State Auditor Wayne Johnson Creates Guardian And Conservator Audit Division
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 25, 2018
State Auditor Wayne JohnsonSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― State Auditor Wayne Johnson has created a division within his office to help judges prevent court-appointed guardians and conservators from swindling the life savings of seniors and vulnerable adults.
Johnson testified before members of the Legislative Finance Committee today and told them he volunteered his office to help protect seniors from unscrupulous money managers and carry out the requirements passed by the Legislature earlier this year.
Johnson has requested an expansion of three full-time employees
Read More Heinrich Joins Advocates To Highlight Importance Of Health Care & Social Security In Midterm Election
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
Dr. Mark Epstein, left, Melanie Stansbury, Elva Santos and Sen. Martin Heinrich. Courtesy photoFrom the Martin Heinrich for Senate Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joined volunteers and community advocates Monday for a Protect Our Health Care & Social Security Phone Bank to highlight what’s at stake in the midterm election.
Speakers at the event included Heinrich, candidate for U.S. Senate, as well as candidate for House Dist. 28 Melanie Stansbury, Chief Medical Officer at True Health New Mexico Dr. Mark Esptein and President of the New
Read More State Engineer Extends Deadline To Comply With Nambé-Pojoaque-Tesuque Metering Order
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
OSE News:SANTA FE ― State Engineer Tom Blaine has announced that the deadline to comply with the Metering Order for the Nambé-Pojoaque-Tesuque (NPT) Basin Water Master District has been extended to Oct. 3, 2019.
The original order required totalizing flow meters to be installed and operational by Oct. 3, 2018 for every groundwater well within the NPT Water Master District. This includes wells on the Nambé, Pojoaque, Tesuque and San Ildefonso Pueblos. The deadline was extended in response to public requests for more time to bring their wells into compliance with the order.
Read More Letter To The Editor: Admiration And Respect For House Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
By LINDA & PAUL DALYLos Alamos
It is with great admiration and respect that we endorse Christine Chandler as our State Representative for District 43.
We’ve found Chris to be not only extremely knowledgeable in legislative matters at the County, State and Federal levels, but also caring and balanced in her dialogue with others who may not share the same point of view. She is a skilled listener who asks questions, lots of them, to fully understand issues. She is laser-focused, sifting through information to arrive at the facts and get to the heart of issues. She is experienced—that
Read More Luján Applauds Grants To Benefit New Mexico’s Acequias And Tribal And Pueblo Farmers And Ranchers
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) applauded the announcement Monday that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded more than $330,000 in grants to benefit New Mexico’s acequias and farmers and ranchers from tribal and pueblo communities.
Both grants have been awarded through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (or, the 2501 program).
The New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) has received a grant
Read More Zinke Announces Public-Private Partnership Bringing $2.7 Million To Habitat Conservation Of Big Game Migration Corridors And Winter Range
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
Interior Secretary Ryan ZinkeDOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and ConocoPhillips, has announced a new NFWF $2.7 million grant program to enhance and improve the quality of habitat in state identified, priority big-game winter range, stopover areas, and migration corridors on federal land and/or voluntary efforts on private land.
This grant program is possible from funding support provided by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Read More Pearce Meet & Greet At GOP Headquarters Sunday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
Letter To The Editor: Possible Big Tax Increase Looms
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 24, 2018
By R. WAYNE HARDIELos Alamos
Lisa Shin opposes Triad National Security LLC paying state gross receipts taxes (GRT). https://ladailypost.comcontent/house-dist-43-candidates-share-their-backgrounds-and-ideas-recent-league-women-voter-forum
According to Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, this would result in Los Alamos County (LAC) losing $20 million/year, which is 40 percent of its general fund budget! https://www.abqjournal.com/1235462/lanl-tax-status-now-in-question.html
Does anyone think that LAC would actually cut
Read More Council Candidates Offer Economic Dev. Strategies
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
County Council hopefuls, from left, Republicans John Bliss and Brady Burke, Democratic incumbent David Izraelevitz, Libertarian Helen Milenski, Democrats Randall Ryti and Sara Scott and Republican Dawn Trujillo Voss, participate in a Chamber of Commerce breakfast forum recently at UNM-Los Alamos. The topic was economic development. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Local business people listen as the candidates present their ideas. The candidates agreed on many points, including the importance of promoting local shopping, easing the County permit process, diversifyingMaggiore: NCRTD Connects Communities, Provides Access To Opportunity For All
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
By ANTONIO MAGGIORELos Alamos County Councilor
Having grown up in Los Alamos, I can remember when we did not have public transit in Los Alamos County—let alone a well-functioning regional system like the North Central Regional Transit District (RTD or the Blue Bus)—and as a kid, my community was smaller because of the lack of transit. While White Rock and Los Alamos are nearby, I was not always afforded the option of easily traveling back and forth between the two communities on my own to visit friends, explore events, or immerse myself in the community.
