Sen. Luján Reviews Wildfire Recovery With Cerro Pelado Fire Rocky Mountain IMT 3 And LANL Emergency Management
Luján meets with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team 3 at the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy photo
Luján meets with LANL Director Thom Mason and the LANL Emergency Management Team. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) met with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team 3 at the Cerro Pelado Fire and the Los Alamos National Lab (LANL) Emergency Management Team to discuss fire suppression tactics and burned area recovery efforts for New Mexicans.
The Senator met with these experts as part of his ongoing support for their work Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández: $7.5 Million Federal Investment To Improve Airport Infrastructure In Farmington
Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming $7.5 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This federal funding will be used by the City of Farmington to upgrade taxiways at Four Corners Regional Airport.
“Local airports like Four Corners Regional are key economic drivers for our state,” Heinrich said. “This grant will make sure Four Corners Regional is able to best serve New Mexicans, while maintaining the highest levels Read More
County: Available Tools To Protect Against COVID-19
COUNTY News:
According to the New Mexico Department of Health, 95.5 percent of Los Alamos County residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine primary series.
However, Los Alamos County officials remind the community that the COVID-19 virus has not disappeared, but continues to mutate and change in ways allowing community transmission to occur despite vaccine availability and a high prevalence of prior infections.
Highly transmissible variants of the Omicron variant continue to spread globally, and the US, including New Mexico and Los Alamos County, are now undergoing yet another Read More
Rep. Christine Chandler Announces Office Hours For June
Rep. Christine Chandler
From the Office of Rep. Christine Chandler:
New Mexico House of Representative Christine Chandler, for Dist. 43, which includes Los Alamos and White Rock, has posted her local office hours for June.
4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8; and
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 25.
Rep. Chandler’s office is at 1247 Central Ave., Room 218 on the second floor.
The office may be accessed via stairs in the front of the building or via elevator at the back of the building.
Members of the public are invited to visit with Rep. Chandler regarding state issues of interest to them.
Feel Read More
In Key Hearing, Luján Confirms USDA Will Provide Support For Farmers & Ranchers Affected By Wildfires
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee last week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) confirmed with Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that New Mexico farmers and ranchers affected by recent and ongoing wildfires will receive the USDA’s full support — including access to U.S. Forest Service grazing lands for cattle and livestock.
WATCH: Luján Questions USDA Secretary Vilsack
“New Mexico is currently facing the largest fire in our state’s history having now burned over 311,000 acres and directly Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 77 New Cases For Week Ending May 31, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending May 31, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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632 tests
- 77 diagnoses (60 in Los Alamos, 17 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
New Mexico Public Education Department Urges Schools To Upgrade Security, Mental Health Services
Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus
PED News:
Federal relief funds could be used to improve services for students, staff
SANTA FE – Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus is urging New Mexico school districts to tap into available funds to provide mental health supports to students and staff while also updating school safety plans.
“Students can’t learn, and teachers can’t teach if they don’t feel safe in their school environment,” Steinhaus said. “Complacency is not an option.
“We have been told that some young people in New Mexico and elsewhere are struggling privately with untreated Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: New Mexico School Boards Association Law Conference
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the New Mexico School Boards Association Law Conference June 2-4, 2022 at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: North Mesa Shared Use Gym
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend a zoom meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, hosted by the Los Alamos County Public Works Department.
This meeting is a public discussion about the proposed North Mesa shared use gym. Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84618628570
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández Votes To Invest In Underfunded Workforce Development Programs
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voted to pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (H.R. 7309), which would invest in our nation’s workforce development programs and help fill job openings in New Mexico with our qualified workers.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the backbone of our nation’s workforce development system. The law provides training and career services that help working people across the country get the skills they need and help employers secure a qualified workforce.
WIOA includes funding for job training Read More
Governor: Major Manufacturing Facility In Valencia County
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that a capital investment group has committed to creating more than 950 jobs and investing more than $2 billion in the construction of an aluminum can sheet rolling mill and recycling center in Valencia County.
