New Mexico Sheriffs Endorse Pearce For Governor
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 22, 2018
STATE News:ALBUQUERQUE — Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and 20 fellow New Mexico sheriffs announced their endorsement of Republican Steve Pearce for Governor of New Mexico.
The list of sheriffs endorsing Pearce includes five Democratic sheriffs and 16 Republican sheriffs from across the state.
“We are proud to endorse Steve Pearce for Governor, and encourage all New Mexicans who believe we can create a safe future for our state to support him in the November election. As the highest ranking law enforcement officials in our counties, Sheriffs are entrusted by
Read More Final FY19 Appropriations: NNSA Weapons RDT&E
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 22, 2018
Technicians inspect an optics assembly at the National Ignition Facility. Photo by Jason Laurea/LLNL
NNSA News:
The final fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill for the Department of Energy includes a 4 percent overall increase for the National Nuclear Security Administration, bringing its total budget to $15.2 billion.
Congress approved the appropriation last week as part of a three-bill package, and President Trump is expected to sign it into law today at an event in Las Vegas.
The bill continues a multi-year spending surge that is financing a comprehensive
Gov. Gary Johnson Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
U.S. Senatorial candidate Gary Johnson stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post today to discuss his campaign. He is holding the popular Post mascot Tyrone and chatting with local Republican and longtime friend JoAnn Johnson, left, and Post Advertising Manager KayLinda Crawford. Johnson, who served two terms as governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003, is running on the Libertarian ticket against Democratic incumbent Martin Heinrich and Republican Mick Rich. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who is now running for U.S. Senate, met with Read More
Dist. 43 Candidates Present Clear Messages At Forum
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
Republican Lisa Shin, left, and Democrat Christine Chandler, candidates for the House Dist. 43 legislative seat squared off in front of a Chamber audience Thursday morning at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, center, with candidates Lisa Shin, left, and Christine Chandler prior to Thursday’s forum at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Dist. 43 Candidates Forum at UNM-LA Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Read More SGR And Chandler Host Trivia Night Fundraiser At Posse Lodge 6-8 p.m. Today!
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
State Rep. and Land Commissioner candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and County Councilor and State Rep. candidate Christine Chandler for an exciting night of trivia, pizza, wings and libations. We hope to see everyone at the Posse Lodge 6-8 p.m. at 650 North Mesa Road. Courtesy imageUdall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $3.2 Million For Angel Fire Veterans’ Cemetery
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
CONGRESSIONAL News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a grant, totaling $3,215,760, to fund the establishment and construction of a state veterans’ cemetery in Angel Fire.
Currently, the nearest national cemetery to Angel Fire is Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which is approximately 91 miles away. The lawmakers said the new cemetery will provide service to approximately 15,700 veterans and their families.
“This
Read More Udall, Heinrich On Bill Prohibiting ‘Gag Clauses’ That Cause Consumers To Overpay For Prescriptions
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the passage of the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act to put an end to the use of “gag clauses” by health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers, an egregious practice that conceals lower prescription drug prices from patients at the pharmacy, causing consumers to needlessly overpay.
The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) and cosponsored by Udall and Heinrich, now goes to the House of Representatives
Read More League, PEEC And LAHS Prepare To Register Voters
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
COMMUNITY News:To observe National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Sept. 25, the League of Women Voters will partner with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and send volunteer registrars to the Los Alamos Nature Center throughout the day.
Community members can visit the nature center 10 a.m. until about 4 p.m. to register to vote.
The registrars have all been trained at the County Clerk’s office and will have all the necessary information about voting. National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nationwide, nonpartisan effort to register voters. Registering
Read More Lujan Grisham Denied Entry To Conduct Unannounced Inspection Of USPS Facility In Albuquerque
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, right, attempting to conduct an unannounced inspection Thursday of the USPS Five Points Post Office in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Sept. 20, after receiving numerous complaints from United States Postal Service (USPS) union representatives about mismanagement and poor working conditions at facilities and urging USPS Acting Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb to launch an investigation into the matter, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) attempted to conduct an unannounced
Read More Voices Of Los Alamos Meeting With Ute Haker Sept. 24
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
Ute Haker will speak at Voices of Los Alamos meeting Sept. 24. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Writer and historian Ute Haker, PhD, will provide an introduction to the National Popular Vote at the “Voices of Los Alamos” group’s monthly meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos.
