Hall: Why I Am Running For Re-election
By JIM HALL
Los Alamos
This is the second of three articles explaining why I am running for Re-election to the LAPS Board. My first article provided some basic information about LAPS as an institution, the duties of the Board, and some major accomplishments of the current Board and administration. This column will focus on current issues.
The biggest current issue is operational funding. In New Mexico, 90 percent of school operational funds are allocated to school districts based on a complex formula (see https:////www.ped.state.nm.us/div/fin/school.budget/dl09/How%20NM%20schools%20are%20fundedFY0209.pdf Read More
Boerigter: Why I’m Running For LAPS Board
By STEPHEN BOERIGTER
Los Alamos
I am excited about to the opportunity to serve my community on the Los Alamos Public School Board for District 2. Our schools in Los Alamos are a strong attractor for new Laboratory employees, retirees and others who come to Los Alamos. We value education in Los Alamos and we want to continue strengthening our schools.
I believe that I’m well-qualified to serve on the LAPS Board. I have a long history of Board leadership for non-profit institutions and other organizations. I served as the chair of the Church Council at White Rock Baptist Church for a number of years. Read More
Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva Visits Los Alamos Jan. 27
Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva
POLITICAL News:
- Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva Speaks Friday at Fuller Lodge
Washington, D.C. – As House Republicans vow to eliminate federal protection for multiple national monuments across the West, Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will head to New Mexico Jan. 25-27 to tour several federally protected sites, meet with key lawmakers, and connect with conservation, sportsmen and business leaders to form a united front in what is expected to be a frontline state in the fight over the future of our public lands.
The trip, Grijalva said, is about preserving Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Thank You Thank You
By JAMES ROBINSONPosition 5
I would like to thank the citizens of Los Alamos for coming out in fantastic numbers to pledge their support for education.
The votes they casted in this election are not just a voice of support, but a dollar investment in the institutions that make a better community.
It seems just like yesterday that I accepted the invitation to help UNM-LA with the Mil Levy campaign by serving as chairman of Education Drives Discovery. It was a fantastic journey that allowed me to not only champion the institution that I love, but meet some wonderful Read More
Obama Environmental Legacy Will Benefit People And Places Of New Mexico For Years To Come
ENVIRONMENT News:BLM Announces Selections For Leadership Positions
Kristin Bail NM Senate Votes To Appropriate Funds To Help Ensure Courts Can Meet Constitutional Obligations
Senate Judiciary Chairman Richard Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, the Senate voted to appropriate funding needed to prevent judicial court closures and to ensure that New Mexico court system can meet its constitutional obligations.
The appropriation contained in SB 176 helps alleviate the financial strains felt by the state’s judicial system by appropriating money essential for the operation of the New Mexico Supreme Court, Second Judicial District Court, and the Twelfth Judicial District Court. Already the Second Judicial District Court, the state’s largest district, Read More
New Mexico House Passes Solvency Package
STATE News:
- SB113 and SB114 Head to Governor’s Desk
SANTA FE – Tonight, the New Mexico House passed a solvency package that settles the budget for Fiscal Year 2017 while minimizing the effect on schools, infrastructure projects and basic services for New Mexicans. The agreement passed by a vote of 36 to 32.
Prior to the voice vote, the bills were discussed in bipartisan, bicameral conference committees, each containing two members from the majority and one from the minority from each chamber.
“We have been working day and night on this solvency package, to fulfill our constitutional responsibility Read More
Heinrich On Reports Of Executive Order On Reinstating Interrogation Policies
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding media reports that the Trump Administration is considering an executive order to reinstate the CIA detention and interrogation program:
“Any attempt to roll back prohibitions against torture is out of step with American principles and ruins our global credibility on human rights.
“The CIA’s use of ‘black sites’ and ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ resulted in a dark chapter in our history, and was filled Read More
Governor Announces Nominations For Appointment To University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents
Legislators Push Bi-Partisan Bill To Strengthen Auto Theft Intelligence, Investigation And Recovery
Sen. Howie MoralesAG Balderas Sues Takata And 15 Automakers Over Airbags That Function As Fragmentation Grenades
Photos of airbags that function as fragmentation grenades. Courtesy/AG
STATE News:
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To date, known Takata airbag IR incidents have injured more than 180 people and killed at least 11 in the United States alone
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that he filed a lawsuit this week against Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata and 15 automakers over dangerous and defective airbags that function as fragmentation grenades.
Hundreds of thousands of which were installed in cars sold or offered for sale in the State of New Mexico. The lawsuit was filed in the First Read More
Seeking Data And Artifacts To Help Influence Legislator’s Votes To Fix Flawed Teacher Evaluation System
By HEIDI SCHEMBRI, teacherI would like to extend a sincere thank you to the parents, grandparents and community members who wrote letters of support for my appeal on the New Mexico Teacher evaluation. We are continuing to collect artifacts for this appeal process.
The 2017 New Mexico legislation session began Jan. 17 and concludes in February. During this session, legislators will review, create and vote on many educational bills. Chantielle Hansen (a Barranca parent) is working closely with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard to present data and artifacts during the Read More
Letter To The Editor: SR4 Safety Issues
By Los Alamos TaxpayerHouse Republicans To State Auditor: Show Us The Money
New Mexico State Auditor Tim KellerNM House Rep. Jim Dines Leads Bipartisan Charge For Constitutional Ethics Commission
Rep. Jim DinesLetter To The Editor: Mil Levy Congrats
By SHEILA K. SCHIFERL, candidateThanks to the press – notably the Los Alamos Daily Post, for getting the word out on the mil levy.
This made a decisive difference between now and the last time.
School Bond Passes By 79 Percent Majority – Highest On Record
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, left, thanks Dave Woodruff and the community for their support. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
On behalf of Los Alamos Public Schools and the School Board, President Jim Hall would like to thank the citizens of White Rock and Los Alamos for their resounding endorsement of our public schools in the recent bond election.
“This is an investment in the future of our youth. The bond vote assists LAPS in further modernizing facilities as outlined in our 20-year master plan,” School Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said.
Whether you voted for or against, we appreciate that Read More
Rooney: Thank You To The Voters Of Los Alamos
Thank you banners are placed across UNM-LA Mil Levy election signs throughout Los Alamos and White Rock following tonight’s vote by Los Aamos residents to pass the MIl Levy. Courtesy photo
By Dr. CINDY ROONEYThank you to everyone in the Los Alamos community who with their votes and various actions have demonstrated their support for UNM-Los Alamos. We are grateful for the election results supporting the mil levy request. In addition, we are very appreciative of the discussions, letters of support, Facebook posts, donations to UNM-LA, and campaign donations Read More
Voters Approve UNM-LA Mil Levy And LAPS Bond!
The crowd cheers and LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus hugs UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney as they hear the good news from the election this evening at the County Municipal Building. The UNM-LA Mil Levy passed 3,928 to 2,221 and the LAPS General Obligation Bond passed 4,912 to 1,322. Photo by Carol A. Clark//ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers earlier this evening in the lobby of the Municipal Building waiting for the election results. Photo by Carol A. Clark//ladailypost.com
From left, School Board member Jenny McCumber, UNM-LA Advisory Board member Michelle Hall, UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cynthia Read More
