State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In January 2024
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during January 2024.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More
Red River Elected Officials, Deputy Marshals Take Oath
Municipal Judge Lon Webster delivers the oath of office to reelected Mayor Linda Calhoun during a ceremony Wednesday in Red River. Courtesy photo
From the Town of Red River:
RED RIVER – The Town of Red River has announced the official swearing-in ceremony that took place Wednesday, presided over by Municipal Judge Lon Webster. The ceremony marked the commencement of the terms of office for the recently elected officials and the induction of two newly hired Deputy Marshals.
In a display of trust and confidence, the citizens of Red River have reelected Mayor Linda Calhoun and Town Councilor Read More
DPU’s Abbey Hayward On Local Sustainable Programs
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Community interest and participation in various sustainable programs offered through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is strong, according to DPU Conservation Specialist Abbey Hayward.
Hayward provided an update of various programs at the Dec. 6 Board of Public Utilities meeting. She reported that the department hosted in October “the middle section” of its sustainable landscape workshops during which 82 people attended at least one session.
“This is the first real opportunity we’ve taken to do some Read More
USDOT Announces $59 Million Grant To New Mexico To Help Meet Rural Transportation And Mobility Needs
Secretary Pete Buttigieg
USDOT News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded a $59,800,000 grant in San Juan County, New Mexico from the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural) for the US 64 Corridor Improvements (ITHMAS) project.
This is one of 18 projects receiving a total of $645.3 million to help communities around the United States complete transportation projects that will increase mobility, improve safety, and generate regional economic growth in rural areas.
Rural roads face
Los Alamos County 2023 Post-Election Audit Is Complete
Post-Election Audit Board Members from left, Linda Fox, Nora Berninger, Norma Tech, Ed Santiago-Munoz, Kim Thomas, John Puckett, Jan Michel, Robert Stewart, Ken Thomas, Barbara Calef, and Maribeth Daniels. Photo by County Clerk Naomi Maestas
District Judge Jason Lidyard, center, working with Post-Election Audit Board Members. Photo by County Clerk Naomi Maestas
From the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office:
- The post-election audit results proved to be an exact match between the machine tapes and the results hand-tallied.
The Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office has completed the required Read More
FEMA: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office Reaches $276 Million In Compensation
Courtesy/FEMA
FEMA News:
SANTA FE – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office has published updated claims data as of Dec. 21.
The office has provided $276 million to people affected by last year’s Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
The attached infographic updates the numbers of claimants, total compensation of claims and provides a breakdown by types of losses.
To view the progress, visit fema.gov/hermits-peak (for Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak) or Facebook at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice. Read More
LWV / AAUW 2024 Legislative Preview Jan. 4 Fuller Lodge
LWV & AAUW News:
Happy New Year from the Los Alamos League of Women Voters (LWV) and American Association of University Women (AAUW) with hopes for a healthy, creative 2024 with many opportunities for democratic engagement.
To kickstart education toward engagement, the LWV and AAUW invite the community to the Legislative Preview: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 at Fuller Lodge. Come at 6:30 p.m. for cookies and conversation.
The three legislators for Los Alamos—Rep. Christine Chandler and Senators Roberto Gonzales and Leo Jaramillo—will discuss the upcoming session. They will also address Read More
FBI: Las Cruces Man Gets Prison For Threatening U.S. Rep.
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced Tuesday that Michael David Fox was sentenced to 1 year and 1 day in prison and ordered to pay a $4,000 fine. Fox, 60, of Las Cruces, pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of threatening communication on Sept. 20, 2023.
According to court documents, on May 18, 2023, Fox left a voicemail for the office of a congresswoman for the District of Texas, calling her a “tranny and Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Receives National Award For Commitment To Public, Mental Health
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awarded the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s (ACNP) annual Public Service Award in recognition of her significant efforts to champion mental and public health in New Mexico.
The ACNP is a professional society comprised of more than 1,200 leading scientists in the field of neuropsychopharmacology.
“Our selection committee was impressed with Gov. Lujan Grisham’s efforts to improve the health of the public, with a particular emphasis on being a fierce champion for senior Read More
Former New Mexico House Speaker & Attorney General David L. Norvell Passes Away Dec. 21, 2023 At Age 88
David L. Norvell – Dec. 21, 2023
NMDP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — David L. Norvell died Dec. 21, 2023, at age 88, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at his home in Albuquerque, embraced by his family and loved ones.
Norvell served as the Attorney General of New Mexico from 1971-1974. Prior to that, he served as Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives, the youngest person ever to hold that position.
Norvell and New Mexico’s current House Majority Leader Gail Chasey have been married for 20 years.
