Heinrich Urges Increased Funding To Protect Places Of Worship, Community Centers
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in pressing for robust community safety funding in any FY19 appropriations package.
Specifically, the Senators have called for a minimum of $50 million for the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and $10 million for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Nonprofit Security Grant program, which helps nonprofit organizations like religious institutions, schools and community centers make security improvements.
This follows the mass shooting Read More
Heinrich Fights To Improve Care For Military Families Covered By TRICARE
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Legislation To Help Improve Veterans’ Health Care
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichColleagues Elect U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján To Serve As Assistant Democratic Leader Of 116th Congress
Colleagues today unanimously elect U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico to serve as Assistant Democratic Leader in the 116th Congress. Photo by Lawrence Jackson/whitehouse.gov
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) was unanimously elected today by his colleagues to serve as Assistant Democratic Leader in the 116th Congress.
“I am honored to receive the trust of my colleagues to serve as a member of the Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” Luján said. “As Assistant Democratic Leader, I will welcome Read More
New Report And Public Briefing On Disposal Of Surplus Plutonium At WIPP Nov. 30
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) outside Carlsbad. Courtesy photoBipartisan State Canvassing Board Unanimously Certifies 2018 General Election Results
Sec. of State Maggie Toulouse OliverLawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 40th Anniversary Of Indian Child Welfare Act
U.S. SENATE News:Elected Officials, Tribes, Activists Protest ‘Double Drilling’ During Oil Conservation Commission Hearing
The Nov. 19 hearing before the State of New Mexico’s Oil Conservation Commission. Courtesy photo
The Nov. 19 hearing before the State of New Mexico’s Oil Conservation Commission. Courtesy photo
Schultz: Setting The Record Straight
By ROBYN SCHULTZ, ChairThe Los Alamos Monitor got it wrong in their article of 11/18/18, “Tarin Nix: Local strategist helps turn LA Blue”.
It appears that the Monitor is looking for a reason that local Democratic Party Candidates swept all the Los Alamos races. This article seems to point to a political strategist as the reason.
Tarin Nix has run Stephanie Garcia Richard’s campaigns since the final weeks of her 2012 campaign. And she has been successful, including Stephanie’s latest win in her race for State Land Commissioner. I applaud Tarin (and Stephanie) Read More
Udall, Inhofe Introduce Legislation Designating Route 66 A National Historic Trail
The Route 66 National Historic Trail. Courtesy/googlemaps
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) introduced S. 3609, The Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, which would amend the National Trails System Act to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). In June of this year, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass the bipartisan legislation.
Route 66, also known as Read More
Izraelevitz: We Are All Part Of Los Alamos County…
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZDear Friends and Neighbors:
Voices Of Los Alamos Meets Today
John L. House
COMMUNITY News:
John L. House, vice president of New Mexicans for Money Out of Politics, will speak at 6:30 p.m. today at the Unitarian Church during the monthly Voices of Los Alamos meeting.
New Mexicans for Money Out of Politics (NM MOP) is a non-partisan, grassroots organization whose mission is to remove the corrupting influence of money in politics and make government work for all the people of New Mexico and our country.
House will talk about New Mexicans with Money Out of Politics and American Promise, the national organization with whom Voices of Los Alamos partner working
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Welcome New Pricing Preferences For Northern NM Businesses Contracting With LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján welcomed a new agreement for procurement opportunities for northern New Mexico businesses contracting with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Under LANL’s new management and operating (M&O) contract between Triad National Security, LLC and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, that went into effect Nov. 1, there continues to be a pricing preference Read More
New Mexico House Republicans Elect New Leadership
HOUSE GOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico House Republican Caucus has selected its leadership team for the 54th Legislature.
Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) will serve as the Floor Leader, Rep. Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) as House Republican Whip, and Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) as the House Republican Caucus Chair.
Rep. Townsend was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2014. Before his service in the Legislature, Rep. Townsend spent his career in the energy industry, retiring in 2012. He also served on the board of directors of a publicly traded energy company Read More
Udall, Heinrich Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With Senate Resolution
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to mark the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.
The resolution celebrates the immeasurable contributions that Native Americans have made to our nation through their diverse cultures, rich heritages, and unique traditions.
“During Native American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the influence of Native Americans on the arts, languages, Read More
Three-day Conference: Journalism Under Fire…
SFCIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents a three-day conference entitled JOURNALISM UNDER FIRE exploring journalism’s essential role in a democracy.
Featured world-class speakers, investigative journalists, photojournalists and political cartoonists from around the world will address fake news, persecution and freedom of the press.
The special Grand Opening Event begins at 6 p.m. Dec 4 and the three-day conference begins at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 5 through 3:45 p.m. Dec.7. All events are at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St.
Journalism Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Resolution Supporting Health Security Act
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete SheeheyLos Alamos County Council joined with 16 other New Mexico counties and 20 other cities when it unanimously approved a resolution to show support for the Health Security Act.
The resolution, which was introduced by Councilor Pete Sheehey Nov. 13 during the regular council meeting, was passed 5-0. Councilors Susan O’Leary and Rick Reiss were absent.
In an interview with the Daily Post after the meeting, Sheehey said that Los Alamos adding itself to the list of entities that support Read More
Pearce Announces Candidacy For State GOP Chair
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) is running for chairman of the State GOP. Courtesy photo
From the Pearce For Chair Campaign:
Hobbs – U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) announced Tuesday his candidacy for chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico.
If elected by the Republican Party’s State Central Committee Dec. 8, Pearce will serve a two-year term as chairman.
“As I campaigned for Governor over the past two years, I met New Mexicans in every corner of the state and from all walks of life who share a burning hope for a brighter future. Although we were not successful Nov. 6, the Read More
Governor Announces Rural Media Group Will Make New Mexico Base For TV Production
Gov. Susana MartinezUdall, Grijalva Lead 118 Members Of Congress On Bicameral Amicus Brief To Protect National Monuments
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) have led 26 Senators and 92 House members to submit an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs in five cases before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenge the Trump administration’s decision to significantly diminish the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah.
