Tourism Secretary Discusses New Mexico True
New Mexico Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham discusses the New Mexico True campaign Thursday at the Convento in Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
An example of a Los Alamos landscape ad, bottom left, and a new ‘action’ ad designed for the New Mexico True campaign. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Sharing her passion and garnering support for the New Mexico True campaign, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham is paying visits to Northern New Mexico communities including Española last week Read More
Gov. Susana Martinez Signs Gaming Compact
STATE News:
- Agreement Allows Casinos To Operate Another 22 Years; Adds Stability, Transparency
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez brought together Native American tribal leaders from around the state to sign a new gaming compact, which will allow them to operate casinos for another 22 years.
Leaders from the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Jemez, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and the Navajo Nation gathered at the Governor’s Office for her signature.
“I’m pleased that we were able to come together to secure this compact,” Martinez said. “It preserves the Read More
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Meet At Justice Center Noon Wednesday
LAFRW News:
The April meeting of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) is set for noon, Wednesday at Ashly Pond, for an abbreviated business meeting.
When the business meeting is concluded, The group will then tour the Justice Center and Municipal Judge Alan Kirk will present a talk about his responsibilities as judge and an overview of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, for which he is a co-founder and chairman.
LAFRW will hold its business meeting first in conference room at the Justice Center. Members are asked to bring canned goods and staples to donate to a women’s Read More
Udall Office To Co-host Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum And Youth Summit
COMMUNITY News:
ESPAÑOLA – The office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will co-host the 6th annual Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum and Youth Summit Thursday and Friday.
The two-day event will focus on preventing substance abuse and addiction, substance abuse treatment, and incorporating youth and community member perspectives into an anti-drug strategic plan for northern New Mexico.
Additional co-hosts include the office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, the office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Read More
New Mexico Art In Public Places Program In Jeopardy
By TISA GABRIEL,
Former New Mexico Arts Division Director 1983-1988
JAMES RUTHERFORD,
Former Director of the Governor’s Gallery 1986-1992
Tucked away in the Capital Outlay Bill, which died in the final hours of the recent Legislative session is a clause that should be of great concern to artists, supporters of the arts, and indeed anyone who appreciates the quality of life enhancements that public art provides.
Section 43 of the House amendment takes $2.4 million from the Art in Public Places fund that has already been designated to specific projects across the state – at least half of which Read More
Governor Signs E-cigarettes Child Safety Legislation
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Wednesday to help protect New Mexico’s children from e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine products.
Senate Bill 433, sponsored by Sen. John Ryan, R-Albuquerque, will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and requires retail liquid nicotine packages to be sold in child-resistant containers. If a child consumes liquid nicotine, it can be fatal.
House Bill 213, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes, R-Albuquerque, also requires child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products.
Martinez also acted on Read More
NCRTD Asks Congress To Renew Transportation Bill
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District has joined more than 240 organizations and community groups throughout the U.S. to call for action as expiration of Federal Transportation Bill approaches May 31.
It has been determined by APTA (American Public Transportation Association), without a long-term federal transportation funding bill, NCRTD (North Central Regional Transit District), along with many other transit organizations, could face tremendous uncertainty, and a bill is needed for better and expanded transportation options, and to continue to grow the economy. Read More
Governor Signs Legislation Supporting Military Members And Veterans
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed several pieces of legislation Friday that provide support for New Mexico’s military members, veterans and their families.
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos
The Governor signed House Bill 427, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, that brings New Mexico into compliance with federal G.I. Bill guidelines. This will allow veterans’ family members to receive in-state tuition, allowing them to earn a college education at an affordable cost.
“New Mexicans have always stood ready to answer Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $3.5 Million To Restore Nambé Falls Reservoir, Reimburse Firefighting For Tres Lagunas Fire
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced Thursday that more than $3.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding will be awarded to New Mexico to help San Miguel and Santa Fe counties recover from severe fires and flooding.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Pojoaque Valley Irrigation District will receive $1,028,174 for emergency repairs to the Nambé Falls Reservoir to clear out debris and sediment that flowed into the reservoir during severe storms and flooding in September Read More
Governor Signs $6.235 Billion State Budget
STATE News:
Budget Prioritizes Job Creation, Education Reform, Public Safety and Child Wellbeing
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed New Mexico’s Fiscal Year 2016 State Budget Thursday, which prioritizes job creation, continuing education reform, and improvements to public safety.
As signed, the $6.235 billion budget increases state spending by 1.3 percent over the current fiscal year.
