U.S. Senators Luján And Blackburn Introduce Resolution To Support Global Nuclear Safety
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced a bipartisan resolution in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) role promoting nuclear security.
This resolution reaffirms U.S.
LANL Shares Two Major Needs With County Council: Housing and Transportation
Associate Laboratory Director for Operations Bret Simpkins, left, and Associate Laboratory Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects David Teter present the laboratory’s transportation and housing needs during the regular Los Alamos County Council meeting Oct. 17. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) increasing its workforce, two major needs have come to light: housing and transportation. Just what exactly these needs are and how to best address them were the focus of a presentation by Read More
Australian-Based Star Scientific Chooses New Mexico For North American Expansion
Star Scientific Ltd. Global Group Chair Andrew Horvath signs a letter of intent alongside New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Australia on Oct. 26, 2023. Courtesy/Grisham
Gov. Lujan Grisham tours Star Scientific Ltd. Courtesy/Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SYDNEY, Australia — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Star Scientific Ltd. Global Group Chair Andrew Horvath announced Wednesday that the Australia-based green hydrogen research and development company has chosen New Mexico as the location for its first North American operation.
Star Scientific formalized Read More
Rio Grande Foundation Launches Campaign Against Governor’s Proposed Reduction On Purchase Of Gas-Powered Cars
Rio Grande Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Rio Grande Foundation announces the launch of “Keep Your Cars New Mexico” a campaign to defeat a draconian reduction on the purchase of gas-powered cars that is being proposed by Gov. Lujan-Grisham’s administration.
The plan is under consideration by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB), which is scheduled to begin deliberations in mid-November.
Tuesday, Lujan-Grisham proclaimed a complete ban on gas-powered cars for the state government by 2035. Now, the EIB, whose members are appointed by the Governor, will consider even Read More
Heinrich Convenes Second Bipartisan Senate Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum Focused On Innovation
U.S. Senators from left, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) Tuesday, Oct. 24 at second bipartisan AI Insight Forum. Courtesy/Heinrich Office
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate AI Caucus, hosted Congress’ second AI Insight Forum, bringing together a balanced, diverse, and bipartisan group of lawmakers and experts to discuss how Congress and the private sector can foster sustainable innovation around Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Heinrich led the Forum Read More
Coupland: Next Steps For The School Calendar
By LAUREN COUPLAND
Candidate
Los Alamos School Board
On the agenda for Thursday’s School Board meeting, item 8.3 is entitled “Procedures for Reviewing School Calendar”. In the spring, the calendar items generated large public engagement, and calendar preparations for the 24-25 school year have been highly anticipated.
As a member of the calendar committee and a school board candidate, I’d like to provide some extra context to the school calendar discussions. The LAPS calendar committee met weekly in February and March 2023 to discuss the impacts of the developing legislation, and how Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims Week Of Nov. 6, 2023 ‘Operation Green Light For Veterans’
At Tuesday’s work session, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull presents a proclamation to veterans from left, Fleet Division Manager Peter Mondragon, Traffic and Streets Lead Equipment Operator Richard Marquez, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and VFW 8874 Post Chaplain Victor M. Valenzuela designating the week of Nov. 6, 2023 ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ . Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
During its work session Tuesday night, Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring the week of Nov. 6, 2023 “Operation Green Light for Veterans”.
Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull Read More
Senators Luján, Welch Applaud FCC Vote To Provide Support For Wi-Fi On School Buses Through E-Rate Program
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to expand eligibility for the E-Rate program to reimburse schools that equip school buses with Wi-Fi technology.
Last Congress, Senators Luján and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and then-U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide E-Rate support for school bus Wi-Fi to help close the homework gap while students travel on their daily Read More
New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Dept. Announces Melissa Sanchez As New Director Of Indian Elder Affairs
OIEA Director Melissa Sanchez
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) announces the appointment of Melissa Sanchez as the new director of the Office of Indian Elder Affairs (OIEA).
Sanchez brings a wealth of experience and expertise in working with Native American communities and is poised to provide strategic leadership in addressing the unique needs of Native American elders in the state.
