Council Proclaims October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From left, members of the Mountains and Molehills Team Heide Van Roekel, Barry Brobst and Nancy Partridge, far right, accept a proclamation from Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs, second from right, which declares the month of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation was issued during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The team is raising money for the Susan G. Komen organization. To help with this effort, Patridge said they will soon be walking 60-miles for three days in Dallas and their goal is to raise $15,000. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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House Passes Legislation Led By Luján, Klobuchar, Blunt To Improve Ballot Access For Voters With Disabilities
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M), Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Ranking Member Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing their legislation – the PAVA Program Inclusion Act – to ensure all voters with disabilities, regardless of geographic location, can fully participate in the electoral process.
This legislation allows two Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As), which provide protections and services to individuals with disabilities, to access Help America Vote Act Protection Read More
County Council Proclaims Oct. 9-15 Fire Prevention Week
From left, Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey, Councilor Keith Lepsch and Fire Chief Troy Hughes with a proclamation declaring Oct. 9-15 Fire Prevention Week, issued at Tuesday’s council meeting. Chief Hughes said during Fire Prevention Week LAFD personnel will visit Los Alamos Public Schools, attend Customer Service Day Oct. 5 at the Municipal Building and host open houses Oct. 12 at the White Rock Fire Station and Oct. 14 at the station across from the golf course and particpate in Trick or Treat MainStreet Oct. 28. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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BLM Seeks Public Comments On Direct Sale Of Public Land In Rio Arriba County
BLM News:
The proposed direct sale is necessary for the BLM to fulfill its obligations in accordance with the settlement reached in Federal court in the matter of the United States of America vs. Gilbert Borrego, 12cv434 JB-GBW, resolving a dispute over the ownership of the 1.4 acres. As part of the settlement agreement, the parcel would be offered through a non-competitive direct sale to the adjacent private landowner Read More
Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Complete The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) have introduced the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act.
This legislation directs the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) by the trail’s 50th anniversary in 2028.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse introduced the legislation in the House in July.
“The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail not only passes through some of our most incredible natural, Read More
Quorum Notice: LAPS Leased Facilities Tour Oct. 4
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the LAPS Leased Facilities Tour Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Los Alamos.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Suzie Havemann
Los Alamos County Council candidate Suzie Havemann recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her candidacy. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat Suzie Havemann is running for Los Alamos County Council. She recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
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?
HAVEMANN: About 38 years total – 30 of them as an adult raising two sons with my husband Scott Read More
Catch Of The Week: Student Loan Scams
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Whether you love or hate the idea of Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, be aware of incoming student loan forgiveness themed scams. Scammers are already starting to theme phishing and phone/text scams to this topic.
Plans released by the government for the forgiveness program have been vague, with borrowers instructed to sign up for email alerts, and that enrollment will be available in early October.
This has left some borrowers, with repayments set to continue in January, in a panic.
Scammers love uncertainty and confusion!
What kinds of scams Read More
Ivey-Soto Resigns As Chair Of Senate Rules Committee
Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Thursday, in a letter addressed to Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart (D-Albuquerque), Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto resigned as Chair of the Senate Rules Committee.
“The State Senate and the people of New Mexico are at their best when we work together to achieve the many goals ahead of us,” Senate President Pro Tem Stewart said. “Legislators, legislative staff, our constituents, advocates, and members of the public all play an integral part of this process. Our job is complex and can be very difficult but it’s important that everyone feel equally included Read More
Environmental Activist/Actress Jane Fonda Joins Re-election Event For New Mexico Land Commissioner Garcia Richard
Gathered at a campaign fundraiser for Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Thursday in Santa Fe, from left, Garcia Richard with supporters Maggie Charsley, Ellen Mills, Karyl Ann Armbruster, environmental activist/actress Jane Fonda and supporter Andrea Determan. Fonda said she was so impressed by Garcia Richard’s accomplishments in her first four years as land commissioner that she wanted to be an active participant in her re-election and success. As the first woman, Latino and educator elected to serve as land commissioner, Garcia Richard oversees 9 million surface acres and Read More
LWV Second Candidates Forum On Zoom Monday Oct. 3
Stansbury Votes To Strengthen School Behavioral Health Resources For New Mexico With Mental Health Matters Act
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) has voted to pass the Mental Health Matters Act out of the U.S. House of Representatives to address the ongoing behavioral health crisis facing students, families and educators in New Mexico.
The Mental Health Matters Act (H.R.7780) supports the behavioral health needs of New Mexico’s students and educators, strengthens school-based behavioral health care, and removes barriers for workers and families to access substance use disorder treatment.
“The pandemic has taken a huge toll on New Mexico’s Read More
New Mexico Higher Education Dept., UNM To Announce Efforts To Address College Food, Housing Security
NMHED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) in partnership with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Basic Needs Project will host an event 10 a.m. to noon today, Sept. 30, to announce a new statewide initiative to research the food and housing needs of students at public colleges and universities in New Mexico and highlight funds awarded to food security projects at higher education institutions.
The event will feature remarks from Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state and higher education leaders, faculty, and students involved in efforts to address food and housing
Heinrich, Risch Build Momentum For Legislation To Remove Hurdles For Good Samaritans To Clean Up Abandon Hardrock Mines
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act introduced by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) received a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW).
This legislation makes it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines.
Senators Heinrich and Risch delivered remarks today before the hearing.
P&Z Oks Special Use Permit For Mari Mac Plaza Project
Columbus Capital representatives Greg Gonzales and Jeffrey Branch share their plans for the Mari Mac Plaza Wednesday evening to the Planning and Zoning Commission in Council Chambers. Post screenshot
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a special use permit for Columbus Capital, moving it one step closer to enacting plans for a storage facility in the Mari Mac Plaza.
A few modifications were made to the criteria for the special use permit. The first was criteria five, which addresses Read More
Op/Ed: Tech Reform Needed, Protect Democracy, Too
By CEO ORIANA SANDOVAL, Center for Civic Policy
Executive Director ALISSA BARNES, Progress Now New Mexico
Big Tech reform is needed. From privacy protections to anti-trust measures, the U.S. Senate is absolutely right to take action to protect U.S. consumers.
And, perhaps even more importantly, New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is absolutely right to insist that the scramble to take on Big Tech doesn’t compromise online safety or our democracy.
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S 2992, the leading tech reform bill in the U.S. Senate, includes many needed reforms. But it also includes Read More
Judge Elizabeth Allen: Why I’m Running For Re-Election
By Judge Elizabeth Allen
Los Alamos Municipal Court
Fourteen years ago, I passed the bar exam and embarked on a meaningful career as a lawyer. I have worked as a prosecutor, a defense attorney, and a sole practitioner. I represented children in child protection court, lifers in prison on their post-conviction appeals, and families seeking special education services. My favorite job, though, has been serving as the Municipal Judge in Los Alamos, and that is why I am running for re-election.
As a new judge in 2019, I was excited to learn the position and to improve the court process. Not only did my Read More
Governor On Passage Of $2.5 Billion In Federal Funding To Support New Mexico Residents, Business Owners Impacted By the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fires
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamVideo: Councilor Keith Lepsch Discusses Sept. 27 Meeting
Councilor Keith Lepsch discusses Tuesday night’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday Sept. 26
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the purchase of a historic home on Juniper Street during Tuesday night’s meeting.
According to the staff report, the owners of the home, which is immediately adjacent to the west of the Historical Museum and north of the Fuller Lodge parking lot, offered to sell the property to the County.
The agreed price is $725,000. It is further stated in the staff report that the property has a lot of historic significance to the town; it ties back to the Ranch School and contributes to the historic Read More
