Technology And Jobs
U.S. Sen. Luján speaking Monday at SolAero by Rocket Lab, an Albuquerque-based manufacturing company leading the globe in producing state-of-the-art, radiation-resistant compound semiconductors. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves and White House CHIPS Coordinator Ryan Harper, along with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M) Monday to highlight a $24 million investment direct from the Read More
Video: Councilor Randall Ryti Recaps July 9 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti discusses Tuesday night’s meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Dr. Allen Moss Tapped For Mesalands President
Dr. Allen Moss
TUCUMCARI – The Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees has announced its selection of Dr. Allen Moss president of the college at the July 16, 2024, monthly board meeting. The selection was made from five candidates submitted on June 18, 2024, to the board by the Presidential Search Committee.
Dr. Moss was appointed Interim President on Feb. 14, 2023. He previously served as the Senior Executive Director of Concurrent Enrollment and Academic Outreach beginning July 15, 2022, for Mesalands Community College. As a part of that role, he oversaw both the dual enrollment and Read More
Op-Ed: Our Corrupt Corporatocracy
By JOE D’ANNA
(The elder)
White Rock
The unholy alliance of the Republican Party (once branded The Party of Business), corporate interests, and rich conservatives permeates two branches of our government, many of the country’s institutions, and now it threatens our democracy.
The alliance indoctrinates us daily with information and misinformation from corporate lobbyists, corporate-funded free market/conservative think tanks, over 1,500 conservative radio stations, conservative newspaper chains, and chains of conservative TV stations – plus Fox “News”. At many universities Read More
Denish: Line Of Succession
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
I’ve been thinking more these days about Vice President Kamala Harris, her role as vice president and the ever present is-she-ready question.
Being second in line is something I know a little about but on a smaller scale. For eight years, I served as lieutenant governor to Gov. Bill Richardson. Another similarity we share is being the first women to serve in the offices mentioned.
In New Mexico, the lieutenant governor is elected in a primary and becomes part of the ticket. It’s somewhat like an arranged marriage with the voters deciding Read More
Manhattan Project National Historical Park To Host Days Of Peace And Remembrance In 79th Anniversary Observance Of Atomic Bombings Of Japan
The Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge wreathed with luminarias during the Bell Ringing Ceremony in 2022. Courtesy/NPS
Los Alamos Lights for Peace event in 2022 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/NPS
Hanford Lights for Peace event in 2022. Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
DENVER – Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host “Days of Peace and Remembrance” across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.
This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets Read More
