Heinrich Joins Community Gathering To Commemorate Public Lands Expansion In Taos County
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joins community celebration of public lands expansion in Taos County, June 23, 2024. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
TAOS – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland joined a community gathering with local leaders to commemorate the federal acquisition of 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in Taos County.
Championed by Heinrich, the acquisition was announced by Trust for Public Land (TPL) and completed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Read More
New Mexico State Land Office Again Named A Top Workplace
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, 3rd from left, and her team win a Top Workplaces award for second consecutive year. Courtesy/SLO
STATE News:
- SLO ranked 2nd among all midsize employers in state
SANTA FE – The Albuquerque Journal has announced that the New Mexico State Land Office (SLO) has won a Top Workplaces award, ranking 2nd among midsize employers – organizations with between 150-499 employees – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today.
This marks the 2nd consecutive year the State Land Office has been named Read More
Governor On 2nd Anniversary Of Dobbs Decision
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
“Two years after the Supreme Court took away women’s constitutional right to abortion and other reproductive health care, women in 21 states with abortion bans continue to be denied essential medical care to protect their health and save their lives,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Republicans in Congress must listen to the voices of women across the country Read More
Notice: Location Change For June 26 P&Z Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission, established to advise the County Council on planning and zoning matters pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 4-57-1 and Chapter 8, Article IX of the Los Alamos County Municipal Code, announces a change in the location for its upcoming meeting.
New Meeting Location Details:
- Date: June 26, 2024
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- New Location: Boards & Commissions Room (Room 110), Los Alamos Municipal Building, 1000 Central. Ave.
Originally scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers and announced as such on June 6 in local publications, the meeting Read More
Amendment To Major Disaster Declaration Opens DUA Due To Flooding Related To New Mexico’s South Fork And Salt Fires, Adds Otero County
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued an amendment adding Otero County and flooding to the notice of Major Disaster Declaration in New Mexico related to South Fork and Salt Fires as declared by the President on June 20, 2024.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the 2024 Wildfires in the areas of Lincoln County, Otero County, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Read More
Robinson: FEMA Revamps New Mexico Operations
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
As Ruidoso area residents return to their homes – or what’s left of their homes – we’ll be watching FEMA.
For the past two years, since the disastrous Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon fires, we’ve heard more about what FEMA hasn’t done than what it has done.
This year the agency began changing its New Mexico operation. Jay Mitchell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new head of New Mexico operations, announced major changes. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell stood next to the governor at a recent news conference, promising, “We Read More
P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday June 26, 2024
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Planning and Zoning Commission to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651 Or
Telephone: (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 818 8570 6651 1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. Read More
Danneman: A Few Brilliant Students At State Civics Bee
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
You should have seen Keith Lee at the state finals.
Lee was the first place winner of the New Mexico Civics Bee this year. He previously came in second at the regional level. The state second place winner was Auburn Eichler, who had won first place last year.
Lee, a seventh grader from Albuquerque Academy, was animated, lively, confident, and, most of all, prepared. His topic was climate change, with focus on the issue of recycling batteries to reduce environmental harm. I was especially impressed that he was ready with a five-point Read More
State, Federal, Local, County Agencies Partner To Provide Resources For Those Impacted By South Fork & Salt Fires
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SANTA FE – State, federal, local and county agencies are working together to provide reources to those impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires.
A state Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Roswell Convention Center and will remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Residents can get connected to Disaster Case Management and receive help coordinating both short-term and long-term resources.
In addition to Disaster Case Management Read More
LAHS Student Climate Activists Share Experiences From Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference In Washington D.C.
