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Full House Expected At 2018 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet At UNM-Los Alamos April 12

GOP News:

The Los Alamos and White Rock Public is invited to come get to know the 2018 Republican State and Local Candidates at a Meet & Greet Thursday, April 12, 6pm in Jeannette Wallace Hall, Building 5, UNM-LA. The event is being hosted by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and the Republican Party of Los Alamos.

Light refreshments will be served.

Confirmed candidates include: 

  • Mick Rich, U.S. Senate;
  • Steve McFall, Congressional District 3;
  • Steve Pearce, Governor representative Michael Horanburg;
  • Michelle Garcia Holmes, Lt. Governor;
  • JoHanna Cox, Secretary of State;
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Letter To The Editor: Vote Christine For Dist. 43

By DAVID SCHIFERL
Los Alamos
 
I enthusiastically support Christine Chandler to be our representative for New Mexico House District #43. I especially appreciate Christine’s role while on the County Council, in helping save the PAC 8 Community Media Center — several times!
 
While working with Christine on various civic activities – most recently the Los Alamos County Transportation Board, I have come to appreciate her insights and fear her questions. And she doesn’t stop. This sounds wonkish, but policy wonks are vital for keeping the lights on, repairing our aging infrastructure,
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Balderas Announces Lawsuit To Block Citizen Question From 2020 Dicennial Census

Attorney General Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Attorney General Balderas Tuesday joined a coalition of attorneys general, cities and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors in filing a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump Administration from demanding citizenship information in the 2020 dicennial Census.
 
The states argue that demanding citizenship information would depress Census turnout in states with large immigrant populations, directly threatening those states’ fair representation in Congress and the Electoral College as well as billions
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Scenes From Meet And Greet For Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler At UnQuarked Sunday

Community members gathered Sunday at Unquarked in Central Park Square for a kick off meet and greet for Christine Chandler, Democratic candidate for House Dist. 43. The House seat is coming open because Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard is running to be the first woman Land Commissioner in the state of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
 
Gathered for the Christine Chandler Meet and Greet event Sunday, from left, Joyce Zaug, Andrea Detterman, Kyle Wheeler, Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler, County Council candidate Sara Scott, PED Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster and Amy Storey.
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Governor Appoints Judge Gary L. Clingman To New Mexico Supreme Court

Judge Gary L. Clingman

SUPREME COURT News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Fifth Judicial District Judge Gary L. Clingman to the New Mexico Supreme Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Edward L. Chavez. 

Judge Clingman brings more than 30 years of legal experience, including more than 20 years as on the bench as a district judge, to the Supreme Court.

“Judge Clingman has always demonstrated wisdom and integrity during his service in New Mexico,” Martinez said. “I am proud to appoint him to the highest court in our state so he can continue to devote his Read More

Scenes From Record Breaking Emerge Event Friday

Rep. Garcia Richard who is a candidate for Land Commissioner and fellow Emerge member U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the evening celebration for the largest class ever to participate in the Democratic training program in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos women at the Emerge event Friday in Albuquerque, from left, Karyl Ann Armbruster, Christine Bernstein, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, Cristina Olds and Amy Storey. Courtesy photo Read More

Auditor’s Office Releases City Of Las Vegas Audit

State Auditor Wayne Johnson
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE  State auditor Wayne Johnson Wednesday released a special audit of Las Vegas, N.M. city government.
 
The audit was performed at the request of a majority of the Las Vegas City Council. The audit, performed by an independent CPA, included 32 interviews with elected officials, directors, management, employees and Las Vegas citizens.
 
Auditors concluded that the city inappropriately used a $10,000 emergency procurement and expanded the scope to install hardwood floors throughout City Hall at a total cost of
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New Mexico To Receive National Recognition For Wind Energy Leadership

AWEA News:
 
SANTA FE ― The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) will publically release its 2017 U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report 10–11 a.m., April 17, at New Mexico State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe.
 
AWEA will reveal national wind industry progress in 2017 and highlight New Mexico’s wind power leadership, including a major achievement by the state last year.
 
