Los Alamos County Council Proclaims August ‘Bear Month’
At Tuesday’s Council meeting, from left, Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Board Secretary James Robinson (former councilor), Councilor Melanee Hand and Pajarito Environmental Education Center Executive Director Jillian Rubio hold a proclamation declaring August ‘Bear Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council during its Tuesday night regular meeting proclaimed August “Bear Month”.
Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Los Alamos is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, and healthy wildlife Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces $10 Million State Investment In Bear Canyon Dam Project
STATE News:
SILVER CITY — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state and local officials and members of the public Thursday to break ground on the Bear Canyon Dam project, which the governor is supporting through $10 million in state funding.
“Investing in our state’s infrastructure is vital to the success of our communities and our economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform our state through projects like the one we’re celebrating today, and I am committed to getting infrastructure dollars into communities in every Read More
County Council To Hold Special Session Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a special session at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 1, 2022 County Council Special Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 841 9254 9403
U.S. Sen Ben Ray Luján Secures Billions For National Laboratories In Historic Innovation Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives joined the U.S. Senate in passing the bipartisan Chips + Science Act of 2022 – historic legislation to boost American innovation and competitiveness.
This legislation represents the most significant investment in U.S. science and tech leadership in generations.
While the entire Chips + Science Act is a massive accomplishment for American innovation, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s provisions are among the most significant for U.S. competition and security needs – adding to his proven record of delivering for New Mexicans in a divided Senate.
“Today, Congress Read More
Governor Announces Flooding Impacts To Be Added To New Mexico Disaster Declaration
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photoCouncil Action Taken July 26, 2022
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council attempted Tuesday night to find a solution that satisfies all concerned parties regarding the proposed bike projects in Pueblo Canyon.
In the end Council unanimously voted to have County staff work with all involved stakeholders to develop an updated, collaborative process, which includes expanded evaluation of options, documents pros and cons on these options and accounts for the feedback provided in the past, at Tuesday’s meeting and future meetings.
The motion passed 6-0; Councilor David Reagor Read More
An Open Letter To New Mexico State Senate Leadership
Common Cause New Mexico News:
The letter below was sent to the leadership of the New Mexico Senate Friday, July 22 and again today to reflect the growing list of signatories (now 28) and ongoing frequency of interim committee hearings.
Although we understand that the outside investigation into Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto’s alleged sexual harassment is complete, there are many unanswered questions about the process including:
- To whom the outside lawyer’s report has been distributed;
- Whether probable cause has been determined for further action and by whom; and
- Whether there will be a hearing on
Chart 664: Los Alamos Marks 19th COVID Related Death
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 19th death since the start of the pandemic in Los Alamos County. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimVideo: Council Chair Randall Ryti Recaps July 26 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti this morning in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post recaps highlights from Tuesday night’s council meeting. Check back each Wednesday for video recaps of the previous night’s council session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Commerce Committee Passes Luján Amendment To Protect Kids Online
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, voted today to advance critical legislation that will enhance and enforce online privacy protections for children and teenagers.
Co-sponsored by Sen. Luján, The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) empowers kids and parents to take control over kids’ online experiences to better protect their health and well-being. The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act updates online data privacy rules for the 21st century Read More
State GOP Offering Candidate Preparedness Boot Camps
RPNM News:
The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) is committed to building solid candidates throughout future election cycles and this month is offering two Candidate Preparedness Boot Camps.
The 2023 local election cycle is coming quickly. These boot camps provide the needed information for anyone considering running for office in 2023 for school board or other local races. Learn about campaigning, strategies, finance and other important aspects of running for office.
RPNM is featuring Chris Cupit, a successful nationwide campaign consultant, for two comprehensive candidate Read More
Devolder: Using Metrics To Measure Effectiveness Of Government & Political Candidates
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
I feel a certain amount of frustration these days when I observe how the Federal, State, and Municipal governments operate.
Given the complexity of each entity, it is difficult at times to determine the effectiveness of each level of government as well as the effectiveness of new and/or incumbent political candidates. Therefore, what is needed is some method to measure that effectiveness.
Up until the 1930’s, big business was a dominant force in America. American Government was becoming increasingly dominant too (for example, America’s Great White Fleet Read More
Governor Breaks Ground On New Mexico State Veterans’ Home In Truth Or Consequences
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham with veterans Tuesday breaking ground on new residences at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences. Courtesy photo
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks with a veteran Tuesday during the ground breaking event for new residences at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
Truth or Consequences — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined New Mexico veterans Tuesday to break ground on new residences at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences, fulfilling her pledge to build new state-of-the-art Read More
County Releases Final Draft Of Chapter 18 Nuisance Code
COUNTY News:
After a year of soliciting feedback, public meetings, a technical review, and a community survey, representatives from the Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) and its contractor Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) have completed a final draft of the Chapter 18 nuisance code.
The final draft of the Chapter 18 nuisance code is now released to the public and available to be viewed online at https://www.lacchp18update.org/.
According to CDD staff, public comments are welcome and can be emailed to Jessica Lawlis at JessicaL@dpsdesign.org or Sobia Sayeda at Read More
FBI Works With Partners To Improve Reporting Of Missing Indigenous Persons In New Mexico, Navajo Nation
Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI, in an effort to address the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons, is releasing a list of more than 170 Native Americans it has verified as missing throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation.
This effort is being publicized to help locate these individuals, increase transparency, and to encourage relatives of missing Indigenous persons who are not on this list to reach out to local law enforcement and file a report.
A link to the list can be found at FBI.GOV/MMIP.
“Every missing person is important. For a long time, the issue of missing Native Americans Read More
County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets July 27
COUNTY News:
The complete agenda packet for the July 27, 2022, Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force, a continuation of the July 22, 2022 meeting, has been published and is available online at:
Read MoreHeinrich Attends White House Ceremony Commemorating Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joins, from left, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) at the White House Commemoration of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, July 11, 2022. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined President Joe Biden at the White House last week for a ceremony commemorating the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Senator Heinrich played a key role in including language to stop illegal gun trafficking and define and increase penalties for straw Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham And Tribal Leaders Hold Semiannual Government-To-Government Summit
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
NMPED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, state education leaders, and dozens of Native American leaders came together last week for a two-day Government-to-Government Summit.
“Meeting face-to-face with sovereign tribal governments is a commitment that my administration takes seriously,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Historically, our state has not done enough to ensure that Native students have equitable access to a robust public education. This administration will not stop pursuing every available avenue to make sure that every Read More
Rep. Stansbury Votes For Right To Contraception Act
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a decision that forecasts threats to the right to contraception and other rights that stem from the right to privacy guaranteed under the 14th Amendment, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) has voted to pass the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 8373) to ensure that neither individual states nor the Supreme Court can limit people’s access to contraceptives.
The Right to Contraception Act, which Rep. Stansbury cosponsors, establishes Read More
Heinrich Legislation To Designate Gila River As Wild & Scenic Passes Committee With Bipartisan Support
Video of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich speaking to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Courtesy video
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a markup in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-N.M.) M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act passed out of committee with bipartisan support.
The legislation now must be considered by the full Senate.
Sen. Heinrich’s legislation would designate portions of the Gila River, its watershed and other rivers in the Gila National Forest as Wild and Scenic Rivers. The Read More
