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School Board Candidate Christine Bernstein Hosts Meet & Greet At Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2019

Community members gather recently at a meet & greet for school board candidate Christine Bernstein, center, at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Bernstein is running for the District 3 seat (Aspen). Courtesy photo Read More

Donald Trump Jr. Visit Raises Money For State GOP

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2019

Donald Trump Jr.

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Donald Trump Jr. spent Thursday morning in Bosque, N.M. three days after his father hosted a rally in Rio Rancho.

Trump Jr. was a special guest at a fundraising event hosted by the Republican Party of New Mexico, which raised approximately $327,000.

RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce attended the event and released the following statement:

“This has been an exciting week for New Mexico! We are extremely grateful to have both the President and Donald Trump Jr. visit our great state.

“Today’s event was one of the largest fundraising

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Marijuana Reform Legislation To Protect Immigrant Communities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2019

U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. House Assistant Speaker Luján (D-N.M.) introduced legislation to remove minor marijuana use, possession and distribution charges from the list of deportable offenses to protect immigrant communities, including DREAMers, from targeted attacks by the Trump administration.

Specifically, Remove Marijuana from Deportable Offenses Act would prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs from using minor drug offenses, including possession of marijuana, to target immigrants for deportation.

AFT New Mexico On Governor’s Plan For Free College

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2019

AFT News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

“Today’s announcement by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be life-changing for tens of thousands of current students as well as future generations of New Mexicans.

“Free higher education for New Mexicans attending any one of New Mexico’s 29 institutions will not only make pursuit of higher education an educational reality, but also free those same students from the potential of detrimental life-long debt as a result of pursuing education beyond

Land Office Hires Renewable Energy Director, Analyst

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2019

STATE LAND OFFICE News:

Commissioner Garcia Richard Awards 7,000 Acre Lease for La Joya Wind Farm Expansion

SANTA FE – The State Land Office has hired two new staff within the first ever Office of Renewable Energy. Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard requested and received funding during the 2019 Legislative Session to create the Office of Renewable Energy in order to help the Land Office reach a goal of tripling the generation of renewable energy on state trust land.

There are currently 17 active renewable energy leases on state trust lands with over 30 pending Read More

Aamodt Water Settlement Parties Gather For Signing Ceremony At Buffalo Thunder Resort Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2019

Aamodt Settlement Parties gather Tuesday at Buffalo Thunder Resort for signing ceremony of Aamodt Settlement clause 611(a). Photo by James R. Mountain/valleydailypost.com

By JAMES R. MOUNTAIN
Valley Daily Post

Pueblo of Pojoaque – The Aamodt Water Settlement parties took another step forward in the implementation of a settlement agreement Tuesday at Buffalo Thunder.

The parties held a signing ceremony Read More

Secretary Of Interior Transfers Jurisdiction Of Five Segments Of Land To Army To Secure Southwest Border

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2019

DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt has announced the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of approximately 560 acres of Federal lands to the U.S. Department of the Army (Army) to build roughly 70 miles of border barriers.

This action comes in response to a series of applications for Emergency Withdrawal as submitted by the Army for construction or augmentation of barriers along the southern border. No national parks nor segments from Indian country are included in the land transfer.

The Army submitted its requests

Governor Orders Flags To Half Staff For Sen. Cisneros

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2019

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday ordered all state flags lowered to half-staff to honor and recognize the memory of Sen. Carlos Cisneros, who died Tuesday.

State flags will be lowered immediately through sundown of Friday, Sept. 20, as part of a public period of mourning.

The governor previously issued a statement about the unexpected passing of the senator Tuesday; it is available here. Read More

U.S. Census Bureau Opens Public Comment Period For Proposed Request Of Administrative Records To Build Citizenship Database

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2019

CCP News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Center for Civic Policy (CCP) is urging community groups, community members, local and state government, to provide public comment on the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposal to collect citizenship data through administrative records requests across the country.

March, 2018, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Department, Wilbur Ross, first sent a directive to the U.S. Census Bureau to collect citizenship information, as part of their 2020 Census work, to provide census block level citizenship voting age population for states as part of data provided by

New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Issues Statement On Passing Of Sen. Carlos Cisneros

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2019

Indian Affairs Department News:

Cabinet Secretary Lynn Trujillo, Indian Affairs Department issued the following statement today on the passing Tuesday of Sen. Carlos Cisneros:

“Today we mourn the passing of Senator, Carlos Cisneros. Senator Cisneros dedicated his life to advocating for Northern New Mexico communities, which include the eight northern pueblos (Nambé, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, and Tesuque) in the New Mexico Senate. The Senator touched the lives of thousands of New Mexicans over the course of his 34-year career. He will leave Read More

Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Issues Statement On Passing Of Sen. Carlos Cisneros

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

From the Office of the State Land Commissioner:

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard issued the following statement on the passing of Sen. Carlos Cisneros:

“New Mexico and Northern New Mexico have lost a champion. Carlos Cisneros has been my family’s State Senator since we moved to Los Alamos over a decade ago.

