Izraelevitz: Sheriff Investigate Corruption? Makes Absolutely No Sense
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ, ChairCorruption: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
My fellow councilor Pete Sheehey has proposed a Council resolution to more expansively define the roles and responsibilities of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office. The last paragraph of his resolution is very troubling, as it would give the Sheriff the power to perform a criminal investigation should the Police Department be deemed, in the Sheriff’s “reasonable” opinion, to Read More
Savannah River Site Reaches Milestone In Supplying Tritium For National Defense
SAVANNAH RIVER News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Savannah River Tritium Enterprise (SRTE) in Aiken, S.C., has conducted three tritium extractions in fiscal year 2017, marking the first time the Tritium Extraction Facility has performed more than one extraction in a year.
“Achieving this significant milestone – especially doing it safely, securely, and in a disciplined manner – has required a tremendous team effort on the part of the entire SRTE team,” said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz (Ret.), Department of Energy Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Read More
A Functional But Limited Sheriff’s Office For Los Alamos
By PETE SHEEHEYPearce Holds Hearing On Illicit Money Transfers
U.S. Rep. Steve PearceDPU Investigates Energy Alternatives To Coal
From left, Department of Public Utilities’ Power Scheduler and Energy Manager Jordon Garcia, Deputy Manager/Power Production Steve Cummins and Department Manager Tim Glasco answer questions during the public meeting to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan July 12 at the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The public learns about the Integrated Resource Plan during the July 12 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
With Los Alamos County preparing to Read More
Sheriff Lucero: To The Citizens Of Los Alamos County … Regarding Resolution 17-08
By MARCO V. LUCERO As your elected sheriff for the past six and a half years, I have done my best to provide services that hold true to my faith, the Office of the Sheriff and my passion to enhance public safety. With little or no resources provided by local government I have done my best to provide services.
I know that life pits us with those who do not agree with what we try to do. I know that despite our good intentions, some people are going to smear us. I realize that is part of holding public office. I have learned to be tolerant of those who take this route, and I have Read More
Voices Of LA Meeting At Unitarian Church July 24
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:- Michelle Lujan Grisham fundraiser in os Alamos
- Sheriff’s Office debate at County Council July 26
- Council on immigrant resolution
- March for Science SF had $1,500 surplus, donated to Santa Fe Conservation Trust and to NM MESA New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. They work with middle/high schools to get kids to college
- future speakers, actions, general announcements
Public Comments Sought On STIP
NMDOT News:Secretary Zinke Announces Formation Of Made In America Recreation Advisory Committee
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, center, announces Tuesday his intent to create a new advisory committee focused on expanding public-private partnerships on America’s public lands. Courtesy photoHeinrich: Russia Treating West Like It’s The Wild, Wild West With No Norms, No Laws, No Consequences…
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichLujan Grisham Urges Colleagues To Shift Priorities To Job Creation, Working Families, Child Nutrition
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamPublic Hearings On Proposed Water And Sewage Rate Increases Moved To Aug. 8 In Council Chambers
COUNTY News:
The public hearings for water and sewage rate increases scheduled for July 25 have been moved to 6 p.m., Aug. 8 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Public comments will be accepted through Open Forum until 11:59 p.m., Aug. 6: click here. Read More
AIA Presents ‘US-Russian Relations: Is the Past Always Prologue?’ With Ambassador C. Paul Robinson
Albuquerque International Association News:
As part of its 2017 International Lecture Series, the Albuquerque International Association presents “US-Russian Relations: Is the Past Always Prologue?” with Ambassador C. Paul Robinson.
The lecture is open to the public, 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 28 at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center, 1634 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.
After 1991, following the break-up of the USSR, the Russian Federation began to slip into the rear-view mirror of American foreign policy. But the Russians have crept back — and are now front and center, nuclear-armed Read More
Keller Provides Update On UNM Athletics Audit
State Auditor Tim Keller Governor: 27 Top DWI Fugitives Captured
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez today announced that 27 DWI fugitives on the state’s top 10 list have been captured since the Governor announced the initiative in December 2015. Additionally, 255 absconders with DWI issues have been captured.
“The number of fugitives who have now faced justice is encouraging,” Martinez said. “I’m very grateful to law enforcement for their hard work keeping our families safe, but there is so much more to do. I encourage everyone to keep an eye out. These absconders are dangerous and putting lives in danger.”
Currently, Read More
Secretary Zinke On Idaho’s Craters Of The Moon; Washington’s Hanford Reach National Monuments
USDI News:
Meet Jeff Apodaca, Democrat For Governor In Los Alamos At Bathtub Row Brewing July 30
Jeff Apodaca will be in Los Alamos 4-5:30 p.m., July 30 to share his vision for New Mexico. He will speak at 4:15 p.m. and your friends are welcome. Please add their names to your RSVP form. We are happy to send them their own invite as well.
For those interested in sponsoring this event and meeting with Jeff earlier, please contact us directly.
Hosted by Kelly Myers and Molly
Udall, Heinrich Fight To Protect Immigrant Survivors Of Domestic Violence, Demand Victims Not Be Targeted
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly expressing their serious and growing concern that DHS personnel have taken steps to erode longstanding protections for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes, undermining the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Trafficking Victim Protection Act (TVPA), and other state and federal laws enacted to protect survivors.
“Survivors of domestic violence, sexual Read More
Officials Condemn Governor’s Position On Monuments
STATE News:Book Discussion Group: Healing The Heart Of Democracy Begins July 30
COMMUNITY News:
A book discussion group on Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer is forming now.
- When: Sunday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m.;
- Where: The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos;
- **Please order the book beforehand; and
- RSVP by this Friday, July 21 if interested in joining.
This book group will meet every-other week for nine sessions beginning Sunday, July 30 through Sunday, Nov. 5.
Tina DeYoe and Kyle Wheeler are organizing this book discussion group at The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. They will both lead the first session and will ask other group members to lead the remaining sessions. Read More
