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Heinrich Announces $3.8 Million To Construct Additional Satellite Testing Infrastructure At Kirtland

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.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 fund a $3.8 million project at Kirtland Air Force Base to construct additional satellite testing infrastructure.
 
The Air Force was able to secure this funding through a provision Heinrich included in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to revitalize and recapitalize facilities at labs and test ranges. Through this funding, Kirtland
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Letter To The Editor: Keep District Court Judge Greg Shaffer … We Need His Sense Of Responsibility

By Attorney Christopher L. Graeser
Santa Fe

I support District Court Judge Greg Shaffer because of his sense of responsibility. In New Mexico appointed judges must immediately run in a partisan election. It is not unheard of for appointed judges to focus on campaigning rather than doing their job. Not so with Greg. He kept the trial settings of the cases he inherited and has worked tirelessly to demonstrate through his work that he is a judge we should keep.

As I write this, he is presiding over a 5-day jury trial in Tierra Amarilla. I asked him why he did not move the trial until after the election. His Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce Nearly $1 Million In Funding For New Mexico Arts Programs From NEA

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced a total of $959,500 in grants Friday from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) for arts programs throughout New Mexico. The grants will fund 11 music, theater, and visual arts projects across the state.
 
“New Mexico is home to over 4,300 arts-related businesses that employ over 15,600 people, and with more artists per capita than any other state, New Mexico stands as one of the most vibrant artistic communities in the nation. Our artists play a vital role in shaping our culture, attracting
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Governor Announces Record High Investment In Pre-K

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
BERNALILLO Thursday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a record high investment of $33.6 million in Pre-K programs across New Mexico – that’s five times the amount it was funded when she took office, she said.
 
Martinez also announced that 11 school districts will have Pre-K programs for the first time ever, including Los Alamos Public Schools.
 
“It’s so important that our youngest students have access to early education – that’s why I made it a top priority and continue to invest in programs that work,” Martinez said. “As a state,
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Rep. Lujan Grisham Statement On Mother’s Day

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement about Mother’s Day:

“On this day, we recognize the sacrifices and triumphs of mothers, grandmothers and caregivers on behalf of children and families and recommit to doing all we can to ensure their forward progress.

“While we have much to be proud of, much more must be done to ensure our federal policies reflect our deepest held values of justice, family and equality. We must keep fighting so that mothers, especially women of color, receive equal pay for equal work, paid family leave, Read More

Izraelevitz: Strategic Priorities For Los Alamos

By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Council Chair
Candidate For Re-election

As I walk door-to-door on my campaign, I am often asked what my priorities for Los Alamos are. Like many other governmental issues, my priorities necessarily revolve around economics.

Los Alamos is and always will be a feeder community for LANL. It is absolutely true that if LANL were to close tomorrow, the town would also close, because structurally, and for the foreseeable future, there is no reason for our town to be here unless it is a bedroom community for the Lab.

The existential question is not whether LANL will Read More

Judicial Candidates Make Case At League Forum

District Court judicial candidates answer questions from the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. From left, Gregory S. Shaffer, Donna Bevacqua-Young, Maria E. Sanchez-Gagne and Jerry Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
District Court judicial candidates at the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. From left, Gregory S. Shaffer, Donna Bevacqua-Young, Maria E. Sanchez-Gagne and Jerry Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily
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Lt. Gov. Candidate Billy Garrett Visits Daily Post

Democratic candidate for Lt. Gov. Billy Garrett stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post last week to introduce himself and discuss his reasons for entering the race. He is speaking here with reporters Kirsten Laskey, left, and Bonnie Gordon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Billy Garrett is running for Lt. Gov. on the Democratic ticket. He stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post last week to introduce himself and discuss his reasons for entering the race.

A Dona Ana County commissioner, Garrett said New Mexicans Read More

Heinrich Calls On Secretary Mattis To Explain Why DoD Removed Climate Change Data From Report

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. Following a report that the Department of Defense (DoD) revised a January 2018 vulnerability assessment by removing references to climate change and key findings on the risks from sea level rise, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined a group of senators in calling on Defense Secretary James Mattis to release the unpublished draft of the report and explain why the omissions were made.
 
