Tales Of Our Times: The History Of Checking Facts Is Awkward For Party Politics
Tales of our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
The Los Alamos Daily Post has taken a very useful step forward this summer. The Post began posting an editor’s note after letters to the editor on issues that spark national interest and intrigue.
The advisory reads: Editor’s note: Letters and columns published in the Los Alamos Daily Post reflect the views of the writer. The Post encourages readers to do their own fact checking.
I needed only a moment to concur with the editor’s note. In the next moment, my thoughts turned to the stubborn question: How can readers Read More
New Mexico State Sen. Daniel Ivy-Soto Removed As Interim Committee Chair In Wake Of Unresolved Complaints Of Sexual Harassment
Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto
New Mexico Legislature News:
In the wake of unresolved complaints of sexual harassment against Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto, Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart has removed Sen. Ivey-Soto from his position as chair of the New Mexico Finance Authority interim committee. Sen. Nancy Rodriguez will be the new committee chair.
“Given the scope and nature of the allegations levied against Sen. Ivey-Soto, it would be inappropriate for him to remain in a position of authority until the allegations are fully, fairly, and transparently resolved,” Sen. Stewart. said “Our committees must be Read More
Heinrich: Get Outside On Public Lands Day
By SEN. MARTIN HEINRICH
New Mexico
Today is National Public Lands Day, a great time to visit one of New Mexico’s incredible national parks, monuments, forests, and wilderness areas—most have waived their entrance fees to mark the occasion.
The outdoors has always been at the center of my life. When other kids were playing baseball, I was catching snapping turtles to keep as pets. After college, I served in AmeriCorps with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in New Mexico and worked on the effort to restore the Mexican wolf. Later, I became an outfitter guide, taking young people into the backcountry Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Breaks Ground On 32 Room Long-Term Care Facility In Springer
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham greets residents during a groundbreaking ceremony for a long-term care facility Friday in Springer. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SPRINGER — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham broke ground Friday on a new long-term care facility in Springer made possible through $15 million from her capital outlay.
The new facility, the only one in the county, will feature 32 private rooms, overnight guest accommodations, a recreation area, family room, chapel, hair salon and exterior gardens with walking paths.
“Every New Mexico senior – no matter which community they call home – deserves Read More
New Mexico Attorney General Joins Multi-State Coalition In Protecting Right To Interstate Travel To Seek Abortions
Attorney General Hector Balderas
NMAG News:
Amicus brief argues Texas’ laws violate individuals’ constitutional right to interstate travel
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas today joined a multistate coalition of 21 attorneys general, led by California, in submitting an amicus brief in Fund Texas Choice v. Paxton to protect the right of individuals to travel out of Texas to obtain an abortion.
The multistate amicus brief was submitted in support of a motion for preliminary injunction filed by reproductive rights advocates seeking to halt enforcement of several Read More
Signs Of The Times Along Rover Boulevard
Political signs from candidates running in the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election line a stretch of Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Heinrich To Attend National Public Lands Day Celebration At Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument Saturday Sept. 24
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
TAOS — At 11 a.m. MT, Saturday, Sept. 24, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will join Trust for Public Land (TPL) President Diane Regas, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning to celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in Taos.
The leaders will highlight how public lands and conservation benefits from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) have contributed to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and the region.
Heinrich Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández Votes For Public Safety Bill Package
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voted for safer communities with passage of a package of public safety bills. This legislation takes important steps to build stronger, healthier relationships between law enforcement and those they serve. Together they will help prevent crime, save lives, and advance justice. The bills also promote accountability and training, which are essential to build trust with the community.
“The principles of safety and justice are at the cornerstone of a productive and thriving society. Today, I voted to give law enforcement Read More
Environment Department Calls For Water Stories In Celebration Of 50th Anniversary Of Clean Water Act
NMED News:
SANTA FE — In 1972, growing public awareness of the importance of water quality led to sweeping amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
The amended law became known as the Clean Water Act. This Act established a goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters for the use and benefit of every American. These goals have helped achieve a dramatic decrease in the levels of pollution in waters of New Mexico.
In October, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)’s Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) will host a Read More
Governor’s Wildfire Grant Program Provides $1.5 Million To Assist 162 Businesses Affected By Wildfires
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that $1.5 million has been awarded to 162 New Mexican businesses as part of the Wildfire Business Assistance Grant Program she created in August.
