Udall Presses FDA Commissioner For Strong Protections To Address Epidemic Of Youth E-Cigarette Use
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallProtect Communities, Protect Climate: No New Leases
SIERRA CLUB News:Balderas On US Senate Seat: I’m Staying Home
Attorney General Hector BalderasGovernor Recommits State To Film And TV Industry, Signs Legislation Aimed At Steadier Growth, Expansion
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaking Friday at Albuquerque Studios. Courtesy photo
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 2 Friday at Albuquerque Studios. Courtesy photo
Global Health Expert Richard Skolnik Evaluates U.S. Healthcare For Cost, Coverage, Fairness
Global health expert Richard Skolnik. Library. Courtesy photo
Richard Skolnik, an expert on global health, spoke to the League of Women Voters at a recent “Lunch with a Leader” talk at Mesa Public Library.
His topic was “56 Countries Later – A Global Perspective on Healthcare in the United States”.
Skolnik has nearly 40 years of experience at the World Bank and has lectured at George Washington and Yale universities.
Skolnik explained that the goal of a health system is to maximize the health of the population, in fairly distributed ways, and at the least Read More
AG Tells US Dept. of Health New Draft Drug Report Is Dangerous, Potentially Deadly For New Mexico
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas sent a letter to the United States Department of Health and Human Services sharing concerns about the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force Draft Report.
AG Balderas, and 35 additional Attorneys General believe that the draft report, sent to the chief medical officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, weakens guidelines published by the CDC, believes reports should be aimed at decreasing the risk of opioid misuse in the United States.
“The opioid crisis has been Read More
Balderas On Filing Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Mayor
Attorney General Hector BalderasTales Of Our Times: The Maze Of Dilemmas Is An Endless Pursuit
Tales of Our TimesBy JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
The Maze of Dilemmas is an Endless Pursuit
Turning to clean air and water, every effort to write a rule meets with an inherent
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Calls On Secretary Perry To Focus On Safety And Cleanup
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichLocal Democratic Party Holds Combined Ward Meetings And County Convention Saturday April 6
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold combined ward meetings and county convention at 9:30 a.m Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Fuller Lodge.
Free on-site childcare for ages 2+ will be provided so parents can attend the convention and participate in choosing DPLAC leadership. For childcare, RSVP to carrie.lynn.walker@gmail.com.
Each Ward will elect a Ward Chair, Ward Vice Chair, and additional delegates to represent the Ward on the County Central Committee, which also includes current party officers and certain elected officials.
Immediately after
Sen. Martin Heinrich Honors César Chávez Legacy
César Chávez
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of César Chávez Day, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored a resolution to honor the legacy and accomplishments of civil rights leader César E. Chávez.
“César Chávez was a visionary and fearless leader who fought tirelessly for better working conditions and fair wages for farmers and other underrepresented communities,” Heinrich said. “He inspired a generation of workers and community leaders across the country to stand up for equal justice, economic opportunity, and civil rights. Chávez’s Read More
As NM Prepares For Wildfire Season, Udall, Heinrich & Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Reverse Proposed Cuts To Prevention, Firefighting Budget
U.S. SENATE News:
- Senators: Send us amended budget request that “more appropriately matches the science-based restoration needs of our shared federal forests”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee joined seven Western Senate colleagues in urging the Trump administration to reverse proposed funding cuts to critical wildfire prevention and forest restoration Read More
Town Hall Meeting With Businesses Set For April 3
COUNTY News:
Business owners are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting with Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott and Councilor Randall Ryti at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting will focus on one of seven goals adopted in the 2019 Strategic Leadership Plan:
- Enhancing support and opportunities for the local business environment.
This includes appropriate support for existing businesses, growing new businesses, and supporting technology start-ups and spin-offs.
During the first 10 minutes, Chair Read More
Heinrich Joins Special Committee On Climate Crisis
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichSOS Maggie Toulouse Oliver Responds To Same-Day And Automated Voter Registration Bill Becoming Law
Maggie Toulouse OliverRio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing To Discuss 2019 Legislature Noon Today
Homeland Security Secretary Jackie White Visits Border To Meet With Key Stakeholders, Evaluate Needs
DHSEM Secretary Jackie White visited a nonprofit shelter Tuesday in Las Cruces where migrants are temporarily placed after being processed. Courtesy photo
DHSEM Secretary Jackie White visited today wth key stakeholders involved in the humanitarian crisis on the border. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA TERESA — Secretary Jackie White of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management visited key stakeholders involved in the current humanitarian crisis on the border as part of an ongoing evaluation of security and humanitarian needs.
White visited a Read More
State GOP Chairman Steve Pearce On Retirement Announcement By U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
State GOP Chairman Steve PearceUSDA On Investments In Water And Wastewater Infrastructure To Benefit 171,000 Rural Residents
USDA News:CIR Afghan Naan Chaasht: Updates From Afghanistan
Dr. Elizabeth Manak
