San Ildefonso Governor James Mountain Ends Term
Gov. James Mountain in his office Tuesday at San Ildefonso Pueblo. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO—James Mountain has completed his three-year term as governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo. His final day in office was Wednesday. He sat down with the Los Alamos Daily Post Tuesday afternoon to recap that experience and share his plans.
“It has been my great honor to serve the people of this community … that has been the best part as well as the most challenging part of my job … working to meet the needs of
Democratic Party Meets At UNM-LA Monday
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 in Building 05 at UNM-Los Alamos. This month, representatives from the Democratic Party of New Mexico will discuss the candidate selection process.
“If you have ever wondered about (or were confused by) the different procedures for primary candidates and how Democratic Party candidates are ultimately selected, then this is the meeting for you!” Party Chair Robyn Schulz said. “Our County Pre-Primary Convention will be held in February. At the County Convention, we will elect delegates Read More
Balderas & State Mortgage Regulators Reach $45 Million Settlement With PHH Mortgage Corporation
Attorney General Hector BalderasScenes From Leadership Los Alamos Gov’t. Session
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess discusses county government with Leadership Los Alamos participants Dec. 8 in Council Chambers. Leadership Los Alamos is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization founded to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos community, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the area. To learn more about the annual program, visit https:////leadershiplosalamos.com. Photo by Martha Katko
Gwen Kalavaza, Melanie Colgan, Paul Johnson and Jordan Jarrett listen toYoung Democrats Of New Mexico Launch ‘Young People Vote’ Campaign … Set To Register High School Seniors
POLITICAL News:LWVLA And AAUW Host 2018 Legislative Preview
LWVLA/AAUW News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos and the American Association of University Women invite the community to the 2018 Legislative Preview 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 in Fuller Lodge. Refreshments and conversation begin at 6:30 p.m. for this event.
Los Alamos egislators—Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Senators Carlos Cisneros and Richard Martinez—will share their views on the upcoming session. Also, Artie Pepin, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, will discuss the new (2017) pretrial release and detention rules issued by the New Mexico Supreme Read More
Shin: Save For The Lean Years…
By LISA SHIN Recently, one of my patients told me, “They should have saved for the lean years” as we discussed the possible change in LANL management and GRT revenues. She was referring to the Biblical account of Joseph and his rise to power from slavery. Pharaoh dreamed of seven fat cows, devoured by seven starving cows. Then he dreamed of seven ripe, healthy sheaves of wheat, devoured by seven dead, dry ones. Joseph correctly predicted the meaning of the Pharaoh’s dreams.
“Immediately ahead are seven years of great abundance in all the land of Egypt. After
Local GOP Meets At UNM-LA Jan. 11
GOP News:
Republicans and guests are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 11 at UNM-LA in the Jeannette Wallace Hall, Bldg. 5.
An open meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., followed with a talk by Karen Kendall of the Los Alamos County Budget Office who has been asked to speak about the County budget process and timeline.
The RPLA Central Committee meeting begins no earlier than 8:15 p.m. and is open to registered Republicans.
Light refreshments will be served.
For further information, contact John Bliss at 505.672.4059. Read More
Bingaman: Why I’m Endorsing Damon For Congress
By SEN. JEFF BINGAMANHeinrich Joins Lankford To Introduce Major Bipartisan Election Security Bill
U.S. SENATE News:Three New War Crimes Now Recognized By ICC
HSNW News:
The Assembly of State Parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Dec. 14 in New York has added three new war crimes to the Rome Statute.
Belgium had proposed these amendments to the Statute, which is the founding treaty of the ICC, as early as 2009.
The new war crimes added to the Rome Statute:
- Use of biological and toxin weapons;
- Use of weapons causing injuries by fragments which in the human body escape detection by X-rays; and
- Use of laser weapons causing permanent blindness.
Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that these weapons kill without Read More
DOI: 2017 Comprehensive List Of Accomplishments
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of the Interior released a list of accomplishments that the Department has achieved under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. The accomplishments represent the unique balance of development, conservation, and preservation that the Department is charged with overseeing, including leading in American Energy Dominance, restoring public access to public lands, and providing regulatory relief for hard working American citizens.
“The President promised the American people that their Read More
Los Alamos County Year In Review
The public lines up to weigh in at a County Council meeting earlier this year. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
2017 was a busy year for Los Alamos County. Trying to pinpoint the top stories is no easy task but here are five issues that drew communitywide interest:
RECREATION CIPs
Los Alamos County Council approved four proposed recreation capital improvement projects (CIP) during its regular meeting Dec. 5 in Council Chambers. The Council approved $720,000 for the splash pad, $4.5 million Read More
Attorney General Hector Balderas Launches New Ad Campaign To Combat Online Sexual Predators
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE – This morning, Attorney General Hector Balderas launched a new ad campaign targeting New Mexico teenagers and parents with children under 18 years if age in an effort to combat sexual predators.
The ad, titled “Monsters”, reminds New Mexicans that monsters behind their computer, tablet or phone screen really do exist in the form of sexual predators seeking to abuse children and teens. The ad can be found at www.facebook.com/NMAttorneyGeneral/ and is sponsored in order to specifically reach Read More
Tourism Strategic Plan Unveiled To Council
Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson, left, and Becky Zimmerman of Design Workshop discuss the strategic tourism plan during the Dec. 19 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Georgia Strickfaden of Atomic City Tours offers her thoughts on the strategic tourism plan. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Just how does Los Alamos make itself a tourist destination? County Council got a peek at the plan to bring in visitors and bolster the local tourism economy during Read More
New Mexico Delegation Announces Disaster Declaration To Help Pueblo Of Acoma Recover From October Storms
NM CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:Gov. Susana Martinez Announces Appointments
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has announced appointments to the Border Authority, Commission for the Blind, Curry County Commission, Economic Development Commission, Governor’s Council on Film and Media Industries, Gaming Control Board, Health Insurance Exchange Board of Directors, Human Rights Commission, Interstate Steam Commission, Medical Board, Museum Board of Regents, Prescription Drug Misuse and Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council, Public School Insurance Authority Board of Directors, State Rehabilitation Read More
Luján And Schakowsky Urge FTC To Scrutinize Uber’s Handling Of Data Breach Involving 57 Million Customers
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
POLITICAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) this week sent a letter to the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressing significant concerns regarding Uber’s privacy and security practices.
Earlier this year, Uber and the federal government reached an agreement to address privacy and data security violations. However, while the company was negotiating this settlement, it also was concealing a massive data breach involving more than 57 million consumers and Uber drivers.
The lawmakers’ letter Read More
Udall Statement On Vote For Stopgap Measure To Keep US Government Open
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
- Congress now must act in January to stop sequester, fund CHIP, and protect DREAMers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted for the continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through Jan. 19, 2018. In addition to continuing federal funding into next year, the measure waives so-called PAYGO laws to prevent a $136 billion cut to Medicare, state mineral leasing payments, farm bill payments, and other critical funding in 2018.
Waiving PAYGO was necessary to offset massive budget cuts caused by President Trump and the Republicans’ tax cut, which will
County Council Updated On Ski Area
Los Alamos Ski Club President Susan Brockway-Hahn speaks during the special session Friday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
James Coleman of Pajarito Recreation, LLC speaks Friday during the County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
