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Conservation Voters NM Announce Support For Slate Of Pro-Conservation Candidates For General Election

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

CVNM News:

SANTA FE ― Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM), via its coordinated political action committee CVNM Action Fund, continues its efforts to build a strong political voice for our environment by endorsing candidates who will work for a healthy future for New Mexico’s air, land, water and communities.

Friday, CVNM announced endorsement of candidates for Governor, Secretary of State, House of Representatives and Public Regulation Commission for the Nov. 6 general election.

“The 2018 general election is an opportunity for New Mexicans to choose the next generation

Pearce Calls On District Attorney For Taos County To Resign For Failure To Protect Children And Community

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor, Thursday called for the District Attorney for Taos County to resign for failing to do his job:

“If we are going to fix New Mexico’s crime problem, public officials must do their jobs. The Taos District Attorney failed to do so, leading to the Taos suspects’ release. Today, I am calling on him to resign immediately. There must be accountability when officials fail the public. The state and the nation are outraged by this incompetence.”

Native American Indian Country May Make History With 2018 Farm Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James Mountain discusses the Native American Indian Farm Bill during an interview Wednesday afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

Former San Ildefonso Gov. James Mountain discussed the 2018 Farm Bill during a meeting Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post.

The bill will give the USDA and tribes the tools to improve access to nutritious food, productive agriculture, healthy forests and robust rural economic development in Native communities Read More

Luján Leads Efforts To Support Southwest Chief Line

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) sent bipartisan letters to Amtrak Headquarters and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) expressing support for the Amtrak Southwest Chief Line.

The letter to THUD requests the inclusion of the bipartisan Senate amendment that provides $50 million for maintenance and safety improvements along the Southwest Chief route in the final THUD Appropriations bill.

In the letter to Amtrak, the Members ask for

HSNW: Detecting ‘Deepfake’ Videos In Blink Of An Eye

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 4, 2018

By SIWEI LYU

Homeland Security News Wire

A new form of misinformation is poised to spread through online communities as the 2018 midterm election campaigns heat up.

Called “deepfakes” after the pseudonymous online account that popularized the technique – which may have chosen its name because the process uses a technical method called “deep learning” – these fake videos look very realistic.

Because these techniques are so new, people are having trouble telling the difference between real videos and the deepfake videos. My work with colleagues has found a way to reliably

Armbruster: The Meaning Of Labor Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 3, 2018

By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER

Union member since 1970, negotiating team member 1995-2009

LAFSE president 2002-2008, LAMS teacher 17 years

Labor Day is not just a day off. It represents the lives hundreds of workers put on the line to make America great.

Our Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE), a part of AFL-CIO has helped make working conditions in Los Alamos Public Schools where more than 60 percent of teachers belong even better.

LAFSE is responsible for leave days, the sick leave bank, for speech and language therapists, nurses and counselors earning the same pay as teachers

Senators Udall, Capito, Heinrich Announce Measure To Build And Strengthen America’s Caregiving Workforce

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 2, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced a bipartisan amendment to build and strengthen America’s caregiving workforce.

The amendment to the fiscal year 2019 Defense-Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations minibus would dedicate $5 million in grants to place volunteers in communities to care for seniors and individuals with disabilities and help them remain independent, also known as the “Care Corps” program.

Michelle Lujan Grisham Visits With Los Alamos Voters

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 2, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham discusses her plans to boost the economy, create safer communities and improve schools during a Meet & Greet, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. She was joined by Democratic candidates including Brian Colon for State Auditor, House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler and others. The event was part of the Jobs and Leadership Statewide Bus Tour underway with Grisham and candidates for Lt. Gov. Howie Morales. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The crowd

Governor Announces Crackdown On Parents Failing To Pay Child Support

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 2, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Monday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a crackdown on parents failing to pay child support. The annual child support bench warrant operation will run through October 15. Martinez launched the Bench Warrant Project in 2011 to ensure that deadbeat parents fulfill their obligation to pay child support.

