Scenes From Local 2019 JFK Dinner; Schultz Honored
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 11, 2019
Members and guests of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County and local and state elected officials gathered Sunday for the annual JFK Dinner at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The sold out crowd honored recently retired longtime and beloved local Party Chair Robyn Schultz pictured here with her husband Larry Schultz, for her Outstanding Leadership of the local Democratic Party. The annual JFK Dinner is the local Party’s largest fundraiser of the year, which helps pay for its 2020 campaign headquarters and ongoing expenses. Courtesy photo
A sold out crowd gathered Sunday for the Democratic Read More
Udall Calls For Prioritization Of Local News And Broadcasting, Raises Concerns Over Doctored Videos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 11, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing to examine the state of the television and video marketplace, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) spoke about the need for broadcasters to prioritize local news and reporting of local interest, in the era of corporate media consolidation of broadcasters and video content.
“Support of local media means we need media in our communities reporting on local events and stories of local interest – not prepackaged stories that don’t reflect the community,” Udall said during the hearing.
Read More Gov. Lujan Grisham Establishes Crime Advisory Group
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 11, 2019
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Monday announced the establishment of the Crime Analysis and Policy Partnership, a volunteer group consisting of current and retired attorneys, former judges and other former law enforcement officials who will identify trends and gaps in the criminal justice system, crime and law enforcement in New Mexico.
This group will make policy recommendations to the governor, state and local officials within the criminal justice system.
Members of the partnership were selected for the diversity
Heinrich Pressures Wireless Carriers To Utilize Robocall Blocking Technology With No Burden Of Cost To New Mexican Consumers
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 10, 2019
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to affirm that voice services providers may, by default, block unwanted calls, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to the heads of AT&T, T-Mobil and Verizon, urging the phone carriers to deploy robocall blocking technologies at no additional charge to New Mexican consumers.
“I know you share my belief that we have a responsibility to ensure that consumers are not unduly targeted or scammed by violators of telemarketing
Read More Indian Affairs Department Congratulates Newly Elected Jicarilla Apache Nation President Darrell Paiz
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 9, 2019
IAD News:SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) congratulates Mr. Darrell Paiz on his election as president of the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
President Paiz previously worked at the Jicarilla Apache Tax and Revenue Department for 33 years. In 2018, Paiz ended his tenure as director when he was elected as a Legislative Council member for the Jicarilla Apache Nation. President Paiz attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
“I am thankful to the Jicarilla Apache Nation members for their confidence in me to serve as their President,” Paiz said. “I
Read More Seventh-Generation New Mexican Mark Roper Named Division Director For State Economic Development
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 9, 2019
NMED News:SANTA FE ― A seventh-generation New Mexican with a long background in government and community service has been named Division Director for Economic Development, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Friday.
Mark Roper has been the team leader for community, rural and business development for the Department since October 2014. He has also worked in radio marketing, communications and government.
As head of the Economic Development Division, Roper will oversee programs for economic assistance, job training, MainStreet, International Trade, and
Read More Udall, Heinrich Bill Directs Trump Administration To Meet Standards Set By Paris Climate Agreement
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 8, 2019
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined 43 of their colleagues in introducing legislation in the Senate to direct the Trump administration to meet the standards established by the historic Paris Climate Agreement and to mitigate the long-term damage caused by the Trump administration’s anti-environment actions.
The International Climate Accountability Act would prevent the president from using funds to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. Instead, the bill directs the Trump administration to develop a strategic plan
Read More Matthew B. Mascareñas Named Securities Watchdog
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 8, 2019
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Superintendent Marguerite Salazar Thursday announced that Matthew Bouillon Mascareñas has been named director of the Securities Division.
Bouillon previously served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Colorado Department of Law in Denver where he represented the Colorado Commissioner of Securities in civil and administrative litigation and acted as counsel to the Colorado Banking Board and Banking Commissioner.
Bouillon will oversee a division that seeks to preserve and strengthen a free and competitive
Read More New Mexico Delegation Announces $13.8 Million For Construction; Maintenance Projects At 16 Local Airports
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 8, 2019
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Deb Haaland and Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $13,810,189 in federal funding for construction and maintenance projects at 16 New Mexico airports.
\The funding will support critical rehabilitation, construction, and maintenance projects to repair and improve local airports across New Mexico.
“These regional airports are economic
Read More Los Alamos Democratic Party Meets At UNM-LA June 10
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 8, 2019
Democratic Party News:The Los Alamos Democratic Party monthly meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10 in Building 5 at UNM-Los Alamos.
The meeting is open to the public.
