Emily Holmes Serves As United States Senate Page
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 23, 2018
Emily Holmes, 16, of Los Alamos with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich this summer during her time serving as a Senate Page in the nation’s capital. Courtesy photo 
The Holmes family from left, Rich, Emily and Nan during a recent visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post to talk about Emily’s experience this summer in the United States Senate Page Program. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School student Emily Holmes spent a month this summer serving as a page in the United States Senate
Governor Cuts Ribbon On New Facility For Homegrown Technology Manufacturing Company Ideum
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 23, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
CORRALES ― Monday, Gov. Susana Martinez was joined by Ideum executives and local officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the company’s new exhibit fabrication studio that will allow the company to continue growing production and creating new jobs. The new 5,500 square foot facility will grow Ideum’s footprint, allowing them to serve more customers across the globe.
“For years, we’ve worked relentlessly to make New Mexico a great place to do business and we’re seeing the results,” Martinez
Read More Michelle Lujan Grisham Statement On August Consensus Revenue Estimate
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 23, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamCONGRESSIONAL News:
TAOS ― Following the release of a new consensus revenue estimate at Wednesday’s Legislative Finance Committee meeting, Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement:
“This surge in revenues to state government dramatically highlights the need for leadership that will invest in New Mexico’s schools, put people to work and make New Mexico more competitive by building much needed infrastructure and develop New Mexico into a clean, renewable energy economy that creates jobs and reaches a goal of
Read More Heinrich Delivers Floor Speech On Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination To The Supreme Court
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 23, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In a speech delivered on the Senate Floor Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke out against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court.
In his remarks, Heinrich outlined the issues at stake and urged his colleagues to oppose his nomination.
Yesterday, Heinrich sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman demanding full transparency on Judge
Udall, Heinrich Support Protections For Servicemembers Against Predatory Lending & Financial Fraud
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 22, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In an effort to shield New Mexico’s 12,000 active-duty military members and their families from abusive financial practices, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined every Democratic member of the U.S. Senate in urging the Trump Administration not to abandon its duty to protect our servicemembers and their families under the Military Lending Act (MLA).
The MLA was passed in 2006 with bipartisan support to help safeguard active-duty military members and their families from financial fraud, predatory loans,
Read More AG Balderas Secures Four Guilty Pleas From Former State Senator For Embezzling From Campaign Donors
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 21, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Monday, Attorney General Hector Balderas secured four guilty pleas from former State Senator Phil Griego, relating to his additional criminal case tied to unlawful pocketing of campaign donations. Griego pleaded guilty to two felony counts of perjury, and two felony counts of embezzlement.
“My office secured multiple convictions against former Senator Griego for crimes committed against taxpayers,” Balderas said. “Our office will continue to combat fraud and corruption in corporate and government sectors.”
Read More Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce NASA Grant For Navajo Tech Robotics Academy
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 21, 2018
CONGRESSIONAL News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that Navajo Technical University (NTU) in Crownpoint, N.M. was awarded $324,800 by NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project to develop a robotics academy.
NTU has long championed using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum in innovative ways to encourage Navajo students to seek technically-based careers. The new robotics academy at NTU will provide high school students from
Read More Pearce Announces Forestry Management Plan To Save Forests, Restore Watersheds, & Create Good Paying Jobs
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 21, 2018
U.S. Rep. Steve PearceFrom the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
RUIDOSO — Steve Pearce, candidate for governor, has announced his Forestry Management Plan for all of New Mexico:
“New Mexico is a stunning and beautiful state. One of our great benefits is the vast expanse of undeveloped areas. We have abundant public land and that land should be accessible to all. As an avid hiker and backpacker, I value the majesty of our national forests, the solitude of our wilderness and the limitless horizon of the eastern side of the state. I believe it is critical that we invest in forest
Read More U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham On Violent Child Abuse In Taos County And Rio Rancho
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 21, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamFrom the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) has released the following statement on the recent incidents of violent child abuse in Taos County and Rio Rancho:
“The recent disturbing reports of violent child abuse in Taos County and Rio Rancho are abhorrent and must be thoroughly investigated. Those responsible must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and brought to justice. Every decision throughout the judicial and bond process needs to
Read More Luján Calls For Martinez Administration To Provide Continuity Of Behavior Health Services For NNM
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following the announcement that Tri-County Community Services will close at the end of this month, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) wrote to Gov. Susana Martinez and New Mexico’s Departments of Health, Human Services, and Children, Youth, and Families, calling on them to take swift action to provide northern New Mexicans with continuity of behavioral health services.
“After speaking with Secretaries Earnest and Gallagher, as well as the Governor’s Chief of Staff, I am encouraged that all parties involved
Read More Justice Department, DEA Propose Significant Opioid Manufacturing Reduction In 2019
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
DEA News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Department of Justice and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration have proposed a reduction for controlled substances that may be manufactured in the U.S. next year.
