Luján On 9/11 Anniversary: Remember The Fallen, Honor Their Memory, Reflect On Enduring Spirit Of Our Great Nation
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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:
“Today our nation mourns for all those we lost during the terrorist attacks fourteen years ago. Though we continue to grieve over the horrific events of that day, we also remember how our nation responded through strength and resolve to remain united in spirit.
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
“We remember those who were directly affected by this tragedy – the loved ones who were lost, those who Read More
Middle East Expert Nakhleh Speaks On ISIS, The Middle East And US Policy Thursday
Dr. Emile Nakhleh
LWVLA/AAUW News:
“ISIS, the Middle East and US Policy: Regional Reflections Since the Iran Agreement” is the subject of Emile Nakhleh’s talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Fuller Lodge with refreshments at 6:30 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos and American Association of University Women are sponsoring the talk, which is free and open to the public.
Nakhleh is a government consultant on national security issues, particularly Islamic radicalization, terrorism, and the Arab states of the Middle East. He is a retired senior intelligence Read More
Secretary Of Energy Asked To Investigate Safety Hazards In High Explosives Test Facility At Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab
DOE News:House Speaker Names Special Committee To Investigate Charges Against Secretary Of State
STATE News:
SANTA FE – House Speaker Don Tripp announced the members of the Special Committee, which will investigate charges against Secretary of State Dianna Duran.
The Special Committee, which is made up of 10 members – five from each party:
- Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes (R-Albuquerque);
- Rep. Gail Chasey (D-Albuquerque);
- Rep. Zach Cook (R-Ruidoso);
- Rep. Jim Dines (R-Albuquerque);
- Rep. Kelly Fajardo (R-Belen);
- Javier Martinez (R-Albuquerque);
- Rep. Bill Rehm (R-Albuquerque);
- Rep. Patricio Ruiloba (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Tomás Salazar (D-Las Vegas); and
- Rep. Jeff Steinborn (D-Las
Clay Appointed Director Of Communications At Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget
Barbara Ann ClayLos Alamos Arms Control Group Supports Iran Arms Deal
U.S. negotiators, left, face Iranian negotiators during the March 17 Iran Nuclear Discussions morning meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry in Lausanne with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif. Under Secretary Wendy Sherman and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz participated in the meetings. Copyright Creative Commons/Credit: U.S. Mission / Eric Bridiers
An independent arms control group in Los Alamos strongly endorsed a recommendation in favor of the recently negotiated weapons reduction agreement with Iran.
In a public meeting Friday, Read More
U.S. Secretary Tom Perez Addresses Labor Day
Secretary Tom PerezLabor Day is about more than barbecues and a three-day weekend. It is a day owned by every one of us, to honor our contributions to America’s strength and prosperity.
Today, we’re looking at more than 13 million private-sector jobs created since 2010, and 66 consecutive months of private-sector job growth. That is prosperity that we created together. And it deserves to be recognized.
The problem is that far too many Americans still aren’t sharing in that prosperity. As we continue to emerge from the Read More
Sen. Howie C. Morales: Costly Superintendent Buyouts Can And Should Be Eliminated
Jessica Martinez, veteran educatorA contract between public school boards and the superintendents is typically a term of three years nationwide.
Sen. Howie Morales
These contracts typically include a buyout provision should the district find it necessary to terminate the contract for reasons ranging from unsatisfactory performance to violations of the negotiated contract. These buyouts include the annual salary plus the salary of years remaining on the contract. Recent superintendent Read More
Environmental Research Reflected In Obama’s Trip To The Arctic
Cathy Wilson says, ‘I am collecting shallow cores to quantify the depth of the peat layer in the soil. The peat thickness strongly controls the transfer of heat from the atmosphere into the deeper soil, which impacts how deep the soil thaws each year. We then use the hole in the ground to perform hydrologic measurements. Peat depth and hydraulic conductivity are two important parameters that go into our models that predict the rates of permafrost thaw.’ Courtesy photo 
Frozen Methane Bubbles in Alaska: When ice-rich permafrost thaws, former tundra and forest turns into a AFTNM Recognizes Labor Day
AFTNM News:
Sacrifices of Past Generations of American Workers Still Matter Today
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“The American worker has fought for, and is responsible for, the end of child labor, overtime pay, an 8-hour work week, and safer working conditions, among many other rights we currently enjoy in the modern workplace.