From left, LAHS EcoClub Co-President Arianne Terrones, former Co-President Charlotte Butcher and incoming Co-President Samuel Carmer earlier this month at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
LAHS EcoClub members from left, incoming Co-President Samuel Carmer, former Co-President Charlotte Butcher and Co-President Arianne Terrones presenting earlier this month at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
From LAHS EcoClub:
We would like to give a thank you to everyone who donated, helped, and supported us Read More
Governor Addresses Supreme Court Decision Upholding Gun Control Law To Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – The United States Supreme Court upheld a federal gun control law Friday intended to protect victims of domestic violence, preserving national protections that reflect law already established in New Mexico.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation in 2019 that strengthened New Mexico’s gun safety laws by restricting firearm access for people convicted of various domestic violence crimes or stalking, and those subject to active domestic violence restraining orders.
Gov. Lujan Grisham issued the following Read More
Heinrich, Luján Visit Ruidoso To Meet With Firefighters, First Responders, Families Impacted By South Fork, Salt Fires
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) meet with local leaders and emergency responders to discuss the South Fork and Salt Fires, June 18, 2024. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
RUIDOSO — Friday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) met with families, local and Tribal leaders, firefighters, first responders, and emergency operation commanders in Roswell, Ruidoso, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation, discussing the response to and impacts of the South Fork and Salt Fires currently burning in New Mexico.
“These fires have already had devastating Read More
Leger Fernández And Bipartisan Group Of Legislators Launch Bicameral ‘Head Start To Congress Caucus’
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, back row right, and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes at the launch of the bicameral ‘Head Start To Congress Caucus’ event June 20 alongside students from Higher Horizons Head Start. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Co-Chairs U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of legislators who have close ties to the Head Start program launched the “Head Start to Congress Caucus” June 20.
The Head Start program has served nearly 40 million children and provided services for hundreds of thousands of families since Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session June 25, 2024
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County Seeks Applicants To Fill Four Vacancies On Environmental Sustainability Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking dedicated individuals to fill four seats on the Environmental Sustainability Board. The term for these positions is two years, running Aug. 1, 2024, through July 31, 2026. Members may serve up to two terms. Meetings are 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
This Board plays a key role in advising the County Council on environmental sustainability issues.
Application process:
- Interested Los Alamos residents must complete an online application on the Boards & Commissions web page. Select the
State Engineer On U.S. Supreme Court Rejection Of Special Master In Texas v. New Mexico Water Case
State Engineer Mike Hamman
From the Office of the State Engineer:
SANTA FE – State Engineer Mike Hamman on Friday issued a statement upon learning the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the recommendation of the Special Master in the Texas v. New Mexico water case to enter the Consent Decree submitted by New Mexico, Texas and Colorado over the division of Rio Grande water south of Elephant Butte dam.
“We are disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court has remanded the case back to the Court’s Special Master for further proceedings,” State Engineer Mike Hamman said. “We need to keep working to make the aquifers Read More
Video: Councilor Keith Lepsch Discusses Work Session
Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch discusses Tuesday’s Council work session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Heinrich Bill To Extend Federal Programs To Support Fire Departments Including Los Alamos County Passes Senate
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded Senate passage of his bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislation to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments in Los Alamos County, throughout New Mexico and across the country.
The bill would reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program through 2030 and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) through 2028.
The Read More
Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration For New Mexico
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Thursday, President Joe Biden granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds to support recovery efforts for the ongoing South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.
“I’m grateful to President Biden for approving the Major Disaster Declaration quickly,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “This federal assistance will help affected residents receive the necessary aid to begin to recover and rebuild their lives.”
The declaration will provide assistance to individuals, households and businesses in Read More
APPB Calls For Art Survey & Public Feedback On Proposed Mosaic Glass Art Installation For Golf Cart Staging Wall
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board (APP) invites community feedback on a proposed mosaic glass art installation for the golf cart staging wall at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.
Community members can share their input through an online survey, available at the Golf Course, Summer Concert Series, and at the upcoming June APP public board meeting.
The online survey for the proposed art project can be accessed through the Golf Course Art Survey link. Both paper and electronic surveys, via QR code, will also be available at the Community Services Department booth during Read More
