Luján, Thune Introduce Bill To Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance In Aftermath Of Adverse Weather
U.S. SENATE News:
NAMBÉ — This week, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Thune (R-S.D.), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, recently introduced the Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve the effectiveness and timeliness of multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that assist farmers and ranchers in the aftermath of adverse weather events.
The legislation would also provide USDA with direction to help improve the accuracy of the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM), which triggers Read More
County Eco Station & Overlook Collection Center Closed Monday In Observance Of Peoples’ Day
Governor Joins Sen. Luján, Rep. Leger Fernández To Discuss $2.5 Billion Secured For New Mexicans Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires
STATE News:
LAS VEGAS — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday joined U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a discussion with local stakeholders on the $2.5 billion in federal funding secured for the purpose of making New Mexicans impacted by Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires whole.
In a meeting at New Mexico Highlands University with local elected officials and community members in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the governor and federal delegation members highlighted the impact the funding will have on the residents Read More
Ryti: Protecting The Environment
By RANDALL RYTI
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Protecting the environment has always been a priority for me – not just preserving and protecting the environment by implementing the recommendations of our resiliency, energy, and sustainability task force and environmental sustainability board.
I also keep a close eye on LANL legacy waste cleanup progress by participating in the Department of Energy Environmental Management (DOE EM) Technical Work Group and attending community meetings with the New Mexico Environment Department. Successful cleanup protects human Read More
EMNRD: New Mexico 30 By 30 Advisory Committee Announces Second Public Engagement Survey
Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico 30 x 30 Advisory Committee announces a public Request for Information (RFI) to gather broad input on the conservation activities most important to New Mexicans. The RFI solicits ideas for a “uniquely New Mexico” vision for conservation.
In August 2021 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Executive Order 2021-052 (E.O.), Protecting New Mexico’s Lands, Watersheds, Wildlife, and Natural Heritage. The E.O. established the 30 by 30 Advisory Committee, comprised of seven state agencies and the State Land Office.
Agencies Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Requests Additional Federal Law Enforcement Assigned To New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Following her continued investments in New Mexico public safety, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked the Department of Justice to support her request to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for additional federal law enforcement resources to support state and local public safety efforts amid a nationwide increase in violent crime.
In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Gov. Lujan Grisham asked for additional FBI agents to be assigned to New Mexico following a similar request made in June to FBI Director Read More
Public Meeting On Atomic City Transit Plan Oct. 6, 2022
COUNTY News:
As part of the monthly Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, board members will hear a presentation on the Atomic City Transit (ACT) Plan under development.
Additionally, board members and transit staff welcome public feedback on the project and encourage the public to join the virtual meeting.
Los Alamos County retained LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., to prepare a 2022 Short-Range Transit Plan for ACT that will assess how transit conditions have changed, how ACT is performing and potential improvements to the transit Read More
New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners Issue Statements On Closure Of San Juan Generating Station
PRC Commissioner Joseph M. Maestas
PRC News:
SANTA FE — Members of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) issued the following statements Tuesday regarding last week’s closure of the San Juan Generating Station, a four-unit and coal-fired electric power plant in San Juan County that had been continuously operating since 1973.
Commissioner Joseph M. Maestas, District 3:
“Seeing the San Juan plant close is a monumental, landmark event in our state’s energy transition, but it is also a moment that brings mixed emotions. While our state’s environment and our people’s health will Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Shares Statement On Observance Of Yom Kippur
Courtesy/RPNM
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Jewish “Day of Atonement” and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
The following is a statement from Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairman Steve Pearce on Yom Kippur:
“We at the Republican Party of New Mexico would like to wish our Jewish friends and Jewish communities a blessed Yom Kippur. This special day is a time for reflection and focuses on repentance and asking forgiveness for any wrongs committed over the past year.
“Yom Kippur also provides an opportunity for Jews here in New Mexico and Read More
State Of New Mexico Accepting Applicants For Remaining $8.5 Million In Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund
STATE News:
…Applications sought following successful delivery of $40 million to fund more than 300 new officers around the state
SANTA FE – After delivering more than $40 million last month to 29 law enforcement departments, Gov. Lujan Grisham announced today that the state is seeking additional applicants for the remaining $8.5 million in funding available.
