DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg Meets With Drug Control Officials In China
DEA News:Jim Hall Of Los Alamos Recounts His March From Selma To Montgomery With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
As a college student, Jim Hall marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr from Selma to Montgomery. Hall: Here are some of my memories: the warmth of our welcome by local African Americans, the organizational geniuses who, on the fly, fed us and moved us around, and the goodwill by everyone associated with the march. I also remember a few conversations with local whites who often seemed somewhat bewildered, often angry, but sometimes quietly supportive. I do remember one man, after a short conversation, having heard my Texas/Southeastern New Mexico accent, saying to me, ‘Hey boy, with that accent, Read More
On MLK Day, Udall Urges ‘Work Toward Unity’…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall sent the following statement in recognition of today’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday:
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an inspiration to our nation and to the world. And now more than ever, we should recommit ourselves to his teachings and legacy.
“Many of us are concerned and about the divides among us that have surfaced. But now is the time to regroup, rejuvenate, and reaffirm the values of Dr. King, and the values upon which our nation was founded.
“He said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate Read More
Darryl Sugar Re-enters School Board Race
Darryl Sugar in the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom this afternoon announced he has re-entered the school board race. He is running in the Chamisa District against Stephen Boerigter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Retired medical doctor Darryl Sugar has decided to re-enter the race for Los Alamos School Board. Citing time constraints, he withdrew from the two-person race in the Chamisa District through an email he submitted Thursday to the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Sugar stopped by the newspaper office this afternoon and explained his change Read More
Watch State Of The State Address Live Tuesday
KNME-TV News:
Tuesday, Jan. 17, New Mexico PBS (KNME-TV) will carry New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s State of the State address live from the Roundhouse in Santa Fe – both online and televised.
Watch online streaming of the opening of the 2017 legislative session at www.NewMexicoInFocus.org, followed by the governor’s address:
- Noon – 2017 Legislative Session
Ch. 5.1 will begin the Online Live Stream at www.NewMexicoInFocus.org
- 12:30-2 p.m. – Governor’s State of the State Address
New Mexico Gov. Susanna Martinez opens this year’s 60-day session of the Read More
‘Moving Day’ At Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Friday Morning
Doug Hintze, manager of the Environmental Management Los Alamos office compares notes with Pete Maggiore of the National Nuclear Security Administrations Los Alamos office during Friday’s RCLN meeting in Española. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.comThe Regional Coalition of LANL Communities opened its board meeting Friday with a moving tribute to former Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson, who stepped down from the board as secretary-treasurer.
Kristin Henderson honored at Friday’s RCLC meeting.
Pereyra: Governor, I Implore You To Find Alternatives To Cuts In Education
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CLF News:AG Balderas Issues Statement On EPA’s Refusal To Take Full Responsibility For Gold King Mine Spill
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement in response to the EPA’s announcement that the agency will not take full responsibility for the Gold King Mine spill:
“New Mexico’s children, families and economy have already been devastated by the EPA’s horrific actions, and now the EPA is revictimizing our state and the Navajo Nation with its reckless refusal to take full responsibility for the toxic Gold King Mine spill. Our families and farmers rely on this water, and I will continue Read More
Gov. Appoints David Jablonski Corrections Secretary
NMCD Cabinet Secretary David Jablonski
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointment of David Jablonski as cabinet secretary of the Corrections Department (NMCD) following a three month tenure as acting secretary. Jablonski brings more than 18 years of state and federal law enforcement and corrections leadership experience to the department.
“Throughout his long career in public service, David has shown time and again that no challenge is too difficult to overcome and no problem too hard to solve,” Governor Susana Martinez said. “The level of dedication Read More
Heinrich Questions Defense Secretary Nominee On Threats To U.S., Temperament Of Trump Administration, Nuclear Weapons, National Labs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico React To Governor Martinez’s Budget Proposal
By STEPHANIE LY, PresidentInterior Department Releases Comprehensive Roadmap To Reform Federal Coal Program
BLM News:Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos Public Schools – Four Generations And Counting…
By KRISTY A. ORTEGALAHS Class of 2000
Ben-Naim: Why I’m Running For School Board
Ellen Ben-Naim, school board candidate for the Pinon District. Courtesy photoBy ELLEN BEN-NAIM
School Board Candidate, Pinon District
For the past 16 years, my family has benefited from our public schools and as a lifelong educator – I understand just how hard we must work in these tough financial times to keep our schools thriving.
We are fortunate to be represented by a teacher in the New Mexico State House, but it is time for our board to reflect our community’s commitment to education.
This December, I officially filed to run for the Los Alamos Public Schools Board in the Pinon District Read More
Gentry Pushes House To Protect Transparency
Rep. Nate Gentry
House Republican Communications:
SANTA FE – Rep. Nate Gentry (R-Bernalillo) pre-filed legislation to ensure New Mexicans have immediate access to all legislation presented on the floor of the House of Representatives.
House Resolution 1 would change the rules of the New Mexico House of Representatives to require that all floor amendments and floor substitutes be made available on the Legislature’s website at the time of their introduction.
“The public has an essential right to see the bills and amendments that are being considered by their representatives,” Gentry said. Read More
News Alert: Darryl Sugar Withdraws From Los Alamos School Board Race
News Alert:
In an email sent this evening to the Los Alamos Daily Post, Darryl Sugar said he is withdrawing his candidacy from the Los Alamos School Board race citing time commitments.
Sugar’s Email:
Due to unexpected demands on my time that have come up I regret that I will be unable to devote the time needed to the school board and will need to withdraw from the upcoming school board election.
With warm regards,
Darryl Sugar Read More
League Of Women Voters Hosts Forum For School Board And UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates Jan. 18
LWVLA News:
White Rock residents will be electing new School Board members to make decisions for the Los Alamos Public Schools. The entire Los Alamos population will select the Advisory Board members who will contribute to making decisions about UNM-LA.
These important decisions on the direction of education in Los Alamos are up to the voters. To be informed, join the League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at Piñon Elementary School on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock, for a Forum presenting LAPS School Board candidates for the Piñon and Chamisa school districts, and UNM/LA Advisory Read More
2017 County Council Leadership Shares Thoughts
The Los Alamos County Council elected its leadership for 2017 including re-election of Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and election of new Chair David Izraelevitz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Council elected new leadership Tuesday evening in Council Chambers during its first meeting of the new year.
The Council unanimously elected David Izraelevitz as chair, and in a vote of 4-3, elected Susan O’Leary to remain as vice chair. Outgoing Chair Rick Reiss, Izraelevitz and Pete Sheehey cast their vote for Sheehey. Read More
BLM Seeks Comments On New Mexico Gas Company Taos Mainline Re-route Project
BLM News:
