Sen. Luján Joins Agriculture Secretary Vilsack To Highlight $40 Million For New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen Ben Ray Luján:
Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined the New Mexico Congressional Delegation to welcome U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to New Mexico to highlight $40 million for high-speed broadband in New Mexico.
“I was honored to join Secretary Vilsack and my New Mexico colleagues to welcome these historic USDA investments to connect more New Mexican families with high-speed broadband,” said Sen. Luján, Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband. “Through this grant funding, more New Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session Tuesday April 4
Northern New Mexico College High School Equivalency Program Students Meet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Students and graduates of NNMC’s High School Equivalency Program met with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and other elected officials March 15 during Española Day at the Roundhouse. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Students and graduates of Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) High School Equivalency Program (HEP) met face-to-face with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and other elected officials during Española Day March 15 at the Roundhouse.
The experience was part of President Hector Balderas’ Student Leadership Initiative, which he launched Read More
Senators Luján, Cornyn, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Support Development Of Seedling Nurseries, Reforestation
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced The Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 – bipartisan legislation that allows funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the development of seedling nurseries at state forestry agencies, local private or non-profit entities, and institutions of higher education.
From 2001 to 2021, the nation lost 11.1 million hectares of tree cover from wildfires and 33.1 million hectares from all other drivers of loss. Read More
Landmark New Mexico State Income Tax Credit For Preservation Of Cultural Property Program Nears Four Decades Of Success
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) invites you to celebrate the nation’s oldest state-level historic tax credit program here in the Land of Enchantment: the NM State Income Tax Credit for Preservation of Cultural Property.
As it nears its 40th birthday, here are a few details you might not know about this groundbreaking program.
Since it was established in 1984, the New Mexico State Income Tax Credit for Preservation of Cultural Property has been used to encourage the rehabilitation of approximately 1000 historic properties around the state, ranging Read More
County COVID-19 Community Newsletter: March 31, 2023
This week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter is jam-packed with information. What do you know about long COVID? As the country begins to shift gears away from the pandemic, medical professionals are voicing concerns over how far we still have to go to treat patients with long COVID. Get an update on what we know now and what’s on the horizon, as well as an update on Los Alamos County data, a new emerging variant and more: Click here Read More
City Of Española Hosts Employee Cleanup Day April 6
CITY OF ESPAÑOLA News:
Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil has announced that City of Española employees will be cleaning up their community in preparation for Easter weekend.
All non-essential services and facilities, including City Hall will be closed Thursday, April 6, so staff can assist with efforts.
“Each year on Good Friday, thousands of people participate in the annual pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó,” Vigil said.
The Santuario is located just east of Española.
“People come into Española after the pilgrimage,” he said. “The big events are the car shows, and you’ll see hundreds of Read More
Los Alamos County Board Of Public Utilities Meets April 5
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, in Council Chambers.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.
The agenda is attached and the complete packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available online. Read More
Luján, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Safeguard Consumers With Opt-In Requirement
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) in introducing the Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act, bicameral legislation to protect consumers from online free trial scams and hard-to-cancel recurring-payment programs.
This legislation puts the onus on companies, not consumers, when it comes to extending subscriptions and memberships, including requiring a shift from “opt-out” conditions to “opt-in.” This legislation complements Read More
Corrected Column On Property Tax Lightning
By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos County Assessor
Aarrg! Let me start with the most abject apology I can muster from the depths of a chastened heart. I inadvertently sent for publication an early version of this document in which changes to calculations had not been properly saved. I do apologize to you, and to Carol and the Daily Post for sullying their pages. Please believe that the professional appraisers in the Assessor’s office are a lot more careful with your tax dollars than I was with this column.
Los Alamos property owners by now will have received their 2023 Notices of Valuation (NOV) from Read More
White House Honors Former Los Alamos Nuclear Chemist Darleane C. Hoffman With Enrico Fermi Presidential Award
Darleane C. Hoffman
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Darleane C. Hoffman, a nuclear chemist who spent a significant part of her career at Los Alamos National Laboratory, has been honored with the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award, which is administered on behalf of the White House by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Hoffman is recognized for scientific discoveries advancing the field of nuclear and radiochemistry, for distinguished service to DOE’s missions in national security and nuclear waste management, and for sustained leadership Read More
Call For New Mexico Indigenous Youth Council Applications For 2023-2024
Courtesy/IAD
IAD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department’s (IAD) Indigenous Youth Council (IYC) is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 IYC cohort.
