AFL-CIO: Pro-Worker Policies To Keep Everyone Safe
AFL-CIO News:
Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the release of the Department of Labor’s new guidance on immigrant worker protections:
At our convention in June, the AFL-CIO committed to a transformational organizing agenda to help lift standards and rights for every worker in this country, regardless of immigration status. We welcome today’s new guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL), which will support our efforts to build a stronger, more inclusive labor movement and economy, and improve working conditions for all.
Working people rely on each other to ensure justice Read More
Senate Leaders Announce Intention To Nominate Cheri Lujan As Next Chief Clerk Of New Mexico Senate
Cheri Lujan
New Mexico Senate News:
SANTA FE — This week, New Mexico Senate leaders have announced their intention to nominate Cheri Lujan as the next Chief Clerk of the Senate.
If elected by the full Senate at the start of the Legislative Session in January 2023, Lujan will replace Lenore Naranjo, who has served in the Senate for more than 45 years and announced her retirement earlier this year.
The Chief Clerk of the Senate, a nonpartisan role, acts as the official custodian of all bills, documents, papers, writings and all other records of the Senate, and performs supervisory and administrative Read More
Luján And Gallego Bill To Boost Teacher Retention Endorsed By Congressional Hispanic Caucus
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) proudly announced the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ endorsement of the Teachers Leading, Educating, Advancing, and Designing (Teachers LEAD) Act of 2022.
The bill, introduced jointly by Senator Luján in the Senate and U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in the House, would establish a competitive grant program through the Department of Education that would provide professional leadership and development opportunities for educators.
“I’m proud to have led this legislation, which is a bold investment Read More
Scenes From Democrats Celebrating 4th Across State
DPNM News:
This past weekend, New Mexicans saw Democrats in every corner of the state. The Democratic ticket was out and about.
Voters saw Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richards, Candidate for Attorney General Raúl Torrez, Candidate for State Auditor Joseph Maestas and Candidate for State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya in multiple parades and holiday celebrations this weekend.
Dems in Las Vegas:
Dems in Las Cruces: Read More
Chart 659: Deaths Per Diagnoses Decline Tenfold In 2 Years
This chart shows the number of COVID-related deaths per 1,000 diagnoses versus date in the United States. For each data point, the mortality rate was calculated using the total number of diagnoses and the total number of deaths during the preceding six month period. The number of deaths has declined tenfold: from 58 per 1,000 diagnoses during the six month period ending June 1, 2020 to 5.8 per 1,000 during the six month period ending July 1, 2022. Since the start of the pandemic, there were 11.6 deaths per 1,000 diagnoses. Ssource: worldmeters.info. Created by ELi Ben-NaimCannabis Sales In New Mexico Near $38 Million, Los Alamos $51,407 In June
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE—The Cannabis Control Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) on Tuesday announced that during the month of June, licensed retailers around the state sold nearly $38 million in adult-use and medical cannabis combined.
“One year ago, on June 29th, Governor Lujan Grisham signed legislation that created the Cannabis Regulation Act. As adult-use sales remain steady, this new industry is bringing new economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities across New Mexico” said Acting Director Carolina Barrera.
In June, adult-use Read More
Hanrahan: Why I Love The Fourth
By LYNN HANRAHAN
Los Alamos
The Fourth of July reminds me of my father. He spent the early hours of every Fourth looking for the masking tape to attach a little flag on a wooden stick to the front porch post. No flagpole or anything else – all the parents in the neighborhood were children of the Great Depression who watched their pennies.
They had fought in the Second World War and lived true to the ideal that the only thing they had to fear was fear itself. Not to celebrate the Fourth would never have crossed their minds despite the turmoil of the late sixties.
One of the kids asked yesterday if we should Read More
Walker: Independence Day Has Lost Its Appeal
By AARON WALKER
White Rock
Independence Day has lost its appeal. It’s supposed to be a day where we celebrate our freedoms and liberties we have. It’s supposed to be a day where we reflect on the trials and tribulations faced by those who fought for rights in this country. Now, we have a Supreme Court erasing decades of history, precedent, and rights. Not just Roe, but more decisions are on the chopping block if Justice Thomas’ opinion is to be believed. Rapists rights (abortion bans), contraceptive restrictions, and gay marriage bans are going to come roaring to fruition (and some have already) Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce Shares 2022 Independence Day Message
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The following is a statement from Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairman Steve Pearce on this Independence Day:
On this July 4th, we celebrate America’s Independence Day, a day to commemorate the Declaration of Independence that created the world’s great democracy that symbolizes freedom and liberty for all Americans and others around the globe. On our nation’s 246th birthday, we should all be thankful for those patriots throughout history who have served, protected and sacrificed in the name of this freedom.
