New Mexico Governor Issues Statement On Death Of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde
Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued a statement following the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde over the weekend:
“President Velarde was a committed, effective leader who always sought to strengthen state-tribal relations. One look no further than his leadership on energy and rural economic development to understand his commitment to his tribal community and the State of New Mexico.
Manny and I extend our condolences to President Velarde’s family and the Read More
Dannemann: Lawmakers Should Weigh Burdens To Smallest Businesses
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
The man was said to be the only electrician in Mora, and my agency forced him out of business.
This was around 20 years ago. I learned about it in a staff meeting. The assistant general counsel who told us about it had tears in her eyes and a quiver in her voice, but she did it anyway.
My concern wasn’t just about the electrician. It was about all the people in an economically distressed county who might have needed his services and now would not have them.
The assistant general counsel said the electrician was semiretired but wanted Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Provides Financing To Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue To Go Electric
Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Engine – Gilbert, Arizona Fire & Rescue. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
- DERA funding helps public safety reduce emissions, benefits climate
BERNALILLO COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue (BCFR) $417,718 in grant funding to partially reimburse $1,829,973 in project costs to replace a 1991 Engine Model Year diesel-fueled Class 8, Pierce Dash fire engine, with a Pierce Volterra battery electric fire engine that does not produce any tailpipe emissions.
“This new electric fire engine shows the versatility Read More
St. Cyr: Affordable Internet Access Is A Critical Election Year Issue
By PETER ST. CYR
For Pete’s Sake
©2024 New Mexico News Services
In the digital age, access to reliable internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. This truth has become even more evident as we’ve navigated through recent global challenges that pushed us towards remote work, online schooling, and telehealth services. Yet, for many in rural New Mexico, high-speed internet remains out of reach due to the cost barrier—a critical issue that the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) seeks to address.
The ACP, run by the FCC, has helped ensure that households can afford the broadband Read More
Veterans Affairs Department Expands Benefits Access To Some Who Did Not Receive Honorable Or General Discharge
NMDVS News:
New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) has announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and benefits for some former service members discharged under other than honorable conditions or by special court-martial.
When former service members with other than honorable discharges and bad conduct discharges (adjudged at special court-martial) apply for VA benefits and services, VA carefully reviews their records to determine Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 13, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Ramps-up
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More
Luján, Cohen Introduce Legislation To Improve Roadway Safety, Uplift Victim Voices At Department Of Transportation
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.) and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) have introduced the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act to create a new role designated as the “National Roadway Safety Advocate” at the Department of Transportation (DOT) who will be responsible for working directly with roadway safety crash victims, survivors and their families.
Specifically, this new role will be responsible for building relationships with victims and survivors, providing education on DOT activities, and providing Read More
New Mexico Governor To Lead Trade Mission To Rotterdam
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Rotterdam in the Netherlands next week to participate in the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition and meet with manufacturing companies interested in making investments in New Mexico.
The mission is focused on economic development and showcasing New Mexico’s leadership in sustainable development.
“We are continuing to spread the message that New Mexico is open for business and a prime location for companies to invest in the growing hydrogen economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’ve Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Bacon Urges Law School Graduates To Help Others In Their Legal Careers
Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon. Courtesy/NMSC
NMSC News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) Justice C. Shannon Bacon encouraged law school graduates today to “engage in the law of people” to help others and strive to become a “servant leader” to accomplish positive change.
“Servant leadership, which is an altruistic approach to leading by focusing on the support and growth of others, is urgently needed in our legal community. Servant leadership values listening, empathy, healing, foresight, awareness, and building community,” Justice Bacon said in prepared remarks as the Read More
Utilities Board To Hold Open & Closed Sessions May 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold two sessions Wednesday, May 15 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, operated by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 2600 Canyon Road.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88515885437.
The CLOSED SESSION will begin at 4 p.m. in the PEEC Classroom and the REGULAR SESSION will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the PEEC Planetarium.