“He will be sorely missed at the Roundhouse for his commitment to helping our families, his expertise on the budgeting process, and for helping to mentor new legislators

“Eric and I send our thoughts and condolences to his family at this difficult time.” Read More

CSI Aviation Of Albuquerque Selected To Fly United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

A 19 seat Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. Courtesy photo

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

UNITED NATIONS News:

The United Nations selected CSI Aviation in Albuquerque to fly Secretary General António Guterres on an important fact-finding mission to Marsh Harbour on Abaco Island.

CSI transported Guterres and Bahamian government officials Sept. 14 on a 19 seat Beechcraft 1900 aircraft from Nassau to Marsh Harbour.

Once Guterres arrived in Marsh Harbour, he took a helicopter tour provided by the Dutch military and then CSI returned him to Nassau.

CSI was selected Read More

Early Childhood Education Endowment Fund Puts Us On The Right Path

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

By Dist 52 REP. DOREEN Y. GALLEGOS

Majority Whip

New Mexico House of Representatives

Last year when the Governor included universal PreK in her moonshot for education, I jumped for joy.

Finally, New Mexico has a Governor who has big ideas and is willing to invest in programs that we know work. PreK and other early childhood programs work, I have seen it firsthand throughout my 25 years as a social worker.

Research tells us that 90 percent of a child’s brain development occurs before age five and importantly, families who have access to high-quality early childhood services

Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Plan To Make College Tuition-Free For New Mexico students

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

From the Office of the Governor:

The Opportunity Scholarship, to benefit an estimated 55,000 students for fall 2020, will make N.M. second state in U.S. to provide free four-year higher education

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, a new program that will, in conjunction with existing state and federal scholarship and grant infrastructure, provide for 100 percent of undergraduate tuition and fees at New Mexico institutions of higher education for eligible in-state resident students.

Speaking at the 2019 New Mexico Higher Read More

Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement marking Hispanic Heritage Month:

“Hispanic Heritage Month is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans across the country. The crucial role that Hispanic Americans have made played throughout our history have helped move the needle on progress for labor protections, civil rights, and so much more. The diversity of our community is worth celebrating.

“And

Heinrich Fights For Pathway To Affordable College

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Degrees Not Debt Act to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable to all New Mexicans.

The legislation is part of Senator Heinrich’s initiative to build a brighter economic future for students in New Mexico.

“There’s no doubt that a college education is still one of the surest ways to gain the skills needed to build a successful career, but we need to make sure New Mexicans have a fair shot at affording it without being crushed by debt,” Heinrich

New Mexico Sen. Carlos R. Cisneros Has Died

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2019

Sen. Carlos R. Cisneros

STATE News:

Speaker Brian Egolf issued the following statement on the passing of Sen. Carlos R. Cisneros:

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sen. Carlos Cisneros. He was a dedicated public servant, serving his community since 1985. His hard work in the Senate was exemplified through his commitment to the capital outlay process, which he always led with integrity.

Just last week I had the pleasure of being with Senator Cisneros in Taos for a community meeting, where he was open and receptive to the concerns of his constituents and eager to keep moving New Mexico Read More

President Trump Intends To Win New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2019

President Donald Trump shares his intention to win New Mexico in the 2020 election during his campaign rally Monday evening at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

A diverse crowd of all ages showed support for President Donald Trump at his campaign rally Monday evening in Rio Rancho. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

RIO RANCHO – Speaking to a crowd that onsite officials estimate at 15,000 Monday night, President Donald Trump made his case for coming to New Mexico

Secretary Bernhardt Announces Over $100 Million In Public-Private Funding For Wetland Conservation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2019

DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, approved $28 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects.

Marking its 30th anniversary since enactment, the 2019 North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants will be used to ensure waterfowl and other birds are protected throughout their life cycles. Of the funds issued, $23.9 million was allocated for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners to conserve or restore more than 150,000 acres of wetland and

Family Issues Statement On Passing Of Scott Udall

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2019

Scott Sterling Udall was born May 15, 1949 in Tucson. For the last 35 years, he made Flagstaff, Ariz. his home. Courtesy photo

From Tom Udall Press Office:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Udall family issued the following statement announcing the passing of their brother Scott Sterling Udall.

Scott Udall is survived by his siblings U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Lynn Udall, Lori Udall, Denis Udall and Jay Udall.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved brother, Scott Sterling Udall.

“In his youth, Scott was a mountain climber, outdoorsman, writer and storyteller. While living Read More

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