U.S. Senators Udall, Heinrich Call On FCC Chairman Pai To Abandon ‘Reckless’ Plan To End Net Neutrality
U.S. SENATE News:
39 senators tell FCC not to repeal net neutrality rules that protect the free and open Internet
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that they have joined a group of 39 Democratic senators in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to abandon his plan to repeal the agency’s net neutrality rules in favor of giving Internet providers the ability to freely block or slow down consumers’ access to the Internet.
The senators’ letter comes ahead of a Thursday vote by the FCC to dismantle net neutrality protections.
“Your Read More
Lujan Grisham On Plan For Methane Mitigation Making New Mexico A Leader In Clean Energy Production
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham‘Wonder Girls’ Book-signing, Lecture, Photos Jan. 24
CREATIVITY FOR PEACE News:
2018 is shaping up to be the “Year of the Girl.” As each news headline trumpets an unstable atmosphere for countries the world over, girls are leading the way in education, environmental action and social justice.
CREATIVITY FOR PEACE, a Santa Fe-based nonprofit, celebrates the stabilizing role that young women play in our communities with the upcoming exhibition of photographs, Jan. 24-31, from the just-released book, “WONDER GIRLS, Changing Our World” by Paola Gianturco and Alex Sangster.
Gianturco and Sangster’s book journey began with a pivotal chapter Read More
Udall’s Landmark Bipartisan MGT Act To Reduce Wasteful IT Spending, Strengthen Cybersecurity Included In FY18 NDAA Signed Into Law
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
- New law would save taxpayers up to $20 billion a year
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) welcomed news that his Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act has been signed into law.
Udall introduced the bill with U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and it was passed through Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2018. This bipartisan legislation will encourage federal agencies to cut wasteful spending and modernize and strengthen government information technology (IT) and security to save
Pearce Commends U.S. Department Of Justice Action To Review Two Criminal Referrals
U.S. Rep. Steve PearceDOE Investigates ‘Near Miss To A Fatality’ At Lab
Staff Report
The Department of Energy has notified Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan that its Office of Enforcement will investigate the facts and circumstances associated with an incident that occurred Sept. 13 at LANL.
The incident, described as a “near miss to a fatality”, involved a Lab worker who entered a room containing an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
Los Alamos National Security (LANS) reported this event Sept. 18 to DOE.
Copy of DOE letter:
Pete Sheehey Announces Bid For House Dist. 43
Pete Sheehey visited the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning to discuss his decision to run the House Dost. 43. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey has announced his candidacy for state representative in New Mexico Dist. 43, which includes Los Alamos and portions of Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties.
Sheehey garnered the largest number of votes in the 2016 election when he ran for re-election to Council. He said he is not daunted by the larger population in Dist.
Fajardo Requests Agency Directors Presentation On Experiences Enforcing ‘No Harassment’ Policy
Rep. Kelly Fajardo
STATE News:
LOS LUNAS —Rep. Kelly Fajardo (R-Los Lunas) has asked New Mexico legislative leaders Brian Egolf and Mary Kay Papen to schedule a presentation from legislative agency directors on their experiences enforcing the Legislature’s current “No Harassment” policy at a meeting of the Legislative Council later this week.
The Legislative Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 in Room 307 of the State Capitol.
Fajardo noted that the Legislative Council will discuss Read More
Tim Keller Concludes Tenure As State Auditor
Tim KellerReporters Without Borders Opposes Spread Of China’s Internet Surveillance Model
RSF News:U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Pushes For Extension Of Secure Rural Schools Program
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, joined a group of bipartisan senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), urging them to include a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Program in any end-of-year legislation.
SRS supports public schools, public roads, forest health projects, emergency services and many other essential county services for more than 775 counties across the country.
The SRS Read More
SBA Names LTC Adolfo Vasquez (USA, Ret.) New Mexico Deputy District Director
SBA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Retired Lieutenant Colonel Adolfo Vasquez (U.S. Army) is the new Deputy District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New Mexico District Office.
He is responsible for directing the statewide delivery of SBA’s programs to support small business owners in starting, managing and growing their businesses.
“We welcome Mr. Vasquez in this important position in SBA’s South Central Region, as we continue in our mission to help strengthen the more than 152,000 New Mexico small businesses,” said Acting Regional Administrator Dottie Overal, Read More
National Institute Of Justice Examines Use Of 3D Printers In Crime-Solving
DOJ News:- Researchers who developed a 3-D imaging system for analyzing cartridge casings say their latest work is
House Passes Manufactured Housing Reform
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:Pearce Calls On FBI To Release Details Of Aztec Shooter, Expand Preventative Efforts
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce released the following statement after learning some details about the shooter in last week’s tragic event that took place at Aztec High School:
“My heart hurts immensely for not only the families of the students who were taken too early from this earth, but for all students and community members affected by the (Dec. 7) senseless and tragic shooting. Many have asked, what can be done to stop situations like this. Now, news reports state the shooter had been previously noticed by the Read More
Letter To The Editor: Splash Pools And GRT Windfalls
By KHAL SPENCER
We have elections for a reason,and as Terry Goldman recently opined, Council is empowered to make decisions on what to build and how to fund it subject to public input at regular intervals, i.e., election day, or at other critical times through referendum.
The question of whether to build a more elaborate aquatic center is one of those decisions we as a community make, either directly via a bond issue or via a vote bycouncil to spend our money.
New Tool Helps Residential Consumers Understand Transactions For Rooftop Solar Energy Systems
New Mexico Attorney General Hector BalderasAttorney General, U.S. Department of Labor To Hold Human Trafficking Press Conference; Announce Joint Initiative To Combat Labor Trafficking In New Mexico
New Mexico AG Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
- Labor Trafficking is occurring in New Mexico at a much higher rate than what is being reported
Attorney General Hector Balderas, U.S. Department of Labor, New Mexico Human Trafficking Task Force Cmdr. Anthony Maez and law enforcement are set to announce a new joint initiative to combat labor trafficking in New Mexico.
The officials will discuss the new initiative at 2 p.m. Monday at the Office of the Attorney General in Albuquerque. Read More
ICYMI: How Tax Reform Will Lift The Economy
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz Delivers ‘State of the County’ Address Wednesday
Council Chair David Izraelevitz
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz for the “State of the County” address noon Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Izraelevitz will discuss highlights and accomplishments from 2017, as well as touch on potential news for the coming year. Read More
