U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez Unveils New Tribal Task Force To Address Critical Issues In Indian Country
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
ALBUQUERQUE – After celebrating Earth Day at Zuni Pueblo, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the unveiling of a Tribal Task Force made up of Tribal leadership from Tribes and Pueblos across the state.
The Task Force is designed for Vasquez to better listen and represent the voices of Indian Country in Washington. It will seek guidance from each of the seven federally recognized Tribes and Pueblos in the district as well as those in the state to identify the most pressing issues facing Tribal communities and find solutions. Read More
NMED Reaches $24.5 Million Settlement With Ameredev
An unauthorized flare at Ameredev’s Nandina facility in Lea County; photo taken at noon on Dec. 31, 2019 by AQB inspectors. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
- Alleged air quality violations result in major settlement
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced today that oil and gas company Ameredev II, LLC (Ameredev) has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle alleged violations of state air regulations.
This is the largest settlement NMED has ever reached for a civil oil and gas violation. Under state law, $24.1 million of the penalty will be deposited into New Mexico’s General Read More
Dannemann: Primary Election Is Coming Right Up
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
New Mexico’s primary election is a few weeks away, on June 4. As attentive voters know, in New Mexico the primary election is at least as important as the general. Depending on your district, you might have a little work to do researching your choices, and it’s time to get started.
As usual, many counties are dominated by one party or the other and the primary is the decisive race for local positions like county commissioners and county clerk. Chavez and Lea counties, for example, have only Republicans running for county commission. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Senior Sash Ceremony
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Native American Senior Sash Ceremony at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Cottonwood on the Greens.
A Quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Senior Signing Military
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the US Army/LAHS Senior Signing & Swearing-in Ceremony at noon Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Los Alamos High School.
A Quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
County Council Proclaims April 14-20 Animal Control Professional & Shelter Volunteer Appreciation Week
Animal Control staff and volunteers along with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Council Chair Denise Derkacs hold up the proclamation for Animal Control Professional and Shelter Volunteer Appreciation Week. Shown from left, shelter volunteer Theresa Gustafson, Sgambellone, Derkacs and Animal Control’s Theresa Phelan and Fanny Capolungo. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented April 22 a proclamation to Los Alamos Animal Control staff and volunteers, recognizing April 14-20 as Animal Control Professional and Shelter Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Council Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Bilingual Seal Ceremony
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has issued a Notice Of Possible Quorum. Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend The Bilingual Seal Ceremony 5:30 p.m., April 30, 2024, at Los Alamos High School.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández On New Mexico Train Derailment
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement after the derailment Friday of a freight train about 13 miles west of Gallup and south of Interstate 40.
“Every day in the U.S., an average of three trains derail with as many as half potentially carrying hazardous substances. New Mexico is part of that sad statistic,” Leger Fernández said.
“We are closely monitoring the situation following (Friday’s) derailment alongside Secretary Buttigieg, the Federal Railroad Administration, Read More
Tales Of Our Times: The Secret Mix For ‘Peacemaking’ Is Still A Work In Progress
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
Oscar night was the second Sunday in March. We heard: “For Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role … the Oscar goes to … Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’.” On that news, Mr. Murphy worked his way through the theatrical crowd to the stage, where colleagues presented him with the golden figurine. As had others, he thanked and praised film folks and family.
Then, he shifted and ended with an intriguing sentence. The Irish actor said: “We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb and, for better or for worse, we’re all living Read More
Watch For LWVLA’s Official 2024 Primary Voter Guide On May 2 In Thursday’s Print Edition Of Los Alamos Daily Post
LWVLA News:
Find the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) Official 2024 Primary Voter Guide for the June 4 Primary Election. It will be inserted in Thursday’s print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post, which is delivered by mail to every home and business in Los Alamos County.
You can also read about your candidates and more online at Vote411 by entering your address.
