Rep. Melanie Stansbury Secures Over $9 Million For New Mexico, Votes To Raise Servicemember Pay In Defense Bill
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Rep. Stansbury secures two projects advancing Kirtland Air Force Base’s strategic contributions at the forefront of national defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) secured $9.1 million to build two new mission headquarter facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base.
The funding will sustain the New Mexico base’s strong contributions to national security and benefit economic growth throughout the First Congressional District.
Rep. Stansbury voted for the provisions and a 4.6 percent pay raise for servicemembers as part of the Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Celebrates Start Of New Fiscal Year With Launch Of Climate Change And Cannabis Bureaus
NMED News:
SANTA FE — With the start of a new fiscal year, the New Mexico Environment Department announces the launch of the Climate Change Bureau and the Cannabis and Hemp Bureau, as well as funding for a number of high priority programs related to water infrastructure improvements, clean-up of former uranium mine sites, per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) exposure prevention, protecting the public from harmful air pollution, and more.
The Climate Change Bureau, the first such Bureau in state history, will lead the department’s climate change initiatives, including legislative, Read More
New Mexico Film Production Spending Hits Record High Of $855.4 Million
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that direct spending into New Mexico’s economy by the film, television, and digital media production industry reached a new record of $855.4 million in fiscal year 2022, an increase of 36 percent over fiscal year 2021.
Following Gov. Lujan Grisham’s support and investment, New Mexico’s film and television industry has continued to grow by leaps and bounds: industry spending more than doubled from $292 million in FY20 to $626.5 million in FY21.
Additionally, as a direct result of legislation spearheaded by the governor in Read More
Council Action Taken July 12, 2022
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The future for the former Women’s Army Corp (WAC) building, 1725 17 St., is getting clearer after Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1 on a design option for the building during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Councilor David Reagor opposed the motion to approve the option. He said it was too soon to take any action on the project because there are too many questions that need to be answered and he would like to see more options about what could be done to the building.
Michelle Mullen of the firm Mullen-Heller, which was contracted Read More
Heinrich Secures Biden Administration’s Support To Fund Hardrock Mining Reclamation Program, Highlights Additional Priorities During Key Hearing
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has secured a commitment from the Biden administration to support funding for the first-ever abandoned hardrock mining reclamation program that he fought to authorize in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Heinrich secured the commitment from U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland during an Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) President’s Budget for the department.
Hardrock mines and mining features are related to extraction of metals like copper, gold, Read More
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Votes To Send Health Care Expansion For 3.5 Million Veterans To President’s Desk
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted Wednesday to pass landmark legislation to expand health care access for veterans.
The Honoring Our PACT Act, led by Chair Mark Takano (Calif.-41), provides healthcare for as many as 3.5 million veterans by expanding access to earned benefits and health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits.
The “Honoring our PACT Act” was passed by the Senate in June, and now heads to the President’s desk.
“We have an obligation to support Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham On Nuclear Regulatory Commission Decision To Approve Holtec Project Despite Her Objections
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
“My message to the state Legislature is clear: deliver a proposal to my desk that protects New Mexico from becoming the de facto home of the country’s spent nuclear fuel and it will have my full support.” —Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Wednesday after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it intends to issue a license to Holtec International for the construction and operation of an interim nuclear water storage facility in New Mexico:
“Despite my strong objections and concerns Read More
Registration Books Now Open For 2022 General Election
Voter registration books opened July 12th. Residents can submit a voter registration by mail or apply online at www.NMVote.org. Register for the 2022 General Election by Oct. 11th. Courtesy/LAC Read More
STATE GOP Addresses 40-Year High Inflation
RPNM Party Chairman Steve Pearce
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE —The following is a statement from Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairman Steve Pearce on U.S. inflation “skyrocketing to 9.1 percent in June, growing at a faster-than-expected rate”.
The soaring inflation rate continues as a result of President Biden’s “radical agenda, poor judgment and weak leadership.”
“Inflation now stands at a 40-year high thanks to President Biden’s progressive policies and energy decisions that are damaging our oil and gas industry. Inflation now has a horrible chokehold on American families that Read More
Luján Joins Colleagues To Urge Department Of Justice To Ensure Americans With Disabilities Act Applies To The Internet
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined 11 Senate colleagues calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support online protections for Americans with disabilities.
The senators asked DOJ to restart a rulemaking process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to establish new rules ensuring that the ADA applies to the Internet.
“The United States has invested billions of dollars to develop technology and provide connectivity to all parts of the country, but it is of little value to the Americans who are unable to Read More
New Mexico Governor Makes Judicial Appointments
Post file photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of three judges.
- David Allen Murphy to the Second Judicial District Court serving Bernalillo County;
- Karl William Reifsteck to the Thirteenth Judicial District Court serving Cibola, Sandoval, and Valencia counties; and
- Asra Imtiaz Elliott to the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court.
