New Mexico’s ‘Bold Approach’ To Align Special Education From Cradle To Career Is Highlighted In Washington, D.C.
Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
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- A presentation at the National Forum on Education Policy spotlights the alignment of special education services starting in early childhood
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SANTA FE — New Mexico’s cradle-to-career approach to aligning special education was in the spotlight Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C. at the National Forum on Education Policy hosted by the Education Commission of the States (ECS).
Elizabeth Groginsky, Secretary of New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and ECS commissioner, and Dr. Tyre’ Jenkins, Deputy Read More
DPU Goes ‘Back To The Future’ With Newest EV Charger
From left, Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Chair Robert Gibson, BPU member Matt Heavner, watch as Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton snips the ceremonial ribbon on the new EV charger at the Municipal Building parking lot Monday afternoon along with Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull and Chair Denise Derkacs. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Spectators check out the DeLorean, complete with a flux capacitor, which owners Jon and Kristie McClellan lent for the ribbon cutting of the new EV charger station at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Read More
Canceled: July 16 County Personnel Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The July 16, 2024 Personnel Board Meeting has been canceled.
Notice has been published and is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More
Republican Governors Association Issues Statement On Trump’s Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance
Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance
RGA News:
MILWAUKEE — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statement today congratulating President Trump on his selection of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as the Republican Vice Presidential nominee:
“Sen. J.D. Vance has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Ohioans and the American people by advocating for policies that will restore America’s manufacturing strength, secure our borders to prevent the scourge of fentanyl, and bring meaningful reform to education,” RGA Chair and Tennessee Governor Read More
Rep. Melanie Stansbury Tours Albuquerque’s Rocket Lab
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) joined U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), along with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in welcoming U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves and White House CHIPS Coordinator Ryan Harper to New Mexico for a tour of Albuquerque’s Rocket Lab.
“I was proud to vote for the CHIPS and Science Act and support President Biden’s plans to move the country’s manufacturing forward through important legislation. This expansion and modernization will transform our space technologies Read More
New Mexico Receives Additional Federal Assistance For Victims Following South Fork And Salt Wildfires And Floods
STATE News:
SANTA FE — July 12, President Joe Biden authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent, continuous, flooding that began June 17, 2024.
Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued for the state June 20, federal funding was made available to help individuals, households, and businesses. Public assistance, including debris removal (Categories A and B), was also provided for Lincoln and Otero counties, including the Mescalero Read More
State Opens Grant Program To Prepare And Promote New Mexico For Route 66 Centennial
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SANTA FE – New Mexico communities and organizations looking to join in the celebration of the Route 66 Centennial in 2026 are invited to participate in a grant program launched by the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) that will provide support for marketing campaigns, special events and infrastructure related to Route 66.
The Route 66 Centennial Grant Program, which opened on July 15, allows eligible entities to submit projects related to consumer experiences, events, destination enhancements Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Seeks Advisory Board Member
The UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is seeking applications by Aug. 1, 2024, to fill a seat on its advisory board. The board advises The University of New Mexico Board of Regents on all matters pertaining to the conduct of the Los Alamos campus.
The candidate, selected by the advisory board, will be sworn in at the September 2024 board meeting to serve the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025. The board meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. During a regular Read More
New Mexico Senate And House Leaders Issue Joint Statement Raising Concerns About Special Session Agenda
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Senate and House Leadership shared deep concerns over a lack of consensus on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s package of bills for the upcoming special session.
House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque), House Majority Floor Leader Gail Chasey (D-Albuquerque), Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart (D-Albuquerque), and Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) issued the following statement:
“We share the Governor’s commitment to improving public safety and expanding access to behavioral healthcare and substance use treatment. However, Read More
Robinson: Lawmakers Should Do What They Can In Special Session
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Rep. Bill Tallman, an Albuquerque Democrat who’s not running for office, has the luxury to say what he wants. “The governor just wants people to think we’re doing something,” he said of the special session that begins July 18.
Like most Dems, he said we must address poverty and mental illness to make a difference. Half the jail population struggles with mental demons, and “we’re swimming in guns.”
“We’re not going to solve that in three days,” he said during a meeting of New Mexico Press Women.
This was in May. It hasn’t gotten better. Read More
Heinrich On New STARBASE Program At Cannon AFB
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming the U.S. Department of Defense’s decision to establish its newest location for the Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE) program at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis.
In January, Heinrich wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in strong support of Cannon becoming a new location for the STARBASE program.