The historic signing of the Declaration of Independence Read More
Heinrich, Gov. Lujan Grisham, Tribal Leaders, Trust For Public Land Celebrate Protection Of Historic L Bar Property, Expansion Of Marquez Wildlife Area
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joined Gov. Lujan Grisham, Tribal leaders, and Trust for Public Land in celebration of new addition to the Marquez Wildlife Area in New Mexico. Courtesy/U.S. Sen. Heinrich
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joined Gov. Lujan Grisham, Tribal leaders, and Trust for Public Land in celebration of new addition to the Marquez Wildlife Area in New Mexico. Courtesy/U.S. Sen. Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE — This week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Tribal leaders, and Trust for Public Land to celebrate Read More
Republican Nominee For CD3 Alexis Martinez Johnson Stumps In White Rock And Los Alamos
Scene from Republican nominee for CD3 Alexis Martinez Johnson speaking at a picnic Saturday hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Scene from Republican nominee for CD3 Alexis Martinez Johnson speaking at a picnic Saturday hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
From the Alexis Martinez Johnson Campaign For Congress:
Alexis Martinez Johnson, environmental engineer, wife, mother, and Republican nominee for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District visited White Rock to kick off the first event of the campaign season.
“It’s a great day to be on the Read More
Sen. Luján Addresses Supreme Court Ruling On EPA
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the decision of the Supreme Court to undercut the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory authority:
“With historic wildfires and drought raging across New Mexico, we must act to meet the existential challenge posed by climate change. Today, (Thursday) the Supreme Court undermined the federal government’s ability to do just that. This decision jeopardizes the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane.
“As Read More
Chart 658: Los Alamos Marks 17th COVID Related Death
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. The first COVID related death in three months, marks the 17th death in Los Alamos. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
USDA Invests $13 Million To Expand Access To Rural Water Infrastructure And Create Economic Opportunities For 19,000+ People In Colonias, Rural And Tribal Communities
USDA News:
COACHELLA, Calif. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico joined U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) Friday to announce USDA is investing $13 million to expand access to rural water infrastructure and create economic opportunities for people who live and work in colonias, rural and Tribal communities.
This announcement includes a $1.5 million grant to improve the water infrastructure in Coachella, Calif.
The investments are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to ensure that people living Read More
CVNM Releases 2022 Conservation Scorecard
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) released its Conservation Scorecard Friday for the 2022 regular legislative session.
The Scorecard is a report on the votes cast by legislators on the most critical issues affecting New Mexico’s air, land and water and connects New Mexicans with their legislators’ environmental records.
The Scorecard includes an executive summary, Scorecard data in a collection of easy-to-read charts displaying scoring trends over the past decade, behind-the-scenes stories and an issue spotlight.
During the 2022 session, CVNM tracked and Read More
Luján On NHTSA Actions To Address Underride Crashes
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) took action to address rear and side underride crashes through rulemaking, increased research, improved data collection, and launching an advisory committee as established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:
“I’m pleased to see the Department of Transportation update their safety standards, which will improve protection for drivers and passengers in the event of a rear or side underride crash. Read More
Speaker Egolf To Serve On PRC Nominating Committee
NMHD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) announced Friday that he will serve on the newly-created Public Regulation Commission (PRC) Nominating Committee, a bipartisan group of volunteers tasked with reviewing candidates for the recently modernized PRC.
The seven-member Nominating Committee will solicit and review applications and produce a list of no fewer than five nominees to serve on the Public Regulation Commission beginning in 2023. The Governor will appoint three Commissioners from this list, who must ultimately be confirmed by the New Mexico Read More
NM Governor Exempts Social Security Income From Taxes
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photoRepublican Party Of New Mexico Office Closed July 4th
Courtesy/RPNM
State GOP News:
The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) office will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
The RPNM office will reopen 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 5.
RPNM wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday! Read More
Speaker Egolf And Chairman McQueen Respond To Supreme Court Ruling ‘Gutting’ EPA
New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Following this Thursday morning’s announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court has limited the Environment Protection Agency’s ability to regulate emissions from power plants, New Mexico Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) and Rep. Matthew McQueen (D-Galisteo), who chairs the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement:
“Once again, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision that legislates from the bench and blocks the will of the American people. By greatly diminishing Read More
