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New Mexico Tech Secures Seven Year, $93 Million Contract To Support Air Force Cyber Initiatives

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2019

New Mexico Tech News:

SOCORRO ― New Mexico Tech has secured a seven-year, $93 million contract to assist the Air Force Research Laboratory explore cyber-related defense initiatives.

The award will involve research, development, evaluation, testing, training and deployment support services for electronic and cyber technology problems.

New Mexico Tech will leverage its deep cyber and technical expertise of faculty, staff scientists and students to accomplish new research initiatives. The project focuses on data analytics for research and development purposes,

Maggie Toulouse Oliver Ends Senate Campaign

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 29, 2019

Maggie Toulouse Oliver

From the Campaign Office of Maggise Toulouse Oliver:

ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday announced late this afternoon that she is ending her campaign for U.S. Senate.

She released the following statement:

“I’m a fighter. I’ve fought to protect New Mexico’s elections system from foreign interference; I’ve taken on corruption in state government; and I’ve twice stood up to President Trump when he demanded New Mexicans’ personal voter information. I’m not afraid of a tough fight.

“That’s why I decided to run for the U.S. Read More

Sen. Tom Udall & Rep. Alan Lowenthal Statement Ahead Of Beverage Companies Plastics Announcement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 29, 2019

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) released the following joint statement ahead of an announcement from The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo about a new sustainability initiative.

Udall and Lowenthal are drafting major legislation, to be introduced this fall, to tackle the plastic waste crisis.

“The environmental and health crisis caused by plastic pollution has captured the attention of people across the globe – who see with their own eyes the buildup of plastic in our oceans, rivers, and landscapes. Read More

SOS Releases Voter Turnout And Same Day Registration Numbers For Ongoing Regular Local Election

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 29, 2019

Maggie Toulouse Oliver

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Monday provided an update on the number of New Mexico voters who have already cast their ballots for the regular local election currently happening throughout the state.

The update also includes a breakdown of the total number of voters who have utilized same day voter registration during this election, the first time voters in New Mexico were able to do so. The numbers can be found in a PDF attached to this release.

Sec. Toulouse Oliver will provide updated numbers throughout the

Udall, Heinrich: Homeland Security Improvement Act

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 28, 2019

U.S. SENATE News:

New Senate legislation is a companion to House-passed bill that will create a DHS ombudsman to improve agency accountability and ensure better engagement with border communities

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Senators Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have

introduced the Homeland Security Improvement Act to address some of the nation’s immigration challenges at the southwest border Read More

What If The U.S. Had Invaded Japan On Nov. 1, 1945?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019

Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

By JOHN C. HOPKINS

and CLAY DILLINGHAM

Los Alamos

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed Europe at Normandy in the D-Day landing. This successful operation hastened the collapse of Nazi Germany, and we rightly commemorate this day and celebrate the enormous contribution of our armed forces.

But another date, November 1, 1945, should also be remembered for what did not take place as originally planned and for the lives that were not lost. This was the date the United States had chosen for the invasion of the Japanese Home Islands.

Bailey Tapped For Construction Industries Division

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019

Clay Bailey

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― The new head of the state’s Construction Industries Division has 18 years of experience protecting the public from fires and explosions.

Clay Bailey takes over immediately as director of the Construction Industries Division, New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Superintendent Marguerite Salazar announced Tuesday. He moves to that position from the LP Gas Bureau, where he has been bureau chief and a certified arson and fire investigator.

The Construction Industries Division licenses contractors and certifies journeymen

NMG&F Votes To Rejoin Wolf Recovery Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019

DW News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico State Game Commission has voted to rejoin the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program including becoming a signatory to the Cooperating Agencies MOU and engaging in on the ground management activities.

The state game commission voted in 2011 to leave the program during a change in leadership at the state level.

Southwest Program Director Bryan Bird of Defenders of Wildlife issued this statement:

“We commend the Game Commission for its vote to recommit to saving the Mexican gray wolf. This severely endangered species needs the support

NM Delegation Hails $3 Million For UNM Program Focused On Improving Autonomous Technology

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 27, 2019

Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) have announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of New Mexico (UNM) $3,254,834 for its Cognitive Autonomy for Human CPS: Turning Novices into Experts program.

This program will help develop improvements to make autonomous technology more adaptable to real-life behavior while also preparing underrepresented

Heinrich Lays Out New Ways To Build A More Resilient 21st Century Electric Grid, Announces Plans For Transmission Investment Tax Credit Legislation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 26, 2019

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered the keynote address at the International Summit on the Electric Transmission Grid. At the event, held at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Sen. Heinrich announced plans to introduce legislation to create an investment tax credit for regionally significant transmission projects.

