Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm And Northwest Tribal Leaders Gather For Dinner
Front row, from left, are Marie Wyena, elder, Wanapum Band of Indians; Dana Miller, tribal councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation); N. Kathryn Brigham, Board of Trustees chair, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR); Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm; Samuel Penney, Tribal Executive Council chair, Nez Perce Tribe; and Clayton Buck, leader, Wanapum Band of Indians. Back row, from left, are Brian Vance, Hanford Site manager; Jeremy Takala, tribal councilman, Yakama Nation; and Toby Patrick, Board of Trustees member, CTUIR. Read More
RPNM On New Mexico Supreme Court Allowing Illegal Aliens To Practice Law
From the New Mexico of New Mexico:
ALBUQUERQUE — In an egregious action, the New Mexico Supreme Court has revised the rules for admission of lawyers to the State Bar, permitting illegal aliens to practice law in the state.
The Court has removed the citizenship requirement, allowing undocumented workers to become licensed lawyers in New Mexico.
Here is the link to the changed rule that would allow any person – despite immigration status – to be admitted to the State Bar.
This is a rash and questionable decision by the high court, and the Court also didn’t follow the traditional process to seek public Read More
President Grants Governor’s Request For Extension Of 100 Percent Federal Cost Share Coverage, And Addition Of Los Alamos & Sandoval Counties
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that President Joe Biden has granted her request for an extension of 100 percent federal cost coverage of Categories A & B of Public Assistance under the state’s federal disaster declaration for wildfires.
The federal government will now cover 100 percent of the costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for a new 90-day period that will extend through Nov. 4, 2022.
“I thank President Biden for his action to ensure that the federal government Read More
New Mexico Submits Application To Secure Initial Broadband Planning Dollars, Lay Groundwork For Historic Federal Internet Expansion
STATE News:SANTA FE –The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) submitted its application for initial planning funds through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Last month, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a letter of intent to the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) confirming New Mexico’s interest in the $42.5 billion BEAD program – starting with $5 million in planning funds to support the State’s year-long work toward a Five-Year Action Plan, required to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars Read More
Taking Stock Of Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Process
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos is on the verge of an important milestone—completion of the Chapter 18 update—the nuisance code.
This represents the final chapter of a multi-phased project designed to bring the Los Alamos County Development Code up to date and to determine clear standards for the Community Development Department (CDD) to assess and enforce nuisance conditions that are clearly identified threats to public health, safety, and welfare on private property.
County Councils have been grappling with the Los Alamos Code of Ordinance Chapter 18 Environment Article II Nuisances since Read More
Luján, Yazzie, Join Tribal Leaders In Española For ‘United For A Brighter Future’ Vote Yes For Kids Campaign
Sen. Ben Ray Luján at YDI Head Start Tuesday announcing support of the passage of Constitutional Amendment 1 this November. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ESPAÑOLA — Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D- N.M.), joined by Wilhelmina Yazzie, students, community members, and Tribal leaders gathered at YDI Head Start to announce their support of the passage of Constitutional Amendment 1 this November.
Sen. Luján and tribal leaders visited a classroom and then addressed a crowd of advocates and community members to discuss the importance of early childhood education for rural, Tribal, and Hispanic communities Read More
Six To Receive 2022 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award
NMFOG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has chosen five New Mexicans as the recipients of its 2022 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Awards.
The awards are annually presented to those New Mexicans who believe in government transparency at the state or local level – and who have made significant contributions to casting sunshine (transparency) in government operations in the state.
Dixon Award winners will be honored with a Dixon Award event set for Oct. 6 at the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel on Louisiana Boulevard in Albuquerque.
“For many years, Read More
Sen. Ben Ray Luján Hosts Roundtable With Agriculture Industry On Nutrition Access In Northern New Mexico
Sen. Luján tours a farm at the NMSU Sustainable Agriculture Science Center in Alcalde. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Rio Arriba County – Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) hosted a roundtable discussion with a variety of New Mexico agricultural partners to discuss improving nutrition access, farmer crop and livestock programs, and other priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.
Following their discussion, Sen. Luján toured the local farm at the NMSU Sustainable Agriculture Science Center in Alcalde. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Read More
USDOT Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. Highlights New Mexico Funding During Nationwide Building A Better America Tour
U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr.
USDOT News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. joined U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to celebrate that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded a $11,466,938 grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the City of Albuquerque, for the Albuquerque Rail Trail.
The project will create a one mile physically separated pathway through the heart of downtown Albuquerque providing a safe and affordable transportation option for area resident and improving accessibility Read More
Op-Ed: Golf Course Investment
By JOHN ROBERTS
Los Alamos
To the County Council, County Manager, and who it may concern.
Regarding the golf course improvements and any recreation improvements scheduled funding for this year.
