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Fuselier: Join Me For Our Children’s Sake

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2018

By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos

For the future of our children and grandchildren here in America (and across the world), I humbly ask you to consider joining me in the following commitment.

A TwelveStep Program* to lose my attachment to the partisan divide:

1 – I admit that I have let politics control how I view and feel about many friends, family members, and countless people I have never met.

2 – I believe that a Power greater than myself, the Divine, is needed to restore me and my country to Sanity.

3 – I have made the decision to neither think nor act in partisan ideology.

4 – I will Read More

New Mexico Foundation For Open Government Names Melanie Majors New Executive Director

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2018

Melanie Majors

NMFOG News:

The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announced this week that Melanie Majors, whose 25-year professional career in New Mexico has spanned the fields of journalism, communications and public relations, is the organization’s new executive director.

Founded in 1989, FOG is a non-profit organization with a singular mission to educate and advocate on behalf of transparency in government.

Majors served on the FOG board of directors until stepping down in April to fill in as interim director. She takes the

Local Leaders Express Support For Disaster Relief In Santa Fe County

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2018

Rep. and Land Commissioner candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard speaks on behalf of flood victims during Tuesday’s Santa Fe County Commission meeting. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair and Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler speaks on behalf of flood victims during Tuesday’s Santa Fe County Commission meeting. Courtesy photo

Members of the Santa Fe County Commission hear the need for flood disaster relief during a meeting Tuesday in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

SF COUNTY COMMISSION News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe County Commission convened Tuesday to consider

House Speaker Brian Egolf Commends Decision To Retire Entrada From Fiesta de Santa Fe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2018

NM HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:

SANTA FE ― Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) commended the work of the City of Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Fiesta Council, Los Caballeros de Vargas and many others to retire the Entrada from the Fiestas de Santa Fe.

“Monday’s vote shows that having open dialogue and listening to one another produces thoughtful decisions. Our community has shown the rest of the country that difficult and sensitive situations can be resolved when mutual respect and understanding drive a conversation. Santa Fe is an inclusive and welcoming community, and I’m proud of

Bipartisan Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill Reaches Senate Floor

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, took to the Senate floor last week to speak in support of his subcommittee’s bipartisan funding bill, the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

The bill, authored in the subcommittee led by Udall and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), rejects the Trump administration’s devastating proposed cuts to critical programs and includes strong

American Federation Of Teachers NM Responds To State Appeal Of Yazzie/Martinez v. New Mexico Lawsuit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2018

AFT-NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT-NM) President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

“Words hardly express the deep disappointment educators across New Mexico feel in response to the news that Gov. Susana Martinez has chosen to appeal the recent court decision, which found New Mexico has been critically underfunding our public education system of hundreds of millions of dollars which should be flowing into classrooms and lecture halls across the state.

“This administration is woefully out of step even in its waning

Udall, Heinrich Announce $1.1 Million Grant For NMSU Sustainable Agriculture Research

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 1, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that New Mexico State University (NMSU) Agriculture Extension Program has received a $1.18 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

The Resilient Agroecosystems in a Changing Climate award will fund research into the best strategies for arid land farmers and ranchers in the Southern Great Plains in Union County, N.M.; Las Animas, Colo.; and Cimarron County, Okla., to adapt to times of drought.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Releases Statement On Facebook Announcement On Election Meddling

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement today after Facebook announced that it removed 32 Pages and accounts from Facebook and Instagram that showed connections to and activity consistent with previous Russian disinformation efforts:

“Russia’s efforts to divide our country by weaponizing social media is full-on information warfare. Russia’s use of social media and other online forums to influence our elections Read More

Rep. Luján And Others Introduce Bipartisan RUSH Act To Improve Access To Care At Skilled Nursing Facilities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2018

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Joe Crowley (D-NY), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Diane Black (R-TN), and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the bipartisan Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalization Act (RUSH) Act of 2018, H.R. 6502, to improve access to care at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

SNFs are often faced with few options to treat residents in need of emergency care, leading to excessive and costly hospital transfers. However, allowing medical professionals already working within these facilities to provide needed emergency

Lujan Grisham On Meeting With Secretary DeVos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement after meeting Thursday with Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos:

“In today’s meeting, Secretary DeVos continued to demonstrate that she does not understand the investments and policies that need to be implemented so that public school students, their families, and teachers succeed.

