WIPP: Revised Schedule For Resumption Of Operations In 2016 Announced
WIPP News:‘Three Strikes’ Legislation Passes First Committee
STATE News:AG Joins U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force
OAG Deputized US Marshals. Courtesy photoSuperintendent Kurt Steinhaus: Thank You Los Alamos!
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus this evening at the Municipal Building upon hearing the Special School District Mill Levy Question passed 4,095 to 1,698 said, ‘Thank you parents, thank you community, we appreciate your support and will get busy improving the schools.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Voters Overwhelmingly Support HB33 Mill Levy For Los Alamos Public Schools!
HB33 Mill Levy Election Presiding Judge Kim Thomas places ballots in the machine to be counted just before 7 p.m. today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
Deputy County Clerk Adriana Ortiz checks the lobby for final voters just before the LAPS Special Election ends at 7 p.m. today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, standing, this evening with members of the election committee at the Municipal Meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com LACDC Draws State Attention To Los Alamos
Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla, Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge and LACDC Marketing Manager Ryn Herrmann at the LACDC booth during Monday’s Legislative Reception in Santa Fe. Legislators and State officials stopped by the booth to visit and hear the latest news about the Los Alamos community. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Medical Center Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen stopped by the LACDC booth to visit with Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge, left, and Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla during Monday’s Legislative Reception in Santa Read More
AFTNM: Highlands University Staff Votes Overwhelmingly For Union Representation
AFTNM News:
LAS VEGAS – The American Federation of Teachers New Mexico released the following statements in response to the recent successful representational election at Highlands University:
“This vote sends a strong message to the administrators of the University. We all came together to have this important vote, and my co-workers and I feel there will be more respect for the work we do because we now can discuss work-issues as equals,” Highlands University staff member Rick Griego said.
President Kathy Jenkins of the Highlands University Faculty Association said, “We are glad to see
Driver’s License Compromise Passes House Judiciary Committee
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Compromise legislation that will end the dangerous practice of giving New Mexico driver’s licenses illegal immigrants passed the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 7-6 Monday. The compromise bill, HB 99, is sponsored by Representatives Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez.
“Today we saw another victory for this legislation,” Pacheco said. “New Mexicans have spoken and they want to stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Sen. Michael Sanchez and Senate Democrats need to start listening to New Mexicans and agree on our compromise.”
Since this practice became Read More
Steinborn Seeks To Bolster Volunteer Defense Force
New Mexico Rep. Jeff SteinbornState Auditor Tim Keller Releases Statement On BLM’s Venting And Flaring Rule
New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller“Given the current economic conditions in New Mexico, it is important that we update industry practices that will ultimately increase funding streams available to support our public schools.”
New Mexico Delegation, BLM Move To Save Money, Improve Public Health And Protect Climate
SIERRA CLUB News:New Mexico Delegation Welcomes BLM’s Draft Rule On Reducing Natural Gas Loss, Fighting Climate Change
SENATE News:School Bond Absentee Precinct Board Begins Its Work
The Absentee Precinct Board begins its work counting school bond ballots this morning at the County Municipal Building. Tuesday is Election Day and ballots must be physically received by 7 p.m. in the County Clerk’s Office to be counted. Postmarked envelopes DO NOT count. Elections results will be posted after the Absentee Board has processed all ballots received. Courtesy photo Read More
Earthjustice: Supreme Court Ruling A Win For Clean Energy
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/Earthjustice
EARTHJUSTICE News:
- Decision helps reduce barriers to critical clean energy resource, reducing rates and enhancing grid reliability
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that ensures that a critically important clean energy resource will continue to provide key benefits in our wholesale energy markets.
It decided that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has the authority to remove barriers to “demand response” programs, which compensates consumers for reducing their Read More
SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Warns New Mexicans Of Craigslist Apartment Rental Scams
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a Scam Alert today in response to a recent uptick in reports of Craigslist apartment scams from consumers across New Mexico.
This scam typically occurs when someone is looking for an apartment or house to rent on Craigslist. The “landlord” will not be available to show the property personally as they claim to be out of town, but they promise a great deal on the rent. Typically, the person posting the photo and ad does not own the property. The scammer will request deposit money to be sent to another state or country. Once that money Read More
Udall, Heinrich Call On Legislature To Put Constitutional Amendment On Ballot To Help NM Children
SENATE News:James Pre-files Bill To Provide Adult Children Visitation Rights
Rep. Conrad JamesBalderas Hosts Mexican Prosecutors, Investigators And Forensic Experts For Interdisciplinary Exchange
Courtesy photoLawmaker Pre-files Resolution To Clean Up Unethical Public Officials And Employees
Rep. Jim DinesDOE And New Mexico Finalize $74M In Settlement Agreements For Nuclear Waste Incidents of 2014
The New Mexico Environment Department, the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors signed two settlement agreements resolving the February 2014 incidents at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad and the associated activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The agreements provide for a set of Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) in both the Carlsbad and Los Alamos communities that enhance and improve New Mexico’s roads, water infrastructure and emergency response infrastructure. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
- Agreements Include Schedules and Funding Parameters
