Local Democratic Party Hosting Yard Sale Saturday
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLA) is holding a yard sale to raise funds for the Party.
The event is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20 at 20 Bonito Place (1 mile down Los Pueblos from Barranca.
This yard sale will take place rain or shine. Read More
Governor Signs Emergency Declaration For Rio Arriba County Due To Flooding
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
- Declaration provides funding and other resources to support flooding recovery efforts
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order today declaring a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, making funding and state resources available for the affected county.
The declaration follows monsoon flooding that began earlier this summer and continues to affect public safety and critical infrastructure.
The executive order provides $750,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assist Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Applauds President’s Signing Of Inflation Reduction Act
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement Tuesday following President Joe Biden’s signature of the Inflation Reduction Act:
“Today, Democrats delivered one of the most important pieces of legislation in our lifetime. I applaud President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the Democratic members of Congress who worked for so long to pass the Inflation Reduction Act and bring us to this momentous occasion.
“The Inflation Reduction Act will change lives across the country for generations to come lowering drug prices Read More
Secretary Of State Urges New Mexicans To Help America Vote, Become Poll Workers For General Election
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is urging New Mexicans to participate in one of the most critical roles in democracy by becoming a poll worker for the 2022 General Election.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has designated Aug. 16, 2022 as “Help America Vote Day” in an effort to to assist poll worker recruitment efforts in communities across the country.
“Working at the polls means you are on the frontlines of our democracy, assisting the voters in your community and Read More
Luján Tours Southern New Mexico, Reviews Areas Impacted By Wildfires, Meets With Local Officials In Lincoln County, Tours Holloman Air Force Base
Sen. Ben Ray Luján Speaks with Local Leaders, Surveys Fire Damage. Courtesy photo
Sen. Ben Ray Luján touring damage caused by the McBride Fire in Lincoln County. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENTATE News:
RUIDOSO — Monday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) visited Ruidoso in Lincoln County to review damage caused by the McBride Fire and the steps taken in the aftermath to address flooding concerns.
Following the tour, Luján met with local officials about related responses, including Ruidoso’s efforts to secure long-term housing for local workers displaced by the loss of residences.
Following their Read More
NNSA’s Hruby Visits South Korea To Discuss National Security, Nonproliferation, And Nuclear Security Issues
NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby tours Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute’s fuel fabrication facility. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON — Jill Hruby, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), wrapped up her visit to East Asia Saturday with a trip to South Korea.
She discussed national defense, nuclear nonproliferation, and nuclear security with her counterparts, visited key scientific organizations, and hosted a dialogue with several policy experts.
“The relationship between the United States and South Korea is strong, and both sides bring tremendous Read More
Devolder: Discrimination In Los Alamos County
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
Los Alamos County is really big on recreational activities and various kinds of “Fests.”
Personally, my recreational activity or Fest is working on my vehicles. This is particularly the case as automotive shops typically charge $125 per hour for repair work.
The folks in Community Development (that is, Nuisance Code Enforcement) have suggested that automobiles need to be repaired in residential garages. As has been pointed out previously, not everyone has a garage or even a carport (this applies to apartments, too). Therefore, vehicle owners may resort to repairing Read More
Stradling: Dog Whistles And Straw Men – Who I Really Am
Los Alamos County Council candidate Gary Strading at the 2022 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade Saturday morning on Central Avenue. Courtesy photo
By GARY STRADLING
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
My only previous, experience with politics was as a little boy, when during a friendly dirt clod fight on our farm in Belen, my city friends used “road apples” * instead of dirt clods.
We had a great Rodeo day Saturday. I really enjoyed the parade and visiting with many people during the fair.
But I had some interesting queries:
- Folks said, “how can you claim to be a good guy when people
Op-Ed: Why Are Taxpayers Paying For Golfers’ Pleasure?
By BRUCE WARREN
Los Alamos
Well, the Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) did it again. In their Aug. 11 meeting the PRB voted once more to forward Option A for golf course expansion to the County Council.
Option A is the most destructive to Open Space of the four options provided by the golf course architect consultants (seen at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8mlipqf0addttmi/Golf%20Course%20Proposals%206-22-22.pdf?dl=0, and a summary of safety concerns at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/obe0787f5l9ad2d/Golf%20Course%20Safety%20Issue%20Options%20summary.pdf?dl=0), requiring Read More
Public Regulation Commission Nominating Committee Seeks Applicants To Serve On PRC Appointed Panel
PRC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to serve on the next term of the Commission, which will transition from an elected body to an appointed panel beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
A full description of the Commissioner job posting can be found online at https://www.nm-prc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nominating-Committee-Commissioner-Job-Description-.pdf. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. MDT, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
The Nominating Committee is a standing committee consisting of seven appointed members Read More
Rep. Herrell Introduces Veteran Recruitment Act Of 2022
U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell
RPNM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM) has introduced the Veteran Recruitment Act of 2022, which prioritizes hiring veterans of the United States Armed Forces for positions within diplomatic, defense, intelligence, and security agencies of the federal government, particularly the State Department.
