New Mexico GOP Releases Statement On RNC’s New Data Center Program
GOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE –– The Republican National Committee is rolling out a new innovative data platform for State Republican Parties and candidates to use across the country.
The Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement on the new program:
“In partnership with the RNC, Data Center 2016 is crucial to The Republican Party of New Mexico’s data-driven political ground game. With the user-friendly interface, revamped reporting tools, and live support, we can provide Republican campaigns across New Mexico with a comprehensive voter file,” RPNM Executive Read More
Udall On Improving Voter Access For Native Americans
U.S. SENATE News:Voting Rights Act Turns 50 Thursday – Congress Must Restore Its Protections
LWVNM News:
Aug. 6 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). This landmark civil rights legislation has protected voters from discrimination for nearly half a century.
The VRA is one of the most significant laws ever passed by Congress and it changed America. But today, the Voting Rights Act does not offer the same protections it did in 1965.
Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted key provisions of the VRA in its Shelby County v. Holder decision, weakening vital voter protections. Since then Congress has done nothing to repair the damage. Congress currently Read More
Heinrich Secures Key Provisions For New Mexico Labs
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ Sen. Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, secured key provisions for New Mexico in the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, a bipartisan energy package that cleared the committee by a vote of 18-4.
Heinrich successfully included in the package a bill he introduced to authorize $50 million to cover the federal share of establishing off-campus microlabs that would serve as the “front-door” to national laboratories, including Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories. Read More
Attorney General To Participate In National Night Out
STATE News:Udall In Appropriations Subcommittee: VA Must Restore Accountability, Protect Whistleblowers
U.S. SENATE News:Last year, Udall
Luján And Welch Introduce National Renewable Energy And Efficiency Standard Legislation
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánUdall On 50th Anniversary Of Medicare And Medicaid
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law July 30, 1965:
“Fifty years ago today, President Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. These landmark programs now help protect the health, well-being and financial security of more than half of New Mexico’s families. They allow children, seniors and people with disabilities to see a doctor when they’re sick, get medicines they need, and access preventive Read More
NSA To Destroy Millions Of American Call Records Collected Under Controversial Program
NSA bulk collection image. Courtesy photo
HSNW News:
The director of national intelligence said on Monday that the NSA would no longer examine call records collected by the NSA in its controversial bulk collection program before the June reauthorization of the Patriot Act which prohibits such collection.
Bulk records are typically kept for five years, but the director said that although the records in the NSA database were collected lawfully, they would not be examined, and would soon be destroyed.
The Obama administration has announced that the NSA will soon stop examining, and soon Read More
NPS And DOE Seek Public Input On Manhattan Project National Historical Park Draft Memo Of Agreement
NPS News:
Washington, D.C. — The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Energy are inviting the public to review and comment on the Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Park Service and the Department of Energy (DOE) that will guide the operation of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act established the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and required the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to create a Memorandum of Agreement for the park by Dec. 19, 2015.
Once signed, Read More
Governor Directs NM State Parks To Establish First Miles Of Rio Grande Trail
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
- Six New Mexico State Parks to Designate More than 20 Miles for proposed trail
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez directed New Mexico State Parks Division to designate more than 20 miles in six parks throughout the state as the first miles of the Rio Grande Trail.
The proposed trail would stretch more than 500 miles from Texas to Colorado.
“The Rio Grande Trail has the potential to attract visitors from all around the world, much like the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail,” Martinez said. “To help jumpstart the process, I’ve directed our State Parks Read More
Governor Announces Statewide Vaccination Program
STATE News:
- Got Shots? Protect Tots! Program Protects New Mexico’s Children from Dangerous Diseases
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a statewide vaccination program to help make it convenient for parents to get their children immunized before they head back to class.
