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Energy Secretary Rick Perry Tours Nevada Site

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018

Energy Secretary Rick Perry recently toured the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and addressed federal and contractor staff in an all-hands meeting, including staffers from EM’s Nevada Program. During the meeting, Perry answered questions from employees and highlighted the progress and future of the NNSS missions. Courtesy photo Read More

STOPP Applauds Vote To End Tariffs On Newsprint

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018
STOPP News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Stop Tariffs on Printers & Publishers (STOPP), a coalition of printers, publishers, retailers, paper suppliers and distributors, Wednesday welcomed the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) unanimous decision to terminate duties being applied to uncoated groundwood paper, or newsprint, imports from Canada and issued the following statements:
 
“Today is a great day for American journalism. The ITC’s decision will help to preserve the vitality of local newspapers and prevent additional job losses in the printing and publishing
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Environmental Historian Scott Einberger Speak On Stewart Udall’s Life And Legacy Sept. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 30, 2018
Scott Einberger
 
LIBRARY News:
 
Scott Einberger, an environmental historian, will discuss his new book “With Distance in His Eyes, The Environmental Life and Legacy of Stewart Udall,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Fuller Lodge.
 
The talk is presented by the Pajarito Group of the Sierra Club and the Los Alamos Public Library, as part of the Library’s Authors Speak series of book talks and lectures.
 
Stewart Udall was a major figure in American conservation. Perhaps no other public official or secretary of the interior has ever had as much success in environmental protection,
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AG Urges Congress To Close Deadly Fentanyl Loophole

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018
Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas, as part of a bipartisan group of 52 state and territory attorneys general, has called on Congress to help end the opioid epidemic and close a loophole that allows those who traffic deadly fentanyl to stay a step ahead of law enforcement.
 
“Giant, out-of-state companies, and their billionaire companies are being allowed to make a fortune off of the overdose deaths of thousands of New Mexicans,” Balderas said. “Congress needs to do its job, and put New Mexicans’ lives before the profits
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Constitution Day High Elevation 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018

GOP News:

Through the Constitution Day High Elevation 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, the Republican Party of Los Alamos is promoting health, wellness and fun.

The race is 7 a.m., Sept. 15 at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area.

The Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is on the north face of Pajarito Mountain in the Jemez Mountains in North Central New Mexico, west of Los Alamos. It is on 850 acres of privately owned land with a base elevation of 9,000 feet and top elevation of 10,440 feet.

Participants are advised to be prepared for high elevation, uneven terrain, dirt, rocks, roots and trees. Check area weather reports the morning Read More

Federal, State And Local Partnership Identifies Analytical Strategies For Responding To Opioid Crisis

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 28, 2018
DOJ News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice today announced publication of a multi-agency research study identifying recent advancements and examining recognized challenges in the fight against synthetic opioids.
 
The open access article is the product of fourteen subject matter experts from NIJ, government, industry and academia, who looked at potential solutions concerning information sharing and the availability of resources, as well as gaps in knowledge for further research.
 
Today’s announcement complements
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Information Session Set For Military Service Academies

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
Staff for U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will host an information session 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the University of New Mexico for high school students and recent graduates interested in applying to the U.S. military service academies.
 
Representatives from Udall’s office, the New Mexico congressional delegation and the military service academies will be available to field questions from prospective applicants and parents. Udall is accepting applications for nominations to enter an academy in the fall of 2019.
          
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LWV/AAUW Forum: Early Childhood Education Sept. 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018
Deputy Director New Mexico LFC Charles Sallee
 
LWV/AAUW News:
 
Early Childhood Education will be the subject of a public forum Thursday, Sept. 6, when Searchlight New Mexico joins with the League of Women Voters (LWV) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to address the needs of young children.