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization for men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences Read More
Attorney General Merrick Garland Calls Heinrich-Led Provisions In Safer Communities Act ‘Most Important Gun Legislation In Decades’
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questions Attorney General Merrick Garland on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and Fentanyl Enforcement, April 17, 2024. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a key hearing before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland about the U.S. Department of Justice’s enforcement of two important provisions that he authored with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) within the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). Read More
Heinrich, Colleagues Urge Agriculture Department To Update Management Of Old-Growth Forests, Incorporate Historic Indigenous Practices
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Senate colleagues in encouraging federal officials to finalize a Forest Service amendment that would update the management of old-growth forests, and incorporate modern science and historic Indigenous practices that would protect forests from the effects of climate change, including wildfires and biodiversity loss.
With more than two centuries of logging, over a century of fire suppression, and decades of increasing Read More
County Council 2024 Budget Hearings Continue April 29-30
COUNTY News:
The complete agenda packets for the Los Alamos County Council 2024 budget hearings to continue beginning 6 p.m. Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 have been published.
The agenda packet for the April 29 budget hearing is available online here.
The agenda packet for the April 30 budget hearing is available online here.
The hearings are open to the public and will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Read More
DPU Publishes Solar Q&A Online
COUNTY News:
A list of questions and answers pertaining to proposed changes to the Department of Public Utilities’ interconnection rule has been published on the Los Alamos County website.
The short link to the page is ladpu.com/Solar2.
DPU is attempting to reach all solar customers via email, phone or mailing address to point them to this information. Read More
County To Host Public Meeting On Downtown Los Alamos & White Rock Transit Center Study
COUNTY News:
On Thursday, May 2, 2024 the Los Alamos County Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to present the Initial Evaluation of Potential Transit Center Sites in Downtown Los Alamos and White Rock.
Los Alamos County in coordination with its Transit Partners (Atomic City Transit, New Mexico DOT Park & Ride, North Central Regional Transit District and Los Alamos National Lab) has partnered with consulting firm Stantec to evaluate locations for a potential new transit center in Downtown Los Alamos and a potential auxiliary transit center in Read More
John Craig Appointed Deputy County Manager
John Craig
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has announced the appointment of John Craig as the new deputy county manager, effective April 29.
Craig joins Linda Matteson, who serves in the same capacity. Together they will share responsibilities to support Laurent in achieving the Council’s strategic goals and ensuring that the County government remains responsive to the needs of its residents.
Earning a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Columbia University and with more than 25 years of city and county administration and management, Craig brings Read More
New Mexico Launches Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The state announced Tuesday the release of New Mexico’s inaugural Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP).
This pivotal document is now accessible for public viewing on the state’s Climate Change website.
The CARP was spearheaded by a dedicated project management team led by staff from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) and other state agencies. State officials emphasize that this marks the inaugural edition of this significant document.
Beginning in May, EMNRD will host a series of Community Conversations in which residents Read More
JEC Chairman Heinrich On First Quarter GDP Growth
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement Thursday after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported its initial estimate that real first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 1.6% on an annual basis.
“While the growth of the U.S. economy has slowed, our economy and labor market continue to show resilience in the face of strong economic headwinds. Unemployment remains low and real wages are up and growing faster than prices.
“At the same time, high interest rates Read More
NMDCA: Women’s History Banner Exhibit To Open In Governor’s Gallery In Santa Fe May 6
NMDCA News:
A new Women’s History Banner Exhibit will open Monday, May 6 in the Governor’s Gallery in Santa Fe.
Presented by New Mexico State Library and created by the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program, this banner exhibit celebrates the women who helped shape New Mexico history.
More than a dozen banners share background information and history of women such as Esther Martinez, P’oe Tsáwä, Pablita Velarde Tse Tsan, “Golden Dawn”, Soledad Chavez Chacon, Harriet Belle Amsden Sammons, Anita Scott Coleman and more.
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program is responsible for numerous Read More
State Police Probe Officer Involved Shooting In Santa Fe
NMSP News:
SANTA FE – On April 24, 2024, at about 3:14 p.m. the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau (IB) was informed of an Officer Involved Shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department that occurred at the intersection of Cerrillos Road and Harrison in Santa Fe. NMSP IB agents responded and initiated an investigation into the incident.
According to the preliminary investigation, the sequence of events unfolded at Café Castro at 2811 Cerrillos Road. At approximately 2:31 p.m. the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Jermaine Garcia, entered the establishment, Read More