“This is a responsible budget that invests heavily in creating jobs and educating our children,” Martinez said. “By keeping our finances in order and ensuring that our budget grows Read More
Critical Funding Vetoed For Magistrate Courts
Courtesy/NM Courts
NM COURTS News:
SANTA FE – Artie Pepin, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, issued the following statement about court funding in HB2:
As for the overall budget, Pepin said: “The courts will receive a modest budget increase next year that is essential for fulfilling our responsibility to provide fair and timely justice for New Mexico’s citizens.”
“The Judiciary appreciates that the Governor agreed to state budget provisions that will provide a total increase of $627,700 next year for treatment services for drug courts statewide. Read More
DOE Awards $200 Million For Next-Generation Supercomputer At Argonne National Laboratory
DOE Under Secretary for Science and Energy Lynn Orr
DOE News:
- Under Secretary Announces Next Steps in Pursuit of Exascale Supercomputing to Accelerate Major Scientific Discoveries and Engineering Breakthroughs
Argonne, Ill. – Today, U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science and Energy Lynn Orr announced two new High Performance Computing (HPC) awards that continue to advance U.S. leadership in developing exascale computing.
The announcement was made alongside leaders from Argonne National Laboratory and industry partners at Chicago’s tech start-up hub, Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Shares Legislative Session Recap With Los Alamos Rotarians
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaking Tuesday about the 2015 Legislative Session to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard answers questions from the audience Tuesday during her talk to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLooking back at the 60-day state legislative session, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard described it as “everything but the kitchen sink.”
The session not only Read More
ProgressNow Executive Director Patrick Davis To Speak At Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Meeting April 13
ProgressNow Executive Director Patrick Davis during an interview. Courtesy/DPLAProgressNow Executive Director Patrick Davis will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13 at the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County monthly meeting at UNM-LA, Building 02, Room 203. The meeting is open to the public.
Davis has discussed New Mexico politics in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Huffington Post and in multiple appearances on MSNBC. He joined ProgressNow New Mexico in 2011 as the founding executive director.
ProgressNow New Mexico is a non-profit, non-partisan,
ACI: Independent Hearing Office Bill Becomes Law
NMACI News:
“Today we see a good idea become a good law.” –Beverlee McClure
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (NMACI) announced Tuesday that Senate Bill 356, a bill to improve accountability and fairness for businesses and individuals addressing tax disputes, was signed into law by Gov. Susana Martinez.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-26, who worked closely with ACI to develop the legislation.
Dr. Beverlee McClure
“SB 356 was a top priority for ACI this session,” said ACI President and CEO Dr. Beverlee McClure. “The hard work of so many lawmakers, Read More
Governor Acts On Legislation To Help Diversify New Mexico’s Economy And Create More Jobs
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Tuesday to help diversify New Mexico’s economy and create more jobs.
Senate Bill 356, sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque and Rep. Jason Harper, R-Rio Rancho, makes the hearing process for tax disputes truly independent, so that taxpayers do not have to appear before the same agency that is billing them.
Senate Bill 352, sponsored by Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, allows the state to offer companies looking to relocate to New Mexico an economic development rate for their electric utilities. This will further Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Visits Los Alamos
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Congressional Third District held ‘Conversations with Ben Ray’ today at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos to assist residents with casework and discuss issues of concern in order to be a voice on their behalf. Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Barranca Mesa Elementary School students Jasmine Tierney, 10, and Kaya Loy, 9, spent a few minutes chatting with the Congressman. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third Congressional District visited today with Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Read More
RCLC Meets 9-11 A.M. In Española Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) meets 9-11 am., Friday in the Española City Chambers at 405 N. Paseo de Oñate in Española.
The agenda includes:
Call to Order by Mayor Alice Lucero – 9 a.m.
Confirmation of Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes – 9:15 a.m.
Discussion/Action Items (1 hr 20 min) 9:15-10:35 a.m.
- New Mexico Congressional Delegation Updates (5 mins) 9:15-9:20 a.m.
- Presentation by Pete Maggiore, Asst. Manager Environmental Projects Office (30 mins) 9:20-9:50 a.m.
- Presentation by Carole Rutten, Deputy
Governor Signs Bill To Help Pay Off Student Loans For Nurses Who Go Back To School
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation that will help pay off student loan debt for nurses who go back to school to become educators in their field.
Senate Bill 341, sponsored by Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas, allows eligible nurses to enter into loan-for-service agreements through the Nurse Educators Fund. Currently, only faculty are eligible to receive aid from this fund. This legislation helps address the state’s shortage of nurses by encouraging nurses to enter the classroom and teach the next generation in their field. The House version of this legislation, Read More
NNSA Hosts NPT Parties At LANL And Sandia
Ambassador Adam ScheinmanNNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on March 25-27, hosted representatives from 11 members of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and one representative from the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.
The officials from non-nuclear-weapon states visited facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) related Read More
