New Mexico Recognized For Raising Awareness Of Prescription Drug Abuse
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department’s (HSD) campaign to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse, called A Dose of Reality, has been awarded the 2015 Silver Cumbre Award for public service campaigns from the New Mexico chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
“This campaign is an important tool in getting the word out to more New Mexicans about the dangers of prescription drug abuse,” said Wayne Lindstrom, director of the HSD Behavioral Health Services Division, which oversees New Mexico’s efforts to fight prescription drug abuse.
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American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Responds To Public Schools Risk Advisory
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“Auditor Keller is correct to draw attention to the importance for all school districts in New Mexico to closely follow provisions of the School Personnel Act, and the potential consequences when the law is circumvented.
“We have recent examples from Albuquerque, Mora, and Espanola of serious issues which can arise when the School Personnel Act is not followed. Most notably, risks to our children, educational professionals, Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Officially Launches 2016 Re-election Campaign
Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz addresses the crowd Sunday at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op and introduces Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard announces her bid for re-election to a third term. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Supporters gather at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op for Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s re-election campaign kick-off event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos County Council To Consider Pro-Endangered Species Act Resolution Tuesday
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE News:
Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Los Alamos County Council will consider a pro-Endangered Species Act resolution at its regularly scheduled meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
The resolution is supported by dozens of local citizens as well as environmental organizations, including Defenders of Wildlife and the Rio Grande chapter of the Sierra Club.
The resolution focuses on the accomplishments of the 41-year-old law that is designed to protect imperiled plant and animal species, their habitats across North America and the importance of biodiversity Read More
GOP Meeting Focuses On Parental Rights Issues
GOP News:
The safety of children and the integrity of the family is facing many threats today.
This Thursday, take a brief tour of some of the most pressing issues current in parental rights, study the proposed legislation to protect parental rights, and find out ways to support the development of a grassroots legislative effort to secure explicit protection of parental rights in New Mexico.
The community is invited to join the Republican Party of Los Alamos at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday at UNM-LA, Bldg 2, Lecture Hall. Dr. Heather Margaret and several other guests speakers Read More
Udall, Heinrich Welcome Passage Of Funding For NM Veterans And Construction At Military Bases
SENATE News:Udall, Heinrich Urge Support For Native American Students
SENATE News:Wash, Dry And Repeat … Billion Dollar Cleanup Settlement Starts Over
New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn asks for input on a revised consent order from members of the Northern New Mexico Citizens Advisory Board Thursday at the Cities of Gold Conference Center in Pojoaque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
During a break at the NNMCAB meeting Thursday, from left, NNSA Environmental Programs Office Assistant Manager George Rael, talks to EM Los Alamos Field Office Manager Doug Hintze and contractor Bob Zulick. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
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Sen. Heinrich Speaks In Honor Of Veterans Day
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U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day today.
“On Veterans Day, communities across America come together to pay tribute to our men and women in uniform who defend our nation and to those who selflessly sacrificed their lives to preserve the freedom and liberty we enjoy today.
“The tradition of men and women answering the call of duty runs deep in New Mexico’s history. From the Navajo Code Talkers and Bataan Death Marchers, to the Korean and Vietnam
Los Alamos Governmental Entities Receive Favorable Audit Results Overall
State Auditor Tim Keller
NM STATE AUDITOR News:
SANTA FE – A report released by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor found positive results overall in the most recent audits of Los Alamos County’s governmental entities.
The Findings Report: A Summary of New Mexico’s Governmental Financial Audits compiles financial information from across the state and can be used to shine a light on how public dollars in regional governments are protected and managed.
“New Mexico can be proud that the vast majority of our state and local govrnments are accounting for public dollars in a transparent and Read More
Today’s NDAA Passage Includes Infrastructure Funds For CMR Chemistry; B61 Life Extension Program And R&D
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall - Udall Joins Senate in approving National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Senate in voting 91-3 for a major defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes several priorities that Udall has championed for New Mexico’s military bases and national laboratories.
The bill also includes Udall’s measure to strengthen the open-air burn pits registry, which was created to help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes while deployed Read More
Officials Sign MOA Establishing Manhattan Project National Historical Park
ECA Treasurer and Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson
ECA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Moniz and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Jewell are holding a ceremony today to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) officially establishing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Washington, D.C.
Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) and its member communities have worked for almost 10 years to see the creation of Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Leaders of the communities that will host the Park will Read More
Los Alamos Small Business Owners And Advocates Appeal To County Councilors For Assistance
Local small business advocate Debbie Morley speaks during public comment at last Tuesday’s Council meeting asking Council to appoint an ombudsman or some type of small business advocate to address ongoing concerns related to customer service and the business permitting process at the County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Boomerang Consignment and Resale owner Anna Dillane asks Council to help small businesses in Los Alamos. In a follow up email to Council Dillane said, ‘The comments made specifically by Councilor Chrobocinski, Councilor Read More
Udall On National Native American Heritage Month
U.S. SENATE News:Interior, Energy Departments To Sign Agreement Establishing Manhattan Project National Historical Park
U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz
DEPT. OF INTERIOR News:
WAHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, Nov. 10, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the Department of the Interior South Building Auditorium, to establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
The park will have three locations: Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Hanford, Wash. National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis will attend the ceremony along with Senators Martin Heinrich, Lamar Alexander and Maria Cantwell, who Read More
Udall On Decision To Reject The Keystone Pipeline
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLos Alamos Staff Member Michele DeCroix Honored With Department Of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award
LANL scientist Michele DeCroix. Courtesy/LANL Michele DeCroix of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation division (NEN-5) was recently awarded the Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for Excellence at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C.
GOP Women Meet Noon Thursday
LAFRW News:DEA Releases 2015 Drug Threat Assessment
DEA News:Preservation Of 5,900 Acre Double E Ranch Celebrated At WNMU In Silver City
