Lawmakers Pledge Funds For Code Talker Museum
By ROBERT NOTTJoint Resolution To Ask Voters To Consider Runoff Elections Passes House
Rep. William Pratt
HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:
SANTA FE – The House of Representatives has passed House Joint Resolution 6. This resolution proposes to amend the state constitution to allow runoff elections in primary and statewide elections.
“Sometimes in an election when there are more than two candidates, the winner does not reach more than 50 percent of the vote,” said Rep. William Pratt (D-Albuquerque). “Majority winners have a stronger mandate, and can therefore govern more effectively, knowing that they count with the support of most of their constituents.”
A runoff election is Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Presses Military Leaders On Improving Military Housing Conditions
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichLegislation To Address Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis Passes House Floor
HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:
SANTA FE – The House Floor passed a bill Friday sponsored by Representatives Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe), Derrick Lente (D-Sandia Pueblo), Rep. D. Wonda Johnson (D-Church Rock) and Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women.
House Bill 278 declares an emergency and creates a task force to outline preventative measures and document these cases.
According to the Urban Indian and Health Institute, New Mexico has the highest number of missing and murdered indigenous women. This legislation will seek methods Read More
LA Federated Republican Women Meets Thursday
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its monthly general meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Patio Room at 1001 Oppenheimer.
All regular members are encouraged to attend, and women registered Republican are invited to join the meeting to see what the organization is all about.
Meetings usually last an hour to an hour and a half, and this month’s program will be about a visit to the New Mexico State Legislative session.
For questions, contact Shona Neff, LAFRW President at 505.672.1456. Read More
New Mexico Senate Votes To Restrict Public Access To Nonelective Job Candidate Lists
By MILAN SIMONICHLegislative Roundup: March 9
Santa Fe High School student Jasper Rae and Steve Lipscomb carry a panel from a mural painted by students with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence for a presentation Friday by students from around the city about gun violence in the Capitol Rotunda. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
Rachel Pearson, 17, center left, applauds and Camille Cooper, 16, cheers Friday while reacting to a brief speech by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in the Capitol Rotunda during a student presentation on gun violence. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New MexicanSOS Toulouse Oliver On ‘For The People Act’ Passage
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse OliverGovernor Signs Law Expanding Background Checks For Virtually All Firearms Sales
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs legislation Friday requiring background checks for virtually all firearm sales, seated next to Sen. Richard Martinez, D-Española, left, and Rep. Debra Sariñana, D-Albuquerque, at the Capitol. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Jenn Jevertson, prevention coordinator for the Santa Fe Public Schools Office of Student Wellness, pose for a selfie Friday with students gathered in the Capitol Rotunda for presentations on gun violence. Shortly after this event, Lujan Grisham signed legislation requiring backgroundEthics Commission Subpoena Power Is Sticking Point
Sen. Linda Lopez, sponsor of SB 619 Senate Bill To Ban Coyote Killing Contests Passes First House Committee
APV News:House Democrats Pass Measure To Protect New Mexicans With Pre-Existing Health Conditions
HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:House Republicans Aims To Override Gun Bill By Taking It To Voters
By ROBERT NOTTRSF: On International Women’s Day 27 Female Journalists Are Victims Of Persecution In Iran, China…
Photos of several of the 27 women journalists imprisoned, some being tortured in jails around the world. Iran and China are the two largest jailers of women journalists. Courtesy/RSF
Women journalists held in prisons around the world. Courtesy/RSFLos Alamos Democratic Party Meets March 11
LADP News:
The Los Alamos Democratic Party meets this month at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 11, in Building 5 at at UNM-LA. Read More
Shin: SB 11 Is Foolish And Self-Defeating
By LISA SHINPredictably, our Governor signed Senate Bill 11, which would require a nonprofit entity with 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS to pay state gross receipts taxes (GRTs) and specifically targets our National Laboratory. Say what? I am deeply concerned about this issue, because as I have written before, “Our Legislature should advocate for policies that bring more job creators to our state, not drive them away. Susana Martinez was right to veto this onerous and flawed tax policy on the #1 job creator in Northern New Mexico.” TRIAD has a moral obligation to the American Taxpayers, Read More
Legislative Roundup: March 8
Scene Thursday at the Roundhouse. Courtesy/SFNM Days remaining in the session: 8
Are New Mexico Voters Ready For Salaried Legislators?
By ANDREW OXFORDSara Scott: We’re Seeking Community Input
By SARA SCOTTDear Fellow Citizens,
Over the last year I’ve appreciated hearing from many of you about your goals for the future of Los Alamos and the issues you feel should be addressed.
Recently – working with the rest of the Council team and incorporating broader input from the public and County staff – we’ve developed a set of seven strategic priorities.
This doesn’t mean that the County will work only on these priorities but having them will maintain a focus on some hard challenges among ongoing County efforts and initiatives.
We’ve also discussed our strong commitment Read More
After Filibuster, Senate OKs Power Plant Shutdown Bill
Sen. Bill Sharer, R-Farmington
