Board Of Public Utilities To Meet Wednesday Sept. 20
New Mexico Economic Development Assistance Awarded To Lincoln County Winery For Expansion
Noisy Water is a home-grown New Mexico business founded by a 5th-generation farming family. In addition to the winery, tasting rooms, and events barn are vineyards in Rincon and Engle. Courtesy/EDD
EDD is awarding Noisy Water Winery economic assistance to support an expansion of its production facilities that supply products to tasting rooms in Albuquerque, Red River, Cloudcroft, Alto and Ruidoso and distribution of wine across New Mexico and the United States. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
ALTO — The New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) announced Thursday that Noisy Water Winery is being awarded Read More
New Mexico Governor Leading Taiwan Trade Mission
STATE News:
TAIPEI, Taiwan — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Taiwan today, Sept. 17, to participate in U.S. Business Day and meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua and manufacturing companies interested in locating to the state.
Gov. Lujan Grisham will speak Sept. 19 at U.S. Business Day in Taipei, the premier business and economic development event in Taiwan sponsored by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council. The delegation will also make presentations on New Mexico’s business climate, Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Los Alamos School Board May Attend Regional Meeting Sept. 20 At Pojoaque High
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the New Mexico School Boards Association Regional Meeting 5:30 p.m., Sept. 20 at Pojoaque High School.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Governor Appoints McCutcheon II To Dist. 42 Senate Seat
Steven McCutcheon II
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday appointed Steven McCutcheon II to the District 42 Senate seat.
McCutcheon is a native of Carlsbad, New Mexico. He served on the Eddy County Commission from 2018 to 2022. He is also a rancher and businessman.
He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 12 years and they have 4 children.
The District 42 seat was vacated in August upon the retirement of Sen. Gay Kernan. McCutcheon’s term begins immediately and ends after the next general election. Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department To Launch Two New Science And Tech Grant Opportunities
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced Thursday that the department’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST) will launch two new grant opportunities this fall, focused on driving technology growth and commercialization in advanced energy and encouraging innovation and commercialization in higher education.
Speaking at the “Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem in New Mexico” conference in Albuquerque, Clark announced that the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) will partner with University Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández Leads House Of Representatives In Moment Of Silence For Former Governor Bill Richardson
Watch video of Rep. Leger Fernández’s leading the House of Representatives in a moment of silence Thursday to honor former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. Watch videon here. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence Thursday to honor former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. She was joined by fellow Representatives Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02).
Watch video of Rep. Leger Fernández’s speech and the moment of silence is here.
Excerpt from the Rep. Leger Fernández’s remarks:
“I Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet Sept. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for noon Sept. 19 in the BCC Room (suite 110) of the County Municipal Buildingat 1000 Central Ave.
View the full agenda packet here: Sept. 19, 2023 LTAB Agenda Packet. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Updates Public Health Order Focused On Combating Gun Violence
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ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an updated public health order today outlining additional measures to combat gun violence in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The governor made the announcement in Albuquerque alongside state legislative leadership and public safety officials Friday.
“I’m going to continue pushing to make sure that all of us are using every resource available to put an end to this public health emergency with the urgency it deserves,” Gov. Lujan Grisham Read More
Los Alamos County Community Service Department Seeks Feedback For Several Identified Amenities
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Service Department (CSD) is seeking feedback for several identified amenities within Los Alamos, Canyon Road Tennis Courts, Canyon Road handball wall, Nina Marsh Tennis Courts, Orange Street playlot and Loma Linda Playground.
CSD is looking at the use of these facilities to determine if they are the best use for the community.
In an effort to gather input, posters have been set-up at these locations providing a brief description and QR code to take the survey.
These discussions are based on the analysis of the Integrated Master Plan, which was approved Read More
DPU Stabilizes Water Pressure On North Mesa
DPU crews work closely with Curb Services, a Los Alamos County contractor, to get pressure-regulating devices rebuilt in the water supply system on North Mesa. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The water situation on North Mesa made some residents ask questions. Mainly, what’s up with the erratic pressure and is there enough water to satisfy the needs of future developments?