They invite submissions from Indigenous youth in New Mexico aged 16 to 25 who would like to serve on the council during the next phase of work.
They seek Indigenous youth who want to be heard and represented in crucial decision-making processes and ensure that their concerns are addressed in tribal and state issues. By advancing the IYC’s objective and purpose of increasing support for Indigenous youth’s holistic Read More
Luján Joins Legislation To Name Future Interstate Ports-To-Plains Corridor From Laredo, Texas To Raton, New Mexico As ‘Interstate 27’
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate 27.
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) is introducing the legislation in the House.
“I was proud to work together with Sen. Cruz to designate a portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as an addition to the interstate system last Congress. We are continuing to work together to support the development of this corridor in New Mexico and Texas. Read More
Downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards To Be Headquarters For New Mexico Media Academy
From the Office of the Governor:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that the downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards will be the new headquarters for the New Mexico Media Academy, a collaborative workforce development initiative that will equip New Mexico residents with the advanced skills they need to work in the film and television industry.
With a focus on the burgeoning digital media ecosystem in the state, the historic downtown Albuquerque Rail Yards will be the instructional headquarters for the media academy. A satellite campus will be located in Las Cruces Read More
Heinrich Calls For Extension Of Federal Programs To Support Local Fire Departments, Cosponsors Fire Grants And Safety Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislation to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments in New Mexico and across the country.
The bill would reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) through 2030.
The programs are set to expire in the coming years and are used by local fire Read More
DVS Cabinet Secetary Donnie Quintana Issues National Vietnam War Veterans Day Message
Proclamation from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham honoring our Vietnam War veterans. Courtesy/DVS
DVS News:
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day—the date set aside by Congress for our nation to honor our men and women who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War.
It was on this date 50-years ago—March 29, 1973, that the last American military service member was pulled out of South Vietnam, and the last American prisoners-of-war were released.
More than nine million Americans served in our military during that war. Of this total, 2.7 million served in Southeast Asia. Read More
Sen. Heinrich Votes To Repeal Iraq War Authorizations
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting to pass legislation he cosponsored to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq:
“Congress has the significant responsibility to authorize when and where we send troops into battle. It’s in the Constitution.
“The Iraq war authorizations have far exceeded their lifespan, created risk of misuse by the previous administration.
“Today, after years of calling on Congress to act, I’m proud to be part of the bipartisan Read More
Luján Delivers Floor Speech Highlighting Support For New Mexico Small Businesses
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor highlighting Senate Democrats’ support for small businesses in New Mexico and across the country.
WATCH: Luján Delivers Senate Floor Speech Highlighting New Mexico Small Businesses
An excerpt of Sen. Luján’s speech is below:
For the past two years, the Senate Democratic majority and the White House have made it our mission to support and revitalize the small businesses that are the backbone of our local communities.
We’ve been hard at work building economic Read More
Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Testifies To U.S. Senate About State Of Elections In 2022 And Beyond
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver testified Tuesday in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration during their hearing on “State and Local Perspectives on Election Administration.” She testified alongside Robert Evnen (Nebraska Secretary of State), Howard Knapp (South Carolina State Election Commission), Derek Bowens (Durham County Board of Elections) and Marcia Johnson (Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law).
As referenced in her written testimony, Secretary Read More
Council Honors Former Magistrate Judge Pat Casados
Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull presents former Magistrate Judge Pat Casados, center, with a certificate honoring her for her work as Magistrate Judge as husband Jeff Casados stands by her side at Tuesday night’s meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council honored former Magistrate Judge Pat Casados with a special Certificate of Recognition for her excellent and longtime work on the bench, at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Vice Council Chair Theresa Cull read the Certificate of Recognition:
WHEREAS, the Honorable Pat A. Casados was elected by the citizens of Los Alamos Read More
