Governor Activates State Emergency Operations Center In Preparation For Potential Flooding Statewide
STATE News:
Today, Gov. Susana Martinez directed the activation of New Mexico Emergency Operations Center to assist in the coordinated response to flooding across the state, including Rio Arriba, Sierra, Dona Ana and Eddy counties.
These counties, including other areas of the state, have been hit with heavy rain, which is expected to continue throughout the week.
“As monsoon season continues to bring heavy rains and flooding throughout the state, I’ve activated the Emergency Operations Center to monitor the situation and assist in response as needed,” Martinez said. “Our Read More
Heinrich Hosts NSF Director, Highlights STEM Education And Community Empowerment Programs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) with National Science Foundation Director Dr. France A. Córdova and Northern New Mexico College staff and students today at NNMC. Courtesy/Heinrich Staff
EDUCATION News:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) was in Rio Arriba County today with National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Dr. France A. Córdova to promote educational investments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and highlight training programs to prepare students for New Mexico’s high-tech job industry.
Senator Heinrich and Director Córdova Read More
Bernie Event At Los Alamos Democratic Party HQ
Letter To The Editor: Exasperation Has Its Limits–I’m Taking Out Futures In Clothespins
By KHALIL SPENCER
Los Alamos
The unsigned letter from the Los Alamos GOP and Dr. Reilly’s letter about Hillary Clinton are not up to the standards I expect in this community. Just a few comments.
Under the U.S. Supreme Court case Communications Workers of America v. Beck (1988) non-union members in a union shop do not have to pay for union political activity but only that part of the dues that go to representation with the employer. Union members vote on what political activity their union will become involved with through their own representatives Read More
Letter to the Editor: I Beg To Differ
By GERALD M. ANTOS Los Alamos
Stover Meets With Local Small Business Owners
From left, Dave Fox, Denny Erickson, Anne Fox, Roger Waterman, Cheryl Sowder, Emily McGay, Sharon Stover, Nancy Partridge and Ann Partridge during a recent meeting at Finishing Touch in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL News:
Sharon Stover, candidate for House Dist. 43, recently met with representatives from the Los Alamos small business community. Finishing Touch owner Cheryl Sowder hosted the discussion at her store in Central Park Square. The business owners shared their views on improving the business climate in New Mexico.
Stover has been visiting Read More
Los Alamos GOP Opens 2016 Campaign Headquarters
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County opened its campaign headquarters Friday evening at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite C. Photo by Kelly Benner
Attending Friday’s opening of the local GOP headquarters from left, Los Alamos County Council candidate Steven Girrens, CD-3 Congressional candidate Michael Romero, District Attorney candidate Yvonne Chicoine, LAFRW Treasurer Terry Marzili and New Mexico House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover. Photo by Kelly Benner
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To The ‘Elephant In The Room’
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMI found the “Elephant in the Room” letter in the Los Alamos Daily Post interesting on several levels. First, who exactly wrote the letter? Is this anonymous person writing on behalf of all members of the GOP in Los Alamos County? How many folks signed the letter?
Second, how should the three questions asked be answered?
Currently, members of a union are NOT forced to pay the portion of dues used for political advocacy if they object, and no one is advocating that they should be forced to do so. They do have to pay for union representation Read More
Heinrich: U.S. Must Help Safeguard Tribal Patrimony
By U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM
Earlier this year, when looking through a list of tribal artifacts up for bid at an art auction house in Paris, the Pueblo of Acoma discovered that the Acoma shield, a sacred ceremonial object, had been stolen and was about to be sold to the highest bidder.
After Acoma Gov. Kurt Riley notified me, I wrote a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging the U.S. State Department to take all possible action to help repatriate the shield and other stolen cultural items to American Indian tribes. Thankfully, in that particular case, intense public outcry and diplomatic Read More
Foxx: Does Voting Matter?
By TERALENE FOXX
Los Alamos
It is Aug. 18, 2016 as I write this. Ironically, it is the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. And I ask myself “Does voting really matter?”
