FOG: Arresting Reporters Violates First Amendment
New Mexico Foundation of Open Government News:
Editor’s Note: This is in reference to Bryant Furlow, an independent investigative journalist arrested Wednesday during a police action on the University of New Mexico’s main campus to clear a student Gaza solidarity encampment.
The mission of the New Mexico Foundation of Open Government (FOG) includes advocating, educating and litigating to help New Mexicans vindicate their rights under the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Freedom of the press is one of the hallmarks of American democracy and enshrined as one of the five freedoms in the Read More
Heinrich And Colleagues Address Release Of Bipartisan Roadmap For Artificial Intelligence Policy In U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, co-chair and co-founder of the Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, hosted a press conference Wednesday with his colleagues on the Bipartisan AI Working Group, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), following the release of their roadmap for artificial intelligence policy in the U.S. Senate.
A one-pager detailing the roadmap can be found here.
The AI roadmap can be found here.
The roadmap follows months of discussion, hundreds of stakeholder meetings, and nine Read More
New Mexico Drives Towards Sustainability With Clean Car Tax Credit
Melanie A. Kenderdine
EMNRD Cabinet Secretary Designate
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Wednesday marked a significant milestone for New Mexico’s commitment to sustainability as the Clean Car Tax Credit came into effect. Spearheaded by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, this tax credit, nestled with the omnibus tax package passed during the 2024 legislative session, offers substantial incentives for both individuals and businesses to embrace cleaner transportation alternatives.
Under this initiative, eligible individuals can receive up to $3,000 in tax credits towards the purchase or lease of Read More
School Board Vacancy Draws Three Applicants
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board has received three letters of interest to fill the vacancy in District 2, which resulted from the resignation of School Board President Antonio Jaurigue. District 2 includes Chamisa Elementary School.
Ryan Adams, Tamara Hinckley, and Aaron Walker have submitted their names for consideration to join the School Board.
A candidate forum will be held 6-7 p.m. via Zoom Monday, May 20. Those interested in hearing more from each candidate may join using this link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=82117961223 Read More
Enforcement Watch Celebrates First Anniversary, Future Enhancements In The Works
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of April 2024 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.
The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
Over the last year, NMED added 1176 civil enforcement matters to the Enforcement Read More
Congressional Delegation On $60M From Inflation Reduction Act To Strengthen Water Security In Rio Grande Basin
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing $60 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to help Doña Ana and Sierra County residents and farmers with drought mitigation and climate adaptation efforts, which will strengthen water security in the Rio Grande Basin.
“New Mexicans are regularly seeing the effects of climate change and Read More
Los Alamos County Shares Hazing Method Reminders When Encountering Aggressive Coyotes Following Sightings Today At Diamond Roundabout
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County shared hazing method reminders when encountering aggressive coyotes following sightings today at the roundabout on Diamond Drive.
When encountering coyotes in your yard at home or out hiking on local trails, utilize the following methods of “hazing” to scare coyotes away from areas where coyotes are not welcome or if they are being aggressive.
The simplest method of hazing a coyote involves being loud and large: Stand tall, wave your arms, and yell at the coyote until they run away. If a coyote has not been hazed before, they may not immediately run Read More
Q&A With County Council Incumbent David Reagor
Council incumbent David Reagor
Staff Report:
Republican David Reagor is running for re-election for his seat on Los Alamos County Council. He recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.
How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Since 1986.
Where do you work?
Retired after 32 years at LANL. Currently serve on the Los Alamos County Council.
Why are you running for a second term on County Council?
To represent small businesses. To represent Read More
Candidates Share Perspectives At League’s 2024 Forum
A crowd turns out for the League of Women Voters Los Alamos forum Thursday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, House Dist. 43 Rep. candidate Chris Luchini, Libertarian; incumbent Christine Chandler, Democrat and League President Felicia Orth at Thursday’s forum. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Candidates for House District 43, District Attorney for the First Judicial District and Los Alamos County Council made their case about why they deserve Los Alamos’ votes during the League Read More
New Mexico Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Mourning For Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff through sundown May 16, in mourning for President Edward Velarde of the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
“President Velarde was a committed and effective leader who sought to strengthen state-tribal relations. He will be remembered for his tireless advocacy, leadership, and commitment to his tribal community and the state of New Mexico. President Velarde’s legacy will endure, and the effects of his life’s work felt by many generations to come. It is appropriate and proper to acknowledge Read More
Secretary Of State: New Absentee Ballot Tracking System
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
STATE News:
SANTA FE — With the absentee ballot request deadline for the Primary Election upcoming Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Wednesday has announced the launch of a new absentee ballot tracking system that gives detailed information to voters about the delivery and return status of their absentee ballot.