Some 100 businesses will receive the maximum award of $11,196 while other businesses will receive emergency awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,851. “These businesses, like the residents of these communities, have gone through so much this year,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I hope this assistance helps these businesses move forward. Together, we will recover.” Read More
Sen. Heinrich Blasts Blockade Of DISCLOSE Act
U.S. SENATE News:
…The DISCLOSE Act will help Americans understand who is behind the massive uptick in dark money and other special interest spending in recent years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) voted to advance the DISCLOSE Act, legislation he has long cosponsored to shine a light on the big special interests spending unlimited sums to purchase influence over the American government. The cloture vote failed 49-49 with all Senate Republicans voting against the bill.
“Ever since the Supreme Court wrongly equated money with speech and corporations with people Read More
Santa Fe Native Nina Otero-Warren Featured On Quarter
Adelina (Nina) Otero-Warren
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Adelina (Nina) Otero-Warren’s incredible impact on history and contribution to the suffrage movement is being nationally recognized as she becomes the fourth woman featured on the U.S. quarter as part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters™ program.
Coinciding with the release of the coin and to celebrate her legacy, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI), in partnership with the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and with support from the United States Mint (Mint) Read More
Governor Makes Impromptu Stop At New Mexico Veterans Home,Visit With Vets, Checks On Progress Of Improvements
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham conducted an impromptu visit Tuesday to the New Mexico Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences to meet with residents and staff to personally check on the progress of improvements recently implemented to provide a higher quality of care for veterans at the facility.
“It was important for me to talk directly to veterans and get their candid assessment of the progress we are making. This is not something that can be fully understood by reading a report. I needed to hear first-hand from Read More
Councilor Reagor Provides Work Session Highlights
Video: Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor provides highlights from Tuesday’s work session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Havemann: We Need More Houses For Sale — But Without Selling the Town
By SUZIE HAVEMANN
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
We are in the midst of an acute housing shortage here in Los Alamos.
To be a vibrant community, we need to support LANL’s ability to recruit and retain employees. To diversify our economy and enable small business growth, we need more housing inventory for the non-LANL workforce. To foster more diversity in our community, we need more housing options in the entry and middle price segments. To enjoy the benefits of a good school system, local university, health care services, day care options, and cultural amenities, we need more Read More
Heinrich Opens MilCon, VA Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing On Modernizing Veterans Electronic Health Records
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies opened a hearing Wednesday to receive an update on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts around Electronic Health Record Modernization.
VIDEO: Chair Heinrich Opens MilCon, VA Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing [HD DOWNLOAD LINK HERE]
Witnesses appearing in today’s hearing include:
Panel I:
- Donald M. Remy, Deputy Secretary for VA;
- Shereef Elnahal, MD, Under
Rep. Stansbury Helps Pass Bill To Defend Democracy And Strengthen Coup Prevention
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To prevent future coup attempts like the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted to pass the bipartisan Presidential Election Reform Act (H.R.8873) out of the House of Representatives.
The bill clarifies the role of the Vice President of the United States in the vote certification process as purely ministerial, prevents states from submitting competing slates of electors, and raises the threshold for Members of Congress to object to electors to prevent frivolous objections.
“Our democracy Read More
Heinrich And Luján Push For Increased Action From Pentagon To Address PFAS Exposure At Military Installations
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and a bipartisan group of senators are calling on Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin and White House officials to increase funding for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing and remediation, and to improve PFAS-related planning to make use of the higher funding levels that Congress is willing to appropriate to address the pervasive issue.
The senators wrote, in part, “As you know, PFAS chemicals have emerged as widespread contaminants to the drinking water Read More
Gessing: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Touts Abortion, But What About Economy, Education?
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation
With just a few weeks left before early voting kicks off, what issues will motivate how New Mexicans vote? According to one recent poll the top issue this fall is inflation/ the economy (at 59 percent). Crime was right behind at 58 percent followed by immigration and health care. Abortion was down the list at just 29 percent.
Surprisingly, the poll (done by KOB-TV) fails to even ask about education. In a state that consistently ranks at the very bottom in the nation on numerous (and bipartisan) education reports, serious education reforms Read More
Historic All-Women Las Cruces City Council To Be Honored At DPNM 2022 Rising Star Event Oct. 1
The DPNM will host its Rising Star 2022 fundraiser Oct. 1. Courtesy/DPNM
DPNM News:
The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) is hosting the: “most important event of the year, our Rising Star 2022 fundraiser, where we honor up-and-coming Democratic leaders who are making waves and propelling the Democratic Party into the future.”
This year DPNM is honoring the historic all-women Las Cruces City Council.
“The Rising Star is how we are able to fund our most important Democratic initiatives and support our candidates throughout the year. And this year, with a close Governor’s race and the future Read More