Is it really such a smart idea to expand and sink money into these improvements? Does the golf course make over benefit anyone other than golfers? A large portion of the community is against this, and it will only benefit a small portion of our population.
Also, it should bring in such a meniscal number of tourists to play, that it shouldn’t even be in the conversation. Not to mention the major waste of water, Read More
Video: Sen. Ben Ray Lujan At LANL Press Conference
Video: U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján praises the directors of Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Labs during a press conference about passage of the CHIPS and Science Act held Friday Aug. 12 at the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Booths At 2022 Los Alamos County Fair
From left, County Council Chair Randall Ryti, Visual Information Specialist Leslie Bucklin, Visual Information Specialist Vint Miller and County Councilor Sara Scott gather at the County Booth at the Los Alamos 2022 County Fair Saturday Aug. 13 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
Residents check out information provided at the County booth at the Los Alamos 2022 County Fair Saturday Aug. 13 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
The Hillstompers performing Aug. 13 at the Los Alamos 2022 County Fair at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
Pie baking winners show off their ribbons Aug. 13 at the County Read More
Nakhleh: Our Trails Need Love
View of Kwage Mesa Trail overgrown with ragweed and kochia. Courtesy/Stephanie Nakhleh
Fortified by summer rains, ragweed and kochia are overgrowing Kwage Mesa Trail. Courtesy/Stephanie Nakhleh
By STEPHANIE NAKHLEH
Los Alamos
Our trail network, more than any other recreation amenity in town, is the most popular and serves the most people. Surveys have shown this. What’s curious is that so little effort is put into maintaining this beloved resource. I served on the Parks and Rec Board for several years and remarked on it then, and notice it still: we do not put our budget, or our elbow grease, Read More
Finance And Administration, Taxation And Revenue Secretaries Report General Fund Revenue Outlook To New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee
Taxation & Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The state administration’s top finance and revenue officials recently presented the latest state revenue forecast to the Legislative Finance Committee, announcing an overall more positive outlook for New Mexico.
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group, made up of state agency economists and economists from the Legislative Finance Committee, is forecasting an improved revenue outlook for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 versus the previous years.
The state and federal unemployment rate forecast sees continued Read More
PRC Nominating Committee To Focus On Public Input
PRC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Nominating Committee will hold its next meeting at 9 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29.
This meeting will focus on public participation as the Committee seeks input from stakeholders, including members of the public, as they begin reviewing applications from candidates who best meet the qualifications for serving on the Commission.
Two years ago, New Mexico voters approved a Constitutional amendment changing the makeup of the Commission from an elected to appointed body beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Additionally, Gov. Michelle Lujan Read More
Congressional Candidate Alexis Martinez Johnson Endorsed By Republican Women’s Group ‘Maggie’s List’
Alexis Martinez Johnson
From the Alexis Martinez Johnson Campaign:
SANTA FE — Alexis Martinez Johnson, environmental engineer, wife, mother, and Republican nominee for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District announced Thursday Maggie’s List’s endorsement of her campaign.
Maggie’s List is a Federal Political Action Committee created to raise awareness and funds to increase the number of conservative women elected to federal public office, with an emphasis on fiscal conservatism, personal responsibility, and a strong national security agenda.
“I’m honored to be endorsed by Maggie’s Read More
DOE/NNSA: Public Comments Invited On Notice Of Intent To Prepare New Los Alamos National Laboratory Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement
DOE/NNSA News:
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) published a Notice of Intent (NOI) today to prepare a new Site-wide Environmental Impact Statement for Continued Operation of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL SWEIS).
The new LANL SWEIS (DOE/EIS-0552) will be done in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The SWEIS will analyze the potential environmental impacts of the reasonable alternatives for continuing operations of the Laboratory for approximately the next 15 years.
The continued operation Read More
NMDWS: New Mexico’s July Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Courtesy/NMDWS
STATE News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced that New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in July, down from 4.9 percent in June and down from 7.0 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in July was 3.5 percent, down from 3.6 percent in June and down from 5.7 percent in July 2021.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 31,700 jobs, or 3.9 percent, between July 2021 and July 2022. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 31,500 jobs, or 4.9 percent. The public Read More
Ahead Of Farm Bill Negotiations, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Hosts Roundtable With New Mexico Agriculture Industry
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte to host a roundtable discussion Thursday in Las Cruces with New Mexico agriculture industry stakeholders to discuss priorities regarding the next version of the Farm Bill. Courtesy photo
A roundtable discussion Thursday in Las Cruces with New Mexico agriculture industry stakeholders to discuss priorities regarding the next version of the Farm Bill. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte to host a roundtable discussion Thursday Read More
Chart 669: Los Alamos Moves From Green Back Down To Yellow On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. Los Alamos moves from Green down to Yellow. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for all in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Read More