“I am honored to continue working with Melissa here at ALTSD,” Cabinet Secretary Designate Jen Paul Schroer said. “Her extensive work with Native American Read More
Sen. Heinrich On 100th Anniversary Of Carlsbad Caverns
Some of nature’s most awe-inspiring landscapes lie hidden underground, such as the Chandelier Ballroom in Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Gavin Newman/NPS
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 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
“The stunning underground limestone formations in Carlsbad Caverns are the result of hundreds of millions of years of geology. For a century, Read More
NNMC Receives $700,000 Casa Connection Housing Grant
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the second round of her office’s Casa Connection Grant Program Tuesday, which includes a $700,000 award to Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) to renovate buildings on the El Rito campus to develop affordable housing for students, faculty and staff.
“Student homelessness and lack of access to basic needs is a huge problem facing our students,” NNMC President Hector Balderas said. “Governor Lujan Grisham is addressing this critical need, and this assistance will keep our students on a bright pathway to college graduation and economic Read More
Luján, Risch, Schrier, Chavez-DeRemer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Legacy Road And Trail Transparency
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and James Risch (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) Tuesday to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve transparency of the Legacy Road and Trail Remediation (LRTR) Program.
This legislation requires the U.S. Forest Service to publish annually, for each region, a list of projects eligible for funding under the program. Established in 2008, this program was created to deliver funding to address critical road issues, restore watersheds, Read More
County Environmental Services To Be Closed Veterans Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
There will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided on Friday. If the observed date falls on your normal trash or yard trimmings collection day please place your materials out Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule. For additional information, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us. Read More
Stansbury To Host Instagram Live With Trinity Downwinder
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) will host an Instagram Live at 10 a.m. today with Tina Cordova, co-founder and executive director of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium.
Discussion will focus on the nuclear testing in New Mexico, effects of the Trinity test site on surrounding communities and the expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Read More
New Mexico College Enrollment Rises For Second Straight Year Thanks To Opportunity Scholarship
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – College and university enrollment is up again in New Mexico, according to data released by the Higher Education Department today, due in large part to the nation’s most expansive college enrollment program.
More than 110,000 New Mexicans are pursuing career training certificates, associate, associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees at state public and tribal colleges and universities, an increase of 2.3 percent over last year. Over 11,000 New Mexicans are pursuing higher education for the first time Read More
McCumber: Don’t Gamble—Vote FOR the School Bond!
By JENNY MCCUMBER
Executive Director
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation
Don’t gamble and take for granted your friends, neighbors and others in Los Alamos will go vote to pass the school bond. Please take the time now through Nov. 7 to vote FOR the bond so our community can continue to improve our school facilities.
I’m not much of a gambler but friends recently gave us a couple of powerball tickets. We enjoyed sitting around at dinner and talking about how we would spend the money. Unsurprisingly, our luck was abysmal and none of us won but it was fun to dream for a moment. When I was in a store a couple Read More
EM-LA & N3B To Discuss FY23 Cleanup Progress At Forum
N3B Los Alamos News:
The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B), the legacy cleanup contractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory, are scheduled to hold an Environmental Management Cleanup Forum to discuss recent legacy waste cleanup progress.
The forum will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. (MT), Nov. 1 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. Those interested in attending can also participate virtually.
The event will feature discussions on the legacy cleanup mission at LANL, including recent progress and future Read More
Shlachter: Response To ‘Peaceful Protest’
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
If those protesting along Trinity Drive (link) really do want a ceasefire in Gaza, they should advocate on behalf of the people living in Gaza to get rid of the Hamas terrorists who rule over them, and they should advocate for the return of all the hostages.
Hamas terrorists massacred over 1,400 people – including babies in their cribs, young people at a dance party, and Holocaust survivors – and kidnapped over 200 others.
Israel has every right to defend itself and ensure that such barbaric acts do not happen again. Were it not for the Hamas atrocities Read More
County Arts In Public Places Board Meets On Zoom Oct. 26
Dannemann: About The Off-Year Election
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
New Mexico is having an election in a couple of weeks. Now is a good time to get started figuring out whom and what you will be voting on.
More precisely, we are having lots of separate elections, all at the same time and on the same ballot, coordinated by your county clerk. The official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. You can check with your county clerk for locations and early voting information.
What’s happening is a consolidation of all the little nonpartisan elections that used to be held separately.
Depending on where you Read More