Rep. Herrell’s bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX) and Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) and has been endorsed by the American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization.
“America’s veterans have unique talents, perspective, Read More
U.S. Embassy & FBI Return Historic Sculpture Of San Antonio De Padua To People Of Mexico
Saint Anthony of Padua statue from the 19th century. Courtesy image
FBI News:
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO —The Embassy of the United States in Mexico and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced the return of a Saint Anthony of Padua statue from the 19th century that was located in the Museum of Fine Arts of San Angelo (SAMFA) in Texas.
Through a formal request process initiated by Mexican authorities, FBI personnel contacted the museum who worked cooperatively and responsibly to reach a mutual resolution and effectuate the transfer of this important object to Mexico through the FBI. Read More
Governor Urges Mora And San Miguel County Residents With Wildfire-Related Flood Debris To Apply For Full Service Removal Program
STATE News:
SAN MIGUEL & MORA COUNTIES — Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement July 28 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to include flooding impacts in New Mexico’s disaster declaration for counties affected by wildfires, the Full Service Debris Program is now accepting Right of Entry applications that include wildfire debris that enters property due to flooding. Debris must be a result of flooding, wind, or fire damage related to the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
“The county is grateful for the inclusion of the flood debris Read More
Video: Councilor David Izraelevitz Recaps Meeting
Councilor David Izraelevitz recaps highlights from the Aug. 9 County Council meeting during a meeting Wednesday in the Los Alamos Daily Post news room. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Op-Ed: Golf Course Controversy
By DAVID RULE
Tesuque
There has been a bit of a local controversy going on around proposed changes to the Los Alamos Municipal golf course.
The Council has decided to extend the driving range – at considerable cost and impact to the golf course at large.
Last week I wrote in and commented that it is pretty common for old courses to outgrow their ranges, but this is typically handled simply by extending or raising netting to contain practice balls.
The Council is apparently not interested in this simple solution – and argue that the extending the driving range is “a safety issue”.
Oh … I guess if Read More
NNSA Administrator Hruby Addresses Visit To Hiroshima
Under Secretary & Administrator Jill Hruby
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON — Jill Hruby, Under Secretary for Nuclear Security for the Department of Energy and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), made the following remarks after her Aug. 9 visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Memorial Centopath:
“This is a solemn week for the people of Japan, the United States, and around the world. It is important that we remember those who lost their lives in the deadliest conflict in human history and work to prevent such a tragedy from occurring again.
“As the Administrator Read More
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis To Headline Mark Ronchetti For New Mexico Governor Rally Sunday In Carlsbad
From the Mark Ronchetti For Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will headline a rally to support Republican candidate Mark Ronchetti’s run for Governor.
The rally will take place at 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center 4012 National Parks Highway in Carlsbad.The doors open at 2 p.m. and the event begins at 4 p.m. Sunday.
“I’m honored to have Gov. DeSantis help us fire up our Ronchetti team in New Mexico,” Ronchetti said. “Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has failed New Mexico. Whether it’s crime, where we’re now the 2nd most violent Read More
Council Proclaims Aug. 20 Clean Up Los Alamos Day
County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule accepts a proclamation from Councilor David Izraelevitz Tuesday night, which declares Aug. 20 Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
During Tuesday night’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting, council presented a proclamation, which declares Aug. 20 Clean Up Los Alamos Day.
Councilor David Izraelevitz read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: Los Alamos County, Environmental Sustainability Board, Zero Waste Los Alamos, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Zia Credit Union, and Coca-Cola Read More
New 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention & Crisis ‘Lifeline’ Number Now In Operation With Veteran/Military Component
DVS News:
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has announced that a new three-digit phone number has replaced the existing and often hard-to-remember 10-digit national suicide prevention and crisis phone number.
The new number to call is 9-8-8, and it features a military & veteran feature.
Veterans or service members facing a crisis can simply dial 9-8-8, and press option “1” to be immediately linked to the same U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) support system featured with the old phone number. The old number will remain active and will reroute calls Read More
Op-Ed: Raid On Trump’s Florida Home Political Persecution
By FRANK TRAMBLEY
1st Vice Chairman
Republican Party of New Mexico
In response to Valerie Fox’s Aug. 9 letter to the editor (link) criticizing Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce’s justified reaction to the recent FBI raid on former President Trump’s residence, Mar-a-Lago, I must say it is Valerie who is, in fact, tone deaf – and, in fact – quite blind.
While Ms. Fox’s letter attempts to incorporate her “criminal justice background” as a basis for her argument to demonize Trump, it becomes quite apparent that she turns a blind eye to facts which should at least make a reasonable Read More