“These are substantive, not stylistic, changes—and
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Secretaries Perdue And Zinke Join Forces To Combat 2018 Wildfire Season

Members of Congress include Senators Michael Bennet (CO), Maria Cantwell (WA), Mike Crapo (ID), Steve Daines (MT), Cory Gardner (CO), Dean Heller (NV), Jeff Merkley (OR), Jim Risch (ID), Ron Wyden (OR); and Representatives Rob Bishop (UT), Jim Costa (CA), Jared Huffman (CA), Doug LaMalfa (CA), Frank Lucas (OK), Tom McClintock (CA), Tom O’Halleran (AZ), Steve Pearce (NM), GT Thompson (PA), Greg Walden (OR), and Bruce Westerman (AR). Courtesy photo
 
Courtesy photo
 
USDA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Secretary of the Interior
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Pearce Introduces Legislation To Support Economic Development For Village Of Santa Clara

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce Wednesday introduced H.R. 5721, The Village of Santa Clara Conveyance Act of 2018, to allow for the Village of Santa Clara to acquire land that was previously considered the Fort Bayard Military Reservation but was not included in the 1972 land transfer to the National Forest System.
 
“I’m pleased to introduce this bill today to help the Village of Santa Clara create a more prosperous future for the surrounding community. This land transfer will not only bring greater economic opportunities
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Chandler And Sheehey Share Differences

House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler listens from the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
House Dist. 43 candidate Pete Sheehey addresses the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

The second of two candidate forums was presented to Los Alamos citizens by the League of Women Voters Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge.

This forum Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce Funding To Rebuild Laguna Pueblo BIE Elementary School

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and Sen. Martin Heinrich have announced funding has been granted to Laguna Pueblo to rebuild their elementary school.
 
After many years of fighting for funding to rebuild the school, the tribe was finally awarded the design-build contract and funding to soon begin breaking ground on a new school.
 
“This funding is great news for the entire Laguna Pueblo community
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Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Council will hold a worksession at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the White Rock Fire Station.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda:
 
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
 
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3. STATEMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION May 7, 2018  Closed Session Motion
 
4. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
 
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
6. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Briefing to Council by Terry
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Governor Launches 2018 New Mexico True Summer Reading Challenge

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Wednesday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the launch of the 2018 New Mexico True Summer Reading Challenge – which is now in its sixth year.
 
Martinez made the announcement at the South Broadway Library, and was joined by students, educators, community partners, and sponsors dedicated to encouraging elementary age children to read throughout the summer break.
 
“Our students should be expanding their thinking and imagination not just in the classroom but year-round,” Martinez said. “The New Mexico True Summer Reading
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District Judge Ponders Sheriff Duties Issue Following Hour-Long Hearing

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero arrives at the Los Alamos Justice Center Thursday morning with his attorney Blair Dunn, right, and Cibola County Undersheriff Michael Munk, left, for a hearing before First Judicial District Judge Francis J. Mathew. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos County Assistant Attorney Kathryn Thwaits chats with County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, center, and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart prior to Thursday’s hearing. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily
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Pearce Addresses Veterans Choice Program

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce released the following statement after the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a markup on H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act, that ends the Veterans Choice Program, or Choice, which provides better service and flexibility to veterans trying to receive access to medical care.
 
“Our veterans have served and sacrificed in defense of our freedoms and liberties. As a nation, we owe it these brave men and women to keep our promise to them by providing the highest quality of care
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Attorney General Balderas And UNM President Stokes Share Commitment For Positive Change

Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE Attorney General Hector Balderas and UNM President Garnett Stokes, after meeting earlier this week, have declared a shared commitment to actively looking for ways to positively change the way the two organizations work together in service to the University community and the citizens of New Mexico.
“I am optimistic that UNM, under President Stokes leadership, will be held accountable for improving cooperation and creating greater efficiencies in the interest of serving justice and being open and transparent,” Balderas said. “We
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Governor Martinez Announces 505 Southwestern New Mexico True Scholar

Gov. Susana Martinez presents the 505 Southwestern New Mexico True Scholarship to Bloomfield High School senior Sunshine Tso. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
MESCALERO Tuesday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the inaugural scholarship recipient of the 505 Southwestern New Mexico True Scholars program. The scholarship aims to recognize passion for the future of agriculture in New Mexico, and is being awarded to Bloomfield High School senior Sunshine Tso.
 
“I’m thrilled that 505 Southwestern came to us with this opportunity to partner, and that today we’re able to award
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham Statement On NNSA’s Announcement On Pit Production

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) released the following statement Thursday in response to the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) recommended alternative for recapitalization of plutonium pit production announced Thursday: 

“While we are pleased that Los Alamos National Laboratory will remain the Research & Development Plutonium Center of Excellence and will be allowed to expand their

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