New Mexico Governor Rescinds Four Offensive 1800s-era Proclamations … Issues Statement In Celebration Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
From the Office of The Governor:
SANTA FE – On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she has signed an executive order rescinding four 1800s-era proclamations from former territorial governors.
“We can never rewrite history or undo the injustices of the past,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “But we can work together to heal old wounds and build stronger bonds between us. To that end, today I am rescinding four egregious official proclamations of my predecessors.”
Today, the following proclamations are hereby rescinded:
- March 12, 1851, proclamation of Gov. James S. Calhoun;
County Council And P&Z Commission Meet Virtually Oct. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council and Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold a joint session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
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DPLA Hosts Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez & Ted Lieu
Los Alamos Democrats hosted a meet and greet Sunday with U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico and Ted Lieu of California. During the two-hour event, nearly 50 people came through the Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLA) headquarters in Central Park Square. DPLA provided a youth-friendly environment and access to the STEAM Lab to encourage young people and families to attend the event. Courtesy/DPLA
U.S. Representatives Ted Lieu of California and Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico address Los Alamos Democrats at the DPLA Headquarters Sunday in Central park Square. Read More
Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Closed Session Oct. 11
LAPS Board Meets Virtually On Zoom Tuesday Oct. 11
LAPS News:City Of Española Takes Back Trash Collection Services
City of Española News:
ESPAÑOLA — As many Española residents and business owners are aware North Central Solid Waste Authority (NCSWA) is struggling to collect refuse from accounts in Española and Rio Arriba County.
In an attempt to protect the general public during this time, the City of Española has had city employees assisting NCSWA with the residential refuse collection inside of the city limits. City staff is collecting trash for more than 50 percent of the residential customers of Española.
Since Sept. 5 the City of Española has attempted to work with NCSWA to find a solution to the problem. Read More
New Mexico Counties Taps New Executive Director
New Executive Director Joy Esparsen
NMC News:
SANTA FE — Joy Esparsen is the new executive director at New Mexico Counties (NMC), an organization that serves all 33 New Mexico counties.
Esparsen has worked at NMC for almost 20 years, starting as the executive director liaison and advancing to deputy executive director. She chairs the National Association of Counties intergovernmental relations officials, and for many years has worked on national issues of critical importance to county government.
As executive director, Esparsen will help plan and implement NMC policies, objectives, Read More
LCV Victory Fund State Affiliates Invest $3.3 Million To Turn Out Climate Voters
LCV News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, LCV Victory Fund’s state affiliates are announcing a $3.3 million investment in governors’ races across the country.
From New Mexico to Maine, state leagues are running campaigns on cable, digital, and direct mail to highlight major contrasts between the candidates and the environmental stakes of the election.
In each state, programs are targeting voters who turned out in 2020 but are in jeopardy of not showing up for pro-climate Gubernatorial candidates in November and are uniquely mobilized by climate and environmental issues. These Climate Voters Read More
Los Alamos Democrats Monthly Meeting Features Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Monday Oct. 10
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
DPLAC News:
Los Alamos Democrats meet 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 via Zoom for their monthly meeting.
The featured speaker is New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver.
Login information is available at losalamosdemocrats.org. Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session Tuesday Oct. 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Closed Session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss threatened or pending litigation regarding the San Juan Generating Station.
Council also is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with:
- United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local Union No. 412;
- International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union No. 611;
- International Union of Police Associations AFL-CIO, Local No. 14; and
- Los Alamos Firefighters’ Association, IAFF Local 3279 Firefighter’s Union.
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Conservation Voters New Mexico Issues Statement Following Communities In Action Forum At White House
CVNM Executive Director Demis Foster
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — Friday, Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) joined the Biden-Harris Administration and leaders from the Southwest at the White House to discuss the ways that recent federal legislation passage has impacted local communities.
The forum, titled “Communities in Action: Building a Better New Mexico” featured group briefings by White House officials, and roundtable discussions to share stories from local communities.
After the event, CVNM Executive Director Demis Foster released the following statement:
“It is clear that the Read More
Candidate Wernicke Issues Apology To LGBTQ Youth
By JAMES WERNICKE
Libertarian Candidate
Los Alamos County Council Candidate
During last week’s LWV Candidate Forum, we were asked how we would protect our LGBTQ youth? Instead of directly answering what I would do to protect our LGBTQ youth, I went on about fostering a culture of anti-bullying and the lack of attention to mental health needs in this community and how all I can do is plea for the community to be open and inclusive of all identities.