Services will be announced after Christmas. Members of the Chasey and Norvell family are grateful Read More
Readout From U.S. Attorney Uballez’s Meeting With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham & Federal Agency Representatives
Scene last week of a meeting of U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez, federal prosecutors, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and representatives from 13 federal agencies serving New Mexico. Courtesy/U.S. Attorney’s Office
Scene last week of a meeting of U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez, federal prosecutors, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and representatives from 13 federal agencies serving New Mexico. Courtesy/U.S. Attorney’s Office
Scene last week of a meeting of U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez, federal prosecutors, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and representatives from 13 federal Read More
Heinrich & Collegues Introduce Bipartisan And Bicameral ‘Building Native Habitats At Federal Facilities Act’
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/junior.scholastic.com
U.S. Congressional:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and U.S. Representatives Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) are introducing new, bipartisan, and bicameral legislation called the Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act. The bill will protect pollinators, conserve water, and reduce pesticide usage near federal buildings and federal government facilities.
“Federal facilities are ideal proving grounds for scaling best practices in Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Holds Session #3: Local Government
LLA class participates in Los Alamos County trivia. Photo by Kateri Morris
County Councilor Suzie Havemann gives the class insights on the life of a county councilor and the importance of public engagement. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA News:
On Dec. 15, Leadership Los Alamos gathered at the Los Alamos Municipal Building, to learn about the structure and function of Los Alamos County government. Upon arrival, the class had the opportunity to sit in the County Council’s Special Meeting to observe the appointing of the new Los Alamos County Manager, Anne Laurent.
Deputy Los Alamos County Manager Read More
Environment Department Releases FY24 Performance Report Highlighting Accomplishments, Community Investments
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the first quarter (Q1) performance assessment report for fiscal year 2024 (FY24) that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the department’s progress in protecting public health and the environment between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2023.
The report also provides insights on budget and staffing challenges impacting performance.
First quarter accomplishments highlighted in the report include:
- Submitting Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks rules to the Environmental
New Mexico Governor Announces 45 Additional Awardees Of Rural Health Care Delivery Fund
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the final recipients, including Breath of My Heart Birthplace Midwifery serving Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Taos, of funding through the $80 million Rural Health Care Delivery Fund created earlier this year.
“The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund is making sure that no matter what part of New Mexico you call home, you have access to high quality and affordable health care,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.
The announcement comes on the heels of the initial distribution of $18 million to 11 rural Read More
New Mexico OSI Website Back Online Following Cyber Hack
OSI Superintendent Alice Kane
OSI News:
Today, the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) announced that its website is now fully functional. All complaint forms and the service of process functions are running at full capacity online.
OSI’s systems were temporarily disabled in response to a cyber security incident in September of 2023.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to not only get our systems back up and running, but to ensure our cyber security protocols are stronger than ever,” Superintendent Alice Kane said. “I want to thank my team for their hard work and dedication, Read More
New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions To Mail Unemployment Insurance Claimant 1099s By Jan. 31, 2024
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will mail out all IRS 1099-G forms by Jan. 31, 2024, to individuals who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits from the agency during calendar year 2023.
The department urges claimants to view and verify their mailing address by logging into the UI Tax & Claims system (https://www.jobs.state.nm.us). From their claimant homepage they may select “View and Maintain Account Information” and then “Contact Information”.
The 1099-G forms will also be available on individuals online UI claimant homepage Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Welcomes Strong Treasury Guidance On 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit
From the Office of U.S Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement welcoming the U.S. Department of Treasury’s guidance for implementing the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit in the Inflation Reduction Act:
“Hydrogen is a climate solution only when it helps reduce carbon emissions. Treasury’s guidance gets the balance right, correctly aligning with the framework I had in mind when I authored the Clean Hydrogen Production Incentives Act that Read More
Taking Stock Of Los Alamos County As 2023 Wraps
From revenue to wildlife – 2023 was a memorable one for Los Alamos County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As 2023 reaches the finish line, it seems like an opportune time to take stock of the year and what was accomplished in Los Alamos County government.
“As 2023 comes to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the residents and staff for their hard work, engagement, and dedication to Los Alamos County,” County Manager Steven Lynne said. “Wishing everyone a joyous and safe holiday season and a Happy New Year!” Read More
New Mexico Consortium To Host ‘Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe’
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The New Mexico Consortium is hosting Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe, a two-day event April 27-28, 2024, centered around scientist Stephen Hawking. The event, the first in a planned yearly “Cosmic Frontiers” series, includes a screening of the 1991 film on Hawking, “A Brief History of Time” which won the prestigious Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize (1992).
“We wanted to reinvigorate the conversation around our place in the Universe, connections with Oppenheimer, and space
