Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board Seeks New Members
NNMCAB News
The U.S. Department of Energy is recruiting members to the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board (NNMCAB).
The Board is a site-specific advisory board to DOE, which is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and advises the Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office through a formal recommendation process on environmental remediation and waste management activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory and surrounding communities
NNMCAB Executive Director Menice Santistevan Santistevan said members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary Read More
Udall, Heinrich Demand Transparency On HHS Funding
U.S. SENATE News:Los Alamos Officials Discuss LANL Management Contract Transition Issues During Washington Trip
Officials gathered Thursday in the office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, center, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Los Alamos National Laboratory management contract transition and accompanying issues, from left, Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler, Council Chair David Izraelevitz, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Councilor Morrie Pongratz and County Manager Harry Burgess. Courtesy photo Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Fights To Improve Services For Native American Veterans
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLujan Grisham Releases 7-Point Plan To Fight Poverty
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamFormer Gubernatorial Candidate Jeff Apodaca Joins New Mexico Democrats For Democracy
Jeff Apodaca and wife Jackie Moss-Apodaca. Courtesy photoGovernor Announces ‘There Is Another Way’ Campaign
Gov. Susana MartinezUdall: Defense Bill Free Of Anti-Environment Provisions
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallJudge Responds To White’s Request For Recusal
By MAIRE O’NEILLFirst Judicial District Judge Greg Shaffer has responded to a request from Los Alamos resident and candidate for sheriff Greg White to voluntarily recuse himself from an ongoing case White filed Jan. 12 against Los Alamos County officials related to the duties and budget of the sheriff’s office.
The suit names the Los Alamos County Council, County Manager Harry Burgess, County Attorney Alvin Leaphart, Assistant County Attorney Katie Thwaits and Police Chief Dino Sgambellone.
Judge Shaffer’s response noted that he was an unsuccessful Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Visits With LANL Director Designate Thom Mason In Washington, D.C.
U.S. Sen. Heinrich (D-NM) meets Tuesday with Los Alamos National Laboratory Director designate Dr. Thom Mason in the senator’s office in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Heinrich (D-NM) chatting Tuesday with LANL Director designate Dr. Thom Mason in the senator’s office in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo Read More
Judge Denies Greg White Petition To Recall Councilors
Los Alamos County Sheriff candidate Greg White is denied his petition to recall three councilors. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
First Judicial District Judge David K. Thomson has denied petitions for the recall of Los Alamos County Councilors Antonio Maggiore, Susan O’Leary and Rick Reiss filed by Greg White, candidate for Los Alamos County Sheriff.
Judge Thomson’s orders state that White failed to meet the burden of proof to proceed with the recall petitions during the April 30 evidentiary hearing held Read More
GOP Senatorial Candidate Mick Rich Visits Los Alamos
Mick Rich, right, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, met with voters Tuesday in front of Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe in downtown Los Alamos on day 2 of his Northern New Mexico campaign tour. Following this gathering, Rich visited the Los Alamos Daily Post to talk about the progress of his campaign. He is running against Democratic incumbent Martin Heinrich. To learn more about Rich, visit www.michrichforsenate.com. Photo by Thomas Peterson
Mick Rich, left, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, chats with voters Tuesday in front of Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe in downtown Los Alamos. Read More
Viki Harrison Named Director State Operations For National Common Cause; Heather Ferguson Executive Director Common Cause New Mexico
Viki Harrison
COMMON CAUSE News:
Common Cause New Mexico (CCNM) Executive Director Viki Harrison was named this week to a national position at Common Cause, based in Washington, D.C. Harrison has been the executive director of Common Cause New Mexico since January 2012. In her new post, she will provide direct state support on campaigns, fundraising, policy and program development.
Heather Ferguson
Legislative Director Heather Ferguson will become executive director of Common Cause New Mexico. She has led legislative efforts in New Mexico, including the drive for an independent ethics Read More
Los Alamos County IPRA Trends Changing
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess and Custodian of Records Barb Ricci discuss the County’s IPRA processes during a recent interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A stack of boxes containing records requested from Los Alamos County under IPRA await review by the requestor. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) was enacted in New Mexico in 1978, yet for many years, it seems to have primarily been used by journalists Read More
Balderas Sues EPA Over Pruitt’s Parting Gift To Polluters
Attorney General Hector BalderasNational Tribal Telecommunications Assoc. Commends Heinrich For Leadership On Rural Broadband
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosts the National Tribal Telecommunications Association July 23, in his Washington, D.C. office. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) hosted the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) in his Washington, D.C. office. The NTTA is in Washington this week to work on telecommunications issues affecting Indian Country and thanked Senator Heinrich for his leadership on rural broadband.
Heinrich recently secured a provision in the 2018 Farm Bill to allow communications Read More
Rep. Lujan Grisham Inquiry Leads To GAO Investigation On Veterans Administration Whistleblowers
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamUdall, Heinrich Oppose Putin Questioning U.S. Officials
U.S. SENATE News:RCLC Awards Contract To CPLC New Mexico, Inc.
RCLC board member and Los Alamos County Councilor Morrie Pongratz, right, and CPLC President/CEO Roger Gonzales chat following Friday’s RCLC meeting in Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Board awarded a two-year contract Friday to CPLC New Mexico, Inc., to provide executive director services for the Coalition at an annual cost of $169,288.
Company President and CEO Roger A. Gonzales announced Eric Vasquez is the new RCLC executive director and Read More
Udall On Proposed Changes To Endangered Species Act
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
