DOE/NNSA: Radiological Assistance Program Marks 60 Years At Forefront Of Nuclear Response Effort
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 18, 2018
NNSA Associate Administrator Jay TildenDeputy Undersecretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation
DOE/NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) marks 60 years of the Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) this month.
The Atomic Energy Commission established RAP June 10, 1958, as the Nation’s primary radiation safety specialists in the event of a radiological incident.
“Since its inception 60 years ago, RAP has been a unique national asset that provides experts in support of public Read More
CIR: ‘Future Of The Koreas’ Panel Discussion June 28
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 18, 2018
Jandi KimCIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations is thrilled to partner with the World Affairs Councils of America to host a panel discussion on the Future of the Koreas, sponsored by the Korea Economic Institute (KEI) at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 28 at the Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. Alongside incisive conversation about the summit the panelists will address political, security, economic, and trade issues pertaining to U.S. – Korea relations and the future of the Korean peninsula.
What will happen after the June 12th summit between President Trump
Read More Udall Secures Major Funding For Indian Country In Interior Appropriations Bill
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 18, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, released the following statement Thursday on the Appropriations Committee’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which includes important funding for Indian Country programs that Udall fought to include:
“This bill demonstrates the Senate’s commitment to better fulfilling
Read More Balderas: Deadline For New Mexicans To File Claims In $142 Million Wells Fargo Settlement Extended
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 18, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas reminded New Mexicans that the deadline for them to file their claims in the false accounts consumer class action settlement against Wells Fargo has been extended to July 7, 2018.
In 2016, Wells Fargo disclosed that it had identified approximately 3.5 million potentially fake bank and credit card accounts that it had opened, without authorization, in the names of its customers from January 2009 through September 2016.
While the Office of the Attorney General has its own investigation
Read More AG Balderas Proposes Statewide School Safety Plan
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 17, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a proposal for immediate action on school safety planning for schools across New Mexico.
In a letter sent to New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski, Attorney General Balderas details the first tier of a multi-tiered plan to bring every school in the state up to a minimum threshold of security within the next school year. The letter also highlights necessary regulatory changes that will mandate safety planning and security measures
Read More Communication Woes Surface During Council Discussion On RCLC Investigation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 16, 2018
County Councilors say the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening of Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Screenshot/LADP
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
A presentation during the June 12 Los Alamos County Council meeting by representatives of the law firm of Adams & Crow resulted in a lengthy and intense discussion among Council members, which appeared to reveal underlying internal struggles with communication.
The law firm is under a $30,000 contract with the County to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of improprieties Read More
Heinrich Announces $20 Million For New Air Force Construction Project At Holloman
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 16, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Air Force that it will build a $20 million Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications War Reserve Material Storage and Shipment facility at Holloman Air Force Base.
Through this funding, Holloman will build warehouse space for fuel support equipment and container storage for expendable, Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resource (BEAR) assets.
The BEAR Base mission at Holloman
Read More Udall Advances Strong Investments For New Mexico In Major Interior & Environment Funding Bill
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 16, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, advanced major funding for New Mexico’s public lands, infrastructure, environmental protection and stewardship, and programs for Indian Country as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
The full Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved Udall’s bill in a committee business meeting Thursday.
Udall successfully
Read More Balderas Secures Key Victory In Massive Opioid Litigation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 15, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Wednesday, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a key victory in New Mexico’s lawsuit against major opioid manufacturers and distributors—the case will be tried in New Mexico state court.
Late Tuesday, a federal judge ruled that Attorney General Balderas’ lawsuit must be returned to the state court where it was originally filed. April 25 of this year, McKesson Corporation, a pharmaceutical distributor that reported 2017 revenues of nearly $200 billion, removed New Mexico’s case to federal
Read More Sen. Heinrich Honored By National Park Trust
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 15, 2018
Sen. Heinrich at the National Park Trust’s 18th Annual Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award Reception, June 13. Courtesy/National Park TrustU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) was honored by the National Park Trust with the 18th Annual Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. for his outstanding efforts to support and advocate for the protection of America’s public lands and encouraging kids to experience the great outdoors.
He was recognized for championing the bipartisan Every Kid Outdoors Act
Read More Governor Announces Plan To Serve Millions Of Meals To Kids This Summer
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 15, 2018
Gov. Susana MartinezSTATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced summer food programs offered across New Mexico and urged all New Mexico youth to take advantage of the nutritious meals being provided this summer through CYFD and PED’s summer food programs.
