Luján Announces Support For Medicare For All
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined 112 Democratic Members of the U.S. House of Representatives as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1384, the
“Since my very first days in Congress, I’ve strongly held the belief that health care is a fundamental right for all, not a privilege for a few. No individual should ever be denied care or worry about costs when sick. But, for far too many Americans today, that is not the reality. Despite the incredible Read More
Heinrich On 100th Anniversary Of Senate Passage Of 19th Amendment Giving Women Right To Vote
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2019) – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States Senate passing the 19th Amendment, which gave all American women the constitutional right to vote:
“Our nation’s democracy was founded on the right to vote and the ability of every citizen to participate equally. Until a century ago, however, women were excluded from that most fundamental right. On this important anniversary today, we should remember all of Read More
State Auditor Brian Colón Addresses Change In New Mexico Democratic Party Leadership
State Auditor Brian ColónNew Mexico Delegation Announces $600,000 To Combat Opioid Epidemic In Rural Communities
CD3 Candidate Marco Serna Visits Los Alamos
U.S. Congressional candidate Marco Serna hands out literature Saturday at Bathtub Row Brewing during a Drinks With Dems event as part of his 16 city campaign tour. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Cat Ozment, left, and County Council Chair Sara Scott, center, talk with candidate Marco Serna Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCandidate for U.S. Representative Dist. 3 Marco Serna joined Los Alamos Democrats at Drinks With Dems Saturday at Bathtub Read More
Los Alamos GOP Meeting At UNM-LA Thursday
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, June 6 in Room 505 at UNM-LA.
Registered Republicans are invited to attend the Central Committee meeting at 6 p.m. at which time Katherine Werner will give an update on her “Anti-Socialism” club.
At 7 p.m., the public is invited to a special presentation by Elisa Martinez, “Preserving a Culture of Life in NM”. Martinez is president of the New Mexico Alliance for Life, which focuses on empowering women with better and informed choices when facing unplanned or difficult pregnancies.
A light supper Read More
ESC: Wolf Rule Peer-Reviewers Find Science Lacking
ESC News:New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Announces Appointments To Tribal Infrastructure Board
IAD News:U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Addresses New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association At Annual Meeting
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLos Alamos League Hosts State Convention
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott welcomes New Mexico League of Women Voters delegates to Los Alamos May 17-19 for the State Convention. Courtesy photo
Liz Bander, representing the National League, celebrated the 100 years since women got the vote, but also reflected on how much work remains. Photo by Janet Blair
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler explained the ups and downs of the 2019 legislative Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Responds To President Trump’s Threat To Increase Tariffs On Mexico
Fact sheet detailing figures concerning New Mexico’s trade relationship with Mexico. Courtesy/Governor’s Office
From the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Increased Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Rates
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCouncil Seeks Applicants For Board Of Registration
COUNTY News:
Because of a recent change in State legislation, the Los Alamos County Council is seeking applicants to fill a two-year term on the local Board of Registration.
Previously, nominations were solicited by the Chairs of the local Democratic, Libertarian and Republican parties, but the new law eliminated that requirement. There will be five members appointed to this Board.
Consideration and appointment of applicants for the Board of Registration, which also serves as the Canvassing Committee after elections, has been placed on the Council’s June 11 meeting agenda (6 p.m., in Council Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Statement On Special Counsel Mueller’s Public Remarks About Russia Investigation
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallHeinrich Secures Commitments From Interior Secretary David Bernhardt To Protect Chaco Canyon
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichUdall And Census Director Dillingham Tour Los Lunas
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham joins U.S. Sen. Tom Udall in Los Lunas Tuesday to discuss challenges ahead in the 2020 Census. ‘Diversity is our greatest strength—and we need to make sure every New Mexican is counted. The stakes are high,’ Udall said. Courtesy/Sen.Udall’s Office
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham, center left, and U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, center right, in Los Lunas Tuesday to discuss challenges ahead in the 2020 Census. Courtesy/Sen.Udall’s OfficeNew Mexico State Auditor Brian Colón Launches Special Audit Of $1.7 Million In Settlement Payments By GSA
State Auditor Brian Colón
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – This morning State Auditor Brian Colón announced the launch of a special audit to conduct an investigative examination of $1.7 million in settlement payouts by the General Services Department.
The special audit was designated as a result of severe allegations regarding the process in which GSD handled the settlement payouts. Auditor Colón issued the following statement on the matter:
“These expenditures represent large sums of taxpayer money disbursed by the General Services Department. I’m Read More
Governor Appoints State Game Commission Members
From the Office of the Governor:Former Obama Appointee Rob Apodaca Announces Run For Congress In New Mexico CD-03
Rob Apodaca
POLITICAL News:
SANTA FE – Lifelong resident of New Mexico and former Assistant Chief of the West for the USDA, Rob Apodaca formally announced today his campaign to succeed U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District.
In launching his campaign, Apodaca stressed the need to continue to develop economic opportunities in the district, expand access to quality healthcare while also protecting women’s rights to control their own health decisions, and to protect New Mexico lands and water for future generations.
“I have lived in New Mexico my entire life,” Apodaca Read More
NEA-NM: New Mexico Students, Parents And Educators Have A Great Deal To Celebrate
By NEA-New Mexico Executive Director Charles Bowyer
