New Mexico Governor’s Organized Crime Commission Meets With Mexican Officials On Combatting Human, Drug, Gun Trafficking
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Leadership from the Organized Crime Commission established by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met with officials in Sonora, Mexico, last week to evaluate ways the two states can work together to combat human, drug and gun trafficking.
Commission leadership attended a meeting with Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo Montaño and his Security Cabinet. Gov. Durazo stated that Sonora is ready to tackle cross-border crime between New Mexico and Sonora to protect the public safety of both states and the border region.
“Organized crime, including the trafficking of Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Leads Colleagues Urging FCC To Improve Access To Local Media On Streaming Platforms
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led 19 colleagues in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the Commission to improve access to local media on streaming platforms.
Current law and Commission rules state that traditional cable and satellite networks must work directly with a local television station before broadcasting local news, sports, and other programming. However, linear streaming services over the internet are not required to negotiate directly with local television stations.
Streaming services have a large and growing Read More
Scenes At Governor’s Mansion Of NDI 30-Year Celebration
Santa Fe Superintendent Hilario ‘Larry’ Chavez, left, and NDI Executive Director Russell Baker speak to the importance of the NDI-public schools partnership. Children in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Pecos, Pojoaque and the Española Valley receive 15-30 weekly classes in their elementary school during the school year and finish their program with exciting culminating performances. NDI promotes four core values: Work Hard, Do Your Best, Never Give Up and Be Healthy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene of the group gathered at the NDI 30th anniversary event Oct. 11 on the Read More
Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop Series Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
The Sustainable Landscape Design workshop series is halfway through, with only three sessions remaining. The series is being provided by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service and Los Alamos Master Gardeners.
Remaining sessions are 6 p.m. at the White Rock Branch Library on these Thursdays:
- Oct. 26;
- Nov. 2; and
- Nov. 9.
Anyone can join the sessions in person or live online using the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84440717364.
Transitioning your landscape into meeting your needs while accommodating the resources Read More
Henderson: Asking For Your Vote – UNM-LA Advisory Board
By KRISTIN HENDERSON
Candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board
UNM-LA is one of the most important institutions in our town, and we are incredibly fortunate to have it here.
The role of the UNM-LA Advisory Board is to provide input to the UNM Board of Regents on the priorities of Los Alamos. The unofficial role is to also serve as a sounding board to the UNM-LA Chancellor.
I am running for a seat on the Advisory Board because I would like to advocate for the values and priorities of Los Alamos to the Board of Regents, and be a part of the sounding board for the Chancellor. I believe I have a good sense of the advantages Read More
Los Alamos Mother And Daughter Stage Peaceful Protest Today At Ashley Pond Calling For Ceasefire In Gaza
Los Alamos residents Kelly Myers and her daughter Emma Abata staged a peaceful protest this morning at Ashley Pond and along Trinity Drive calling for an ‘immediate ceasefire in Gaza’. ‘We feel this is so important and we plan to stage peaceful protests with others every Saturday morning until this stops.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos residents Kelly Myers and her daughter Emma Abata staging a peaceful protest this morning along Trinity Drive calling for an ‘immediate ceasefire in Gaza’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comNew Mexico Governor To Lead Clean Hydrogen Trade Mission To Australia
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SYDNEY, Australia – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is leading a business and trade mission today to Australia on Sunday to participate in the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit and meet with manufacturing companies interested in expanding to New Mexico.
The governor will make an economic development announcement around clean hydrogen during the mission. During the summit, she will speak Oct. 26 on a panel titled “Regional Collaboration & Trade from Asia-Pacific to the World”. The governor will also meet with several Australian Read More
Leger Fernández And Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Lower Cost Of Community College
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M), U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-03) introduced legislation in both the House and Senate chambers to make community college and two-year Tribal Colleges and Universities more accessible by waiving tuition fees for eligible students.
“New Mexico knows how free community college unlocks opportunities for students – from the recent high school graduate to the experienced worker Read More
Heinrich Joins BlueHalo And U.S. Space Force For Milestone Demonstration Of New Satellite Communications System
Courtesy/BlueHalo
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined leaders from the U.S. Space Force in observing a technology demonstration of BlueHalo’s BADGER satellite communication system.
The BADGER system will help improve the nation’s satellite operations capability, strengthen national security, and further solidify New Mexico’s role as a global hub for defense and space innovation.
“Throughout my time in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, I’ve been proud to support New Mexico’s growing role as a leader in emerging defense and space Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $26.7M Federal Investment In Northern New Mexico Grid Infrastructure
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) welcomed $26.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program for two projects in northern New Mexico as part of the largest federal investment in America’s electric grid in history.
The Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) is receiving $ 15.4 million to deploy Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrid capabilities to three locations. Due to the rural, geographically
Ozment: More Support For The School Bond
By CAT OZMENT
Los Alamos
In a town where things can get politically contentious, I’ve been delighted to see letters to the editor showing a broad consensus that we as a community support the school bond up for consideration in the ongoing election. People whose values often diverge on other issues agree that a vote for this bond is a vote for our kids, a vote for educators, and a vote for our community. I’m proud to add my voice to the chorus: vote YES for the school bond.
In short: this bond will not change our current tax rate, and it will provide matching funds for urgently needed capital improvements. Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update On Approval Of FY24 Snow And Ice Removal Plan
By MATT HEAVNER
Transportation Board Chair
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Los Alamos County Transportation Board met. Daniel Blea, the County Traffic and Streets Manager presented updates to the county snow and ice removal plan. After discussion, the board approved the plan.
The main point of board discussion was support for the excellent work of county staff and the need for communication with county residents about how they can help county staff. One challenge for county staff working on snow removal after a storm is vehicles parked on the street. The board and county staff discussed various ways Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández Presses Forest Service Chief To Honor Commitment To Use Infrared Drones To Monitor Prescribed Burns In New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández sent a letter Wednesday to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore urging him to honor his commitment to use infrared drones for all prescribed burns in New Mexico.
Rep. Leger Fernández previously secured a commitment from Chief Moore to use infrared drones during prescribed fires after a holdover pile burn unknowingly smoldered for months and helped start the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
Infrared drones allow the Forest Service to safely and effectively monitor prescribed fires and Read More
VIDEO: Councilor Suzie Havemann Recaps Oct. 17 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday gives an update on actions taken during the Tuesday, Oct. 17 council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Greenlights Improvement Projects For Golf Course
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailiypost.com
After years of effort to improve the Los Alamos County Golf Course, the work paid off; Los Alamos County Council approved Oct. 10 two bids that focus on bettering the maintenance and safety at the golf course.
Council unanimously approved a bid that totals approximately $5.5 million and a budget revision of about $1.6 million. Deputy Public Works Manager Eric Martinez explained this bid will improve holes one through 18. This includes improvements to tees, bunkers and greens as well as two new restrooms.
Additionally, Martinez Read More
Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office Is One Of Five In New Mexico With Spotless Audit
Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office team, from left, Chief Deputy Assessor Lucas Fresquez, Office Specialist Ashley Martinez, County Assessor George Chandler, Chief Appraiser Nerio Gurule, Appraiser Curtis Valencia, Apprentice Appraiser Melvin Martinez and Appraiser Betty Martinez. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It may not be at the top of the community’s mind when thinking about Los Alamos County government but the County Assessor’s Office performs an important role in calculating property valuations, Read More
An Open Book: The Land Of Milk And Honey, And War
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Aamos
Several conversations keep coming to mind as I read the upsetting news in the Middle East. The first occurred in 1978 when I worked the summer of my college freshman year as a gofer in a welding shop.
I happened to meet a welder who had grown up in the West Bank. We never had a long conversation, maybe we were both too reticent, but I do remember his sadness and longing for home. I had never met any Palestinian before nor have I since.
When I visited Israel for the first time in 1981, I heard hateful words about Palestinians as a people from some in my own family. I felt the revulsion Read More
Bjarke-McKenzie: Please Vote Yes For The School Bond!
By JUDY BJARKE-MCKENZIE
President
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation
Having grown up in Los Alamos, so much has changed. Things in the community have changed so much and my memories keep the old Los Alamos tucked away for me to enjoy. One thing that did not change with the times was our schools. We have started to do some of that with the schools on the hill and now it is time for our White Rock schools.
All of our schools have aged and are aging so much, to the point of not being the place that we want for our children to learn and grow. After we get this done it will be up to us to maintain them and make sure they Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Humanitarian Relief For Gaza
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and 32 colleagues are urging the Biden-Harris Administration, through U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to work with the international community in answering the United Nations’ call for emergency humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
In addition to the letter, Heinrich issued the following statement:
“The loss and tragedy in Israel and Gaza have been devastating. America Read More
Gessing: New Mexicans Should Choose The Vehicles That Work For Them
By PAUL GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
An unelected board called the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) is currently accepting public comments to determine whether New Mexicans have the freedom to move around this big, beautiful state (or not). We have created a website to help average New Mexicans defend that right. Go to: KeepYourCarsNM.com.
The Governor is pushing regulations which would force New Mexicans to buy vastly more electric vehicles than they currently do. If adopted 82% of the vehicles sold in our State will have to be electric within a few short years. There is nothing Read More
