Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull Recaps July 18 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday afternoon presenting an update on actions taken at Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Heinrich Secures Major Investments In New Mexico Military Installations, National Labs And Service Members In Senate Defense Bill
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) secured major wins in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that support New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, national labs, and job-creating initiatives throughout the state. The Senate took its first procedural vote to open up consideration of the NDAA yesterday with final passage expected next week.
“The Senate is delivering a strong and bipartisan defense bill that invests in the success of New Mexico’s Read More
Heinrich, Markey, Capito Applaud Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services For Heeding Call To Expand PET Scan Coverage For Alzheimer’s Patients
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Wednesday(CMS) for heeding their call to provide more comprehensive coverage for amyloid PET scans, a critical tool in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
If finalized, this week’s announcement by CMS would mark an important step toward ensuring patients with Medicare coverage can access the best medical services available in the course of their treatment without Read More
Congressional Delegation Announces $9.32 Million In Investments For Six New Mexico Airports
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced Wednesday $9.32 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for six airports in New Mexico to repair runways, construct equipment building, and other infrastructural needs.
The FAA has awarded funding to the following airports:
- $7,155,149 for Albuquerque International Sunport to reconstruct
New Mexico Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Mourning Of Alamogordo Police Ofc. Anthony Ferguson
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in New Mexico to half-staff July 20-24 in mourning for Alamogordo Police Ofc. Anthony Ferguson shot in the line of duty and died July 16, 2023. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff from July 20 to July 24 in mourning for Alamogordo Police Ofc. Anthony Ferguson, who was shot in the line of duty and died on July 16, 2023.
Officer Ferguson served in the Alamogordo Police Department for 11 years. While in the patrol division, he stepped into a Read More
Senators Ben Ray Luján And Cynthia Lummis Introduce Legislation To Improve Federal Wildfire Recovery Efforts
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act today, which would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to waive all cost share requirements for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs as a result of wildfires started by controlled burns and other land management activities conducted by the USDA on National Forest System land.
Current law does not fully cover remediation costs in cases where the government is responsible for a wildfire’s ignition.
The Responsible Wildland Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham To Speak At White House Event On Early Childhood Education & Care
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is giving the keynote address Thursday during the White House States Convening on Child Care event.
Her address will highlight the groundbreaking work done to support and expand the early childhood education and care system in New Mexico.
The event begins at 7 a.m. (MST) / 9 a.m. (EST). It will be closed to the press but it will be streamed on the White House YouTube page.
Other speakers include:
- Morgan Mohr (IGA/GPC) & Mario Cardona (DPC)
- Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy
New Mexico Film & TV Industry Sets Record-Breaking Wages … Outlying Communities See 150% Spending Increase
John Slattery and Maggie Moore film set. Courtesy/NMFO
End Of The Road Zia Pueblo set. Courtesy/NMFO
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that film, television, and digital media production spending in New Mexico surpassed $2.2 billion over the past three fiscal years and that industry wages are now at a record high.
The New Mexico Film Office shows that the industry spent more than $794 million in New Mexico from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
“The investments in New Mexico by the film and media industry are delivering higher wages and creating cascading Read More
Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Responds To Unauthorized Opinion Piece
By Susan Sprake, president, LAF&SF
Eric Ferm, vice president, LAF&SF
Robert Dryja, treasurer, LAF&SF
Amy Birnbaum, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
Daniel Holladay, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
John Singleton, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
Kirk Weisbrod, member of Board of Directors, LAF&SF
Nels Hoffman, member and past president, LAF&SF
We, the above signed members and officers of the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAF&SF, or the “Forum”), were dismayed to read a recent opinion piece written by Gary Stradling, published Read More
Governor: $10M In Warrant Enforcement Funding Ready For Allocation To District Attorney’s Offices Across New Mexico
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday that $10 million in funding is ready to be allocated to district attorney’s offices across New Mexico.
The funding is meant to will help clear the backlog of some 5,000 outstanding felony warrants in the state.
“If you’re abusing the pretrial system in New Mexico: Your time is up,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Violent offenders and people who repeatedly violate their parole should not be able to stay in our communities freely. By giving this funding to district attorneys for the first time, we’re expecting to see more cases being Read More
School Board Candidate Coupland Hosts July Meet & Greets
COMMUNITY News:
Lauren Coupland is running for School Board in District 3. She is eager to meet community members, listen and discuss the issues that are most important in the local school communities.
In July there are two opportunities to meet the candidate:
- 6-8 p.m., Wednesday July 19 – Bathtub Row Brewing Patio; and
- 4-6 p.m., Saturday July 29 – Urban Park Pavilion.
Direct questions or requests for accommodations to CommitteeToElectLaurenCoupland@gmail.com.
More information can be found on at electcoupland.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/CouplandforSchoolBoard. Read More
U.S. Rep. Stansbury Highlights National Security Interest In Freely Associated States At Oversight Hearing
Congressional News:
The Congresswoman emphasized the need for maintaining a strong relationship with the FAS in countering the growing Chinese influence in the Pacific.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), spoke in favor of renewing the financial provision in the Compacts of Free Association with the Freely Associated States (FAS), highlighting the value of the relationship for national security and economic opportunity.
The Congresswoman advocated for continued engagement with the FAS as a way to diminish the risk of China asserting further influence Read More
LAPD Welcomes New Officers Cindy Garcia & Jason Osborn
New officers Cindy Garcia and Jason Osborn sworn in during a ceremony this morning in Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor administers the Oath of Office to new Los Alamos Police Officer Jason Osborn. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ofc. Jason Osborn signs the official paperwork following his swearing in ceremony by Judge Catherine Taylor this morning in Magistrate Court. Photos by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ofc. Osborn receives his new badge pinned on by his wife Jessie. Photos by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Releases Statement On Passing Of Senior Advisor Eric Witt
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on the passing of Senior Advisor Eric Witt.
“I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Eric Witt, a longtime colleague and senior advisor in my office. He was a skilled navigator of state government and the Legislature and, most consequentially, offered his specialty in film financing to establish a brand-new economic driver in the state. Without Eric’s leadership, New Mexico’s booming film and media industry would not be the success that it is today.
“Eric was an incredibly approachable leader and dedicated Read More
Denish: Sen. Kernan Has Done Her Part For New Mexico
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
It’s the time in the election cycle when legislators decide if they are going to run again. The 2024 June primary season is 11 months away, which, to the average voter, may seem like a lifetime. But to legislators and other candidates, it’s a time of decision making. The gathering of petition signatures begins in early October and incumbent legislators will need to raise money prior to the “prohibited fundraising period” before the next legislative session.
Several members of the state Senate have already announced their departure. Read More
Senators Ben Ray Luján, Susan Collins Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Native American Children
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) reintroduced the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA), bipartisan legislation that authorizes three programs that ensure Tribes have the tools needed to treat, prevent, investigate and prosecute Native American child abuse and neglect.
These programs were originally authorized in 1990 as part of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to fill funding gaps in Tribal child welfare services, but the programs were never truly funded and have not been reauthorized Read More
Governor Releases Statement On Death Of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson
Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement about the death of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson, who was killed in the line of duty this weekend:
“New Mexico lost a dedicated public servant yesterday. My heart aches for the family and friends of Officer Anthony Ferguson and the Alamogordo Police Department. He spent 11 years with the department working to make communities in Alamogordo and New Mexico safer through his leadership as a field training officer in the patrol division.
“As we mourn, Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Piñon Groundbreaking
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Piñon Elementary School groundbreaking ceremony July 19, 2023, at Piñon Elementary School in White Rock.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Senators Heinrich, Luján Celebrate Senate Passage Of Bill To Rename Gallup VA Clinic In Honor Of Hiroshi Miyamura
On June 5, 2015, from left, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi ‘Hershey’ Miyamura and then-U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the VA’s Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Gallup. Courtesy/Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed the unanimous vote in the Senate to pass their legislation to rename the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura Read More
US Navy Virginia Class Fast Attack Submarine Spotted By Los Alamos Daily Post Photographer On Alaskan Cruise
While on an Alaskan cruise Saturday, Los Alamos Daily Post photographer/videographer Nate Limback had the opportunity to sail next to an active US Navy Virginia Class SSN attack submarine. According to the cruise captain, it is rare to see a submarine on the surface so far out in the ocean. The Virginia Class SSN is the latest class of advanced capability nuclear powered fast attack submarines, according to the Submarine Industrial Base Council. It helps ensure future national security by providing theater commanders with an affordable and flexible multi-mission stealth platform that replaces