This summer, over 2.8 million meals will be served to low-income children. Since 2011, over 18 million meals have been served to New Mexico youth throughout the state.
“Having access to nutritious meals during the summer months gives our children an excellent opportunity to continue
Read More Bipartisan Group Of Senators File Amendment To Require Release Of Water Contamination Report
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 14, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) led a bipartisan group of senators in filing an amendment Wednesday to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish an unreleased federal study about widespread water contamination from commonly-used chemicals.
According to media reports and publicly available emails, officials at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) blocked the release of the HHS report showing that far lower levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) threaten human health
Read More Heinrich, Heller Work To Advance Bipartisan Bill To Improve High-Speed Internet In Indian Country
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 14, 2018
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) are working to advance their bipartisan legislation to improve access to high-speed internet in rural Tribal communities.
In a letter to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, the senators requested a hearing on the bipartisan Tribal Connect Act. The bill would improve and increase access to the FCC’s $4 billion schools and libraries universal service support program, known as E-rate, and establish a $100 million Tribal E-rate pilot program for broadband access in
Read More Police Chief Addresses Crime Stats Allegation
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 13, 2018
Chief Dino Sgambellone
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone responded Tuesday to allegations that not all violent crime reported to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) appears in the LAPD 2016 and 2017 annual crime reports presented to the Los Alamos County Council.
The allegations have been made by James Whitehead, Republican nominee for Los Alamos County Sheriff in the November general election, both in person at primary election events and now on his campaign website under the caption “The Truth About Read More
Three Luján Bills To Combat Opioid Crisis Pass House
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 13, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Three bills authored by U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) aimed at curbing the ongoing opioid crisis have passed the House of Representatives. All three bills were passed unanimously earlier this year by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Luján’s first bipartisan bill directs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide labeling guidance for non-addictive pain medication. The labeling guidance provided by the Better Pain Management Through Better Data Act of 2018 (H.R. 5473) will allow prescribers
Read More Councilor Recall Petition Case Remains Undecided
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 13, 2018
Los Alamos County Councilors Antonio Maggiore and Susan O’Leary chat before Monday’s hearing in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Attorney Jack Hardwick, left, speaks with his client Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss, right, and Los Alamos resident George Chandler Monday afternoon prior to a hearing in Santa Fe on recall petitions filed against Reiss and two other councilors. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comBy MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
The fate of Read More
Española Mayor Javier Sanchez: Federal Government Should Set An Example On Opioids
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 13, 2018
By JAVIER SANCHEZMayor of Española
The fact that we are living with an opioid epidemic in this country, in this state, and in the Española Valley is not news to anyone reading this letter—we have all been impacted in some way by this epidemic.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) there were 42,249 deaths attributed to opioid overdose in this country—115 deaths every day. In New Mexico, we have been hit especially hard. As of 2016, New Mexico’s rate of opioid overdose deaths exceeded the national average at 25.2 deaths per 100,000 citizens (the national average is 21.3
Read More Luján Statement On North Korea Summit
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 12, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) released the following statement today after President Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in Singapore:
“I firmly believe that it is the responsibility of the United States to pursue peace and stability through diplomacy whenever possible. As we face the challenges posed by North Korea, we must also keep in mind the threat the government in Pyongyang poses to its own citizens. Kim Jong-Un and his regime’s human rights record is disgraceful and President Trump has now Read More
Rep. Lujan Grisham Floor Remarks On Water Innovation Amendment
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 12, 2018
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives to offer an amendment to the FY 2019 Energy and Water Development/Leg Branch/Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5895).
Rep. Lujan Grisham’s amendment would prioritize 15 million dollars for the Bureau of Reclamation’s water research and development program which invests in innovative water purification and desalination technologies in order to increase
Read More AG Balderas Announces Support For ACLU Lawsuit Against Census Order That Could Cost New Mexico Hundreds Of Millions
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on June 12, 2018
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Wednesday, Attorney General Hector Balderas welcomed the American Civil Liberties Union’s new lawsuit challenging changes to the census announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce in March.
Attorney General Balderas, 16 other attorneys general, six cities, one county and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have filed suit on the same basis. In March, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross ordered that the 2020 Census include a question about the citizenship of all U.S. residents for the first time since 1950. The ACLU’s
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