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Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Urge USPS To Maintain Permanent Post Office In Pie Town

The Post Office in Pie Town, N.M. Courtesy photo

 

New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce sent a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan to express concerns with the temporary suspension of operations at the post office in Pie Town, N.M. and urged the United States Postal Service (USPS) to keep a permanent post office open in Pie Town.

USPS recently announced that beginning close of business on April 27, 2018, operations at the Pie Town Post Office will be temporarily suspended due to the

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National President Susana French Joins New Mexico Federation Of Democratic Women At Spring Meeting

National Federation of Democratic Women President Susana French

NMFDW News:

The New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women (NMFDW) announced today, that the National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) President Susana French will be coming to New Mexico to keynote their Spring Meeting in Los Lunas. The event is open to the public, but space is limited. Those interested in attending should email nmfdw@outlook.com for tickets.

New Mexico Federation of Democratic Women President, Pam Cordova said, “New Mexico is the place to be for Democratic politics this year. With our energy, critical Read More

Letter To The Editor: Support Christine Chandler For Dist. 43 … Backbone, Brains, Listens, Cares For Citizens

By MIKE and KYLE WHEELER
Los Alamos

Christine Chandler is our choice to represent District 43 at the New Mexico State Legislature. She will be filling some big shoes, but we know with her background she will do a great job.

Christine has served on the Los Alamos County Council for many years, including as vice-chair of the council. She served, and continues to serve, with courage, integrity and honor. Christine has worked in the legislature for several years as a legislative analyst and understands the job of state representative.

Christine served on the Charter Review Committee when the subject Read More

Interior Department Releases Comprehensive List Of First Quarter 2018 Accomplishments

From The U.S. Department of the Interior:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a comprehensive list of 2018 first quarter accomplishments that the Department has achieved under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.

“Under the Trump Administration, Interior has made incredible strides in creating a conservation stewardship legacy, modernizing our infrastructure, helping combat opioid addiction, securing the southern border, and so much more,” Secretary Zinke said. “The Department is doing a Read More

Democrats Invited To Local Residence To Meet Lt. Gov. Candidate Billy G. Garrett Wednesday

Billy G. Garrett shown with his wife Cynthia is running for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico. Courtesy photo

POLITICAL News:

Rebecca Chaiken and Cam Counters invite all registered Democrats to a reception for Billy G. Garrett, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.

The reception is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at 20 Bonito Place in Los Alamos. (Parking available on Los Pueblos).

Garrett serves as a Doña Ana County Commissioner and is a third generation New Mexican, architect and progressive leader. At the reception, he will share his vision for turning New Mexico Read More

NewMexicoKidsCAN Responds To Deadline For School Turnaround Plans

NewMexicoKidsCAN News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Wednesday is the deadline for Albuquerque and Dulce public school districts to submit their second-round school turnaround proposals to the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) with detailed plans for improving student learning at a total of four schools, serving 1,300 of the youngest learners, that have earned Fs from the state since at least 2013.
 
NMPED denied initial proposals from the districts in March because they weren’t urgent or strong enough. Now they will make a final verdict on whether
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Council Approves Sheriffs Office Proposed Budget

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero presents a proposed budget to restore his department to its previous level and requests additional funding. Council rejected his request and tentatively approved $15,510 for the Sheriff’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Council Oks Assessor’s Office Proposed Budget

Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder, right, and Deputy County Assessor Joaquin Valdez present their proposed budget this evening during the budget hearings in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the Assessor’s Office proposed budget of $647.649. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder, left, Deputy County Assessor Joaquin Valdez and County GIS Administrator Mike Smith discuss the need for a high altitude drone to photograph area properties for the Assessor’s Office. GIS Services is part of the Information Technology Read More

Council Oks Municipal Court Proposed Budget

Municipal Court Judge Alan Kirk and Administrative Assistant Juanita McNiel present the court’s FY2019 proposed budget this evening in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the proposed budget of $549,892 for the Municipal Court. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County FY-19 Budget Hearings Underway

County Budget and Performance Manager Karen Kendall and Deputy County Manager Steven Lynne present an overview of the proposed budget to Council members as the FY2019 budget hearings get underway this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Manager Harry Burgess, left, and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart listen to presentations at this evening’s budget hearings. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council members at this evening’s budget hearings from left, James Chrobocinski, Rick Reiss, Vice Chair Christine Read More

Heinrich, Wyden, Feinstein Renew Call For CIA To Declassify Information About CIA Director Nominee’s Background

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) are asking for the fifth time that CIA Director Mike Pompeo declassify information related to the background of CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel, whom the president has indicated he will nominate as director of the CIA.
 