Consistent with President Trump’s “Safe Prescribing Plan” that seeks to “cut nationwide opioid prescription fills by one-third within three years,” the proposal decreases manufacturing quotas for the six most frequently misused opioids for 2019 by an average ten percent as compared to the 2018 amount. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking marks the third straight year of proposed
Read More New Mexico Coalition Of Sexual Assault Programs Awarded $40K Grant To Help Low-Wage Workers Who Face Sexual Harassment
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
NMCSAP News:The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs this week received a $40,000 grant from the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund to help low-wage workers in New Mexico who face sexual harassment in the workplace.
The grant, one of 18 awarded around the country, will support NMCSAP’s ongoing work on sexual harassment. Specifically, the coalition is partnering with state and local organizations, including the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, the New Mexico Asian Family Center, Arc of New Mexico, and Casa
Pearce Announces Plan To Improve Road Safety In SE New Mexico
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
U.S. Rep. Steve PearceU.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, has announced his plan to improve road safety in southeastern New Mexico by partnering with companies to construct private toll roads for commercial and oil and gas traffic. Pearce met with local business and community leaders in Carlsbad to announce his plan.
“We have all heard the tragic stories of accidents on our highways in southeastern New Mexico,” Pearce said. “The roads are overcrowded and stressed beyond capacity, creating
Read More Romero Discusses Intent And Purpose Of RCLC
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 20, 2018
Former RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Former Regional Coalition of LANL Communities executive director and candidate for House Dist. 46 Andrea Romero said what hasn’t been clear in recent discussion of RCLC issues is “intent versus what is now considered criminal because it’s been petitioned to the Attorney General’s Office”.
“I think if the point of the board is to be able to move forward … everyone needs to know that the intent was to have a proper board with good parameters, to be able to do good
Shin: A Fierce Advocate For Small Businesses
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 19, 2018
By LISA SHIN Republican candidate
House Dist. 43
As a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges and difficulties facing job creators in New Mexico. Small businesses are the engines that drive our economy, both in our state and the nation.
Locally, concerns include:
- Recruiting and retaining a dependable work force. Both entry level and middle skills employees are difficult to find. A restaurant owner proposed expanding transportation across Northern New Mexico, to include the afternoon and late night hours, as well as more low income housing. This could also mitigate
House Democrats Urge UNM To Come To The Table Before Making Final Sports Cuts Decision
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 19, 2018
Rep. Javier Martínez, Mayor Tim Keller and other community leaders Thursday at UNM. Courtesy photoNMDP News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Rep. Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) joined Mayor Tim Keller and other community leaders Thursday to urge UNM to bring to the Legislature alternate solutions for the proposed sports cuts before making any final decisions.
“I represent people in this district, in this community, and people across this state for whom soccer and athletics have become a pathway out of poverty, a pathway into jobs, and a pathway to alleviate some of the social
Read More U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Stands With Community In Raton To Support The Southwest Chief Railroad Route
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 19, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich rallies with local the community Saturday in Raton to fight for the Southwest Chief. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
RATON – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joined local elected officials and community leaders Saturday in Raton to rally in support of the Southwest Chief.
Speakers at the event included Martin Heinrich, Raton Mayor Neil Segotta, Raton City Manager Scott Berry, Colfax County Commissioner Roy Fernandez, Director of Business Operations at Philmont Scout Ranch Shelley O’Neill, and local business owner at Patchwork Phoenix Read More
Governor Announces New Catalyst Fund Commitment To BlueStone Venture Partners
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 19, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Thursday that BlueStone Venture Partners, LLC will receive up to $3 million from the Catalyst Fund to invest in New Mexico bioscience startups.
“Investing in homegrown New Mexico companies and entrepreneurs strengthens and diversifies our economy,” Martinez said. “The Catalyst Fund helps our local companies get off the ground and succeed, creating new jobs and opportunities for New Mexicans.”
The Catalyst Fund invests in emerging venture capital funds throughout
Read More Burke: The Bipartisan Voter
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 19, 2018
By BRADY BURKECandidate for County Council
Following the Rodeo parade, I had the pleasure of meeting voters from the different parties at the Republican booth. What I heard was similar to what I’ve heard while canvassing or speaking with people at other events: “Oh, a Republican. I couldn’t vote for you with that guy from your party in Washington being president.” I hear this from people I don’t know as well as those that have long been friends.
Some will say it and walk on, others will stay and see what I do with it. Let’s be clear. I’m not the guy in Washington, D.C. and he is not running for County Council. Read More
Sen. Michael Padilla Urges Governor To Accelerate Completion Of Overdue CYFD Case Management System
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 18, 2018
State Sen. Michael PadillaSTATE News:
SANTA FE ― New Mexico State Sen. Michael Padilla (D-Bernalillo) sent a letter to Gov. Susana Martinez Tuesday alerting her that significant portions of a critical IT project meant to deliver a new case management system for CYFD is now overdue.
In his letter, Padilla urges the governor to see that the project gets prioritized and properly resourced for a swift and timely completion.
This comes just days after the governor’s office announced that Daryl Ackley, the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Secretary, will
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