Read More Los Alamos County Clerk Announces Bid For Reelection
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 7, 2019
By NAOMI D. MAESTASLos Alamos County Clerk
I am honored to announce my bid for re-election for the office of Los Alamos County Clerk as a Democrat in the 2020 election.
During my time in the office, I have been dedicated to making elections more accessible for eligible voters and supporting legislation that removes barriers to democracy. I have changed my voter registration to the Democratic Party because I feel their values most align with the work I have done.
Voting is a constitutional right, and I pledge to continue to pave a clear way for citizens to carry out that right. It has been my privilege Read More
Sen. Heinrich Meets With Community Against Violence, Calls For VAWA To Be Reauthorized Without Delay
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 7, 2019
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) meets June 4 with Executive Director Malinda Williams and Clinical Director Rachel Cox of Community Against Violence. Courtesy photoU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met June 4 with Community Against Violence, an organization in Taos serving adult and child survivors of sexual and domestic violence and child abuse in northern New Mexico.
In their meeting, they discussed the importance of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Nationwide, the number of domestic violence
Read More RSF: China Detains 58 More Journalists
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 7, 2019
Fifty-eight more journalists, editors and publishers are being detained in China. Courtesy/RSFRSF News:
The NGO Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), part of the Uyghur American Association (UAA), has recently revealed that 58 journalists, editors and publishers from the Xinjiang region (northwest) are being detained in China, bringing the count made by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to a total 111 detainees for the country.
“This report, that comes in spite of Beijing’s media blackout, demonstrates the extent of the violations of press freedom in the Xinjiang region,”
Secretary Bernhardt Proposes Increasing Public Access To Hunting; Fishing On 1.4 Million Acres Nationwide
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 6, 2019
David BernhardtDOI News:
OAK HARBOR ― Furthering the Trump Administration’s efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced from Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge a proposal for new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 74 national wildlife refuges and 15 national fish hatcheries managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) across more than 1.4 million acres.
“President Trump is committed to expanding public access on public lands, and this proposal is executing on that directive by opening
Read More Udall Hails House Passage Of American Dream And Promise Act, Calls On Senate To Take Up Law Now
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 6, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act.
The legislation offers a path to citizenship for Dreamers, thousands of whom live in New Mexico, and recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
According to the Center for American Progress, “New Mexico is home to 17,800 immigrants who are eligible for protection under the Dream and Promise Act,” including approximately
Read More States Get Assistance On 2020 Election Cybersecurity
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 6, 2019
NGA News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― As states prepare for the 2020 election cycle, the National Governors Association will work with six competitively selected states on strategies to improve cybersecurity operations and communications around elections.
Staff from NGA Solutions’ Homeland Security and Public Safety division will assist Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada and Virginia to develop plans for refining and implementing promising practices in cybersecurity operations to ensure the integrity of elections in their states.
Participants from governors’
Councilors Host Booth At Farmers Market June 13
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 5, 2019
COUNTY News:
Two Los Alamos County Councilors will host a booth at the local Farmers Market 9-11 a.m. Thursday, June 13.
Market-goers are welcome to stop by and chat with them about current issues, projects or other topics. Read More
Council Waives Attorney-Client Privilege In IPRA Request For Emails From Former Sheriff, Councilors…
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 5, 2019
County Attorney Alvin Leaphart. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During a special Los Alamos County Council meeting Monday afternoon, County Attorney Alvin Leaphart discusses with County Council potentially waiving attorney-client privilege in order to fulfill an IPRA request for emails between several councilors, County staff and former Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero.
Council approved 7-0 to waive attorney-client privilege and release the emails.
The eight emails were sent in the summer of 2017 and included correspondence between various parties Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Friday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 5, 2019
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meets at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 in City Council Chambers at the Española City Hall, 405 N. Paseo De Onate.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda
Call to Order – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:30 p.m.
B. Confirmation of Quorum – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:32 p.m.
C. Approval of Agenda – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:35 p.m.
D. Approval of Meeting Minutes – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:40 p.m.
- a. Draft minutes for March 1 meeting
- b. Draft minutes for April 26 meeting
E. Public Comment (20 min.) 1:50-2:10 p.m.
F. Treasurers Report – Treasurer Peter Ives at 2:10 p.m.
- a. Treasurers
Heinrich Questions Officials On Energy Storage During Energy And Natural Resources Committee Hearing
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 5, 2019
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― During an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned witnesses on the opportunities for expanding the deployment of grid-scale energy storage in the United States.
“Increasing energy storage for renewable resources, like wind and solar, opens the door for New Mexicans to have access to a power grid that is more resilient, reliable, cost-effective, and available during emergencies,”
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