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Council Approves Moratorium On Code Enforcement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

Residents line up to voice their opinion on the code enforcement issue during the public comment period of Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

A range of emotions was on display at the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Yet despite the anger and frustration expressed, the meeting concluded with applause.

Attendees showed appreciation toward the Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution for a 60-day moratorium of the County’s code enforcement

Robinson: Happy Earth Month!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

Los Alamos resident James Robinson is chair of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation and a candidate for Los Alamos County Council. Courtesy photo

By JAMES ROBINSON

Candidate For County Council

April marks the beginning of Earth Month and Los Alamos will celebrate our planet with events like the annual Earth Day Festival April 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center and Clean Up Los Alamos April 28.

These events are fantastic opportunities for Los Alamos to celebrate the amazing nature that we are privileged to have surrounding our community and learn how we can live symbiotically with Read More

DOE-Savannah River Site Welcomes Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

DOE-Savannah River Facility Representative Steve Stamper, left, walks with Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette through the Salt Waste Processing Facility. Courtesy photo

DOE News:

AIKEN, S.C. ― Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette toured the Savannah River Site (SRS) for the first time in late March, visiting SRS facilities and engaging the workforce and community leaders.

“It was a great visit at Savannah River Site, where I learned more about your impressive work in stockpile stewardship, environmental cleanup, and

Heinrich Highlights Economic Opportunity For Local Small Businesses And Labs In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) convened a roundtable at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce to highlight opportunities for local small businesses to work with national labs in New Mexico.

The roundtable included Hispano Chamber President Ernie C’deBaca, Sandia National Labs Director Steve Younger, U.S. Small Business Association New Mexico District Director John Garcia, and the heads of Applied Technology Associates, Real Time Solutions, Ambitions Consulting

Sara Scott Discusses Interest In Seat On Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

Sara Scott visited the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to discuss her reasons for entering the race for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark/ladailypost.com

Sara Scott is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council on the Democratic ticket and stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her reasons for entering the race.

“Living in Los Alamos for close to 30 years – raising children, working at the Laboratory, and enjoying our recreational (hiking, skiing, mountain biking, golfing…), cultural, and

Lunch With A Leader: Dr. Kurt Steinhaus April 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

Dr. Kurt Steinhaus

LWV News:

This month’s Lunch with a Leader, a community event put on by the League of Women Voters, will feature Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus of Los Alamos Public Schools. The lunch is at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 17 at Mesa Public Library.

Steinhaus will discuss school funding and the effect it has on Los Alamos in particular.

Steinhaus was born in Los Alamos and has dedicated his career to education. His Bachelor’s degree is in music education. He has two Masters Degrees, a Master of Arts in Music and a more recent Master of Science

Today Marks 50th Anniversary Of Death Of MLK

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 5, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. stands behind President Lyndon Johnson as he signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Courtesy Cecil Stoughton/White House Press Office

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, in 1963. Courtesy Warren K. Leffler/Library of Congress

The civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., in 1965. Courtesy Peter Pettus/Library of Congress

Staff Report

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.

King (Jan. 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil Read More

Councilor Chrobocinski Responds To Investigation Request By County Employees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2018

County Councilor James Chrobocinski

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski has responded to a request for a Code of Conduct investigation filed against him Feb. 15 by two Los Alamos County employees.

Chrobocinski’s response includes multiple documents and copies of state statutes and Constitutional provisions as well as a lengthy press release and a five-page statement.

In their complaint, Los Alamos Fire Marshall Jeff Wetteland and Los Alamos County Chief Building Inspector Michael Arellano alleged harassment

District Judge Denies Petition To Recall Izraelevitz

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2018

Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, right, chats with his attorney Jack Hardwick, center, and his Campaign Manager Phil Gursky prior to Monday’s hearing before Judge David Thomson in the First Judicial Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz said Monday afternoon that he is delighted with the dismissal by First Judicial District Judge David Thomson of a petition to recall him from office.

“I am glad that we have put this issue Read More

Sen. Jeff Steinborn Presses Governor, State Agencies On Nuclear Waste Storage Facility Preparedness

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 4, 2018

New Mexico Sen. Jeff Steinborn

New Mexico State Democrats News:

…Presents Letters Asking State Agencies for Prompt Response to Allow Legislators and Residents to Become Informed and Participate in Public Comment Period

LAS CRUCES – Sen. Jeff Steinborn, the Chair of New Mexico’s Legislative Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Interim Committee, sent letters Tuesday to Gov. Susana Martinez, Attorney General Hector Balderas, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the state Superintendent of Insurance requesting answers to concerns about the State’s preparedness Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Presents Navajo Code Talker Congressional Silver Medal At Historic Ceremony

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich presents the Congressional Silver Medal to the family of the late Navajo Code TalkerAdolph Nagurski in a historic ceremony today in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, left, presents the Congressional Silver Medal to the family of the late Navajo Code TalkerAdolph Nagurski in a historic ceremony today in Albuquerque. Nagurski’s son Benjamin is shown accepting the medal on behalf of the family. Courtesy photo

Navajo Code Talker Adolph Nagurski’s son Benjamin shares the story of his father’s service to the nation at today’s ceremony as Read More

Anne Marie White Sworn In As Assistant Secretary For Environmental Management

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2018

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Anne Marie White was sworn in March 29 as Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management at the U.S. Department of Energy.

