Heinrich Celebrates DOE Investment To Advance Southline Transmission Project In New Mexico
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, is welcoming the selection of the Southline Transmission Project as one of three transmission lines receiving up to $1.3 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this investment will further solidify New Mexico’s position at the center of the clean energy transition, lower costs for families, and create hundreds of new construction jobs in the state.
“The Infrastructure Law’s transmission Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Secretary-Designate James Mountain Issue Statements On Day 1 Of Native American Heritage Month
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary-Designate James Mountain issued statements today, the first day of Native American Heritage Month.
Gov. Lujan Grisham said, “This month, we pay tribute to and celebrate the Indigenous peoples of this land. As the Governor of New Mexico, I extend my heartfelt respect to the Pueblos, Apache Tribes and Navajo Nation, and all Native American people in this great state. While we honor and value the rich tapestry of diversity in our state and recognize the contributions of Native Americans, we also acknowledge the enduring Read More
Conservation Groups Petition U.S. Forest Service For Stronger Wetland Protections
WEG News:
SANTA FE — WildEarth Guardians, Wilderness Workshop, and more than 25 other environmental organizations petitioned the U.S. Forest Service to strengthen legal protections for important wetland ecosystems known as fens.
This petition follows a new rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army in August, which removes Clean Water Act protections from nonpermanent waterways and wetlands without a continuous surface connection to other covered waters.
Under this new rule, which follows the May 2023 Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. Read More
Heinrich, Padilla Lead Colleagues In Urging Administration To Prioritize Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicle Infrastructure
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the co-founder and co-chair of the bicameral Electrification Caucus, and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined 13 Senators in calling on the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) to prioritize the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty infrastructure as part of its core mission.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created the Joint Office to leverage the combined expertise of the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy to provide resources, guidance, Read More
LAFSE: Help Us Support Staff And Students … Vote YES On LAPS GO Bond
Courtesy/LAFSE
By LAFSE:
Los Alamos Federation of School Employee’s (LAFSE) goals are to negotiate the best benefits and compensation possible for Los Alamos Public Schools’ (LAPS) employees and defend the rights detailed in their collectively bargained agreements. However, Stacy Martens, LAFSE Co-President, notes that “It isn’t all about pay and benefits. The environment that teachers, educational assistants, and support staff report to every day affects their job satisfaction, and ultimately, LAPS’ ability to hire and retain great staff members who care about student learning. Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Nov. 1, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Heinrich, Hoeven: Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Designating Nov. 4 National Bison Day
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) announced that the U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution they introduced to designate Nov. 4, 2023, as National Bison Day.
“Bison have been a critical part of our culture for generations, in New Mexico, across the West, and especially in Indian Country,” Heinrich said. “They represent resiliency and are an enduring symbol of American strength. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution with Sen. Hoeven to recognize our national mammal and bring greater attention to the ongoing Read More
Important Message From Oppie & Groves: Please Vote For LAPS Bond And Support Los Alamos Schools!
Oppie and Groves are spotted today sharing an important message with the community … ‘Please vote for the LAPS Bond and support Los Alamos schools!’ Courtesy/LAPSF Read More
Dannemann: The Special Districts On Your Ballot
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
My old friend Robert Daigh liked to joke that he was in the “used beer and groceries” business. That was his bit of earthy humor when talking about the community water and sanitation district that he helped to create.
My friend was a founding board member of El Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District, officially formed in 1979 to serve several unincorporated communities south of Taos — Talpa, Ranchos de Taos, Cordillera and Los Cordovas.
As I write this today, three candidates are running for an at-large Read More
New Mexico Tourism Department Selects 10 Infrastructure Projects For Inaugural Destination Forward Program
Rendering of Downtown Gateway for City of Roswell. Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is furthering its commitment to destination stewardship with the launch of the Destination Forward program.