The problem with the U.S. presidential elections is not the Electoral College as such but the state-based “winner-take-all” method of counting the popular votes to begin with.
The difference between the winner-take-all system awarding all of the participating
Read More Meet & Greet For Elizabeth K. Allen 5-7 p.m. Today
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 21, 2018
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Elizabeth K. Allen, Erin Breneman, Treasurer.Head2Head: Whose Side Are You On Anyway?
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 20, 2018
By BONNIE J. GORDONLos Alamos Daily Post
Bjgordon623@gmail.com
One time, I was in a bar with some old friends. Suddenly, everyone was silent and a man, obviously a regular, raised his glass.
“You know what I love about this bar?” he queried.
As a group, the whole bar responded, “No yuppies!”
Obviously, this was a nightly ritual and I not only found it hilarious, it felt great to be part of the group, putting down a stereotypical uber-consumer of the type I often find annoying—for about a minute. Then it occurred to me, if these people knew about my degree from a fancy-pants college and my latte habit, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Registering Voters
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 20, 2018
On the job in Los Alamos is local resident Shelby Redondo, right, registering a student to vote this morning from her table on the campus of UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Governor Announces Construction Funding For The Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 20, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
ANGEL FIRE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that funding for the construction of the Angel Fire Veterans Cemetery has been formally approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This funding will cover the cost of construction of the State Veterans Cemetery in Angel Fire.
“I’m pleased that we’ve secured full funding for the new State Veterans Cemetery in Angel Fire – this is great news for veterans and their families living in the northern part of our state,” Martinez said. “All veterans have earned the right to be
Read More Lujan Grisham Hosts Economic Development Roundtable With UNM, National & Defense Laboratories
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
Courtesy photoCONGRESSIONAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Tuesday, Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) joined executives from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the University of New Mexico for a discussion on collaboration, improving the workforce pipeline, and the Open Campus and I-Corps policies. Rep. Lujan Grisham released the following statement after the meeting:
“New Mexico’s national and defense laboratories play a critical role in our national security, and each one is a vital job creator and
Read More New Mexico Receives $1.1 Million To Support State Parks And Outdoor Recreation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
Ryan K. ZinkeDOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke announced a $1.1 million distribution from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to New Mexico for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects.
This is part of a $100 million distribution from the LWCF to all 50 States, the Territories, and the District of Columbia. LWCF funds are non-taxpayer dollars derived from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues and are awarded through federal matching grants administered by the National Park Service.
Secretary
Read More Grand Opening Of GOP Headquarters Thursday
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
RPLA News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County will host a Grand Opening for its 2018 Election Headquarters 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at 1650 Trinity Dr., Suite 102.
A light meal will be provided.
The public is invited to attend.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credit For 10 Years
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the introduction of S. 3449, the Electric Cars Act of 2018, legislation to extend the electric vehicle tax credit for 10 years.
“At a time when electric cars are making advances in scale of production and becoming more competitive in the marketplace, we need to continue encouraging the progress we’ve seen–not take our foot off the pedal,” Heinrich said. “This bill is pro-growth tax policy that will
Read More Governor Announces Expansion Of Homegrown Leader In Data Analytics & Visualization Technologies
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 19, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday that Albuquerque data science company RS21 will expand operations, creating up to 80 new high-tech jobs.
RS21 will also invest more than $2 million to expand and renovate its headquarters in Downtown Albuquerque, reinvigorating the iconic Occidental Life building. The move brings new life to a prominent New Mexico feature with a storied history going back over a century.
“I’m proud to say that we’re helping yet another local, high-tech company expand and
Read More RCLC Meeting Moved To Oct. 19 In Los Alamos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 18, 2018
RCLC News:
The September meeting of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) has been canceled due to a change in the availability of the scheduled presenter.
All actions and presentations are moved to the next regular meeting scheduled for Oct. 19 in Los Alamos. Read More
