NM GOP Asking AG To Investigate Rep. Kenny Martinez
Rep. Kenny Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Republican Party is asking the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas to investigate Rep. Kenny Martinez for possibly granting special access to lobbyists who donated vast amounts of money to his PAC.
“Attorney General Balderas needs to address the question; if Rep. Martinez is violating state law, people deserve to know,” said Pat Garrett, spokesman for the Republican Party of New Mexico.
Local news broke the story about two lobbyists, Natasha Ning and Drew Setter, who were possibly given office space in the New Read More
VIDEO: Heinrich Presses For Code Of Conduct In Space
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– During a U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. discussed the need for an international code of conduct for behavior in space and highlighted the contributions New Mexico’s space program makes to national security.
He specifically underscored the ability of the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) program at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) to provide short-term tactical capabilities and long-term solutions to developing low cost satellites. Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos Elects New Officers
New GOP Officers elected Thursday include from left, Jane Gordon, treasurer; James Chrobocinski, 1st vice chair; Mary Wilhoit, secretary; Bill McKerley, chairman and James Robinson, 2nd vice chair. Courtesy photo
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) elected 2015-2016 officers during its County Convention April 23 at UNM-LA.
The new officers include:
- Chair Bill McKerley;
- 1st Vice Chair James Chrobocinski;
- 2nd Vice Chair James Robinson;
- Secretary Mary Wilhoit; and
- Treasurer Jane Gordon.
McKerley acknowledged the hard work and contributions of the out-going officers: Read More
Energy Department Issues New Report, Highlights The Success And Potential Of American Hydropower
David DanielsonHeinrich Helps Residents Prepare For Wildfire Season
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help New Mexicans prepare for wildfire season, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. is encouraging residents to visit the Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center on his website here, which includes a Public Service Announcement, as well as active wildfire information, prevention tips, best practices to protect homes and businesses, and more.
- ONLINE – Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center
- TV PSA – Helping New Mexicans Prepare For Wildfire Season
- RADIO PSA
Council Tentatively OKs DPU’s FY-2016 Budget
Utilities Manager Tim Glasco, left, Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall and Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager of Finance and Administration Bob Westervelt answer questions from Council this evening on the DPU’s FY-2016 proposed budget. The DPU’s total budget is $79,070,472, which reflects a 2 percent decrease from its 2015 adopted budget. Glasco told Council that the proposal does not include any projected rate increases except for a previously approved 8 percent sewer rate increase. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the DPU’s Read More
CEDD Director Describes Her Typical Day On The Job
CEDD Director Anne Laurent describes her typical day on the job including meetings, project review and customer service activities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
CEDD Director Anne Laurent addresses Council. County Deputy Manager Steve Lynne is sitting next to her. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
County Councilor Rick Reiss, a former commercial developer, began this evening’s budget hearing by asking Community & Economic Development Department (CEDD) Director Anne Laurent to describe her typical day on the job.
Reiss expressed concern Read More
Final Budget Hearing Underway In Council Chambers
The fourth, and barring anything unforeseen, final night of hearings for the FY-2016 proposed budget is underway this evening in Council Chambers. First on the agenda is the $13.42 million Community and Economic Development Department proposed budget. Councilors from left include, Susan O’Leary, Steven Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Kristin Henderson, Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey and James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A small turnout gathers in Council Chambers for this evening’s final budget hearing. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Senate Democrats Negotiating With Governor To Salvage Capital Outlay Projects, Decide On Special Session
SANTA FE – Senate Democratic leaders, seeking to avoid a destructive showdown on capital outlay funds worth hundreds of millions of dollars for public projects across the state in 2015, are now in talks with officials from Gov. Susana Martinez’s office and Senate Republicans.
As of this afternoon, negotiations among the parties were ongoing and expected to continue. No compromise had been reached to enable capital funds to be spent next year, nor on whether a special session to resolve the issue would occur.