The forum features Charles Sallee, deputy director of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee and an expert in evaluating state agencies and education here and in Texas. His work has led to major policy and cost saving changes in the areas of Medicaid, higher education, Read More

U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham On Women’s Equality Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

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

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement for Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 98th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment:

“Today, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day to commemorate 98 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified and women were guaranteed the right to vote. Now, as we approach a century since ratification, women who have achieved so much for our nation continue to fight for equality and a more prosperous future for families Read More

Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 27, 2018
COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos County Council meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
 
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation declaring 2018-2019 as a “Year of Asset Building” and Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 as “College Day/Military Day” in Los Alamos County (accepted by Bernadette Lauritzen) Presenters: County
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Udall, Heinrich Bill To Protect Chaco Canyon Area Receives Key Committee Hearing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 26, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) submitted testimony to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining hearing on the Chaco Cultural Heritage Protection Act (S. 2907), a bill he introduced with U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) to ensure the protection of culturally important areas nearby Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
 
Udall’s bill would prevent any future leasing or development of minerals owned by the U.S. government on lands in a 10-mile buffer region surrounding the
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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Members Express Condolences On Death Of U.S. Sen. John McCain

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 26, 2018

Capt. John McCain, front right, with his squadron and T-2 Buckeye trainer in 1965. Courtesy/wikipedia

John McCain Aug. 29, 1936 – Aug. 25, 2018

NATIONAL News:

Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation release statements on the death Saturday of U.S. Senator and war hero John S. McCain.

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall: It is a privilege to have known John McCain – to have served with him in the Senate, and to call him a dear friend. John’s fearlessness, his unyielding integrity, and his generosity of spirit truly touched the entire Udall family. We will miss him dearly.

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American Statesman John McCain Has Died

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 26, 2018

U.S. Sen. John McCain

Staff Report

U.S. Sen. John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28 p.m. today at his home in Arizona. He was 81.

According to a statement from his office, McCain had suffered from a malignant brain tumor for which he had been treated periodically with radiation and chemotherapy since its discovery in 2017. Following the diagnosis, he took a reduced role in the United States Senate. McCain’s family announced Friday that he would no longer seek treatment for his cancer to prolong his life; he died today, four days before his 82nd birthday.

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Pearce On Surge In New Mexico Revenue Projections From Energy Boom

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor, released the following statement Wednesday:
 
As New Mexico’s oil and gas operations boom and add hundreds of millions to our state budget we must take this opportunity to get more funds to our schools, improve our mental health system, cut taxes on Social Security for seniors, and make cash payments on strategic infrastructure projects like broadband, roads, and wastewater. We should also ensure our reserves are adequately funded.
 
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Heinrich Statement On Rollback Of Clean Power Plan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s new rule to gut the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan:
 
“There is no doubt that climate change is already disrupting our lives. We are seeing unprecedented wildfires raging throughout the West, more extreme weather events across the nation, and volatile precipitation patterns in New Mexico that are causing
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Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Gets My Vote … She Cares About Education

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018
By CAMILLE MORRISON
Los Alamos
 
Thank you Christine Chandler for your views on education. Since the PED is a cabinet position I’m afraid if Steve Pearce is elected governor we will have eight more years of the PED that we have now.
 
All three of my children were educated here. I have been a volunteer at the Chamisa Elementary School library for 38 of the last 48 years. I will be voting for you because you care about education as much as I do.
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $1.48 Million For Los Alamos Electric Buses

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded Los Alamos Atomic City Transit $1.485 million through the Low or No Emission Grant Program to purchase new zero-emission battery electric buses to replace the City’s existing diesel fleet.

Atomic City Transit offers transit service in both Los Alamos and White Rock, ADA complementary paratransit, and a shuttle service to Bandelier National Monument during peak visitor season.

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Steve Pearce Announces Plan To Reform CYFD And Protect Children From Abuse And Neglect

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor, has called for systematic reforms to protect children throughout New Mexico.
 
In front of the Children, Youth and Family Department (CYFD) offices Thursday in Albuquerque, Pearce stood with an array of advocates for child well being and laid out his plan to address the state’s problems.
 
“We are here today because all of us are disgusted with the failure of our state to protect our children from abuse, neglect, and even death at the hand of child
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $667K To Navajo Technical University To Expand Broadband Access For Native Students

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that Navajo Technical University (NTU) was awarded $667,909 by the National Science Foundation to improve broadband connectivity for Native students, expanding access to educational opportunities and workforce training throughout the region.
 
NTU is the country’s largest tribal university, offering academic and research programs to students across Navajo Nation, particularly in the Science, Technology,
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