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AG Balderas Expands Lawsuit To Block Trump From Demanding Citizenship Info In 2020 Census

Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas as part of a bipartisan coalition of 18 states plus the District of Columbia, nine cities, four counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors – filed an amended lawsuit to block the Trump administration from demanding citizenship information in the 2020 decennial Census, adding new co-plaintiffs and bolstering the arguments in their complaint.
 
“It’s outrageous and anti-American that New Mexico would be punished by the Trump administration for being a minority-majority
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GOP Community Presentation At UNM-LA Thursday

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting a presentation, 2016: The “Regime Change” Election and What Comes Next.

The presentation is 6 p.m., Thursday in Room 631, Building 6, at UNM-LA and the community is invited to attend. Read More

Greg White Files Recall Petitions In District Court Against Three More Los Alamos County Councilors

Greg White
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos resident Greg White has filed petitions for the recall of Los Alamos County Councilors, Susan O’Leary, Antonio Maggiore and Rick Reiss.

The petitions, filed in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe late Monday each contain more than 30 counts alleging wrongdoing by the three councilors mostly in connection with the ongoing issue of the duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff. White has indicated that he will also be filing a petition for recall against Councilor Christine Chandler.

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Udall Fights To Protect Kids From E-Cigarettes

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that oversees the budget for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is taking action to protect kids from the potential dangers of e-cigarettes, which remain largely unregulated and are marketed in ways that are appealing to young people.
 
Wednesday, the FDA announced new enforcement actions to combat the use of and access to e-cigarettes – like those sold by JUUL Labs, Inc. – among young people. The FDA’s announcement comes after Udall
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Udall Joins Google To Unveil Rolling Study Halls Initiative: Wi-Fi Access Initiative On School Buses

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
This week, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will be in New Mexico to join Google officials to unveil Rolling Study Halls, a Google initiative to help students access Wi-Fi on school buses, in Santa Fe; host a Federal Rural Resource Roadshow in Los Lunas; and give remarks at the Next Generation Water Summit in Santa Fe.
 
At 11:15 a.m., today, Udall will address the Federal Rural Resource Roadshow hosted by his office in Los Lunas at the Los Lunas Village Council Chambers. It is one of six Rural Resource Roadshows that Udall’s office is hosting around
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Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Exceptionally Qualified To Serve Our District In State Legislature

By JEAN DEWART

Los Alamos

 

Los Alamos is extremely fortunate to have a candidate who is exceptionally qualified to serve our district in the state legislature: Christine Chandler.

 

Christine’s background as an attorney for Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a Los Alamos County Councilor and as a committee analyst for the New Mexico State Legislature have given her unique strengths to represent our County and the citizens of New Mexico.

 

To effectively move our state forward, on issues of education, health care and environmental protection, New Mexicans need skilled leaders Read More

Shin: LAMS ‘D’ Grade From An Education Czar

By LISA SHIN
Candidate for House Dist. 43

The Los Alamos Public Schools rank among the best in our State, if not our Nation, when it comes to student reading and math proficiency. This, of course, is the natural result of our highly skilled and educated workforce.

Los Alamos has one of the country’s highest concentrations of PhDs. Our community puts a high priority on education, and it shows. So why then, did our middle school, receive a D grade last year?

At the League of Women Voters’ event earlier this month, Dr. Kurt Steinhaus explained. Even though our students demonstrated a high Read More

Signs Of The Season Dot Local Landscape

Political signs are cropping up around town as the June 5 Primary Election draws near. This cluster of signs was spotted Saturday afternoon on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Political signs spotted Saturday on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Udall Urges Support For NM Military Bases At Hearing On FY2019 Construction Funding

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From the Office of U.S. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall highlighted the critical role that New Mexico’s military bases play in national security, and urged support for funding and resources for military construction projects at New Mexico’s Air Force bases and White Sands Missile Range during a hearing Thursday of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8kGD-seEqM&feature=youtu.be

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Winner Of 2018 Congressional Art Competition

First Place: ‘Before the Bells by Savina Romero, Albuquerque Academy. Courtesy photo

Second Place: Through the Woods by Mariza Sandoval, Volcano Vista High School. Courtesy photo

Third Place: Untitled by Paige Brown, Explore Academy Charter School. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District.