AWEA’s CEO Tom Kiernan will highlight:
  • New national and state data on the growth of wind power, jobs, economic and environmental benefits;
  • New Mexico’s standing
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BPU, County Council Special Joint Session Tuesday

COUNTY News:
 
A special joint session between the Board of Public Utilities and Los Alamos County Council is 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda:
 
1. CALL TO ORDER–BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
 
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
4. APPROVAL OF BPU AGENDA
 
5. BPU BUSINESS
A. Recommendations and Possible Action on Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) Licensing Period Phase 1 Participation Presenters: Steve Cummins, Deputy Utilities Manager
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New Nuclear Security Chief Visits LANL

NNSA Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty addresses Laboratory staff this morning during an all-employee meeting. Courtesy/LANL

NNSA Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, left, is greeted by Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Terry C. Wallace, Jr., center, and Bob Webster, head of the Laboratory’s Weapons program. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The new Department of Energy Undersecretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty visited Los Alamos National Laboratory today to tour Laboratory facilities and address employees.

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Sen. Heinrich Tours Aerospace Company In Roswell

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, second from left, tours Sceye, Inc. Wednesday in Roswell. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Wednesday toured the development and assembly facility of Sceye, Inc., an aerospace company headquartered at the Roswell International Air Center.
 
Sceye, Inc. develops technologies to better the capabilities of drones and satellites and is currently working on a high-altitude airship that will harness solar energy and use advanced materials in all of its components. The company
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NNSA Administrator Cuts Ribbon At Pantex Plant

NNSA Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty cuts the ribbon Thursday on the new John C. Drummond Center at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. Courtesy/KFDA
 
Pantex Plant has several national security missions that protect the country and its allies around the world. Providing the nuclear deterrent for the nation and allies, ensuring the stockpile is strong and viable, reducing the total nuclear weapons in the stockpile, and supporting the stockpile as the High Explosives Center of Excellence are key activities at this historic site. Courtesy/Pantex
 
NNSA News:
 
WASHINGTON,
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Council Proclaims April 28 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’

From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Chair James Robinson, County Councilor Pete Sheehey and Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule hold up a proclamation declaring April 28 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

COUNTY News:

 

Los Alamos County Councilor Peter Sheehey presented a proclamation on behalf of the County Council declaring April 28 “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” Tuesday evening during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers.

 

Proclamation:

 

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2018 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet April 12

GOP News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and Republican Party of Los Alamos will host a 2018 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at Jeannette Wallace Hall in Building 5 at UNM-LA.

The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Confirmed candidates include: 

  • Mick Rich, U.S. Senate;
  • Steve McFall, Congressional District 3;
  • JoHanna Cox, Secretary of State;
  • Wayne Johnson, State Auditor;
  • Arthur Castillo, State Treasurer;
  • Pat Lyons, Commissioner of Public Lands;
  • Court of Appeals Judges – Steve French, Hank Bohnoff, Emil
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NM Alliance Of YMCAs Honors Rep. Garcia Richard

From left, Los Alamos Family YMCA CEO Linda Daly, District 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, Youth Governor Chloe Larkin and Director of Operations, YMCA of Central New Mexico Marc Lewis. Courtesy photo
 
YMCA News:
 
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Alliance of YMCAs presented State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard with its inaugural Champion of the YMCA award for her commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility as well as for her advocacy for the charitable work of YMCAs.
 
“The YMCA continues to have a positive impact in our communities through its important
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County Council Declares April ‘Donate Life Month’

Cathy Walters of the Donate Life Committee and County Councilor Rick Reiss, center, along with donors and donor recipients hold up a proclamation, which declares April ‘Donate Life Month’ during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. ‘I want to thank the County Council for doing this again,’ Walters said. She emphasized the importance of being an organ donor, saying, ‘The donors are the real heroes.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

COUNTY News:

 

During the regular Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday evening in Council Chambers, Councilor Rick Reiss presented a Read More

Udall Statement On Trump’s Threats To Send Military To Secure Southern Border

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement:
 
“This vague and hostile announcement is another pitiful attempt to distract attention from the dangerous chaos the president is creating, including disruption in the stock market, a trade war with China, saber rattling with North Korea, numerous accusations of sexual misconduct by the president, mounting news reports that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and others in his cabinet are improperly spending taxpayer dollars on themselves
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State Democratic Platform Supports Methods That Could Triple Solar Jobs

DPNM News:
 
According to a study released by the University of New Mexico’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, New Mexico has the capacity to triple solar energy jobs using many of the mechanisms included in the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s (DPNM) 2018 Platform.
 
The study specifically points to utilizing technology developed at the state’s national labs in entrepreneurial endeavors to provide quality jobs while diversifying New Mexico’s economy – principles supported by the DPNM Platform.
 
The New Mexico Democratic Party’s forward-looking platform
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