I once read a book called “Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters First 100 Years.” It was about two African American Sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany (born in 1889 and 1890). It is their real life stories of trials, and tribulations they faced during their century of life. In their book, they describe their excitement at being able to vote for the very first time.
To them it was Read More
Sheehey: Why Los Alamos Needs A Sheriff
By PETE SHEEHEYThe County Council recently voted 5-2 to put a proposed change to the County Charter on the November 2016 general election ballot to eliminate the office of Sheriff. I have no objection to the voters deciding on this issue, but I voted against the motion because eliminating the Sheriff is a bad idea. We have a Police Department with a multi-million dollar yearly budget, led by an excellent Chief. Why then should Los Alamos County also have an elected Sheriff with a small budget and staff?
Elected Sheriffs are a very enduring tradition Read More
Heinrich To Host Summit On Energy Storage Strategies For Industry And National Security
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will host the 2016 Energy Summit: Energy Storage Strategies for Industry & National Security in Albuquerque.
The event is Tuesday, Aug. 23 and will bring together industry leaders, scientists, and grid and national security experts, and feature panel discussions with representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, Sandia National Laboratories, Tesla, SolarCity, AES Energy Storage, California Independent System
The Elephant In The Room: Filling Justice Scalia’s Shoes
The Elephant in the RoomShould a teacher be forced to pay union dues to fund the campaign of a political candidate she does not support?
Can a state pass a law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in public, effectively making the Second Amendment null and void in that state?
Should a pharmacist be forced to sell abortion drugs despite his religious objections?
These are just a few of the issues that will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in the months ahead. Their decisions will touch the lives—and rights—of every American citizen for generations to come.
The death of Justice Read More
NNSA Receives Excellence Award For Radiological Security Enhancements
NNSA Deputy Administrator Anne Harrington – Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
HONOLULU – At an official event this week, the City and County of Honolulu presented the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) with the Homeland Security Award for DOE/NNSA’s Office of Radiological Security’s (ORS) efforts to enhance the security of radioactive materials in the State of Hawaii.
The award recognizes DOE/NNSA and Hawaii’s partnership to improve radiological material security across Hawaii in order to prevent the materials from Read More
Letter To The Editor: In Defense Of Hillary
Dr. T. DOUGLAS REILLY Hillary’s negative approval ratings are caused by the misinformation supplied incessantly by the GOP, the media. They are not caused by her actions.
My defense of Hillary Clinton:
- Hillary’s early life.
- Born Hillary Diane Rodham Oct. 26, 1947 in Chicago, the oldest of three children.
- Her parents were the owner of a drapery-fabric business and a homemaker, a middle-class family with conservative values.
- She described herself as a Tom-boy, fond of bike riding, softball, skating, and the Cubs.
- In high school she served on the student council and became
Stover Meets With Local High-tech Business Community
Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for House Dist. 43 State Representative recently met with members of the Los Alamos high-tech business community to listen to their suggestions on supporting high-tech businesses and start-up ventures in New Mexico. Brian D’Andrea, right, hosted the discussion. The meeting is part of a series of issue-centered discussions Stover is having with district residents to hear their views on the challenges facing New Mexico as well as potential solutions to these challenges. Additional listening sessions will include topics Read More
AG Obtains Restraining Order To Protect Homeowners
AG News:Udall: Navajo Nation Deserves Justice For Damages From Gold King Mine Spill
U.S. SENATE News:“The Navajo people have been on the receiving end of devastating environmental disasters brought on by the federal government and private industry for far too long. The spill was an accident, but the EPA made several serious
Luján And White House Drug Policy Director Hold Conference Call Today; Community Forum Thursday
National Drug Control Policy Director Michael BotticelliHeinrich Launches Online Zika Resource Center
Courtesy image
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is providing New Mexicans with critical resources and raising awareness about the health threat posed by the Zika virus.
Today, he launched a Zika Resource Center on his website to provide information about the virus and tools to help New Mexicans stay healthy.
“While the Zika crisis grows, it’s more important than ever that New Mexicans have access to critical information about how to keep themselves and their families safe during the summer Read More