Now, our youth have that opportunity to get Read More
Balderas Announces Kick-Off Of First Annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas joined state charities regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) and the Federal Trade Commission to announce Monday the first annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW) Oct. 22-26, 2018.
ICFAW is a coordinated international campaign to help charities and consumers avoid charity fraud and promote wise giving.
“Too often, seniors and other vulnerable populations across New Mexico are put
Read More Office Of Juvenile Justice And Delinquency Prevention Awards Over $172 Million To Support Juvenile Justice
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
DOJ News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Justice Programs today announced awards of more than $172 million in grant funding to establish and enhance state and local juvenile justice systems; provide gang prevention and intervention services; fund mentoring and reentry services for youth and families; and help states comply with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
OJP’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded these grants to 48 states and more than 100 local jurisdictions, research and academic institutions, and other public and
Read More HSD To Hold Hearing On Medicaid Cuts Wednesday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
NMHSD News:SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department will hold a hearing on the serious cuts the Medicaid program faces in the Centennial Care 2.0 waiver proposal 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday at in the Rio Grande Conference Room of the Toney Anaya Building at 2550 Cerillos Road in Santa Fe.
The waiver proposal imposes new excessive patient premiums on low-income adults living just above the poverty line. These fees will cause thousands of New Mexicans to lose healthcare coverage.
The proposal would also phase out retroactive coverage, which is a protection that pays
Read More Letter To The Editor: Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler Works Well With Others
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
By RICK REISSLos Alamos County Councilor
As we reach the end of another campaign season, it has become uncommon for a candidate to demonstrate a simple characteristic that is lacking in politics in all levels of government. That characteristic is the ability to work well with others. Christine Chandler has stuck to the issues and never spoke divisively about other candidates.
Working well with others is a skill we need in government. With many opinions, it is important to have a representative that listens, explores alternatives to other opinions and does not denigrate them. I have come to know Read More
Governor Announces Expansion Of Homegrown High-Tech Manufacturing Company 3DGS
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that homegrown high-tech manufacturing company, 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS), will expand its headquarters location in Albuquerque and create up to 139 new high-wage, high-tech manufacturing and technology jobs.
The average salary for positions at 3DGS is $60,000 a year. The company also plans to invest more than $23 million over the next five years. The expansion is being supported by New Mexico’s closing fund, LEDA, as well as the Job Training Incentive Program, JTIP.
Luján Convenes Roundtable In Rio Arriba County On Opioids Epidemic
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 23, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) convened a roundtable last week with health care providers, local law enforcement, community leaders and stakeholders to discuss a path forward to continue the fight against the opioid epidemic in New Mexico.
Congress recently passed an opioids package that included ten of Congressman Luján’s pieces of legislation. Attendees at the roundtable in Española discussed how this legislative package is a step forward in what needs to be a sustained effort to combat the opioid epidemic in local communities.
Read More Roy Zimmerman Rize Up Concert 7 p.m. Thursday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 22, 2018
LANL Director Terry Wallace Briefs Regional Coalition
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 22, 2018
LANL Director Terry Wallace speaks to members of the RCLC board during a meeting Friday in the Municipal Building. County Councilor Pete Sheehey and council candidate Sara Scott listen at left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Terry Wallace presented a briefing about the laboratory to the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) during its meeting Friday in the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
With Triad National Security, LLC set to take the laboratory’s management
Letter To The Editor: Lisa Shin Represents Us Not Big Government
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 22, 2018
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLELos Alamos
I am proud to support Lisa Shin in her campaign for NM House District 43. Her recent editorial opposing new GRT taxes on the Laboratory showed great insight and a thoughtful command of the key issues effecting the economy of Northern New Mexico.
State government often focuses on one type of solution in order to address needs in our community: new taxes, new fees and excessive regulations. This type of government overreach drives up the cost of doing business and will ultimately drive new science and national security jobs away from Northern New Mexico to other more Read More
White: Sheriff Race Comes Down To Three Things
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on October 22, 2018
By GREG WHITEIndependent Candidate For Sheriff
The race for Sheriff of Los Alamos comes down to 3 things. First, only one candidate will be a full time Sheriff for part time pay (the others have full time jobs). Second, only one has law enforcement and/or a legal background as well as managed people/offices. Third, only one tells you what they will and won’t do as Sheriff, and is currently doing that. I am that candidate. My name is Greg White. I invite and ask everyone to visit my web page https://greg4sheriff.com.
I am detailed but concise and I have a link to my Facebook page where
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