According to Department of Public Utilities (DPU) officials, the short answer is there is no water supply problem.
Furthermore, Deputy Manager Clay Moseley said, “We can Read More
Perraglio Promoted To Administrative Services Director
Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Helen Perraglio has just stepped into her new position as Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director and she is wasting no time tackling objectives for the department.
Before her promotion, Perraglio was the County’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for seven years.
A replacement will be recruited but in the interim, Deputy CFO Melissa Dadzie is serving as acting CFO.
Perraglio described Administrative Services as several divisions “smooshed” Read More
Heinrich Convenes First Bipartisan Senate AI Insight Forum
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
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’ first-ever AI Insight Forum, bringing together a balanced, diverse, and bipartisan group of lawmakers and experts to help accelerate the committee process to build consensus around responsible AI policy.
Heinrich led the Forum with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.).
Heinrich and his colleagues who were joined by 22 top experts involved in the development and deployment Read More
New Mexico Governor Issues Statement Following Today’s Court Decision On Gun Violence Public Health Order
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the court’s issuance of a temporary restraining order today regarding certain provisions of the public health order on gun violence:
“Today a judge temporarily blocked sections of our public health order but recognized the significant problem of gun violence in this state, particularly involving the deaths of children.
“I refuse to be resigned to the status quo. As governor, I see the pain of families who lost their loved ones to gun violence every single day, and I will never stop fighting Read More
Gessing: Questions About Gov’s Use Of Executive Power
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently gained national headlines for her public health order, which essentially banned carrying a gun in Bernalillo County, the State’s largest county by population. Her justification for this dramatic action was a recent shooting outside Isotopes Park, but residents of Bernalillo County and Albuquerque face and have faced these issues for years.
Each time a criminal uses a gun to kill or steal it is a frustrating and sad event. Both the causes and solutions are complicated and controversial. No matter Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors Bill Protecting Wildland Firefighters Pay
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, legislation permanently increasing wildland firefighter pay before the supplemental pay raises in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expire Sept. 30.
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee advanced the bill in July with bipartisan support and awaits consideration by the full Senate.
“Wildland firefighters have battled historic fires in New Mexico and are on the front lines of the climate crisis across Read More
U.S. Senators Luján & Sullivan Introduce Legislation To Honor September As National Recovery Month
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced today, the Honoring National Recovery Month Act to provide a dedicated funding stream to support National Recovery Month activities.
Individuals with substance use disorder can and do recover, and there are more than 21 million people in the U.S. who are in recovery.
During National Recovery Month, which is observed each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) celebrates recovery, engages and educates the public Read More
Joint Economic Committee Releases New Report On Artificial Intelligence
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats released a new report detailing how the United States government can maintain American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) through public investment and workforce development.
The report comes ahead of a widely anticipated Congressional AI Insight Forum taking place later this week.
The rapid rise of AI tools has the potential to alter nearly all aspects of society with large but uncertain impacts on the economy and labor market. The new report details the potential impacts on the U.S. labor market Read More
Santo Domingo Pueblo Celebrates $9.22 Million In Funding From Connect New Mexico
Santo Domingo Pueblo News:
Santo Domingo Pueblo held a celebratory event this morning at the historic Santo Domingo Trading Post to celebrate its $9.22 million in award funding from the Connect New Mexico Program.
This funding, plus the $5.8 million allocated from the Santo Domingo Pueblo, will complete the connection of 870 units in the Pueblo and surrounding communities of Sile and Peña Blanca with 50 miles of fiber. The project complements a separate fiber span funded by the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
In sum, these projects will greatly benefit thousands of residents, Read More
Heinrich On New Mexico State Order On Gun Violence
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement Monday on the state public health order on gun violence that was announced Friday:
“The gun violence in New Mexico and across our country has had devastating impacts on families, communities, and our sense of safety. It’s why I led the effort on the first federal gun reform law passed in nearly three decades. There is more that can and should be done to stem the violence and ensure every American can feel safe at school, at the grocery store, or at the movie theatre. As we do that Read More