The winning entry for Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 2018 Congressional Art Competition was by Savina Read More

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Questions EPA Administrator

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján questioned Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), about his travel, his failure to visit low-income communities and communities of color, and whether he will take responsibility for the many scandals at the EPA.

Watch the video of Rep. Luján’s exchange with Pruitt here.

Transcript:

Luján Administrator Pruitt, you seem to view the EPA budget as a personal slush fund, redirecting resources to your Read More

Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham On FAA Reauthorization

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement regarding the FAA Reauthorization that passed the House by 393-13 Saturday:

“Maintaining a modern, safe, and reliable aviation system is a priority of mine, and passing a long-term reauthorization of the FAA is critical to ensure that high quality airport infrastructure, security improvements, and consumer protections are available to all Americans.

“This reauthorization is also an economic driver that benefits Read More

Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday

COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos County Council meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 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 A. 10707-18 Girl Scout Troop 10631 will be Leading the Pledge of Allegiance
 
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
  • A. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as “Bike Month” and the Week of May 14-18, 2018 as “Bike to Work Week” in Los Alamos County (accepted by Eric
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Heinrich Meets With FCC Commissioner Clyburn On Tribal Broadband, Net Neutrality

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) meets April 14 with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich with FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn to discuss improving access to high-speed internet in Tribal communities and protecting net neutrality.
 
“Access to a free and open internet is essential to fostering
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AG Balderas On Closing Of White Peak Trial

Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
TAOS Thursday, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that after several weeks, arguments in the White Peak trial before the Honorable Judge Sarah Backus in Taos District Court came to a close.
 
During the course of trial, the Office of the Attorney General called numerous hunters, land owners and rural New Mexicans to testify as to their right to public access. The parties now await the judge’s decision.
 
“We vigorously defended New Mexicans’ right to access thirty thousand acres of public land held in
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Pearce Amendment Passes To Support Airport Development

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed H.R. 4, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, with an amendment sponsored by U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to allow the Roswell International Air Center (RIAC) in Roswell to be eligible to receive grants under the Military Airport Program (MAP).
 
This program allows for former military installation that have been converted to public-use, civilian airports to apply for federal dollars for a variety of projects such as hangers, access
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Election 2018: Voting Machine Certification Successful

County Clerk Naomi D. Maestas, center, preps an ICE voting machine during Friday’s certification. Gathered for the certification from left, member of the public Kimberly Thomas, County Clerk Naomi Maestas and County Assessor Kenneth H. Milder. Also in attendance were County Council Candidate Helen. M. Milenski, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Senior Deputy Clerk Francella Montoya and Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez. Courtesy/LAC

Image Cast Evolution Voting Machines ready for deployment to the Absentee In-Person/Early Voting Sites. Courtesy/LAC Read More

AFT New Mexico Announces Endorsements In US Senate And House Races

AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
 
AFT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Chair Sara Attleson released the following statements: 
 
“We are proud to endorse Sen. Heinrich and Rep. Lujan for their 2018 re-election campaigns. AFT NM’s Committee on Political Education evaluated each candidate on their record and service to the people of New Mexico. Each of these candidates embody our values, without hesitation or reservation,” Attleson said.
 
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Heinrich Presses Defense Secretary For Justification On Winner-Take-All Cloud Computing Contract, Urges Cyber Deterrence Strategy

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. During a Senate Armed Service Committee hearing Thursday on the Department of Defense budget, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned Defense Secretary James Mattis, Under Secretary Of Defense David Norquist and Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford on ensuring transparency and justification for the Depart of Defense’s $10 billion cloud computing contract and stressed the urgency of completing and announcing a cyber deterrence strategy.
 
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