NWTF Supports Bipartisan Bill To Enhance Funding For Fish And Wildlife
NWTF News:Udall Kicks Off Panel On Civic Engagement At Senate Latino Summit
SENATE News:Bear Attack Victim Partners With Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard To Change State Wildlife Law
Ultrarunner Karen Williams with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday to talk about their mission to protect bears. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Karen Williams with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard last Thursday during their visit to the La Cueva Fire Department to thank them for rescuing Williams after she was attacked by a bear June 18 while running a marathon in the Valles Caldera. Photo by Robert Borden/Jemez Thunder
Recent bear attack victim Karen Williams stopped by
AG On Judge’s Ruling Against Sen. Phil Griego
Attorney General Hector Balderas Udall Joins Senate In Approving Bill To Combat Heroin And Prescription Drug Abuse
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
Will keep fighting for funding for New Mexico communities battling addiction crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Senate in voting 92-2 Wednesday night for a final agreement on the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), a bill that promises additional programs and resources to help prevent prescription opioid and heroin abuse. Udall has long worked to increase funding and support for people battling addiction—particularly prescription drug abuse, which is too often a gateway to heroin use.
The legislation, which passed Read More
Luján Secures Commitment From Majority To Work With Him To Address Easement Issues In NNM
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District introduced two amendments yesterday to the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act aimed at addressing road easement issues that are impacting tribal and non-tribal communities in northern New Mexico.
After securing a commitment from Rep. Ken Calvert, Chairman of the appropriations subcommittee, and Ranking Member Betty McCollum to work with him on addressing these issues, Luján withdrew his amendments. Read More
Sierra Club Statement On Crude Oil And Wastewater Tankers Explosion
SIERRA CLUB News:
NAGEEZI – Monday night, 36 tankers storing crude oil and wastewater exploded and burned.
According to reports, approximately 10 families were evacuated and as of this morning, the fire has yet to be extinguished.
In response, Sierra Club Beyond Dirty Fuels Director Lena Moffitt released the following statement:
“Our thoughts are with the families affected by this disaster, which further highlights the extreme dangers dirty fuels pose not only to our climate and public health, but to our communities. We cannot continue to permit corporate polluters to put their profits Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Create Tax Credit For Energy Storage
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- Legislation establishes incentives for business and home use of energy storage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, has introduced S. 3159, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Angus King (I-Maine), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), to establish investment Read More
Eastern NM Counties Receiving Federal Assistance For Community/Economic Development Training
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner
USDA News:
- National Program Provides Economic Development Assistance in Rural Areas
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today the selection of the East Central New Mexico region to participate in the Stronger Economies Together (SET) program.
The SET program is joint initiative between the Western Regional Rural Development Center at Utah State University, New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension and USDA Rural Development to provide assistance in community and economic development Read More
County Council Proclaims July 14-17 ‘Los Alamos ScienceFest Weekend’
Los Alamos MainStreet Director Suzette Fox, right, accepts a proclamation from County Councilor Kristin Henderson declaring July 14-17, 2016 as ‘Los Alamos ScienceFest Weekend’ in Los Alamos County during this evening’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Luján Statement On Opioid Conference Report
STATE News:Presidential Proclamation Honors Dallas Victims
President Barack Obama today orders flags of the United States flown at half-staff until sunset, July 12. Courtesy photo
NATIONAL News:
As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Read More
Udall Votes Against Weak GMO Labeling Bill
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted against weak compromise legislation designed to set food labeling standards for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Udall supports clear, concise labeling that allows consumers to easily understand what’s in their food and how it was grown. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 63-30, and must next be considered in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Udall said that while the compromise bill the Senate approved was an improvement over previous legislation designed purely to gut Read More
Rep. Ben Ray Luján Statement On Recent Shootings
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
NATIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following this today following recent shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas.
“Last night a community came together in peaceful protest to mourn the lives of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile after fatal encounters with the police. The protest turned tragic when police officers in Dallas were targeted in a horrific and shocking attack, leaving five officers dead and seven others wounded, reminding us of the tremendous sacrifices our police officers make when Read More
FBI Launches Anti-Public Corruption Campaign
FBI News:
FBI Albuquerque Division experts responsible for public corruption investigations have launched an educational and media campaign in southern New Mexico this week.
Similar to a public corruption outreach effort conducted in Albuquerque and northern New Mexico in 2013, the message is simple: Call the FBI if you suspect a government official is using his or her office for private gain, such as taking bribes.
“The FBI has zero tolerance for public corruption,” said Derek Fuller, FBI assistant special agent in charge for criminal matters. “No matter where you are in New Mexico, urban Read More
Council Taps Anne Nobile For Probate Judge
Probate Judge Anne Nobile. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLongtime Los Alamos resident Anne Nobile is Los Alamos County’s new probate judge.
She replaces Bill McKerley who resigned when it was determined he could not hold the position while also serving as chair of the Republican Party of Los Alamos. He resigned May 20, 2016 but agreed to serve until replaced.
The Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1 to appoint Nobile to serve the remainder of this year’s term through Dec. 31. Councilor James Chrobocinski voted for businessman Abe Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $6.5 Million For Construction And Maintenance At 11 NM Airports
U.S. SENATE News:Dist. 43 GOP Candidate Sharon Stover Marches In 4th Of July Parade In Jemez Springs
Sharon Stover, candidate for State Representative, NM House Dist. 43, walks in the 4th of July Parade in Jemez Springs. Courtesy photo
Sharon Stover passes out popsicles to help onlookers keep cool. Courtesy photo
Sharon Stover’s popsicles are a welcome treat during the hot morning. Courtesy photo
The annual 4th of July Parade brings together residents of the Jemez Valley to celebrate family, friends and freedom. Courtesy photo
A family watches the parade as the kids wait to catch candy and other treats. Courtesy photo
Smokey Bear waves to theGovernor Announces Fourth Consecutive Year Of Record-Shattering Tourism Numbers
Gov. Susana MartinezHeinrich To Unveil Legislation To Prohibit Exporting Sacred Native American Items
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
