Leger Fernández, Cortez Masto, Barragán Re-Introduce Resolution To Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Leger Fernández (D-NM) and Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize Oct. 5 as Latina Equal Pay Day and highlight the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families and the economy.
“As Hispanic Heritage month comes to a close we celebrate the historic milestones we’ve accomplished and reflect on how far we still have to go. We rise in a unified voice for our hermanas latinas Read More
Luján, Warnock And Colleagues Welcome NTIA’s Call Urging FCC To Combat Digital Discrimination
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) welcomed calls from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination.
In a filing with the FCC, the NTIA urged the FCC to adopt a definition of digital discrimination that includes both disparate treatment and disparate impact on protected groups.
Earlier this year, Luján and Reverend Warnock led a letter signed by U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Peter Read More
New Mexico State Police Release Second Update Of Ongoing Proactive Operations In Albuquerque
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQE – Last month the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) began a series of proactive operations in the Albuquerque area. Officers were tasked by New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler with focusing their efforts on apprehending wanted violent felons and suppressing violent crime in the Albuquerque area.
In addition to addressing violent crime, State Police have been conducting traffic enforcement operations in Bernalillo County to reduce crashes, aggressive driving, speeding, lack of seatbelt usage, distracted driving and DWIs.
Since the operation began on September Read More
New Mexico Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Mourning For Lives Lost In Israel
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16 in mourning for the people killed in the attack on Israel.
“Today, New Mexico is lowering our flags in memory of the lives lost in the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We are all horrified by the vicious murders and kidnappings of the innocent, women, men, children and senior citizens in Israel.
“While we mourn the victims, may their memories live on in the hearts and minds of their loved ones.
“New Mexico stands Read More
Video: Councilor Melanee Hand Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday discusses Tuesday night’s regular council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Quarterly Data Shows Sustained Economic Growth Statewide
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SANTA FE – New Mexico set another quarterly record high in spending, $8.67 billion, measured by Matched Taxable Gross Receipts (MTGR), in the fourth quarter of the 2023 fiscal year (April, May, and June 2023), according to the Quarterly Economic Summaries published today by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).
The September 2023 reports are available on the EDD website.
In addition, 26 of 33 counties saw year-over-year (YOY) economic growth, with 10.6% growth statewide. The professional, scientific, and Read More
Heinrich To Join George R.R. Martin For Fireside Chat On Artificial Intelligence And Future Of Creative Economy
George R.R. Martin. Courtesy/Henry Söderlund
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — At 2 p.m. MT, Friday, Oct. 13, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, will join acclaimed writer and producer George R.R. Martin and University of New Mexico Professor and Santa Fe Institute External Faculty Member Melanie Moses to explore the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in arts and culture and its impact on New Mexico’s creative economy.
Members of the public interested in attending the event can register here.
Background:
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NMPED’s Literacy & Humanities Bureau Launches Level Up Reading Challenge With Ralph The Reader And Ricky The Roadrunner
Ralph the Reader and Ricky the Roadrunner
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has announced the launch of the Level Up Reading Challenge, which aims to instill a love for literacy among New Mexico’s students and inspire them to become Superhero Readers, and “Level Up” their reading scores.
Ralph the Reader and Ricky the Roadrunner, the mascots of literacy, are on a thrilling adventure across the enchanting landscapes of New Mexico. Their mission is to visit Model and Support Schools across the state, spreading the message of the Level Up Reading Challenge. Read More
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Protect Pecos Watershed From Mineral Development In Northern New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Pecos Watershed Protection Act, legislation to protect portions of the PecosWatershed in northern New Mexico from all mineral development. U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández will introduce the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
In 1991, a spill of toxic waste from a closed mine killed fish in the river for more than 11 miles. It took decades and millions of dollars to clean up that previous mine, and the last thing this area needs are new mines that would Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, State Leaders Discuss Progress Of Public Safety Initiatives Across New Mexico
During her press conference today, the governor previewed a new DPS dashboard available here. Courtesy image
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by several state leaders today to discuss the progress of the public safety initiatives since gun violence was declared a health emergency in New Mexico.
“Every single New Mexican deserves to be safe. While this public health order is temporary, the results we’ve seen are proof positive that bold actions work,” Gov. Lujan Grisham. “In the last month, law enforcement officials arrested more than 500 people, Read More
Pongratz: Vote ‘Yes’ On School’s General Obligation Bond
By CHERYL and MORRIE PONGRATZ
Los Alamos
Many decades ago, when we lived in White Rock, our children attended the White Rock elementary schools – Chamisa and Pinon. Over the decades the conditions of those buildings have deteriorated to where the roofs leak, climate control is now inadequate, and plumbing issues have arisen. The cost of maintaining those school buildings has increased to the point where it is more cost efficient to build new buildings.
