American Federation Of Teachers NM Responds To Obama’s Call To Eliminate ‘Unnecessary Testing’
AFT News:Udall Votes Against ‘Weak’ Cyber Security Bill
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
- Bill Lacks Privacy Protections … Bill would make it optional for companies to share information on hacks, while allowing them to share customers’ personal information with the government
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has voted against the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. He issued the following statement:
“In recent months, we’ve seen the threat that cyber attacks pose to businesses, their customers and the economy as a whole. It’s imperative that we take strong steps to protect against hacks. But this bill is not the right Read More
DOE/DOD To Hold Semi-annual Public Meeting
KAFB News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE – The Department of Energy and Department of Defense will hold its semi-annual public meeting at 5:30 p.m., today at the Cesar Chavez Community Center at 7505 Kathryn St. off Louisiana Blvd.,in Albuquerque.
For more information, call the Kirtland Air Force Base Public Affairs Office at 505.846.5991. Read More
USDA Provides Funding For Some 1,100 Renewable Energy And Efficiency Projects Nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
USDA News:
- 14 Projects in New Mexico support solar and other renewable energy projects to create jobs and promote energy independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday announced that USDA is awarding loans and grants that will help more than 1,100 rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy usage and costs in their operations.
The funding is for energy efficiency improvements and/or renewable energy systems. USDA is financing projects in every state, as well as in the Virgin Islands, Read More
NM Delegation Announces $15 Million To Upgrade Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Route
Southwest Chief. Courtesy/wikipedia
STATE News:
- Essential repairs will help ensure rail continues to connect rural NM communities, bring tourists to state
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Michelle Lujan Grisham, Steve Pearce and Ben Ray Luján have announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $15,210,143 for the Southwest Chief Route Advancement and Improvement Project to continue essential upgrades to Amtrak’s Southwest Chief line.
The Southwest Chief runs from Chicago to Los Angeles and stops in several Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Respond To Evaluation Of Gold King Mine Spill Highlighting EPA Responsibility
SENATE News:SCAM ALERT: Phone Scammers Using Office Of Attorney General To Rip-Off New Mexicans
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a Scam Alert regarding scammers using the Office of the Attorney General’s name to trick consumers.
The scammers may know the last four digits of your Social Security Number, may have caller ID information that appears to be a government agency calling, they may send bogus e-mails to you, and they may call back numerous times.
“Do not be fooled by this phone scam and do not give out any personal identifiers or financial information over the phone. The Office of the Attorney General does not call you, or hire people to call you, Read More
CYFD Cabinet Secretary, NM Supreme Court Chief Justice, NMJJAC Gathered Thursday In Los Alamos
From left, NMJJAC Chair Sharon Stover, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, CYFD Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson and New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Vigil in Council Chambers Thursday in the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NMJJAC members gather Thursday morning in Council Chambers to discuss youth issues. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC) met Thursday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos.
JJAC Chair Sharon Stover opened
NNSA Awards Over $11 Million to Accelerate Development Of Domestic Mo-99 In U.S. Without Use Of Highly Enriched Uranium
Workers prepare a low-enriched uranium machine for the production of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Thursday it has awarded more than $11 million in additional funding to its cooperative agreement partners, SHINE Medical Technologies and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, to accelerate the establishment of new, domestic sources of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) produced without the use of proliferation-sensitive highly enriched Read More
U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham Co-Sponsors Bill To Remove Term ‘Alien’ From Federal Immigration Law
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham is co-sponsoring legislation that would remove the term “alien,” as an outdated way to refer to immigrants in federal law.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro, would replace the term with “foreign national.”
“This term is outdated and unnecessary in this day and age,” Lujan Grisham said. “Worse, we’ve seen how these terms are used to demean and devalue human beings for political purposes. We should be an inclusive society that treats and welcomes all people with respect.”
The legislation also would Read More
Secretary Of State Dianna Duran Has Resigned
Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran spoke at a dinner in 2014 at the Los Alamos Research Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Dianna Duran resigned her post Thursday evening.
An email was sent out by the Democratic Party of New Mexico around 1 a.m. today saying “In light of Secretary Duran’s resignation on Thursday evening, the Office of the Secretary of State has cancelled the rule making hearings scheduled for the morning of Friday, October 23, 2015. As the governor is charged with appointing a Secretary of State, it is Read More
LANL Team Receives NNSA Administration Awards For Exceptional Work
LANL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a ceremony last week, National Nuclear Security Administrator Lt. Gen. (retired) Frank G. Klotz presented five Los Alamos National Laboratory members awards for their exceptional work in a large-scale, on-site field exercise held in Jordan to evaluate progress in the development of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
At the Oct. 14 ceremony, General Klotz presented LANL team leader Ward Hawkins with the Silver Award for Distinguished Service, and team members Richard Kelley, Emily Schultz-Fellenz, Aviva Sussman and Kenneth Wohletz Read More
Luján Statement On GOP Bill That Plans For Default On Nation’s Credit
Ben Ray LujanCONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement after voting against a House Republican bill that prioritizes debt payments.
“With the debt limit looming only a couple short weeks away, House Republicans are playing games with the full faith and credit of the United States. Instead of allowing a clean vote to extend the debt limit and remove any chance of default, House offered a bill today that would remove the guarantee that the United States will pay all of its bills on time and in full.
“By prioritizing Read More
Rep. Luján’s Staff Holds Mobile Office Hours At Ruby K’s Bagel Café Friday
STATE News:SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s staff will hold mobile office hours 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave., in Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Area Legislators’ Rankings Revealed In Conservation Voters New Mexico 2015 Scorecard
CVNM News:Scorecards for Los Alamos Area Legislators:
House
- Rep. Nick Salazar (HD 40) didn’t receive a 2015 Score because of a predominance of excused absences during the 2015 session. His Lifetime Score is 66%
- Rep. Debbie Rodella (HD
Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Speaks To Los Alamos Crowd
Coordinator Paul Gibson of Santa Fe 4 Bernie attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd to Monday’s Democratic Party meeting at UNM-LA. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Photo by Jim O’Donnell
POLITICAL News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County hosted Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Paul Gibson at its October meeting Moday at UNM-LA.
Gibson presented information about income inequality and details about Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for President. He encourages supporters to visit https:////www.santafe4bernie.com and attend local gatherings at 6 p.m. Read More
Jeff Steinborn Announces Run For State Senate
State Rep. Jeff SteinbornLocal Man Retires From U.S. Army
Lt. Col. Brian D. RayLos Alamos American Legion Riders Participate In The Escort And Ceremony Of 28 Un-claimed New Mexico Veterans
NMDVS News:Heinrich Against Bill To Punish Sanctuary Cities, Underscores Need For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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