“There is a disconnect right now between transmission access and the best large-scale clean energy

RPNM Chair Releases Statement On Republican National Committee Passage Of Resolution Condemning Democrats Secretive Impeachment Investigation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 26, 2019

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce released the following statement in response to the Republican National Committee’s resolution in support of President Trump and the Graham-McConnell resolution:

“Today, the RNC Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution supporting President Trump and the Graham-McConnell resolution condemning the secretive, illegitimate impeachment inquiry being conducted by House Democrats. Every American, including our President, has the right to the due process.

“The closed-door

Letter To The Editor: Supporting The School Bond Is Just The Right Thing To Do

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

By SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos

I have been pleased to see so many letters of support for the school bond question and would like to add my own for several reasons.

First, the Los Alamos public school system is a key contributor to our community’s quality of life. It is one of the reasons that both I and others have come to, and remained in our town. I feel very fortunate to live in a community that provided our children with a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment and would like to make sure that future generations of children and young adults have the same opportunities. With our growing population Read More

Main Street Alliance Business Owners Support The Corporate Transparency Act

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

MSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― With the passage of the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2513), Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance, Amanda Ballantyne, had this to say:

“Main Street Alliance and its small business owner members applaud the House passing the Corporate Transparency Act. This bill will increase transparency and level the playing field so that businesses can engage in open competition based on product or service quality, organizational efficiencies, and talent. That is a market in which we can compete.

Requiring secretive businesses to come out

Sen. Udall Addresses 2019 Democratic Latino Summit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) delivered remarks at the 2019 Democratic Latino summit along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chair, Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chair, Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and numerous other Democratic senators.

The summit with Latino leaders and advocates from across the country provided the opportunity to discuss the challenges

Secretary Of State: Same Day Voter Registration Still Available For Nov. 5 Election

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

Secretary Of State Office News:

If you didn’t know, there’s an election coming up Tuesday, Nov. 5.

New Mexicans will head to the polls on that day to decide on a range of offices and issues – everything from school board members and city councilors, to bond questions and ballot questions, depending on where you live.

Early voting is already underway and runs until Saturday, Nov. 2, with Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Like in every election, you must be registered to vote in order to cast a ballot. In this year’s election, eligible voters can register to vote or update their existing registration and Read More

Serna Releases Position Statement On Rural America

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

CD3 Candidate Marco Serna

From the Marco Serna for Congress Campaign:

ESPANOLA ― 3rd Congressional District Candidate Marco Serna believes that voters need to know where their elected officials stand on the important issues and is releasing his position statement that addresses the issues facing our rural communities.

Serna highlights that his extensive travels through every one of the 16 counties of the 3rd Congressional District leaves a deep impression of the size and diversity of the district he hopes to represent.

He focuses on several issues facing rural

Letter To The Editor: Elated To Vote For Bernstein

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

By JAMES RICKMAN
Los Alamos

I’m pleased to share my elation after voting for Christine Bernstein for Los Alamos School Board, District 3.

I think it’s fantastic that an actual educator is running for a seat on the local Board of Education. Both of my parents were teachers—and excellent ones at that, based on the recollections of their former pupils—and I remember them talking often about administrators and policy makers who knew little about the realities they faced, yet who held the purse strings and the power to make meaningful changes on behalf of students and educators.

Electing a teacher Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thanks For LAFSE Endorsement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 25, 2019

By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN

School Board Candidate

District 3 (Aspen)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees for their endorsement of my candidacy.

I feel very honored to have been chosen. As a school employee myself, I understand the importance of teachers’ unions. They not only advocate for teachers in difficulty, but also for students and for education overall. In a time when teachers are being asked to do so much, it is good to have support and advocates to help us and unions play a key role in that. There is power in numbers.

Calef: Now Is The Time For Redistricting Reform

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2019

By BARBARA CALEF
Los Alamos

Following the 2020 census, New Mexico will be required to readjust its electoral districts to reflect changes in the distribution of the population. Now is the time for New Mexico to take steps to join the growing number of states that have created objective, fair, and transparent systems for redistricting.

In New Mexico, the legislature determines the congressional and state legislative districts, as well as the Public Education Commission and Public Regulation Commission districts. Our state has a long history of having the legislature’s redistricting maps Read More

Letter To The Editor: Sheehey Endorses Los Alamos Public School Bonds

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2019

By PETE SHEEHEY

Vice Chair

Los Alamos County Council

Like many of us in Los Alamos, I know I owe a lot to good public education.

Tax revenues spent wisely on education are a good investment in our future. That is why I urge Los Alamos citizens to vote yes for continuation of our Public Schools Bonds.

This vote will not increase property taxes; it will simply continue the present tax rates so that the schools can continue to rehabilitate and update our aging schools.

Los Alamos support of these bond issues enables us to receive additional New Mexico state schools capital funding, multiplying Read More

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