“All the participants of these discussions on capital outlay today recognize Read More
Sen. Heinrich Receives National Park Heritage Award
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., receives the National Park Heritage Award from the National Parks Conservation Association in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, received the National Park Heritage Award from the National Parks Conservation Association for his efforts to secure major public lands bills in the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which included the largest expansion of the National Park System Read More
Committee Passage Of Udall Bill A Big Step Closer To Law Protecting Kids From Chemicals
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement after the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 15-5 to move his bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to the full Senate:
“I want to thank all of the members of the committee for their thoughtful consideration of our legislation to finally overhaul the failed 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act. I especially want to thank Senators Whitehouse, Merkley and Booker for their work to improve key protections for consumers and to give states greater power to Read More
NMAC Gathers For Legislative Review In Hernandez
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess speaking at the New Mexico Association Of Counties meeting Thursday morning in Hernandez. Photo by Eric Vasquez/valleydailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson speaking at the NMAC meeting Thursday in Hernandez. Photo by Eric Vasquez/valleydailypost.com
Los Alamos County Clerk and NMAC President-elect Sharon Stover speaking at the meeting Thursday in Hernandez. Photo by Eric Vasquez/valleydailypost.com
Staff Report
The New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) met Thursday in the Hernandez Community Center.
The Read More
Santa Fe CIR: Talk On Mexico By Roderic Ai Camp
Roderic Ai Camp
CIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents a World Affairs Discussion Event at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 8 at the Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail.
The topic is The Democratic Paradox in Mexico: Increasing Governability and Declining Trust in Democratic Institutions.
The speaker is Roderic Ai Camp, Philip McKenna Professor of the Pacific Rim at Claremont Mckenna College and founding member of the Advisory Board, Mexico Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, Smithsonian Institution.
Professor Camp’s presentation will Read More
Heinrich Introduces Healthy Kids Outdoors Act
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichIRS Offers Top 10 Tax Tips
IRS News:
The IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers each year.
There are a variety of reasons why the IRS might send someone a notice.
Here are the top 10 tips to know in case a notice arrives:
- Don’t panic. You often can take care of a notice simply by responding to it.
- An IRS notice typically will be about your federal tax return or tax account. It will be about a specific issue, such as changes to your account. It may ask you for more information. It could also explain that you owe tax and that you need to pay the amount that is due.
- Each notice has specific instructions, so read it carefully.
Jemez Valley School Board Won’t Renew Contract For Superintendent Jerald E. Snider
JVPS News:
The Jemez Valley Board of Education has voted unanimously to not renew the contract for Superintendent Jerald E. Snider.
In an email sent to parents, Superintendent Snider writes:
To the Jemez Valley School Board and Community,
No doubt by now you have heard that the three attending members of the Jemez Valley Public School Board unanimously elected to not renew my contract for the upcoming school year; the reason for this action was not given.
While the method of its actions concern me, it is clear that the School Board requires a change in leadership for the Jemez Valley Public Schools Read More
Letter To The Editor: The Poison On The Tip Of The Veto Pen
By Sen. Jerry Ortiz y PinoI am once again astonished at how little attention is given by the mainstream press in this city to the damage that is done by the veto pen.
Instead of simply working out the arithmetic of how many vetoes are exercised by the Governor or how that percentage of nullifying actions compares to previous Governors’ vetoes, it would be refreshing, and a genuine contribution to the enlightenment of the voting public if the Journal, for example, would actually write about what damage those vetoes have done.
Of course one person’s “damage”
Heinrich Introduces Bill To Streamline Approval Of New Energy Transmission Projects To Help Modernize Grid
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced a bill today, S. 1017, to amend the 80-year-old Federal Power Act to provide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) narrow authority to approve and site new priority electric transmission lines in cases where local or state approval processes have been unsuccessful.
Ensuring that transmission projects get timely regulatory approvals, especially when there are multiple jurisdictions involved, is critical to building a robust 21st
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Nominated For 2015 Secretary Of Defense Freedom Award
Los Alamos County Environmental Services was nominated for the prestigious 2015 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award. Councilor Rick Reiss, third from left, Public Works Director Philo Shelton, second from right, and Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule with Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, attended the Awards and Recognition Luncheon today hosted by the New Mexico Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at the National Guard Readiness Center. ‘Although we did not receive the award, it is with great honor that we support our the Guard and Reserves as they protect our Read More
‘Open Forum’ Question Posted: Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council has received a citizen petition to ban plastic bag use in stores.
The Council referred the petition to their Environmental Sustainability Board and asked that Board to hold public meetings and seek additional public feedback.
What do you think? For or against?
Take their survey on line and leave your comments for the Board when you visit Open Forum, the County’s public comment tool, on this link: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/Pages/PublicCommentForum.aspx Read More