“It is only fitting Read More
Lunch With A Leader Features David Puddu
LWVLA News:Udall On Need To Extend LWCF At Valles Caldera
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge, left, is among a group that gathered Friday with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/Sen. Udall’s Office
Sen. Tom Udall, second from right, and the group participate in a cookout. Courtesy/Sen. Udall’s Office
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall hosted a roundtable discussion Friday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve on the urgent need to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at the Valles Caldera.
He participated in a group discussion about the need to reauthorize Read More
AFT Lawsuit Against NMPED Moves Forward
EDUCATION News:
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“Thursday’s ruling from Judge Thomson is an important acknowledgement in our lawsuit against the abusive policies of the New Mexico Department of Public Education under the leadership of Governor Martinez and Secretary Skandera. Judge Thomson’s granting of a hearing for a preliminary injunction beginning on Sept. 16 is a huge win for our union and all educators across New Mexico.”
“We fundamentally disagree Read More
Udall Hosts Roundtable To Highlight Need To Extend LWCF At Valles Caldera National Preserve Friday
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. om Udall will host a roundtable discussion Friday on the urgent need to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at Valles Caldera National Preserve.
The LWCF conserves and promotes public access to the country’s national parks, forests and public lands, but it is set to expire at the end of the month without congressional action. New Mexico Wildlife Federation leaders and several other conservation partners will join the conversation.
While at the Valles Caldera, Udall also will receive an update on the management transition from the Read More
House Speaker Creates Investigative Committee To Assess Charges Against Secretary Of State
House Speaker Don Tripp
Secretary of State Dianna DuranCouncil Special Session: Discussion & Possible Action On Capital Improvement Projects Thursday Sept. 10
Los Alamos County Council from left, James Chrobocinski, Rick Reiss, David Izraelevitz, Susan O’Leary, Kristin Henderson, Steven Girrens and Pete Sheehey. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is holding a Special Session: Discussion & Possible Action on Capital Improvement Projects at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
This will be an informal setting for the Council; however, the meeting will be streamed on the Internet, broadcast on PAC-8, and available for later viewing using Video-on-Demand on Read More
DOE Taps Todd Shrader To Lead Carlsbad Field Office
New Carlsbad Field Office Manager Todd Shrader, third from left, during a tour last November at Hanford with EM Office of River Protection Manager Kevin Smith, right, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Project Assistant Manager Bill Hamel, left and EM Acting Assistant Secretary Mark Whitney. Courtesy/DOE
WIPP News:
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of Todd Shrader as the manager for the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO).
“Todd Shrader is a proven leader and experienced engineer who has successfully tackled some of DOE’s toughest issues,” said Monica Regalbuto,Read More
Luján And FTC To Educate Children And Seniors On Safe Online Practices
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
- Encourages Students to Share with Care and Help Seniors Learn How to Avoid Scams
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District will join with a representative from the Federal Trade Commission to hold two events Wednesday, Sept. 2 to share best practices and tips to be safe online and avoid scams, identity theft, and other forms of fraud.
At Luján’s invitation, Dama Brown, the FTC’s director of the Southwest Region, will be in Northern New Mexico to participate in a school assembly regarding cyber safety and bullying, followed Read More
Governor Surprises Piñon Elementary Student With Grand Prize In Summer Reading Challenge
Gov. Susana Martinez surprises 2nd grade student Rocko Del Mauro Monday at Piñon Elementary School. The Governor announced that Del Mauro is a grand prize winner of the Summer Reading Challenge. Courtesy/LAPS
Alberta and Ronald Heil (grandparents), Diana Del Mauro (mom), Summer Reading Challenge grand prize winner Rocko Del Mauro, Gov. Susana Martinez and David Del Mauro (dad) celebrate the 2nd graders achievement Monday at Piñon Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Gov. Susanna Martinez visited Piñon Elementary School in White Rock Monday to award a grand prize to 2nd grader Read More
Udall Announces New Chief Of Staff
Bianca Ortiz Wertheim
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he has hired Bianca Ortiz Wertheim to serve as his new chief of staff starting Sept. 8.
A native of Nambé, north of Santa Fe, Ortiz Wertheim has worked for Udall for six years as the director of his state offices, supervising his constituent service work and team of local representatives. She will move to Washington with her husband, attorney and businessman John Wertheim.
She succeeds Michael Collins, of Taos, who is leaving for the private sector. Collins has worked in Udall’s U.S. House Read More