“Since becoming Secretary of Education, DeVos has proposed cutting billions of dollars from after school, early education,

Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call On Amtrak To Continue Long-Distance Rail Service, Southwest Chief

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led a bipartisan group of senators from states spanning the country in urging Amtrak to uphold its side of a longstanding public-private partnership to continue operating the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service, particularly through rural communities.

The Southwest Chief runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles and connects towns and cities in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

Aubrey Dunn Withdraws From Senate Race

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2018

Aubrey Dunn

POLITICAL News:

CORONA – State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn today announced that he was withdrawing from the race for United States Senate.

“My first responsibility has to be to our citizens to take care of our state trust lands, and right now, challenges such as the water crisis in southeastern New Mexico demand my full attention,” Dunn said. “I was elected to do a job by the citizens on the promise that I would manage their lands through true conservation principles, I have done that thus far, but my promise requires that I finish the job I was elected to do as strongly as I can. After much Read More

Luján Introduces Legislation For Election Integrity

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the Voting Innovation Prize Act Thursday to establish an innovation prize to engage the technology community in the effort to strengthen and secure our democracy.

Luján’s legislation will encourage the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to develop solutions to increase access to the ballot box and prevent foreign attempts to compromise our elections.

“Our democracy is at its best when all voices are heard. Unfortunately, whether due to long lines,

Email Accuses Los Alamos County Councilors Of Violating Ruling On Office Of Sheriff Duties

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2018

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos resident Greg White has sent an email to Los Alamos County Councilors accusing them of violating a recent ruling by First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew in a case filed by Sheriff Marco Lucero almost a year ago.

White, who is running for sheriff, gave permission for the Los Alamos Daily Post to disclose the contents of the email, which tells Councilors it is “absolutely amazing that you all are violating Judge Mathew’s order already”.

White claims Judge Mathew did not grant a stay pending any appeal, which he believes Read More

GOP Holds Monthly Meeting At UNM-LA Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2018

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos County is holding its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 in Room 631 of Building 6 at UNM-LA.

During the meeting, Pearce New Mexico Political Director Michael Horanburg will provide an update on the progress of the Pearce for Governor campaign and Grassroots Training. He will demonstrate how to use the voter contact apps, talk about upcoming events and coordinate the Pearce operation in Los Alamos.

A RPLA Central Committee meeting will follow Horanburg’s presentation.

Link to the UNM-LA Campus Map. Read More

Los Alamos Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 29, 2018

A crowd gathers Saturday to help move furniture and other items into the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County campaign headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite B, in preparation for the Nov. 6, 2018 General Elections. Photo by Robert Parker

Longtime Democratic leader Kyle Wheeler, left, with DPLAC Chair Robyn Schultz Saturday at the Party’s new headquarters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Move-in day helpers, from left, County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, volunteer Cat Ozment, attorney George Chandler and volunteer Shelby Redondo Saturday at the Party’s new Read More

USDA Invites Comments On e-Connectivity Pilot

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 29, 2018

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Courtesy/USDA

USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced USDA is inviting comments on the implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program established March 23 in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018.

USDA is developing this pilot program to catalyze private investment and bring broadband to unserved rural areas of the country. The new program provides a unique opportunity to develop modern methods to leverage federal funds to increase private investment in broadband services Read More

Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2018

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. STATEMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION July 31, 2018, Closed Session Motion
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

A. Proclamation declaring the Month of August as “Bear Month” in Los Alamos County (accepted by James Robinson) Presenters: County Council –

Udall Bill To Clarify Tribal Lands Leasing Authority For Two New Mexico Pueblos Passes Congress

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 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, announced that Congress has passed his bill to clarify that the Pueblos of Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh may engage in long-term leasing for economic development purposes on their tribal lands.

The bill provides the Pueblos certainty in leasing and investing in their lands to businesses, boosting job creation and economic development. The text of Udall’s bill, S. 249, was included as an amendment to the Senate-passed S. 2850 at Udall’s urging,

Public Hearing For Proposed Sewer Rate Increase

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2018

COUNTY News:

Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will recommend to the Board of Public Utilities a sewer rate increase to establish sufficient revenue to sustain future debt service to replace the White Rock wastewater treatment plant.

The public hearing is scheduled 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

If approved, proposed Los Alamos Code Ordinance 02-288 will go to the County Council Sept. 25, to be considered for adoption.

Under the proposed ordinance, the monthly service fee for all customers classes will increase from Read More

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