Sen. Heinrich: Government Watchdog Finds Extensive Damage To Wildlife, Sacred Sites And Local Communities
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, welcomed the release of a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan government watchdog agency, detailing the damage wrought by former President Trump’s border wall on the country’s natural and cultural resources.
“Former President Trump’s wasteful and ineffective border wall was an ugly symbol of hatred, fear, and intolerance. Its construction was wrongly fast-tracked without consultation with border communities and Tribal Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Statement Marking 22 Years Since 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined the Albuquerque Fire Department this morning at their annual memorial stair climb to honor the 343 firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks:
“Today, I join all those mourning the loss of 2,977 innocent victims killed in the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history.
“Among those lost were mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. One New Mexican, Retired Alamogordo police Lieutenant Read More
Stansbury, Bennet, Schumer Introduce Legislation To Invest In Outdoor Recreation, Boost Rural Economies
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Outdoor Investment Act to promote economic growth in rural communities by investing in outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and business development.
Bennet has urged the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to consider this legislation.
“In Colorado, outdoor recreation is an economic engine for communities and a cornerstone of our Western way of life,” Bennet said. “This legislation will expand Read More
Denish: Richardson Worked Hard To Improve Women’s Lives
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
As we say goodbye to former Gov. Bill Richardson, there will be a lot written. Since his death last week almost everyone I see has a Richardson story to tell.
And there have been some wonderful obituaries written about his service in Congress and New Mexico. Some underscore the great work he did as U.N. ambassador, U.S. Energy Secretary, and most recently as a negotiator for Americans detained abroad.
There is no doubt he touched many lives.
One of the missing ingredients in most obituaries is a look at the work he did to support women who Read More
Environment Department And City Of Albuquerque To Hold Public Meetings On Advanced Clean Cars, Trucks Rules
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the City of Albuquerque announced Tuesday the dates of public meetings on the proposed Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks rules.
NMED staff will facilitate these meetings and answer questions from attendees. The New Mexico Department of Transportation will also participate in the meetings in order to provide a comprehensive perspective on how the proposed rules impact transportation.
The public meetings will take place:
- 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at the Community Room in the Santa Fe Public
New Mexico Governor Announces Statewide Enforcement Plan For Gun Violence, Fentanyl Reduction
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday a new public health order that outlines immediate actions aimed at quickly reducing gun violence and illegal drug use in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
The recent shooting deaths of a 13-year-old girl July 28, a 5-year-old girl Aug. 14 and an 11-year-old boy Sept. 6, as well as two mass shootings this year spurred the governor to declare gun violence a public health emergency on Thursday. The public health order includes directives to curb the gun violence and drug abuse that the Governor has declared to be public health emergencies. Read More
County Property Valuation Protest Board Hearings Sept. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Property Valuation Protest Board will hold hearings 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 in the Boards & Commission Conference Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The complete agenda has been published and is available online.
These hearings are open to the public and also will be held via Zoom.
The following Zoom meeting links may be used for public viewing and participation:
For Protest #: LAC-NR-2023-014 (Topvalco Inc,) Item A.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81317417958?
pwd=TmFoWFp3L3lNeko2YzdZaCtIazgwZz09
For Protest #: LAC-R-2023-020 Read More
Los Alamos Dems Meet In Person Only (No Zoom) Monday
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County’s monthly meeting will be held in person only at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos.
Due to an unforeseen family emergency, this month’s meeting will not be available via Zoom.
Although the meeting will be in person only, it will be recorded. Anyone who would like a copy of the recording may contact the Democratic Party Secretary at barbfronz2023@gmail.com.
The Unitarian Church is at 1738 N. Sage Loop. Read More
Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Restore Funding For School Hunting And Archery Programs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led a bicameral letter with U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act as Congress intended and restore federal funding for educational activities like hunting and archery:
The lawmakers wrote: “This pivotal piece of legislation provided resources for local, state, and federal agencies to respond to communities in crisis, provide mental health services, Read More
New Mexico Governor Declares Gun Violence A Public Health Emergency After Murder Of 11-Year-Old Boy On His Way Home From Baseball Game
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared gun violence a public health emergency following the murder of an 11-year-old boy Wednesday night on his way home from a baseball game.