Both agendas are attached, and the complete packets are available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More
Heinrich, Casey Lead Push To Increase Funding For Border Security And Anti-Drug Trafficking
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) led 15 of their colleagues in a letter to Senate Appropriators urging them to provide the United States with the tools to combat the fentanyl crisis by continuing robust funding for border security and drug interdiction initiatives.
In their letter, the senators push for funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire additional agents and purchase Read More
State Announces $25 Million In Available Grants For Firefighter & EMT Recruitment In New Mexico
Sandoval County Fire Chief Eric Masterson
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SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment.
DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding May 15 through June 15.
“We’re proud to announce these grants, which will help bolster the ranks of critically important firefighters and EMT professionals in New Mexico,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I encourage Read More
Luján On USDA, HHS Efforts To Reduce Avian Flu Spread
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Announcement Follows Luján’s Call to Support Dairy and Cattle Producers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) new actions to reduce the impact and spread of H5N1:
“I am glad that the Biden administration is taking Read More
LAPS School Board Scheduled To Meet Tuesday May 14
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in the LAPS Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public.
Virtual Meeting URL:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=8 4671422174
Virtual Meeting Password:
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LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Candidate Forum
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. May 13, 2024 in the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board Room at 2075 Trinity Drive.
A Quorum may be present however; no action will be taken. Read More
LAPS To Host Q & A Session For Potential District 2 School Board Candidates Monday Evening May 13
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will host a question-and-answer session 6 p.m. Monday, May 13 in School Boardroom at 2075 Trinity Drive.
All potential school board members interested in serving in the role for District 2 recently vacated by Antonio Jaurigue are invited to attend.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the previously advertised session at noon had to be canceled.
Present and past school board members will be in attendance to discuss their experiences serving on the school board. They will also talk about time commitments and the general responsibilities of a board member. Read More
Council Proclaims May 19-25 National Public Works Week
From left, Public Works Department staff Joe Manny Saiz, Miguel Jimenez, Anthony Strain, Sara Rhoton, Juan Rael and Councilor Melanie Hand show off a proclamation declaring May 19-25 as ‘‘ational Public Works Week’ along with Public Works staff James Barela, Peter Mondragon and Eric Martinez. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council declared May 19-25 as “National Public Works Week” during its Tuesday night meeting.
Councilor Melanee hand read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital Read More
New Mexico State Engineer Mike Hamman Announces Retirement Effective June 30 After 42 Years Of Public Service
OSE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Engineer Mike Hamman announced his retirement Wednesday from the Office of the State Engineer effective June 30.
Since joining Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration in 2022, Hamman has focused on high priority water issues such as Indian water rights settlements, helped prepare New Mexico for a more arid future, and ensured a resilient and effective agency into the future through the development, recruitment and retention of staff while navigating issues of persistent drought and catastrophic watershed wildfires.
“Serving New Mexicans as Read More
Public Comment Draft Of Upper Sandia Canyon Use Assessment Available In LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
The Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) announce the availability of the Public Comment Draft of the Upper Sandia Canyon Use Assessment Unit NM-9000.A_047 Use Attainability Analysis, Revision 1 (Upper Sandia Canyon UAA, Rev.1) in the LANL Electronic Public Reading Room.
Triad manages and operates Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) on behalf of DOE/NNSA. DOE/NNSA and Triad seek public comment on the Upper Sandia Canyon UAA, Rev.1. Public comments will be accepted for a period of 30 days, from Read More
Libertarian Party Of Los Alamos To Host Debate May 11
Libertarian Party News:
There is a contested Libertarian Primary for House District 43. As a result, there will be a debate between local candidates Phillip Mach and Chris Luchini 6 p.m., May 11 at the SALA Events Center, 2551 Central Ave.
Libertarian candidate for County Council James Wernicke will moderate the debate.
Topics will include:
- What to do with all the money;
- How to actually address crime;
- Education reform that works; and
- Audience questions.
To suggest a topic or participate remotely, email losalamoslibertarianparty@gmail.com. Read More