NMTD identified 10 tourism-related infrastructure projects intended to enhance the visitor experience at tourism-related amenities, facilities and points-of-interest throughout New Mexico. Each project will be supported through a grant from NMTD that will cover up to $500,000 in expenses. Destination Forward grants will support the renovation, Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Hires Kayla Lucero-Matteucci To Spearhead Low Carbon Initiatives
Just Transition Advisor Kayla Lucero-Matteucci
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Deputy Secretary Jon Clark has announced that Kayla Lucero-Matteucci joined the department as the new “Just Transition Advisor” to spearhead the state’s initiatives in support of a thriving low-carbon economy.
In her capacity, Lucero-Matteucci will actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, state government bodies, and grassroots organizations, and assist both the Sustainable Economy Task Force and Advisory Council. She will Read More
Robinson: One Woman Tackles Robocall Scams
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
Barbara Mohon is my new hero.
This Santa Fe lady, a retired dental hygienist, took on the junk callers who pestered her daily and won in court.
She began with all the things we’re supposed to do – registering on the do-not-call (DNC) list, blocking them on her cell phone, and pressing the opt-out on pre-recorded phone messages – to no avail. Finally, she bought the fake health insurance just to identify the source of the calls and last year sued four men in federal court.
Mohon argued that the four violated the New Mexico Unfair Practices Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich, Fetterman, Warnock Introduce Legislation To Help End Childhood Hunger
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act, legislation to make it easier for students to access quality, nutritious school meals.
The bill permanently increases the federal reimbursement level for school meals to help address funding challenges, enhance menus, and increase access to locally grown food.
With New Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Defuse The Conflict Of Interest In Party Governance Of Voting
Tales of our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
My offhand polls of some dozen friends, family, and townsfolk echo the national polls. Millions of voters agree with the lists of complaints that dominate today’s political scene. Millions of voters agree that talk between the parties is useless—the parties each have their own codes, they never listen, and they have no common interests.
Yet, the No. 1 interest of either party is its own survival, that is, how many votes it can pull in elections. This statement can be seen as either a necessary fact or a useful insult. It is both.
Both parties often call Read More
JEC Chairman Heinrich On Third Quarter GDP Growth
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
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 today after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported its initial estimate that real third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.9 percent on an annual basis.
“About a year ago, economic doomsayers predicted there was a 100 percent chance we’d be in a recession by this October. Instead, today’s data show higher than expected economic growth that was led by consumer spending, investment, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims November National Native American Heritage Month
Los Alamos Public Schools teacher and Vice Chair for the Native American Parent Advisory Committee Jovita Mowrer, left, accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, which declares November National Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation was presented during Tuesday’s council work session. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed November as National Native American Heritage Month during its work session Tuesday night.
Councilor Suzie Havemann read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, November is annually celebrated as National Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Poll Worker Chris Lovejoy
On the Job in Los Alamos is poll worker Chris Lovejoy greeting voters for the 2023 general election Thursday in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Early voting runs through Nov. 4. In-person voting is taking place 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Municipal Building or White Rock Town Hall. Absentee ballots may be mailed in or dropped off at ballot boxes at Mesa Public Library or White Rock Branch Library, and must be physically received by 7 p.m. Nov. 7. For more information, click here. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández On White House’s Request For $16 Billion In Emergency Child Care Funding
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández released a statement following the White House’s request for $16 billion in emergency child care funding. This comes after Leger Fernández, vice chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), joined other DWC members to urge the White House to address the issue.
“I’m grateful the White House listened to our request and included $16 billion to provide childcare for New Mexican families, and families across the country in its supplemental request. Safe, quality and affordable childcare programs Read More
Video: Councilor Lepsch Recaps Oct. 24 Work Session
During a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday, County Councilor Keith Lepsch discussed highlights from Tuesday’s council work session. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
National Association Of Counties: Drawing Growing Support For ‘Operation Green Light For Veterans’
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and its affiliate, the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) once again invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs to show support for veterans by participating in “Operation Green Light for Veterans” – lighting county buildings and landmarks in green from Nov. 6-12.
The initiative, which in 2022 drew participation from more than 300 counties, is designed to raise awareness about the unique challenges veterans face and the resources available Read More