Murphy most recently served as a Judge in the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Criminal Division since 2019, where he presided over the Community Veterans Court specialty Read More
Heinrich, Luján Welcome Almost $500,000 In Federal Investments To Support Chile Research At NMSU
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are welcoming $477,074 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support research at New Mexico State University (NMSU) focused on ways to increase the nutritional quality and yield of chile in New Mexico and across the United States.
“Whether you like red, green or Christmas, New Mexico chile is second to none. As one of the top chile producers in the country, our state’s signature crop is an economic driver and a culinary and cultural staple,” Heinrich said. “Thanks Read More
Governor Announces State Investment To Repair Roswell Bridge & Protect Area With Additional Flood Mitigation
Gov. Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
ROSWELL — After a 100-year flood event resulted in the collapse of a Roswell bridge last month, Gov. Lujan Grisham Saturday announced that the state is committing $1.7 million to not only repair the bridge, but also implement additional flood mitigation to protect the bridge in future incidents of heavy rainfall.
“I am happy to dedicate $1.7 million in state funding to this important investment for the community of Roswell,” the governor said. “My administration is deploying funds across the state that move beyond stop-gap measures when Read More
League Of Women Voters: Sen. Leo Jaramillo July 21
Sen. Leo Jaramillo
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters’ monthly community event, Lunch with a Leader is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday July 21, via Zoom.
State Sen. Leo Jaramillo is the featured speaker. Jaramillo was elected in November 2020 to serve District 5, which includes Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe.
He is vice chairman of the Rules Committee and serves as a member of the Corporations and Transportation Committee in the New Mexico Senate.
Sen. Jaramillo is a native son of the Española Valley and a proud alumnus of Española Valley High School. A sense of dedication to public service Read More
CVNM: New Mexico Community Leaders & Decision-Makers Call On Congress, State Legislature To Act On Climate Following Historic Wildfires
Climate and Energy Advocate Samantha Kao
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) has announced that in the wake of one of New Mexico’s most devastating wildfire seasons to date, a broad group of 35 organizations and community leaders submitted a letter to state decision-makers urging for bold action on climate change.
The letter, addressed to U.S. Congress, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state legislature, discusses the impact that decades of inaction on climate have had on wildfire size, intensity and frequency.
As the letter states:
“Wildfires are not “caused” Read More
County Tourism Task Force Meets Wednesday July 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force meets noon Wednesday on Zoom.
Members of the Public may join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their browser the following:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84643316806 once the session has started.
or by Telephone: US: US: +1 669 444 9171
Webinar ID: 846 4331 6806
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions/Announcements
A. Membership Vacancies/Recruitment: Liaisons, Members
III. Business & Possible Action
A. Charter Renewal 16130-22 Charter Renewal for Tourism Implementation Task Force Read More
Scenes From BBQ With Los Alamos Democratic Party
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez speaking at the ‘BBQ with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos’ event this afternoon at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Council Chair Randall Ryti listens at right. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard speaking at the ‘BBQ with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos’ event this afternoon at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
Local Democrats and community members gather to hear Democratic Party speakers including Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard this afternoon Read More
Luján Joins Colleagues In Announcing Two Key Data Brokers’ Commitment To Permanently Stop Selling Location Data Of People Seeking Abortion Services
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and his Senate colleagues announced that SafeGraph and Placer.ai, two data brokers, have committed, in response to their request, to permanently stop selling the location data of people who visit abortion clinics.
The data brokers’ commitment follows a May 2022 letter that Sen. Luján sent with thirteen of his colleagues, blasting the companies for collecting and selling the cellphone-based location data of people who visit abortion clinics and risking the safety of anyone seeking access to abortion Read More
Governor Announces $30 Million In State Funding To Provide Long-Term Water Supply To Eastern New Mexico
STATE News:
CLOVIS, D.C. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday announced state funding for the Eastern New Mexico Water Supply Project, a pipeline that will deliver water from the Ute Reservoir to the more than 70,000 residents of Clovis, Elida, Portales and Texico.
The $30 million state investment, paired with local and federal funding, will provide a long-term water source for the community.
“No one values our precious water resources more than New Mexicans – it’s part of who we are,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Without this pipeline, the aquifer the community relies on will be depleted Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Announce $7 Million In Federal Funding To Revitalize Albuquerque Sunport
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE 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 $7 million in federal investments from the Infrastructure Law heading to the Albuquerque International Sunport.
This funding will be used to refurbish passenger boarding bridges and electric ground power units, which will enhance passenger access, airline operations efficiency, and energy efficiency.
“The Infrastructure Law is delivering major federal investments to New Mexico that will improve and modernize Read More