“Declassifying information about Ms. Haspel’s background is even more pressing in light of the public relations campaign currently being conducted on her behalf. Under the title ‘Get to Know our Deputy Director,’ the CIA issued
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Pearce Joins Panel Discussion On The Benefits Of Tax Reform For New Mexico

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
Fron the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce will attend the LIBRE Initiative’s panel discussion Saturday to discuss the benefits of tax reform in New Mexico and across the nation.
 
“Families and businesses in New Mexico are really starting to see the benefits of tax reform since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed and signed into law. To date, more than 4 million Americans have already received a tax cut bonus or a pay raise. That’s because businesses know our nation’s old and broken
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U.S. Senatorial Candidate Mick Rich Visits Los Alamos Daily Post

U.S. Senatorial candidate Mick Rich stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Thursday afternoon to visit with the news team including reporter Kirsten Laskey prior to his participation in the local GOP Meet & Greet event at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

U.S. Senatorial Candidate Mick Rich stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Thursday afternoon to visit with the news team prior to his participation in the local GOP Meet & Greet event at UNM-LA.

Rich is a general contractor from Albuquerque and in February

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DEA Acting Administrator Robert W. Patterson Delivers Remarks At International Drug Enforcement Conference

DEA Acting Administrator Robert W. Patterson
 
DEA News:
 
ROTTERDAM, HOLLAND  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the National Police of the Netherlands Wednesday kicked off the 35th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC XXXV) in Rotterdam, Netherlands. IDEC was established in 1983 to bring together top-level global strategic and tactical drug law enforcement officials and judicial authorities.
 
Since its inception, IDEC has grown into a worldwide forum with participants from more than 130 countries and has
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Terry Wallace Speaks To Community Leaders At Quarterly Breakfast

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Dr. Terry Wallace, center, chats with Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber and Santa Fe Community College President Dr. Cecilia Cervantes at the quarterly LANL Community Leaders Breakfast Thursday at Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

“I’m extremely both proud and humbled to be the director of Los Alamos National Laboratory. It is my home and it means a lot to me being a Northern New Mexican and to be able to come back to the world’s Read More

Udall Statement On Inspector General Investigation Of Interior Department Senior Staff Reassignments

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, responded to the Interior Department Office of Inspector General (IG) report he requested on the reassignment of Senior Executive Service (SES) staff members in 2017.
 
Udall has repeatedly asked Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke for an explanation of the decision to move the senior career staff members, and he has yet to receive a full answer. The
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Governor: $672 Million Increase In Revenue

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday a 13 percent increase in tax revenue through the fiscal year so far, with more than $672 million more dollars available to New Mexico.
 
This increase also included personal income tax revenue growth of more than $50 million, or 18 percent, and corporate income tax growth of more than $18 million, or 66 percent, as well as gross receipts tax at more than $400 million, or 11 percent.
 
“As we keep up the fight to reform our tax code, make our economy more competitive for
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USDA Seeks Applications For Technology Grants To Expand Access To Health Care; Education In Rural Areas

USDA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced Friday that USDA is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-Connectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities.
 
“Under Secretary Perdue’s leadership, USDA is tackling e-Connectivity as a foundational issue for rural communities because it affects everything from business opportunities to adequate health care access,” Hazlett said. “These grants are one of many tools USDA provides to help ensure that people who live
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Pearce Questions CFPB Acting Director Mulvaney

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce Wednesday attended the House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “The 2018 Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Mick Mulvaney to raise issues concerning the impact of the CFPB’s mortgage regulations on rural communities.
 
“Nearly half of the families in rural communities throughout New Mexico live in manufactured housing and depend on having
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Birnbaum: Let’s Not Wait Until A Serious Security Breach Occurs…

By ED BIRNBAUM
Los Alamos

The awarding of a road construction contract by NNSA to improve NM 4 and 502 was great news, but I wish NNSA would give some serious thought to also replacing the old, rusting, painted iron railings of the Omega bridge with a more modern, functional, aluminum railing that will not rust. It makes a pretty ugly gateway to Los Alamos and LANL with the rust stains running down the concrete and the corrosion of the railing mounts. At the very least, the cracked concrete holding the mounts should be repaired and the mounts replaced and/or repainted as necessary.

It should also be Read More

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