Aug. 1-15, the Got Shots? Protect Tots! program will offer clinics throughout the state at convenient hours and at little or no cost. The Governor made the announcement at a public health office in Albuquerque and reminded parents about the importance of vaccinating their children before the new school year. Read More
Joe Kabourek To Lead Democratic Party Of New Mexico
Joe Kabourek
DPNM News:
- Hire begins building much needed ties between Border States
New Mexico Democratic Party Chairwoman Deb Haaland announced thi morning the selection of Joe Kabourek as executive director of the DPNM.
Kabourek, an attorney and top-level staffer from Colorado, has been called on to lead the Democrat’s into the crucial 2016 election cycle.
“I look forward to working with Democrats across New Mexico to win in 2016 and to create a strong foundation for elections to come,” Kabourek said.
Kabourek comes to New Mexico from Denver, Colo., where he worked on multiple federal, Read More
Op-Ed: We Need Wet Water, Not Paper Water
By Sen. Jerry Ortiz y PinoI’ve been a New Mexico state senator for 11 years. When I first ran, it was because as a retired social worker my background in health planning, mental health care and children’s services seemed like a way to make a contribution in shaping state policies in those fields. I quickly realized, however that most of the time I’d be voting on issues far removed from my fields of interest.
Ill prepared to cast informed votes on tax policy, insurance underwriting, gaming compacts and other crucial matters I knew little about, I had to undertake crash courses to fill Read More
Luján On Death Of Navajo Code Talker Kee Etsicitty
Navajo Code Talker Kee Etsicitty
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement on the recent passing of Kee Etsicitty, a Navajo Code Talker from Chichiltah, N.M.:
“As a young man more than 70 years ago, Kee Etsicitty joined the Marine Corps to help fight the forces of tyranny that were waging war across Europe and in the Pacific. Mr. Etsicitty proudly answered the call when his country needed him, serving in the battles of Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima.
“As a member of the Navajo Nation, Mr. Etsicitty joined with his fellow Read More
Governor Praises Los Alamos ScienceFest: ‘It’s Great … A Festival For Smart People!’
Gov. Susana Martinez addresses the crowd during today’s press conference at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham, left, and Gov. Susana Martinez watch short films produced by New Mexico True along with the audience. ‘I never get tired of them,’ Martinez said.Gov. Susana Martinez chose the Los Alamos Nature Center as the location for today’s press conference announcing new data that shows the New Mexico True advertising campaign vastly
Attorney General On PRC Refusal To Study Costs And Benefits Of Wind And Solar Energy In New Mexico
Attorney General Hector Balderas
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement today in response to the Public Regulation Commission’s refusal to study the costs and benefits of solar and wind energy in New Mexico:
“I continue to urge the PRC to gather more accurate and transparent information for taxpayers, including the study of the true costs and benefits of wind and solar energy in New Mexico. New Mexico’s energy system must be modernized in order to strengthen the economic security of New Mexico’s working families.” Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero Sworn Into Governor Appointed Board Position
Magistrate Judge Patricia Casados swears in Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero today at the Justice Center. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez appointed Sheriff Lucero to the New Mexico Oversight Search and Rescue Board and it is required that he be sworn into this new position. Sheriff Lucero was welcomed onto the Board when he attended his first meeting last week. Courtesy photo Read More
Heinrich Statement On 2015 KIDS COUNT Report
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. issued the following statement Tuesday after the 2015 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ranked New Mexico as 49th in the nation for child well-being.
The report ranked all 50 states on 16 indicators that fall into the categories of economic well-being, education, health, family and community.
“It’s unacceptable that nearly a third of New Mexico children are living in poverty. Despite 64 straight months of private sector job growth at the national level, Read More
GOP Announces 2015 Constitution Day Essay Contest
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and the Republican Party of Los Alamos are proud to announce the 2015 Constitution Day Essay Contest for students in grades 4-12 who live in or attend school in Los Alamos County.
The contest runs thrugh Sept. 4 and students have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and receive their prizes at the Sept. 17 Constitution Day Dinner.
Prizes are: $300-high school $200-middle school $100-grades 4-6
The Constitution Day Essay Contest is designed to challenge students to learn more about the Constitution and the men who signed Read More
