VIDEO: Heinrich Shares Statement On Veterans Day 2023
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Committees, released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day.
In addition, Heinrich released a video statement and the latest issue of his Veterans Newsletter.
“Few sacrifices are as selfless as those that our nation’s service members and their families make in defense of our country. Their unwavering devotion and extraordinary courage reflect the core principles we all share as Americans. Read More
NMCEO & NMDWS Launch Skilled Trades Mobile Workshop
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity (NMCEO), the education, charitable, and research 501(c)3 foundation of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) launched Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP) program in Los Lunas, New Mexico at Los Lunas High School.
The program is designed to connect New Mexico’s youth to technical careers and skilled trades through simulators and virtual reality experiences. New Mexico is the 6th state in the nation to launch a BPBP program and first in the nation to undertake Read More
Stansbury Issues Statement To Commemorate Veterans Day
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:
“On this Veterans Day, I want to say thank you to all of our service members who have proudly served and continue to serve this great nation. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
“In New Mexico, service in our armed forces is a part of our history, culture, and identity—and for countless generations, New Mexicans have proudly served across every county and community in the state.
“However, we know that it is Read More
Robinson: So Long To A Friend And Fellow Traveler
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
My friend and long-time colleague Harold Morgan passed away last month. Harold started writing for this small syndicate in 2004.
He spent a career in numbers as founding editor of New Mexico Business Journal and Sunwest Bank’s chronicler of New Mexico’s economy, although he once wrote, “Grains of salt should be issued with the first unveiling of all numbers. Full salt tablets should come with more complex numbers.” He loved wading into data in a search. As a tribute to Harold, I’d like to share some excerpts from his 17-plus years Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader Features SF Food Depot’s Jill Dixon And Lyn Haval of LA Cares Nov. 16
LWV-LA News:’
The League of Women Voters’ community event, Lunch with a Leader is noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Unitarian Church on Sage Street.
It will feature Jill Dixon from the SF Food Depot and Lyn Haval, the LA Cares director. Dixon is Deputy Director of The SF Food Depot. Eighteen years ago she came to New Mexico as a secondary education teacher after four years of working for Teach for America in economically disadvantaged areas.
In educational settings, she saw firsthand how a lack of access to food impacted a child’s sense of well being and academic potential. While working in business, Read More
LAPS Board To Meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
LAPS News:LAPS Quorum Notice: ‘A Thousand Voices’ At SALA Nov. 16
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School (LAPS) Board may attend “A Thousand Voices” movie 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16 at Sala Event Center.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Regular Meeting Nov. 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.
This meeting will be conducted in person in Council Chambers.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment via Zoom.
The complete agenda packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available here. Read More
U.S. Department Of The Interior Announces $18.24B In Fiscal Year 2023 Energy Revenue Including $2.9B For New Mexico
DOI News:
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) announced the disbursement of $18.24 billion in revenues generated in fiscal year 2023 from energy production on federal and Tribal lands and federal offshore areas.
U.S. energy production under President Biden’s leadership has reached an all-time high on both public and private lands throughout the nation.
The disbursements provide funds for states and Tribes to pursue a variety of conservation and natural resource goals, including irrigation and hydropower projects, historic Read More
Cottrell Propst Commended For Key Environmental Victories
Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Thursday, Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst announced that she will leave her role as Secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) at the end of December, after leading the agency for five years.
Representative Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces), Chair of the New Mexico House Appropriations and Finance Committee, issued the following statement commending the Secretary for her collaborative work and environmental progress.
“During her tenure, Secretary Cottrell Propst helped set New Mexico on a steady Read More
UAMPS & NuScale Agree To Terminate CFPP
COUNTY News:
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale) (NYSE: SMR) announced on Wednesday that they have mutually agreed to terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP).
Despite significant efforts by both parties to advance the CFPP, it appears unlikely that the project will have enough subscription to continue toward deployment. Therefore, UAMPS and NuScale have mutually determined that ending the project is the most prudent decision for both parties.
The CFPP was a prospective nuclear generating facility, which was to be developed, Read More
Heinrich Statement On Manchin Re-Election Announcement
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin III’s (D-W.Va.) announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024:
“Chairman Manchin passed landmark, forward-looking legislation, from the Great American Outdoors Act and John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. His leadership was instrumental Read More
LAHS Students Share Stories Of Local Veterans
LAHS students in the Sports Lit, 3B class interview Veteran Steve Aumack as teacher Lori Thompson listens during a recent field trip to Los Alamos VFW Post 8874. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School Sports Literature teacher Lori Thompson and co-teachers Ellen McBee and Anne Shirey took their students on field trips to the Los Alamos VFW Post 8874, earlier this month at 1793 Deacon St., so they could interview veterans about their time in the military.
“My co-teachers and I decided to interview local veterans Read More
Voters Choose Coupland, Henderson, Pawlak & School Bond
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The unofficial results of Tuesday’s Los Alamos County 2023 Regular Local Election show voters chose Lauren Coupland to fill the District 3 vacancy on the School Board and Kristin Henderson and John Pawlak to seats on the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office indicates that Coupland garnered 39 percent of the vote over incumbent Christine Bernstein at 32 percent and opponent Sean Stanfield with 29 percent.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office Henderson was the big winner of the night with 40 Read More
Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act, legislation to help ensure seniors in rural America have access to health care providers by adjusting the geographic practice cost index (GPCI) to more accurately portray the costs of practicing medicine in rural areas.
The members released the following statements:
“The last thing rural communities need is to lose health care providers to an outdated, flawed reimbursement index,” Rep. Smith Read More
County Invites Community To Town Hall On Proposed Animal Code And Wildlife Protection Ordinances Monday Nov. 13
Geese gather for a chat recently at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials invite all residents to attend an informative town hall regarding two proposed ordinances to amend the Chapter 6 animal code and add a new section that prohibits the feeding of waterfowl and wild animals.
The town hall is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Participants may join in person or virtually via Zoom lacnm.com/Zoom-Nov13-TownHall.
The ordinances will be introduced at the Nov. 28 council meeting and subsequently Read More
LAPS Thanks Community For Supporting Los Alamos Schools
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools would like to thank the Los Alamos community for supporting the General Obligation Bond in this year’s election.
The Nov. 7, 2023 election in Los Alamos resulted in 81 percent of the Los Alamos voters voting “yes” for the Los Alamos Public Schools General Obligation Bond.
The general obligation bond will generate $30 million for critical updates to school buildings throughout the district, including the replacement of Piñon and Chamisa Elementary Schools. Having high quality facilities and learning environments benefits our community. We are thankful Read More
Secretary Of State: Los Alamos County 2023 Regular Local Election Final Unofficial Results
FINAL Unofficial Results: 2023 Regular Local Election – Colgan, Coupland, Wyman On School Board – Henderson, Pawlak On College Board – LAPS GO Bond Passes
Members Of Republican Party Of Los Alamos Gather Election Night To Celebrate And Support Candidates Wyman And Stanfield
Members of the Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) gathered this evening at the Open Door Bible Church in the Mari Mac Shopping Center to celebrate Sondra Wyman in her uncontested bid for re-election to the Los Alamos School Board. They also showed their support for School Board candidate Sean Stanfield running in District 3 against incumbent Christine Bernstein and candidate Lauren Coupland. Courtesy/RPLA Chair Lisa Shin Read More