“This critical funding has already enabled law enforcement agencies from every corner of the state to hire more than 300 new officers. That’s going to make a big difference in improving public safety in our state,” Gov. Lujan Read More
Poll Shows Jeremy Gay Tied With Raúl Torrez In New Mexico Attorney General Race
Jeremy Gay
From the Jeremy Gay for Attorney General Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Jeremy Gay’s campaign for New Mexico Attorney General released polling today showing Republican Gay earning 41.4 percent of the vote and in a statistical tie with his Democratic opponent Raúl Torrez at 42 percent. Another 16.6 percent of voters were undecided.
With earlier polling over the summer showing Torrez with a 7 percent lead, the race has tightened as voters have learned about Jeremy Gay through his statewide travels, advertising efforts and his high profile endorsement by the New Mexico Fraternal Order Read More
Rep. Christine Chandler Addresses League Forum
By Rep. Christine Chandler
Democrat
House Dist. 43
Editor’s note: Rep. Christine Chandler is running unopposed for re-election to her House Seat in Dist. 43, which includes Los Alamos, Santa Fe & Sandoval counties. Below Chandler shares remarks she delivered at Monday night’s political forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos.
Many thanks to the league for hosting this candidates forum.
First what an honor and pleasure it is to serve you. I feel very lucky to know so many engaged and thoughtful constituents and to serve in a legislature where my colleagues work collaboratively Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Melanee Hand
Melanee Hand recently stopped by the Post newsroom to discuss her candidacy for council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat Melanee Hand was appointed to a seat on Council earlier this year and is now running for the seat in the Nov. 8 General Election.
She recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her candidacy.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post is publishing ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How Long Have you lived in Los Alamos?
HAND: I originally moved to Los Alamos in 1984 after graduating from college. Read More
DVS, VA To Host PACT Act Town Hall Meeting Oct. 6
NMDVS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and the Albuquerque VA Regional Office (VARO) will host a PACT Act town hall meeting Oct. 6 in Albuquerque.
The meeting is 10 a.m. to noon at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Bank of America Auditorium, 1701 4th St. SW, and is open to military veterans, active service members and their families. There is plenty of free parking at the center.
There also is a virtual/online and phone option (1.833.558.0712) to log in and listen to the presentations.
For more information about this town hall meeting, call 505.383.2400. Read More
County Council Proclaims Oct. 3-7 Customer Service Week
From left, Customer Care Service Representatives Tracey Alarid, Felice Romero, Michelle Moleres, Monica Rivera, County Councilor David Izraelevitz, Customer Care Service Representatives Paula Nelson, Heather Garcia, Joann Gentry and Amanda Burnworth pose with a proclamation during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The proclamation declares Oct. 3-7 Customer Service Week. Not pictured is Daniella Pitts. Customer Service Day is Oct. 5 at the Municipal Building to showcase the work of County departments. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
In presentation a proclamation Read More
New Mexico And Texas Execute Memorandum Of Agreement Governing Development Of Interstate Oil And Gas Wells
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Oil Conservation Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (“OCD”) and the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”) recently finalized a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) governing the development, operation, and maintenance of oil and gas wells that cross the border between New Mexico and Texas and produce minerals from each state using the same wellbore.
The MOA announced today arose out of a case before the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (“OCC”) which sought to permit a cross-border well in September of 2021. The OCC issued Read More
Gov. Proclaims October ‘Disability Employment Awareness Month’ In New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
NMDVR News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an official proclamation naming October 2022 as Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout the State of New Mexico.
In proclaiming Disability Employment Awareness Month, the governor states that “New Mexico employers can reap the benefits of hiring people with disabilities, who are skilled, loyal, and committed to their success” and that “workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people—including people with disabilities—are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive Read More
New Mexico’s Military And Retirees Support 52,000 Jobs
Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo. Courtesy/EDD
White Sands Missile Range in the Tularosa Basin of south-central New Mexico. Courtesy/EDD
STATE News:
- First-ever study analyzes economic impact of military in state
SANTA FE – New Mexico Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today that a first-of-its kind study on the economic impact of military installations and retired military veterans in New Mexico shows that the sector supports 52,268 jobs, $2.8 billion in annual labor income, and more than $14 billion in industrial output.
New Mexico has 141,558 veterans Read More
Public Notice: Voting Machine Certification Postponed
County Council Declares Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day
Tuesday evening in Council Chambers, from left, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, Councilor Melanee Hand and Department of Public Utilities Conservation Officer Abbey Hayward with a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation during its regular meeting Tuesday night declaring Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day.
County Council Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Climate change represents an existential threat Read More