“Today, I join the family of an 11-year-old boy in mourning his violent death yesterday. And I mourn the loss of a 5-year-old girl murdered in her bed last month. These are disgusting acts of violence that have no place in our communities. As a mother and grandmother, I cannot fathom the depth of these losses, and their effects will be felt by families, friends Read More
Luján, Tillis, Takano Introduce Legislation To Modernize Technology Access And Knowledge In Congress
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) joined U.S. Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) to reintroduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act.
This bipartisan bill will strengthen the existing authorization for the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) by structuring the office to be more responsive and accessible to Members’ needs.
For more than 20 years, the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), an independent, bipartisan agency set up to provide Read More
Consultant: The Hill Apartments Aren’t Expected To Warrant New Traffic Signal
The Hill apartment complex, at left, off 35th Street is not expected to impact Trinity Drive’s configuration. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With construction on The Hill apartment complex progressing off 35th Street, some may wonder how this new residential complex will impact or change Trinity Drive. Based on the information provided by a traffic impact analysis, no changes to Trinity Drive’s configuration are anticipated.
In response to The Hill development, a 2019 Traffic Impact Analysis that Los Alamos Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Announce $7.5 Million To Taos Pueblo For Affordable Housing
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are announcing $7,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Taos Pueblo under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program. The funding will be used by Taos Pueblo to build 24 affordable housing units.
“The thought of buying a home—or even keeping up with rising rent payments—feels out of reach for too many. We need to change that,” Heinrich said. “This investment is an important step Read More
Video: Councilor Randall Ryti Recaps Sept. 5 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday morning presenting an update on actions taken at the Tuesday, Sept. 5 council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Opens Dashboard
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office announces the availability of updated claims data in the attached infographic.
To ensure transparency, this information will be released biweekly.
The infographic updates the numbers of claimants, total compensation of claims, and provides a breakdown by types of losses. The infographic is available in Spanish and English.
The release of data is scheduled biweekly Mondays.
Once public, data will be posted on Claims Office website: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire | FEMA.gov and on our Facebook page: Facebook/HermitpeakCalfCanyon. Read More
Board Of Public Utilities Reviews FY2025 Strategic Plan
The Board of Public Utilities discusses the DPU’s FY2025 Strategic Plan during a special meeting Aug. 28. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Sustainability and preparing for utilities that are carbon-free were common themes in the Board of Public Utilities (BPU)’s discussions on the proposed FY2025 Strategic Plan for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Work on the strategic plan occurred during a special BPU meeting Aug. 28 during which the board addressed the plan’s focus areas and corresponding goals.
The goals listed in the proposed Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board To Meet Monday Sept. 11
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at in the Lecture Hall, Building 2, on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos.
Agenda items will include administrative reports from each member of the UNM-LA executive team.
Direct questions to Sarah Jimenez at 505.662.0334 or sarahjimenez@unm.edu. Read More
Albuquerque Museum Receives Prestigious Federal Grant
Albuquerque Museum News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Museum Foundation on behalf of the Albuquerque Museum has received a $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS), an independent agency of the federal government.
This three-year grant will support the Museum’s ongoing effort to digitize its collection of artworks and history objects.
The IMLS granted $24,293,190 to 122 projects across the country this year through its Museums for America Program. Only 20 percent of the recipients received the highest amount ($250,000); and only four institutions Read More
U.S. And Japan Convene Nuclear Security Working Group To Adopt New Goals, Discuss Nuclear Security Landscape
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S.-Japan Nuclear Security Working Group (NSWG) convened for its 12th meeting at Oak Ridge National Laboratory last month.
The United States and Japan established the bilateral NSWG in 2011 in response to a shared desire to demonstrate leadership in strengthening nuclear security worldwide and in support of the Nuclear Security Summit process.
The meeting’s co-chairs were Corey Hinderstein, NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, and Ambassador Mitsuko Hayashi, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Read More
Governor Announces Plan For $30 Million Literacy Institute During Literacy Summit In Santa Fe
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday announced plans to request $30 million from the Legislature in the upcoming session to construct an institute focused on improving literacy skills for New Mexicans of all ages.
The announcement comes on the heels of good news for New Mexico’s elementary school students: preliminary data shows a 4.3 percent increase in reading proficiency for 3rd – 8th grade students.
“The work we have done so far to implement evidence-based reading instruction in our schools is working, but we are not Read More