I never thought specifically about what I would do to protect our LGBTQ youth because I have the privilege NOT to think about it. To the LGBTQ youth, I am sorry Read More
Democratic Party Of New Mexico Celebrates President Biden’s Mass Pardon For Marijuana Convictions
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPLA) is celebrating President Biden’s Thursday announcement of a pardon of all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.
President Biden also is urging all Governors to do the same for state-level offenses.
“Far too many well-intentioned people have had their lives upended for being caught with a small amount of marijuana. Countless marijuana arrests were the result of prejudicial racial and socioeconomic targeting,” DPLA Executive Director Sean Ward said. “An arrest for a small amount of marijuana should never ruin someone’s Read More
Scenes From Meetup For Governor Friday At The Tub
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, at a meetup with Democratic Party of Los Alamos Chair Cat Osment, center, and Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, Friday at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (The Tub) in Central Park Square. Photo by Brad Storey
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, and Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler rally the crowd during the meetup Friday at The Tub in Central Park Square. Photo by Brad Storey
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, thanks Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler during the meetup Friday at The Tub in Central Park Square. Photo by Brad Storey Read More
Candidates Share Views At Recent League Forums
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos had a big week helping voters gain a better understanding of the candidates running for local, state and national offices in the Nov. 8 election.
The League hosted two candidate forums, the first held Sept. 29 featured candidates running for Los Alamos County Council. The second forum held Oct. 3 highlighted State Representative District 43, Magistrate Judge, County Sheriff, County Assessor, Probate Judge and Municipal Judge.
The League also produced the Los Alamos Voter Guide, which Read More
Heinrich: Cost Containment Measures Begin In Inflation Reduction Act For Prescription Drugs Covered By Medicare
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Friday announced the start of several of the Inflation Reduction Act’s prescription drug provisions, in particular the policy that will force drug companies to pay a rebate back to Medicare if the price of a product rises faster than the rate of inflation.
“The Inflation Reduction Act that Democrats in Congress passed into law is making a tangible difference in protecting affordable health care coverage and driving down the costs of prescription drugs,” Heinrich said. “I’m pleased these provisions are Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Awards $10 million In Food Security Grant Funding To 40 Organizations
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the recipients of $10 million in funding through the Food Security Grant to invest in infrastructure improvements for New Mexico’s food system, part of a larger $24 million investment to address hunger secured by the governor during the 2022 legislative session.
Joined by leaders of The Food Depot, which serves nine counties in northern New Mexico, the governor announced that funding has been awarded to 40 projects in 26 counties that will benefit an estimated 477,000 New Mexicans – around a quarter
Op-Ed: New Mexico Policymakers Should Take The Food Tax Off the Table
By KRISTINA FISHER
Associate Director
Think New Mexico
Over the past year, New Mexicans have been hit hard by rising food costs. Grocery prices have risen by more than 13 percent, the largest annual increase since 1979 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meanwhile, state tax revenues are reaching record levels due to high oil and gas prices and production. The latest projections anticipate that state government will have a surplus of $2.45 billion next year.
With families struggling and state coffers overflowing, it is unbelievable that legislators would even consider bringing Read More
Scenes From 2022 Customer Service Week Event
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Deputy Clerk Allison Collins educate the public on how to register to vote during the Los Alamos County 2022 Customer Service Week event held Wednesday afternoon at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Assessor Marty Martinez takes part in the Los Alamos County Customer Service Week event Wednesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighter David Bustos takes part in the Customer Service Week event held Wednesday at the Municipal Read More
New Mexico Land Office Brings In Record-Shattering $2.4B
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) brought in a record-shattering $2.4 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2022, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Wednesday.
Prior to 2019, the State Land Office had never raised $1 billion for a fiscal year. But under Commissioner Garcia Richard’s leadership, the agency raised $1.11B, $1.05B and $1.25B in fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively.
The State Land Office has raised more than $5.3B in Commissioner Garcia Richard’s first term.
“I made a Read More
