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U.S. CONGRESIONAL DELEGATION News:Republican Party Of Los Alamos County Holds Pre-primary Convention Jan 21
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County (RPLA) will hold its pre-primary convention at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 at the UNM-LA Jeannette Wallace Hall, Room 505. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and doors close promptly at 7 p.m.
A Central Committee meeting will be at 7 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., Ward Causes will be held to elect ward delegates to the County Pre-primary Nominating Convention.
At 7:30 p.m., the County Convention will convene to elect delegates to the PRNM Pre-primary Nominating Convention.
The purpose of the RPLA pre-primary convention is to elect delegates for Read More
Closing New Mexico’s Child Pornography & Exploitation Loophole: Representatives Pre-File Legislation
STATE News:Gray Matters: Making Sense (Cents) Of WIPP Incident
Luján Votes For Government Funding Bill With Key New Mexico Priorities
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánLetter To The Editor: Free Money Is Killing New Mexico
By PAUL J. GESSING, President Nothing seems to unite New Mexicans like the desire for “free” money.
Over the past few weeks, no fewer than three opinion pieces have run in various media outlets in support of Medicaid expansion. Two of these articles were from Democratic legislators.
While “compassion” and alleged health care improvements – unsupported by real-world data – were cited, a central argument involved “free” money that is flowing into the State from Washington.
Recently, I had the chance to testify before an interim committee of the Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Include Provision To Support Gold King Mine Monitoring In Year End Legislation
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced that they included a provision in the end-of-year appropriations bill that encourages the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct long-term monitoring efforts following the Gold King Mine blowout.
The accident spilled toxic wastewater into the Animas and San Juan rivers in New Mexico and Colorado. The provision directs the EPA to coordinate with Read More
LANL Contract Goes Out For Bid After 2017
LANL News:
In a memo to his employees Dec. 17, obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post, Director Charles McMillan explains why Los Alamos National Security, LLC did not net another year of award term on its contract:
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DOE: Largest Energy-Saving Standard In History
DOE News:
- Commercial Air Conditioner and Furnace Standards Will Save Businesses $167 Billion and Cut Carbon Emissions by 885 Million Metric Tons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy today announced historic new efficiency standards for commercial air conditioners and furnaces. Developed with industry, utilities, and environmental groups, these standards will save more energy than any other standard issued by the Department to date.
Over the lifetime of the products, businesses will save $167 billion on their utility bills and carbon pollution will be reduced by 885 million Read More
Udall: End-of-Year Legislation Includes Hard-Fought Wins Supporting NM Jobs, Environment
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
- As lead Democrat on Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, Udall blocked harmful anti-environment policy riders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, released the following statement Wednesday on the finalized appropriations and tax bills released late last night, which will fund the government for the next year and extend a number of tax provisions.
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote first on the bills — Read More
Heinrich Secures Delay Of Cadillac Tax
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., worked to secure a two-year delay of a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) known as the “Cadillac Tax,” which would tax high-cost health insurance plans and impact health benefits for thousands of New Mexicans workers.
The provision to delay the tax was included in the “omnibus” spending bill that was announced last night by Democratic and Republican leaders that Congress will soon vote on.
“Delaying this excise tax is a victory for the middle Read More
Top 10 Most Wanted DWI Fugitive Captured
Adam Gutierrez
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced that Adam Gutierrez, one of New Mexico’s most wanted DWI fugitives, has been captured.
His arrest comes just days after the Governor announced that the state would ramp-up efforts to locate and capture repeat DWI offenders – including those who have killed or seriously injured families on the road – who have skipped out on parole or probation and are now hiding from the law.
“Criminals like Adam Gutierrez have no place out on our streets where they put our families in danger,” Martinez said. “I’m proud of our State Police and Corrections Department Read More
Council Unanimously Approves Resolution Endorsing Naming US Naval Submarine USS Los Alamos
James Nesmith is leading the effort to have a nuclear submarine named after Los Alamos and he presented details of that effort Tuesday evening to the County Council. Print Screen/LAC
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 Tuesday evening to approve a resolution endorsing the naming of a US Naval submarine as the USS Los Alamos.
Los Alamos resident James Nesmith recently approached Los Alamos County to inquire about a resolution of support for naming a future nuclear powered submarine the USS Los Alamos. Councilor David Izraelevitz and County Manager Read More
Heinrich Calls On DHS To Immediately Require Social Media Background Checks In Visa Screening Process
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
- Letter Signed By 22 Senate Democrats Comes After Reports That Female San Bernardino Assailant May Have Expressed Support For Terrorism On Social Media Before Applying For Visa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter Tuesday to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson urging the agency to immediately conduct social media background checks as a part of the screening process for U.S. visa determinations. Read More
Governor Taps Brad Winter For Secretary Of State
Brad Winter
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez appointed Albuquerque City Councilor and long-time public schools administrator Brad Winter as New Mexico Secretary of State.
Winter is serving his fourth term as an Albuquerque City Councilor and was council president in 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2008. Most recently, he served as the interim superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools after working for the school district for more than 20 years in various positions such as chief operations officer, executive director of facilities and operations, and director of capital master Read More
Udall Hires Greg Bloom To Direct His NM Offices
Greg Bloom
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that Greg Bloom has joined his staff as state director and will lead his New Mexico operations.
Bloom worked from 2009-2012 as state director for former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, where he focused on energy, public lands, health and education issues. Bloom will be based in Albuquerque and supervise staff in Udall’s field offices in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Carlsbad and Portales.
“Greg is a dedicated public servant, and I’m very pleased to bring him on to lead my team in New Mexico,” Udall said. “The Read More
Tonight’s Democratic Party Meeting Is Canceled
DPLA News:
Due to snowy conditions, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County meeting scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
For information about the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County, visit https:////www.losalamosdemocrats.org/. Read More
Garcia Richard Shares Capital Outlay History
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
STATE News:
Recent media attention, from Think New Mexico and others, has focused on the process of capital outlay in New Mexico including increased scrutiny on how public money is appropriated and ideas on how the system can be reformed.
In an effort to continue to champion good government and transparency, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard has released a statement and a full list of capital outlay projects she has directly funded.
Although the amount fluctuates year to year, New Mexico House representatives have been able to fund $500,000-700,000 in approved Read More
Attorney General On Dianna Duran’s Sentencing
Attorney General Hector Balderas
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement regarding former Secretary of State Dianna Duran’s sentencing hearing:
“The swift adjudication of this matter rectifies the public harm done by the criminal conduct of Ms. Duran and saved tremendous taxpayer impeachment resources. The Office of the Attorney General thoroughly investigated the case, which resulted in felony convictions and jail time. With this matter coming to a close, this Office will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute Read More