“It’s the responsibility of parents to set their kids up for success, that’s why we have to make it clear that there is absolutely no excuse for a parent refusing to pay child support,” Governor Martinez said. “If you owe child support

Gubernatorial Candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham Arrives For Meet & Greet In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2018

Gubernatorial Candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham stopped in front of the Los Alamos Daily Post on Central Avenue moments ago on her way to a Meet & Greet event with House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler underway until 6:30 p.m. at Bath Tub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. This is one of the stops on the Jobs & Leadership Statewide Bus Tour with Grisham and candidate for Lt. Gov. Howie Morales. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Democratic Headquarters

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2018

On the job in Los Alamos are Don Jones and Laura Liles volunteering Friday afternoon at the Democratic Headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite B. The local Republican Party has not yet opened its headquarters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: Vote For Lisa Shin

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 1, 2018

By LINDA SULLIVAN

Los Alamos

Vote for Lisa Shin: a Transparent and Honest Voice in our Government

I am writing to express my support for Republican Lisa Shin in her candidacy for the New Mexico House of Representatives: District 43. Among other things, Lisa believes in limited government and lower taxes so that individuals and families have more freedom in their daily lives. She is genuine and honest; how often do we find that in a politician? She prioritizes the needs and concerns of people over a personal agenda or a party platform. If elected, she is determined to focus on issues

Michelle Lujan Grisham On FBI Arrests And Federal Charges In Amalia Compound Case In Taos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement regarding the arrests and federal charges filed against the five suspects in the Amalia compound case in Taos:

“I am thankful the Amalia suspects have been arrested and charged by the FBI and I look forward to the swift pursuit of justice and the continued protection of the innocent child victims.” Read More

New Mexico Congressional Delegation Applauds ITC Reversal Of Newsprint Tariffs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2018

New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Steve Pearce applauded the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) for its unanimous vote to reverse the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian newsprint, which have threatened to devastate local newspapers across New Mexico.

The New Mexico delegation released the following joint statement:

“We applaud the ITC for making the absolute correct decision to reverse

DAR Promotes Constitution Week Beginning Sept. 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2018

DAR News:

There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today.

While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life. This year, the annual celebration begins Sept. 17, 2018.

The Daughters of the American

Environmental Management Assistant Secretary White Focuses On Collaboration In Japan Visit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2018

EM Assistant Secretary Anne White speaks during the fifth meeting of the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Commission on Civil Nuclear Cooperation Aug. 8 in Tokyo. Courtesy photo

EM News:

Following is a first-person account by Environmental Management Assistant Secretary Anne White on her trip Aug. 7-10 to Japan as part of a delegation attending the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Commission on Civil Nuclear Cooperation, the U.S.-Japan Decommissioning Forum, and a tour of the Fukushima Daiichi Site.

I had the honor of traveling to Japan proudly representing EM, while accompanying Deputy

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Opening Statement On Legislation To Protect Chaco Canyon Area

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered opening remarks in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining hearing Aug. 22 on the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, a bill he introduced with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M).

The bill, which is supported by Navajo Nation, All Pueblo Council of Governors, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, the Wilderness Society, and Southwest Native Cultures, would ensure the protection of Chaco ruins and the greater landscape

League Hears Concerns From Head Of NM Census

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 31, 2018

Robert Rhatigan

By REBECCA SHANKLAND
LWV

The League of Women Voters heard from Robert Rhatigan, head of the New Mexico Census, at its monthly Lunch with a Leader Aug. 21. Rhatigan outlined the many problems that face New Mexico for the census, which is crucial for supporting many federal programs that benefit our citizens.

In 2010, the census in New Mexico had an accurate count because high unemployment during the recession and a federal stimulus package meant that many census workers were hired to help collect forms from remote and undercounted areas.

But the 2020 census lacks money to Read More

Udall Presides At Indian Affairs Hearing On The Revitalization Of Native Languages

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led an oversight hearing entitled “Examining Efforts to Maintain and Revitalize Native Languages for Future Generations.”

During the hearing, Udall secured a commitment from Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Commissioner Jeannie Hovland to support the Esther Martinez Immersion program, which Udall has championed for over a decade spanning back to his time in the House of Representatives.

The Esther Martinez program

Michelle Lujan Grisham On Taos Dropped Charges, Release Of Defendants

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

SANTA ROSA – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement Wednesday night regarding the situation in Taos:

What happened today in Taos is inexcusable. It should never have happened, and I am appalled at the failure to hold these defendants in detention for their alleged actions. Prosecutors must work diligently to correct this outrage and their failure to do their jobs.

This travesty is one more symptom of a chronically broken judicial system. As Governor, it will be my priority to overhaul Read More

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