As Assistant Secretary, White will provide leadership to continue the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy brought about from five decades of nuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. She will work closely with communities that have partnered with DOE and its predecessor agencies for many decades.

“It’s an honor to serve as Assistant

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Opens Application Process For Military Service Academy Nominations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

Monday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he has begun accepting applications for nominations to U.S. military service academies. Throughout April and May, members of Udall’s staff will host information sessions across the state for high school students and recent graduates who are interested in applying to enter an academy in the fall of 2019.

The first session will be held on April 5 in Albuquerque.

Four of the five service academies — the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy,

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Launches ‘Degrees Not Debt Initiative’ To Improve College Affordability

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich meets Monday with students from Middle College High School at UNM-Gallup to launch his Degrees Not Debt Initiative. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Monday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) launched his Degrees Not Debt initiative with students at Middle College High School on the UNM Gallup campus by unveiling legislation he plans to introduce to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable to all New Mexicans.

“There’s no doubt that a college education is still one of the surest ways to gain the skills

Shin: Japan’s High Life Expectancy A Result Of Healthy Diet … Not Single Payer

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2018

By LISA SHIN

Candidate for House Dist. 43

A brief commentary on Richard Skolnik’s thoughtful and well-written response (link) to my editorial, “Single Payer is Not the Answer.” First, he completely avoids the question, “How are we going to pay for it?” because he knows the answer, “massive taxes.” New Mexico simply cannot generate the tax revenue necessary to fund single payer, as other states have discovered. Notably, policymakers aimed to encourage healthier drink options with a soda tax but Santa Fe citizens turned out in record numbers last year to vote it down.

Secondly, other countries Read More

Senators Tom Udall And Martin Heinrich Introduce Resolution Honoring Native Women In United States

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 3, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Martin Heinrich introduced a resolution recognizing the heritage, culture and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

This resolution recognizes the importance of promoting equity, providing safety, and upholding the interests of strong, diverse women in this country.

“Generations of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian women have inspired

Letter To The Editor: The White Elephant

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2018

By BRADY BURKE
Candidate For Los Alamos County Council

Last month, the Los Alamos County Council, through a sleight of hand process, as they are wont to do, unanimously accepted the Tourism Strategic Plan and requested a Tourism Implementation Task Force Charter. Yes, I said sleight of hand.

The County Council meetings follow a prescribed format, guided by Robert’s Rules of Order. Here are the main headings for the April 3, 2018 County Council Meeting:

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

6. PUBLIC

DEA Surge In Drug Diversion Investigations Leads To 28 Arrests And 147 Revoked Registrations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2018

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― For 45 days in February and March, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration surged its enforcement and administrative resources to identify and investigate prescribers and pharmacies that dispensed disproportionately large amounts of drugs.

The ultimate goal of the surge was remediating or removing those whose actions perpetuate the controlled prescription drug crisis in America, particularly opioid drugs.

During that period, the DEA surged the efforts of special agents, diversion investigators, and

Jewish Labor Committee Hosts Labor Seder April 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 2, 2018

JLC News:

On April 4, 2018, as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Jewish Labor Committee will hold a Kosher, National Faith-Labor Leadership Passover Seder at the very meeting place where Dr. King and the Memphis sanitation workers gathered to secure the right to organize and bargain collectively, at 7:15 p.m. at Clayborn Temple, 294 Hernando St., Memphis, Tenn.

This year, the Jewish holiday of Passover falls at the same time as the anniversary of Dr. King, Jr.’s death. The Passover imagery and themes of the

Heinrich In Gallup To Unveil College Affordability Bill, Tour New Veterans Cemetery Site Today

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 2, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today, April 2, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will be in Gallup to launch his Degrees Not Debt initiative and tour the site for the new Gallup Veterans Cemetery.

At 10 a.m., Heinrich will announce the Degrees Not Debt Act with students and faculty at Gallup Middle College High School. This event will launch Senator Heinrich’s Degrees Not Debt initiative to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable to all New Mexicans. Heinrich recently helped secure

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