“With our new ballot tracking system, we’ve improved upon our existing system by now offering more information to voters about where exactly their absentee ballot is in the mailing process, and giving voters Read More
New Mexico Early Childhood Education And Care Dept. Hosts Strategic Planning Retreat With NM Head Start
ECECD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — May 13 and 14, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and the New Mexico Head Start Association convened leadership from Head Start and Early Head Start programs from across the state, both Regional and Tribal Head Start, for a two-day strategy and planning retreat.
This summit marks the first time that the State of New Mexico’s early childhood system and federal Head Start recipients have met to plan and strategize how to strengthen collaboration and partnerships and better align programs and services to meet the needs of children and Read More
NRA Files Legal Challenge To New Mexico Waiting Period
NRA News:
FAIRFAX, VA – Today, the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) filed a lawsuit in the federal district court of New Mexico challenging the State of New Mexico’s new waiting period law, which took effect today. The lawsuit, named Ortega v. Grisham, was filed in coordination with the Mountain States Legal Foundation.
New Mexico’s “Unlawful Sale of a Firearm Before Required Waiting Period Ends Act” requires the purchaser of a firearm to wait seven calendar days before taking possession of the firearm—even if the purchaser immediately passes a background check. While it provides Read More
Heinrich, Kennedy Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Wetlands And Migratory Bird Habitat Passes Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and John Kennedy (R-La.) announced May 9 that their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2028 has passed the Senate as part of the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Our bipartisan legislation will bolster our nation’s most successful public-private conservation partnership, and I’m thrilled that it Read More
NM Secretary Of State Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Warning Voters Of AI Misinformation In 2024 Elections
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has announced the launch of a new statewide advertising campaign as part of her Office’s commitment to combating misinformation during the 2024 election cycle.
The purpose of the campaign is to educate voters about the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and their potential impact on the manipulation of election information by malicious actors.
The campaign aims to raise awareness and empower voters with the knowledge Read More
State Awards $3.4 Million In Competitive Funding To Seven New Mexico Companies In Inaugural Round Of Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program
Acting EDD Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper
EDD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), through its Office of Strategy, Science and Technology (OSST), has awarded $3.4 million in competitive grant funding to seven New Mexico companies in the inaugural round of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program.
First announced in September 2023, the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from New Mexico companies developing Read More
From Field To Fork – New Mexico Needs Updated Farm Bill
By LARRY REAGAN
President
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
As a fourth-generation cattle rancher and president of the grassroots agriculture organization New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, I can’t stress enough how vital it is that Congress swiftly pass a farm bill this year. I am not alone in this sentiment. In light of global disruptions to the supply chain and high inflation, the majority of Americans believe it is a national security priority to ensure we have a safe and abundant food supply, according to a recent American Farm Bureau Federation survey.
I have utilized several voluntary Read More
Video: Council Chair Derkas Highlights May 7 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs provides a briefing on the council meeting held Tuesday, May 7. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
State Energy Efficiency Law Authorizes Rate Mechanism Separating Utility Revenue From Energy Sales, Supreme Court Rules
New Mexico Supreme Court New:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today that state law provides for a rate mechanism that fully decouples or separates a utility’s revenues from its total sales of electricity or natural gas as a way to encourage utilities to promote energy efficiency.
In a unanimous opinion, the state’s highest court annulled and vacated a Public Regulation Commission (PRC) order that the Efficient Use of Energy Act (EUEA) allowed for partial – but not full – revenue decoupling.
The justices analyzed state law and concluded “the Legislature has clearly expressed Read More
Los Alamos-based UbiQD Secures Financial Support From State Of New Mexico For Next Phase Of Expansion Into Advanced Energy Applications
UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel presents on stage at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
From left, NMEDD Director Nora Sackett of the Office of Strategy, Science and Technology with UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel and Chief Product Officer Matt Bergren on stage accepting their award at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque.
UbiQD News:
- The quantum dot leader was selected to receive $615,000 for capital investments as part of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program and $307,000 for training 10 new hires from the Job Training Incentive Program