The group has signed a letter of intent to purchase a 1,300-acre parcel in Los Lunas with construction set to start by late 2023 and manufacturing in 2026.
The facility would be powered with 100 percent renewable energy from PNM and have the capacity to manufacture up to 1.3 billion pounds of aluminum annually, Read More
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Statement On Memorial Day
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
EDGEWOOD — Today, ahead of her remarks at the Town of Edgewood’s Purple Heart and Memorial Day ceremony, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following Memorial Day statement honoring the nation’s fallen service members:
“Today, we honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our democracy. Our New Mexico communities have a long and proud tradition of service that is deeply tied to the history of our nation. Today and every day, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our Read More
Heinrich, Manchin, Rounds, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Eliminate VA AIR Commission
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) introduced Tuesday the Elimination of the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Act, which would eliminate the commission that is tasked with finding facilities that should be consolidated or realigned.
“I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to avoid shutting down veterans’ clinics in New Mexico,” Heinrich said. “Closing down community-based outpatient clinics that New Mexico veterans rely on is Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Opens MilCon, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing To Review FY23 Budget Request For Military Construction, Family Housing
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies opened a hearing Wednesday to review the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing.
Testimony and an archived video of the full hearing are available here.
Witnesses appearing in Wednesday’s hearing include:
- Paul Cramer, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations & Environment;
- Vice Admiral Ricky Williamson, Deputy Chief of
Luján Meets With Leaders In Mora On Wildfire Recovery
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján meets with local leaders Mora County Commission Chair Veronica Serna, Mora County Manager Michael Rivera, Mora Emergency Manager David Montoya, Sheriff Amos Espinosa, Under Sheriff Americk Padilla and Robert Baca of the Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
MORA — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) met Thursday with county and local officials in Mora to discuss the historic wildfires that rage across the state and mitigation efforts to ensure affected New Mexicans can recover and rebuild from these disasters as quickly and strongly as possible. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Release Of Annual Climate Strategy Report For State Of New Mexico
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday announced the release of the 2021 Climate Strategy report, detailing the state’s progress in implementing policies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change already being felt in New Mexico.
“New Mexico is leading the nation in innovative and impactful solutions that will dramatically decrease our state’s greenhouse gas emissions,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “But I am clear: there is more to be done to fight climate change and make sure New Mexico is prepared for Read More
Sen. Luján Delivers Commencement Speech At PVHS
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
SANTA FE – Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) returned to his alma mater, Pojoaque Valley High School, to address the Class of 2022 at their graduation ceremony.
An excerpt from the Senator’s remarks, as prepared for delivery:
As a proud New Mexican, I was raised to believe that we are a strong, resilient people capable of meeting any challenge. And I believe you are a shining example of those values.
Look around you – at the faces of your relatives, friends, and neighbors. If there is one thing that separates you from other graduating classes across Read More
Chart 648: LAPS COVID Diagnoses 2021-2022 School Year
This chart displays the total number of reported COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the 2021-2022 school year. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Luján, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Investments In Substance Misuse Prevention, Treatment And Recovery
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday to increase investments in substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.
The Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act reauthorizes and strengthens the Substance Abuse Block Grant program, including by requiring that funding goes to evidence-based services, including medication-assisted treatment.
“Our country must continue to support every effective tool that protects our communities Read More
Lujan Grisham Administration Opens $10 Million Grant To Build Child Care Supply In New Mexico
Gov. Lujan Grisham
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced the launch of the New Mexico Child Care Supply Building Grant.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to build high-quality childcare supply throughout New Mexico, especially in areas of the state considered childcare deserts, where demand for care far outpaces capacity.
Fifty-three percent of New Mexicans live in a childcare desert, according to a report by the Center for American Progress (click here to view a map of childcare deserts in New Mexico). Through Read More
