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County Employees Request Investigation Of Councilor

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018

Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland, left, and Chief Building Official Michael Arellano review construction plans recently. The two men filed a request for an investigation of County Councilor James Chrobocinski Feb. 15 with County Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Two Los Alamos County employees have filed a request for an investigation into County Councilor James Chrobocinski alleging harassment and intimidation under Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-240, Read More

Udall Statement On Ouster Of Tillerson, Intent To Nominate Pompeo And Haspel

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s decision to fire Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo and to replace Pompeo with Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel.
 
“Chaos at the State Department and public squabbles with the president have eroded our standing abroad, and when it comes to relations with countries like North Korea, relations are on a razor’s edge. However, while I respect
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British PM: ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Behind Poisoning

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May says it’s ‘highly likely’ Russia is behind nerve-agent attack on former Russian spy and his daughter. Image/video screenshot

Homeland Security News Wire News:

British Prime Minister Theresa May says evidence shows that it is “highly likely” that Russia is behind the nerve-agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in the city of Salisbury despite Kremlin denials that Moscow was involved in the incident.

May said in a speech to parliament March 12 that either the Russian state was responsible for poisoning 66-year-old Sergei Skripal and Read More

NM Delegation Urges Against Tariffs On Newsprint

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Steve Pearce and Michelle Lujan Grishamurged Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross not to approve additional tariffs on newsprint, which could devastate local papers across New Mexico. 
 
In January, the Commerce Department imposed import duties on Canadian groundwood paper, a kind of newsprint used by newspapers across the country, and are now considering additional tariffs. According
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Stands In Solidarity With Students Calling For Action On Gun Violence

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement this morning in support of students calling for action on gun violence:

“Like so many Americans, I have been deeply moved by the high school students and young people across the nation who have spoken out after losing classmates and friends to gun violence and are demanding that lawmakers take action to prevent future tragedies.

“It’s unacceptable that students and teachers are afraid to go to class each morning after the terrifying shootings Read More

Letter To The Editor: A Case Of Legislative Error On Gun Rights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018
By VERNON N. KERR
Los Alamos
 
Legislators have been known to do ridiculous things and a majority of Florida’s legislators have done so along with their governor.
 
They have assumed that acts of violence using a firearm are age related or cynically a trick to weaken the Second Amendment is in their sights. They have forbidden sales of firearms to persons ages 18 to 20 purely on the basis of age. This denies them their rights under the Second Amendment placing them with a class of persons forbidden the right to bear arms for cause. The forbidden class is that which consists of the insane, idiots,
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Governor: Boards And Commissions Appointments

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 14, 2018
Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced appointments to the Behavioral Health Planning Council, Children’s Trust Fund Board of Trustees, Crime Victims Reparation Commission, Dona Ana County Commission, Manufactured Housing Committee and Museum Board of Regents.
 
Sandtina Melendrez of Tyrone has been appointed to the Behavioral Health Planning Council. She has worked as a grant writer, behavioral health specialist, and social worker. Melendrez holds a Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University in Silver
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James Robinson Files For County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Democrat James Robinson, left, files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. He is joined today by some of his biggest fans, from left, mom Sher Robinson, dad Richard Robinson and brother Joey Robinson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

John Bliss Files For County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair John Bliss files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Dawn Trujillo Voss Files For County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Republican Dawn Trujillo Voss, second from left, files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Surrounded by supporters from left, local GOP Chair John Bliss, Trujillo Voss, husband Mark Voss, daughters Malia Hanawalt, Mykalyla Trujillo Hanawalt and their friend Janelle Pana. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich On Gina Haspel Being Named To Lead CIA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Gina Haspel nominated to lead CIA. Courtesy/CIA

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13, 2018) – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on President Trump’s decision to nominate Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to serve as CIA Director.

This decision comes after President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and announced he would nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to serve as Secretary of State. 

“President Trump’s nomination of Gina Haspel to lead the Read More

DPNM Addresses Resignation Of Richard Ellenberg

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Richard D. Ellenberg

DPNM News:

Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Richard D. Ellenberg resigned today after coming under criticism for his response to sexual misconduct allegations levied against state union leader Jon Hendry and former Dona Ana County Commissioner John Vasquez.

The Democratic Party of New Mexico issued the following statement:

“Our country and our state are in an incredible moment in which survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault feel empowered to come forward, and the Democratic Party of New Mexico has taken upon itself to be a leader on this issue. Chair Ellenberg Read More

Sara Scott Files For Los Alamos County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Democrat Sara Scott files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘I’m running because I want to keep Los Alamos and White Rock the special places they are today and help the County thrive as we move forward. I have both the broad perspective and leadership skills to help guide us through changes we’ll experience in the coming years. I look forward to meeting with other residents to listen to their views regarding how the Council can best serve our County,” Scott said. Read more about Scott later in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Jose Carreño Running For Council As Independent

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Jose Carreño is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council and as an Independent will file his candidacy June 28 in the County Clerk’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

County Officials Visit Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, left, and Councilor Antonio Maggiore are in Washington, D.C. Monday and today with County Manager Harry Burgess visiting DOE staff and New Mexico Congressional Delegation members to discuss Los Alamos issues. Courtesy photo
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