Heinrich wrote, “The Clovis, New Mexico community and Cannon AFB have long shared a close and warm relationship. Read More
Hanson: Los Alamos’ Climate Action Plan – What’s Missing, What’s Misleading And What We Must Do
By DAVID E. HANSON
Los Alamos
On July 9, 2024, the County Sustainability manager and Cascadia Consulting presented the Los Alamos Climate Action Plan (CAP) to the County Council. They are requesting community feedback and plan to present the final version of the plan in Sept. or Oct. for Council approval.
There are a number of vital actions that are missing from the plan and the single thrust that is the overwhelming focus of the plan (reducing our CO2 emissions in Los Alamos County) is misleading in several ways. Except for Councilors (Randall) Ryti and (David) Reagor, who asked some critical Read More
Trump Campaign And RNC Statement On Shooting At Rally
Statement from Trump Campaign and RNC:
Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Senior Advisors Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chairman Lara Trump have issued a statement following the shooting Saturday at a Trump Rally in Butler, Penn.
“As was communicated earlier this (Saturday) evening, President Trump is doing well and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their fast action.
“President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President Read More
2024 ScienceFest To Welcome DOE-EM Jeff Avery For STEM-focused Q&A Panels July 16
Jeff Avery
COUNTY News:
2024 ScienceFest will welcome U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management’s Jeff Avery, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, for STEM-focused Q&A panels 8 a.m. to noon, July 16 at Fuller Lodge.
Avery is a featured panelist on Panel 1 – Growing STEM in Local Communities, and will moderate Panel 2 – Future of Tech Opportunities in Northern New Mexico.
Avery will be joined by industry, community and Pueblo leaders from the DOE Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and Pueblo Read More
Governor Issues Statement On Shooting At Trump Rally
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Saturday evening in response to violence at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania:
“I’m horrified by today’s shooting in Butler, Pa. that resulted in the death of a spectator at a political rally and injuries to others, including former President Donald Trump. I condemn in the strongest possible terms political violence of any kind.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life today, and I pray for the full recovery of former President Trump and others Read More
‘Consent Agenda’ Benefit July 27-28 At Teatro Paraguas
Teatro Paraguas News:
“Consent Agenda” Benefit Performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at Teatro Paraguas.
Ticket prices range from $15 to $45 and can be purchased online.
Sandscape Publications and Teatro Paraguas present “Consent Agenda,” a multimedia performance that features comedy sketches, historic and contemporary music, videos, guest speakers and audience participation. Join a vibrant group of 15 Santa Fe actors, musicians, and writers for an inspiring and impactful evening of entertainment and community engagement. Get ready to laugh!
Enjoy a diverse Read More
Headliners For 2024 Republican National Convention
Trump Campaign News:
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today the Donald J. Trump Campaign and the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements announced a list of headliners and keynote speakers who will be addressing the Republican National Convention beginning Monday.
Speakers include:
Family:
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Eric Trump
- Lara Trump (RNC Co-Chair)
- Kimberly Guilfoyle
Entertainers, Celebrities, & Industry Leaders:
- Matt Brooks, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition
- Tucker Carlson, Television Host
- Savannah Chrisley, TV Personality and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
- Franklin
Gessing: Kids Count Report Highlights Government Failure
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
The latest edition of Kids Count provides more devastating news about New Mexico and the condition of our children. The report, created by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (a center/left non-profit that works nationwide) analyzes and ranks all 50 states based on 16 variables relating to childhood outcomes.
Surprising absolutely no one, New Mexico again was at the very bottom once again at 50th. I analyzed the report and counted 7 variables that improved, 7 that got worse, and 2 that stayed the same relative to last year’s report. Based on this it Read More
Congressional Delegation: New Mexico To Receive Nearly $39M For Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced July 3 nearly $39 million in federal funding for transportation infrastructure upgrades across New Mexico.
The investment will help fund projects to improve roads, create sidewalks, modernize the I-40 corridor and upgrade aging bus fleets. The funding was made possible by the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program established Read More
County Seeks Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Applicants
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is accepting applications for three vacancies on the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board.
This board is instrumental in advising the County Manager and Council on the expenditure of funds authorized by NMSA 1978, § 3-38-22, specifically for advertising, publicizing, and promoting tourist attractions and facilities in and around the County.
The Lodgers’ Tax, as established by Article II, Section 36-31 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Code, is a tax borne by transient persons using commercial lodging accommodations. The purpose of this tax is to generate revenue Read More
