Governor Secures Extension Federal Disaster Declaration As Monsoon Impacts New Mexico’s Wildfire Burn Scar Areas
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Governor also requests federal financial support for ranchers, farmers, landowners impacted by wildfires
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to extend the duration of New Mexico’s disaster declaration as monsoon season floods continue to impact New Mexicans in wildfire burn scar areas.
The extension comes after Gov. Lujan Grisham directly requested that President Joe Biden direct FEMA to extend the duration of the state’s
County: Summary Of Findings For Community Services Master Plan Survey Meeting Rescheduled To Aug. 3
COUNTY News:
The Community Services Department would like to invite the community to a rescheduled Zoom meeting, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 that will focus on the summary findings of the community survey completed in May.
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department has been working with a professional consulting team to assist with the development of an Integrated Community Services Master Plan, that will help identify and assess existing programs, services, facilities, gaps and look at future needs within the community.
Zoom meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83101896726 Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Announce $875,079 In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Laguna Pueblo Businesses Along Route 66 Highway
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) announced $875,079 in American Rescue Plan funding to Laguna Economic Advancement, LLC, to plan and design for a facility that will support economic and business opportunities for the Laguna Pueblo along the Route 66 tourism corridor.
“It’s great to see the American Rescue Plan continue helping Tribes rebuild and strengthen their economies,” Heinrich said. “Thanks to this federal funding, tourists hitting the road and traveling down the historic Read More
RPNM Executive Director Honored By Republican National Committee As One Of Best Executive Directors In The Nation
RPNM Executive Director Kimberly Skaggs
By STEVE PEARCE
RPNM Chairman
As Chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM), I am proud to inform you that RPNM’s Executive Director, Kimberly Skaggs, is being honored this week in Chicago by the Republican National Committee as one of the best Executive Directors in the nation.
In Chicago Kimberly is serving on a panel at the “2022 RNC Summer Meeting” where she is discussing the teamwork that has transformed RPNM into one of the best State Parties in the country.
She is a multitalented and dynamic leader who has helped RPNM grow and prosper throughout Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Las Cruces As Location For New Media Academy Satellite Campus
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday that the first satellite campus for New Mexico’s Next Generation Media Academy will be co-located with Doña Ana Community College and New Mexico State University at the NMSU Arrowhead Center in Las Cruces.
The Media Academy is a priority initiative for Gov. Lujan Grisham, who has identified film and television production as a priority industry in the state to create higher paying jobs and diversify the economy. The Next Generation Academy will be a certificate program that fast tracks people into in-demand jobs with high-level Read More
Heinrich, Luján Announce Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Bills That Would Deliver Almost $250 Million In Federal Investments For 130 New Mexico Projects
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Appropriations package that includes more than $250 million in investments they are fighting to deliver for 130 local projects across New Mexico.
The Senate Appropriations Committee released a nearly $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 Appropriations package, which includes $653 billion in non-defense discretionary spending, a 10.1 percent increase over fiscal year 2022, $850 billion in defense discretionary spending, an 8.7 percent increase over Read More
New Mexico AG Hector Balderas Joins Coalition Of Attorneys General Urging EPA To Address Climate Crisis
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has joined a coalition of eigh state and territorial Attorneys General in a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the EPA to consider establishing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for greenhouse gases to address the climate crisis.
The letter follows in the wake of West Virginia v. EPA, the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Read More
EMNRD Advisory Committee Requests Public Input On Conservation Activities Most Important To New Mexicans
EMNRD Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico 30 x 30 Advisory Committee announced Wednesday 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. Read More
Integrity New Mexico Calls On USDA Inspector General To Investigate If Political Pressure To Get Hermits Peak Prescribed Burn Done Overruled Common Sense
Integrity NM News:
SANTA FE — Integrity New Mexico (Integrity NM) has filed a request with the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for an investigation into whether there was undue political pressure to get the Hermits Peak prescribed burn done.
The Forest Service is responsible for the largest forest fire disaster in the state’s history. Numerous media outlets have reported that rank-and-file Forest Service employees felt pressured to “get the job done” in a political environment where the Governor supports the Biden Administration’s climate change agenda. One Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Issues Statement On Senate Passage Of Chips And Science Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan legislation to lower costs, boost domestic manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, and preserve American competitiveness in the 21st century:
“The CHIPS and Science Act is designed to fight inflation and invest in domestic jobs and the future. This bipartisan legislation will serve as a launchpad for scientific innovation and manufacturing at places like Intel in Rio Rancho and allow America to maintain our competitive Read More
Heinrich, Stansbury Lead New Mexico Congressional Delegation On Bill To Rename Belen Post Office In Honor Of Former U.S. Sen. Dennis Chávez
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office facility at 400 North Main Street in Belen, N.M., in honor of former U.S. Sen. Dennis Chávez.
