Dylan Fuge Named Deputy Secretary Of New Mexico Energy, Minerals And Natural Resources Department
Deputy Secretary Dylan Fuge
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Dylan Fuge Deputy Secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD).
Fuge, who had been serving as acting deputy secretary since Oct. 15, 2023, assumes his new position Nov. 25, 2023.
A Santa Fe native, Fuge has filled various roles within EMNRD, most recently serving as director of the department’s Oil Conservation Division (OCD). He will continue to lead that division in an acting capacity until a new director is appointed. Prior to becoming OCD Director, Fuge was EMNRD’s General Read More
Luján Applauds FCC Vote To Combat Digital Discrimination
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to take action on rulemaking regarding digital discrimination.
Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the FCC is required to issue rules within two years that facilitate equal access to broadband, by preventing and eliminating digital discrimination, on the basis of “income level, race, ethnicity, color, religion or national origin.”
Wednesday’s vote was the culmination of Luján’s negotiation and final vote for the Bipartisan Read More
Juan Proaño Appointed To Lead Nation’s Oldest And Largest Civil Rights Organization
New LULAC CEO Juan Proaño
LULAC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, announced Thursday that it has appointed Juan Proaño to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective immediately.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations at LULAC, Proaño will work to identify new areas for growth, ways to amplify the organization’s advocacy initiatives, and opportunities to form partnerships that will increase LULAC’s impact.
“The national board and I are Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday
Council proclaimed Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday during its regular meeting Tuesday, from left, Los Alamos County Counilors David Reagor and Suzie Havemann, Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Steve Laurent, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilors Melanee Hand and Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, it promoted losalamosgives.org, a single online platform to donate to area nonprofit organizations.
The proclamation read:
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday Read More
Council To Discuss Recruitment Of New County Manager In Closed Session Monday Nov. 20
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Appoints Alex Greenberg Economic Development Advisor
Alex Greenberg
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Alex Greenberg as economic development advisor.
Greenberg’s role will involve collaborating with stakeholders to bolster the state’s nine target industry clusters. He will also focus on nurturing a start-up ecosystem to harness the full potential of breakthroughs in science and technology.
“Alex’s extensive background in finance and economic development, coupled with his proven track record in successfully leading initiatives to fruition, will be invaluable as we continue to build a diverse and resilient Read More
Stansbury, Ciscomani Celebrate Committee Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Support Udall Foundation
Mo Udall. Photo by Bob Broder
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) this week celebrated the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of their bipartisan bill to support the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.
The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882) would reauthorize the foundation, named after Arizona’s former U.S. Congressmen Mo and Stewart Udall, until 2028.
“As a former Udall Foundation Fellow myself, I’m proud that my Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act passed out of Read More
Plug Pulled On Carbon Free Power Project
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After years of effort to bring the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) into fruition, the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Corporation announced last week that the project’s plug was pulled.
Los Alamos County joined the CFPP back in 2018.
“Despite significant efforts by both parties to advance the CFPP, it appears unlikely that the project will have enough subscriptions to continue toward deployment,” Los Alamos County stated in a press release.
In January, it was reported that 28 of the 46 UAMPS Read More
Ready, Set, Give Los Alamos!
Holding a banner for losamaosgives.org during Tuesday’s regular meeting, from left, Los Alamos County Counilors David Reagor and Suzie Havemann, Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Steve Laurent, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilors Melanee Hand and Theresa Cull hold. Courtesy/LAC
LACF News:
Coordinated by the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), Los Alamos Gives is a community-wide event, focused on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 28) that encourages the community to contribute to Los Alamos and Rio Arriba area nonprofit organizations through a single online giving Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $10 Million To Invest In Early Childhood Education And Care
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) 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 $10 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve early childhood education and care in New Mexico.
The grant is funded through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program, which empowers state governments to better leverage existing federal, state and local early care and education Read More
U.S. Senators Luján, Hoeven Introduce Legislation To Improve DOE/USDA Interagency Coordination
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, introduced the Department of Energy (DOE) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Interagency Research Act to require interagency collaboration on activities including environmental science, electric grid modernization, and rural technology development. Overall, this bipartisan legislation will develop partnerships that maximize limited federal research dollars to improve the ability Read More
On Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Anniversary, Luján Calls On NHTSA And Auto Manufacturers To Implement Critical Road Safety Provisions
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and auto manufacturers to implement life-saving technologies to prevent drunk and impaired driving in new vehicle models required under Luján’s HALT/RIDE Act. Since passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Senator Luján has continued to push NHTSA to take strong action to make roads safer, including fighting for essential progress on HALT/RIDE Act implementation. Read More
New Mexico Governor Hosts Los Alamos Panel Discussion On Importance Of STEM Education
Panelists from left, EM-LA Deputy Manager Eli Gilbertson, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, former County Councilor Sara Scott, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium Co-Founder Tina Cordova and UNM-LA student Asher Stevens discuss importance of STEM education Thursday at SALA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Students, teachers, county and LANL representatives attend the governor’s panel discussion on STEM education Thursday afternoon at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
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County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Nov. 16
Local Residents Gather In Solidarity With ‘March For Israel’
Los Alamos residents met at Ashley Pond Park today in solidarity with the ‘March for Israel’ event held at the same time on the Washington National Mall. They met to denounce antisemitism, demand the freeing of all hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, and to support Israel’s right to defend its citizens. Courtesy photo Read More
Coupland Thanks Voters, Volunteers, Supporters, Donors
By LAUREN COUPLAND
Newly Elected District 3 School Board Member
I am humbled and honored to have been elected to the Los Alamos School Board. I would like to thank the voters who came out to vote. I am thrilled that the School Bond passed by such high margins. It shows our community’s commitment to our students, and our schools. It is essential that we support our schools, and Los Alamos County rose to the challenge.
I would like to thank everyone who supported me – the voters, our volunteers, and donors. I am grateful for the kind words of everyone who sent letters of support to our local press, and I hope Read More
Heinrich Leads Senate Introduction Of Puerto Rico Status Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a press conference last Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by Puerto Rico Governor Read More
Frederick, Tafoya Join New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Indian Affairs Department News:
SANTA FE — Indian Affairs Secretary Designate, James R. Mountain has introduced two distinguished individuals joining the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. Janelle Frederick, the new Deputy Cabinet Secretary, a member of Cochiti Pueblo, and Jamerson Ray Tafoya, a member of Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo), assume critical roles within the department. Frederick will serve alongside Secretary Designate Mountain and Deputy Secretary Josett Monette, dedicating support to the tribal communities within New Mexico.
Frederick brings a wealth of experience Read More
New Hours For Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Advocate Connects Office
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Team announces new Advocate Connects hours to better serve individuals impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding.
Advocate Connects are weekly in-person events designed to provide support, listen to concerns and solve problems.
Individuals can now meet with the Advocate Team 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Mora County Commissioners Chambers at 1 Court House Drive and every Thursday in the upstairs meeting room at the Las Vegas Train Station.
This series of Advocate Connects will continue through Dec. 21, Read More
Strengthening Economies In Southwest Border Region
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), and the JEC Democrats released a new report Wednesday calling for full funding of the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) in order to channel new investment for job creation, as well as civil and business infrastructure along the southwest border.
The report lays out how critical infrastructure development will increase regional job opportunities from trade, clean energy and other new industries and provide potential for local business growth and greater Read More
