PEEC Gala Honors U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich As ‘Champion of Nature’
Honored ‘Champions of Nature’ Becky Shankland, Chick Keller, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Paul Arendt display their awards. Courtesy photo
VCNP Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos introduces U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Courtesy photo
Sen. Martin Heinrich praises the virtues of outdoor spaces like the VCNP for the people of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Saturday evening the Los Alamos Nature Center became “A Starry Night in Seville” as more than 100 guests feasted on Spanish tapas, wines, beers and desserts.
The program featured an award to U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich as a “Champion Read More
Udall, Heinrich Urge Agencies To Hold Colleges Accountable For Underreporting Sexual Violence
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with 29 other senators sent a letter to the Departments of Education and Justice urging the agencies to ensure colleges and universities receiving federal funds adhere to new requirements intended to help prevent sexual violence on campus and increase accountability for students’ safety.
These regulations, which went into effect July 1, 2015, were included in the Violence Against Woman Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) as amendments to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Martinez Appoints Dr. Tom Clifford To University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Dr. Tom Clifford to the University of New Mexico Board of Regents.
Clifford brings 30 years of finance and tax policy experience to the position. After a 20-year career in state government, he retired earlier this year as cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
Prior to his time as DFA Secretary, he was the policy and research director for the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and the chief economist for the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee. Clifford also Read More
Heinrich Highlights Groundbreaking Zika Virus Research At UNM Health Sciences Center
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
- As the threat of the Zika virus grows, Heinrich continues call for emergency funding to address the outbreak
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met with researchers in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center and was briefed on their work to combat the Zika virus and other mosquito-borne infectious diseases.
“Zika is a public health emergency that requires a real response,” Heinrich said. “I am proud that the scientific talent in New Mexico is leading Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff Refuses To Fire Deputies
Sheriff Marco Lucero at the Los Alamos Daily Post Tuesday discussing the state statue he says makes it clear the county does not have the right to order him to fire his deputies. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Udall Works To Include Technology Transfer Provisions In Premiere Science And Innovation Bill To Boost R&D
SENATE News:Letter To The Editor: Dismayed That Individuals Are Vandalizing Campaign Posters In Los Alamos
By SUSAN SEESTROM I am dismayed to find that in Los Alamos there are people vandalizing campaign posters.
We mounted two Hillary Clinton posters in our yard. The next morning both were torn down, with damage sufficient that it was unlikely to have been caused by the wind. We remounted them using sturdy wood pieces.
Again the one nearest the road was knocked down and the wood broken.
Exercising our democracy through supporting candidates of our choice is one of the most fundamental rights of our republic. The fact that some misguided individuals choose to interfere with this right is appalling. Read More
SFNF Holding Public Meetings On Geothermal Energy Development Draft EA
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest today announced that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the potential effects of geothermal energy development on land within Forest boundaries is available on the Forest website here.
The Forest will hold three public meetings to provide a brief overview of the proposed project and the analysis of effects. The first meeting is 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Forest Headquarters, 11 Forest Lane in Santa Fe. Additional meetings will be scheduled in Abiquiu and Jemez Springs. The times and locations will be Read More
Heinrich Joins Fights To Urge Court To Recognize Protections For LGBT Americans
U.S. SENATE News:Delegates Going To Democratic National Convention
DPNM News:Youth, Legislators, Providers And Advocates Honored
VFC News:- Sofia Jensen (first place in the 13-18 age group);
- Carolina Belmares Ortega (first place in the 19-26 age group);
- Sasha Butcher (second place in the 13-18 age group); and
- Raul Antonio Granillo (second
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Sends Letter To Topper Band
Sharon Stover Completes Term As NMAC President
NMAC President Sharon Stover addresses the group during the President’s Luncheon. Seated on the dais from left, Sen. Peter Wirth, NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman, Legislative Director Deborah Cox of the National Association of Counties, NMAC Executive Committe member and and Taos County Commissioner Gabe Romero and NM Municipal League President and Cloudcroft Mayor David Venable. Courtesy photo
NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman thanks Sharon Stover for her service. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
- Stover praised for logging more than 10,000 miles
Heinrich Blocks Intelligence Authorization Act Over Provision To Expand Warrantless Surveillance
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichDOE Awards Cooperative Agreement To NMEMNRD
DOE News:
CARLSBAD — The Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office today awarded a $6.8 million, five-year cooperative agreement to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (NMEMNRD) for the coordination of activities with participating state agencies that ensure the safe transportation of transuranic waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
Activities under the cooperative agreement focus on required preparations for transuranic waste shipments and continued assurance of safe and uneventful transportation of radioactive waste through the Read More
Heinrich Calls For Strengthened Security At US Airports
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
“In the face of international terrorism, it’s critical that we make every effort to secure our airports, train stations, and bus depots–the places Americans rely on to go about their daily lives.” –Sen. Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is calling on House and Senate members negotiating the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill extension to include a provision he spearheaded to enhance airport and mass transit security. The provision, which passed the Read More
Governor Unveils Powerful TV Ads To Fight DWI
Gov. Susan Martinez CCNM Releases First-Ever Legislative Scorecard
CCNM News:
Common Cause New Mexico today unveiled its statewide Legislative Summary and Scorecard, recording the votes of legislators on its priority transparency, ethics and good government issues during the 2015 and 2016 sessions.
The scorecard reports the votes cast by legislators on a number of crucial bills on the floor of both chambers and in committees. It reflects the fate of the bills—passage, defeat, delay or death in committee.
The scorecard does not rank legislators as champions or opponents but simply highlights their votes on issues such as an independent ethics commission, Read More
Governor Announces Capture Of 100th DWI Fugitive
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the capture of the 100th DWI fugitive in New Mexico since the roundup began late last year.
In December, Martinez directed New Mexico State Police and the Department of Corrections Absconder Unit to track down and arrest DWI offenders – including repeat offenders and those who have killed or seriously injured families on the road – and have now skipped out on parole or probation and are hiding from the law.
“These captures send a strong message: If you drink and drive and try to avoid justice, you will not get away with it. Law enforcement Read More
Heinrich Fights For More Resources For Counter Drug Efforts Along US-Mexico Border
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich 