Sen. Chavez was the first American-born Hispanic senator, worked to further civil rights, education, conservation, and economic development in New Mexico and across the nation.
The legislation is supported by Sen. Chávez’s family, the Belen City Council, New Mexico Chapter of the American Postal Workers Union, and the local Postmaster Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On Passing Of Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval
Navajo Nation Code Talker Samuel Sandoval July 29, 2022. Photo/JCCC
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today following the passing of Navajo Nation Code Talker Samuel Sandoval, born in Nageezi, N.M.:
“New Mexico is proud to have been home to so many Navajo Code Talkers, including national hero Samuel Sandoval of Nageezi. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Sandoval for his incredible service to our nation – may he rest in peace. My prayers are with his wife Malula and the whole of the Navajo Nation.
“This nation owes an enormous debt of gratitude Read More
New Community Leaders Introduced At Chamber Breakfast
Community and business leaders gathered Thursday morning to meet and welcome new faces in their ranks at the Chamber Community Breakfast at UNM-Los Alamos as many organizations have hired new leadership lately. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
From left, Keith Jones, who is overseeing the renovation of Los Alamos Comfort Inn, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann and Donovan Price of Enterprise Bank and Trust. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Liz Martineau chats with new Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jose Delphin. Martineau is spearheading Read More
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces $401 Million Investment In High-Speed Internet Access In Rural Areas
Courtesy/USDA
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Department is investing $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses in 11 states, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to investing in rural infrastructure and affordable high-speed internet for all.
This announcement includes a group of investments from the ReConnect Program, and an award funded through USDA’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee program.
The Read More
Heinrich, Smith Introduce Clean Energy Jobs Act To Boost Opportunities, Career Access For Women And Minorities
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) co-chairs of the Electrification Caucus, introduced the Clean Energy Jobs Act to meet the growing energy workforce needs and create a comprehensive strategy at the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase participation among women and minorities throughout the industry.
Energy jobs are some of the fastest growing occupations in America. From 2015 to 2019 the energy sector grew at twice the rate as the overall economy. In the coming years, there will be an increasing demand for trained workers, Read More
Supreme Court Chief Justice Bacon To Highlight New Mexico Eviction Prevention Efforts At White House Summit
Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon
NMSC News:
SANTA FE – Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon will speak next week at a White House event on eviction prevention initiatives in cities and states.
The Chief Justice will highlight a court-based program phased in across New Mexico.
The White House summit on eviction prevention reform will be held virtually starting at 10:30 a.m. MT, Tuesday, Aug. 2.
“The Eviction Prevention and Diversion program offers help to tenants and landlords, lessening the risk that financially vulnerable New Mexicans will lose their housing,” Chief Read More
County Council To Hold Special Session Tuesday Aug. 2
COUNTY News:
The agenda for the Los Alamos County Council Special Session scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, has been published and is available online at the following link:
Please note that this meeting will take place in person in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda also gives information about how to view and participate in the meeting via Zoom. Read More
Community Briefed On Latest COVID-19 Status
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The reported COVID-19 cases from PCR and laboratory tests in Los Alamos County have declined, retired Epidemiologist William Athas said during the community briefing Thursday night, hosted by Los Alamos County.
He said on average, the reported cases total 7-8 per day. This contrasts to mid-June when there were 30 cases a day, Athas said.
“The trend at least appears to be coming down, which is good,” he said.
The trouble is COVID is hard to predict and control, Athas said, adding that this is not just about infections. the Department Read More
Andrus: Termination Of Marriott Project Agreement
By PAUL ANDRUS
Director
Los Alamos County Community Development Department
This coming Aug. 9, the Los Alamos County Council will consider an ordinance to terminate the Project Participation Agreement (PPA) executed on Nov. 16, 2019, between Los Alamos County and TNJLA, LLC.
There is some disappointment as this project promised to create opportunities to significantly enhance the vibrancy of our downtown as well as complement efforts to diversify the economic base for Los Alamos County. We know that as the numbers of tourists and laboratory visitors in general continue to grow, the need Read More
Governor Declares State Of Emergency For Las Vegas, New Mexico, Makes $2.25M Available To Protect Drinking Water
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From The Office Of The Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed executive orders declaring a state of emergency in the City of Las Vegas due to burn scar flooding threatening the area’s drinking water supply.
The executive orders make $2.25 million in state emergency funding available to assist the local government with emergency measures, help prevent additional damage, repair public infrastructure, and lessen the overall recovery time related to wildfire impacts and burn scar flooding. The declaration of a state of emergency comes Read More