Per New Mexico law, we cannot pass a mill levy for operational expenses such as teacher’s salaries or building maintenance. Salaries Read More
Stanfield: Why I’m Running For Los Alamos School Board
By SEAN STANFIELD
District #3 Candidate
Los Alamos School Board
Hope all is well with everyone in Los Alamos County. My name is Sean Stanfield, and I am running for the open School Board position in District #3.
We moved to Los Alamos in 2005 and have three children and have been married for 23 years. All our children have attended school in Los Alamos from elementary through High School. One of our children has graduated but we still have two in the school system.
Most of my time within in the school system has been based around extra-curricular activities for our children. As a parent that has supported Read More
Steinhaus: Proposed School Bond Addresses Critical Needs
By KURT STEINHAUS
Los Alamos
Good schools benefit everyone in Los Alamos, and I wholeheartedly support the upcoming bond election to provide essential funding for our schools. As a retired superintendent dedicated to education in Los Alamos, I understand the importance of modern facilities that foster a conducive learning environment and student and staff well-being. Updated school facilities also help keep everyone safe.
The proposed bond would address critical needs. It’s not just about bricks and mortar; it’s about creating an environment where our children can thrive academically Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Remove Hurdles For Good Samaritans
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) reintroduced the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, legislation to make it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hard rock mines.
“We have Good Samaritans ready to clean up abandoned mines that are threatening our communities through the land, water, fish, and wildlife they rely on,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to reintroduce Read More
Dannemann: Don’t Punish The Shooter – Stop Him
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
The governor’s declaration of a temporary gun moratorium was such a spectacular error that it took public attention off the issues that provoked it: the senseless murders of children in New Mexico.
Now we have lots of yammering about how to fix the gun problem while tiptoeing around the core of the problem: guns.
The suspects in the August 13 killing of five-year-old Galilea Samaniego were reportedly all underage, except for one 19-year-old who said she was not the shooter. We have not heard much about them.
One news report Read More
NNSA Expands Minority Serving Institution And Tribal Education Partnership Programs To Strengthen Workforce Capacity At Community And Junior Colleges
NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) and Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP) of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) awarded five grants totaling $2.5 million to Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in response to Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0002898: Community and Junior College Trade Occupation Program (CJCTOP).
MSIPP’s efforts are designed to support the development of a diverse, Read More
Sen. Heinrich Issues Statement On Indigenous Peoples’ Day
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
“Native peoples have lived in the land we now call New Mexico and the United States for generations. I am honored to work with the Pueblos and Tribes in New Mexico and with the Tribal Nations across Indian Country.
“As part of that work, I am proud to stand with Tribes and Pueblos who have led the way to re-frame this national holiday to honor all of the significant contributions and diverse cultures of Tribal communities. Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Bolsters Efforts To Crack Down On Oil And Natural Gas Violations
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will significantly increase compliance assurance activities in the Permian and San Juan Basins for the next six months. The increased compliance assurance activities will rely on space-based, aerial, and on-the-ground monitoring of oil and natural gas operations to determine compliance with applicable federal and state air quality rules and operating permits.
“Despite record fines levied and collected against the oil and natural gas industry – many operators are not taking compliance with federal and state air quality Read More
Voters Learn About UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates And LAPS GO Bond During LWV-LA Forum
From left, UNM-LA Advisory Board candidates Chris Luchini, Kristin Henderson, John Pawlak and Jose Carreno participate in the League of Women Voters forum Thursday night at UNM-LA. The forum was moderated by League of Women Voters President Felicia Orth, far right. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy, far, right, discusses the general obligation bond, which will be on the ballot during this year’s election. Guy presented about the bond during the League of Women Voters forum Thursday night at UNM-LA. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Education Agencies Champion Freedom To Read During Banned Books Week
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s three education agencies are joining together to emphasize New Mexico’s commitment to maintaining access to books and informational materials that include diverse subjects and perspectives.
Observed Oct. 1-7, Banned Books Week seeks to draw attention to the harmful effects of attempts to remove or restrict reading materials and to engage in public dialogue about the importance of representing diverse histories and experiences in schools, universities, early childhood education centers, and other settings. The theme for this year’s observance is Read More
