Heinrich: Outdoor Recreation Is An Economic Force
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichShin: To Councilors James Chrobocinski And Susan O’Leary: Don’t Splash Our Cash!
By LISA SHIN, PresidentOn August 8, 2017, Councilors Chrobocinski and O’Leary will present “Discussion and Possible Action Relating to Proposed Changes to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund.” There will be recommended action on recreation projects for the bond election which failed on May 23, 2017.
The following are my recommended actions:
I strongly recommend that the $13.4 million of CIP funds be used to improve existing facilities: the golf course and softball fields. The Splash Pad had an estimated cost of $720,000 Read More
Back To School Tax Free Weekend Underway
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced New Mexico’s annual back to school tax-free weekend and encourages families to take part in order to save them money and prepare their children for the upcoming school year.
“Families across the state know how expensive it can be to get kids ready for school, and this is a great way for them to save money,” Martinez said. “Our tax-free weekend can help families make sure that they send their students off to school with everything they need so they’re ready to learn.”
Vendors will not be required to collect gross receipts tax (GRT) from customers Read More
League Of Women Voters Lunch With A Leader Features Douglas Carver Of New Mexico Ethics Watch Aug. 15
LWV News:The League of Women Voters will host its monthly community event, Lunch with a Leader, at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Mesa Public Library. The leader this month is Douglas Carver.
Carver is the executive director of New Mexico Ethics Watch. He previously worked with the New Mexico Legislative Council Service and the Judicial Standards Commission. He graduated from Yale University, Trinity College Dublin, and the University of New Mexico School of Law.
He will discuss the proposed constitutional amendment regarding the establishment of an ethics commission, upon which the public
Udall Marks Second Anniversary Of Gold King Mine Spill With Calls For Action From EPA, Congress
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLetter To The Editor: County Council Overrides Voters
By BRADY BURKEThis week’s County Council meeting may be standing room only!
During the upcoming County Council meeting Tuesday Aug. 8, the County Council is going to propose passing the items of the REC Bond, which were rejected by the County voters in May.
The two Councilors presenting the items for approval, James Chrobocinski and Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, are the subjects of a County investigation into an Ethics violation for their involvement in these items. According to the Los Alamos Daily Post (link), a complaint has been filed stating that both were involved in a Political
Proclamation Of Friendship From Los Alamos County Presented To Officials In Hiroshima, Japan
Kenji Shiga, director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, holds a Proclamation of Friendship from Los Alamos County. With him are Yasuyoshi Komizo, chairperson of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation; Judith Stauber, museum director of the Los Alamos History Museum; and Michael Redondo, member of the board of directors for the Los Alamos Historical Society. Courtesy photo
Representing Los Alamos, Michael Redondo and Judith Stauber respond to members of the Japanese media in Hiroshima. Courtesy photo
A Los Alamos Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Nebel’s Logic
By An Experienced CitizenHeinrich Statement On July Jobs Report
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichLujan Grisham Responds To DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding To APD
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamNew Mexico Celebrates Wine Heritage Around State
Courtesy photo“New Mexico wineries are key to both the tourism and agricultural industries in our state,” Martinez said. “The industry is increasingly robust and is fueled by a new generation of innovative winemakers – and it helps to show all New Mexico has to offer.”
New Mexico boasts more than 60 wineries across the state that open their doors for tastings and tours
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich: Bipartisan Bill Allows Military Women To Count Maternity Leave Toward Years Of Service
U.S. SENATE News:Landmark Education Trial Against New Mexico Ends
NMCLP News:The consolidated lawsuit, which was filed by the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (the Center) and MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), claims that the State’s arbitrary and inadequate funding of public schools, and lack of necessary monitoring and oversight, deprives children—particularly low-income, Native American,
Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. White
By RICHARD NEBELState Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Matt Geisel In Los Alamos For MainStreet Meeting
State Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Matt Geisel fields questions from MainStreet directors from around the state at the State’s MainStreet quarterly meeting today at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo Read More
County Council Notice Of Possible Quorum Aug. 12
COUNTY News:
QUORUM NOTICE: Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Los Alamos County Fair.
The County Council is hosting a booth 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12 at Ashley Pond Park.
A quorum may be present but no action will be taken. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Nebel
By GREG WHITE
Los Alamos
I really enjoy debating with people but that requires facts and all Mr. Nebel offers is hyperbole about corrupt police as well as deputies (link).
And he’s apparently oblivious to the fact that New Mexico has been far and away the state leading the nation in violent crime as well as all other crime since long before 1980. Yes, I suppose now you’ll dig up some FBI stats to disprove this – just make sure you adjust for per capita population.
I’m surprised he says he backs our police as he seems to be afraid and distrustful of law enforcement in general. Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Congress To Pass Bipartisan Wildfire Funding Fix In Senate Bill
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As wildfire season rages across the West, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today urged the Senate to pass a wildfire funding fix included in new legislation to address funding for floods and other natural disasters.
He joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in sending a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee.
A wildfire funding fix similar to the Wildfire Disaster Funding Read More
VIDEO: Udall Urges Ban Of Dangerous Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked To Brain Damage In Children
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
