Letter to the Editor: Stick To Facts About Right-To-Work
RODOLFO “RUDY” S. MARTINEZAs I watch this year’s legislative session, I am concerned with the misinformed claims made by Republican Governor Martinez that have made right-to-work/anti-worker legislation her top priority. When I think of all the issues we face here in our state in building a healthy economy I am appalled that the Governor will be attacking our working families.
When the governor says right-to-work (RTW) is one of several hurdles New Mexico faces in attempting to become more economically Read More
Newly Elected School Board Officials Share Thoughts
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announces unofficial results of the 2015 School Board Election this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced the unofficial results in the 2015 School Board Election this evening in Council Chambers.
School Board Results District 3:
- 94 – Bill Hargraves;
- 86 – Nan Holmes;
- 40 – Sheryl Nichols.
School Board Results District 4:
- 161 – Andrea Cunningham;
- 44 – Michael Fessbender.
School Board Results District 5:
- 124 Jenny McCumber;
Statewide Poll: Voters Overwhelmingly Support Campaign Finance And Ethics Reforms In 2015 Session
CCNM Executive Director Viki Harrison
CCNM News:
Research and Polling for Common Cause New Mexico (CCNM) recently conducted a poll, which revealed voters want to see ethics and finance reforms in election campaigns.
A poll conducted Jan. 9-13 revealed registered voters are wary of lobbyists and anonymous contributors and support campaign finance and ethics reforms. Approximately 450 randomly selected voters – both Republicans and Democrats – responded to a telephone survey, which has a 4.5 percent margin of error.
“The results of this poll confirm what we’ve been saying for several years, Read More
Heinrich Continues Work To Reduce Wildfire Risk
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., cosponsored S. 326, the Stewardship End Result Contracting Improvement Act, to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
The bill would make it easier for federal land managers and businesses to partner on long-term, large-scale forest treatment.
“Stewardship contracting is one of the most versatile and powerful tools we have to achieve healthier and more fire resistant forests,” Heinrich said. “And like many good tools, it needs to maintained and sharpened from time to
Headquarters Operations Incentive Bill Designed To Make New Mexico More Economically Competitive
Rep. Conrad James
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) and Rep. Conrad James recently introduced the Headquarters Operations Incentive bill. The bill is designed to make New Mexico more economically competitive by expanding a sales factor corporate income tax approach to headquarters operations.
Under the existing three-factor system, sales, payroll, and property are all used as criteria to determine corporate income tax level. ACI and James argue as a result, New Mexico businesses are actually incentivized against hiring more employees Read More
Candelaria Introduces New Mexico Family Act To Bring Paid Leave To State
Sen. Jacob Candelaria
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Sen. Jacob Candelaria is sponsoring a bill, which would provide paid family, maternity and sick leave to New Mexico.
The New Mexico Family Act would provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
“Currently, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act fails to cover 40 percent of U.S. workers. Even among those covered, few can afford to take unpaid leave,” Candelaria said. “The current law asks too many New Mexicans to make an impossible decision: take unpaid sick leave and risk losing their jobs, or ignore their families’ health to keep getting their paycheck. Read More
2015 School Board Election Results Are In!
Candidates gather with familly members and supporters in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building this evening to await election results. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Clerk Sharon Stover tapes the unofficial election results to a board this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
The 2015 School Board Election has come to an end and with 768 votes cast, the unofficial results are in.
Voters have elected to the UNM-LA Advisory Board:
- Stephen Boerigter; and
- Michael DiRosa.
Voters have elected to the Los Alamos Board Read More
Election Results Are Trickling In
The live streaming system in Council Chambers is not working so anxious candidates and supporters are adding up early and absentee results. Check back for final results from today’s election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Final Vote Cast in 2015 Election … Results Soon
Longtime Los Alamos resident Susan Krohn is the final voter to cast her ballot at 6:58 p.m. today for the 2015 School Board Election in the Vote Center at the Municipal Building. Check back with ladailypost.com for results and reaction from the candidates as the votes are tallied within the next hour. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com ladailypost.com
Poll workers complete their duties this evening as the 2015 School Board Election comes to an end at the Municipal Building. From left, Student Clerk Erin Kennison, Presiding Judge Michael Sanchez, Election Judge Fred Brueggeman and Election Read More
Four Hours Left To Vote In Today’s Election!
Los Alamos voter Caroline Mason receives her ballot from student election clerk, Cullen Windle, today at White Rock Fire Station 3. Photo by Presiding Judge John Puckett
ELECTION News:
As of 1 p.m., today, 156 voters cast ballots at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and 24 at White Rock Fire Station 3 – officially driving the total in this election to exceed the 421 votes cast in 2011.
Polls close at 7 p.m. today and live streaming of the results will begin no later than 8 p.m. on the clerk’s web page. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Do The Research … Then Let Legislators Know What You Really Think
By Dr. JESSICA MCCORDA wise man once told me that people vote for politicians as they do in well-funded popularity contests. It is questionable that the current and impending actions of some policymakers represent the wider public’s interest, and it is difficult when some view election or re-election as unbridled support for their stance on important issues in our state.
There are many people in New Mexico who feel like they have no voice beyond the voting booth, myself included. I continue to have serious concerns about the current state of our education system and how it Read More
President’s Budget Request For National Parks Includes $3 Billion For Conservation, Preservation, Recreation
BANDELIER News:
President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2016 – the centennial year of the National Park Service (NPS) – includes $3 billion for the bureau’s critical conservation, preservation and recreation mission.
This provides a boost of $432.9 million toward the NPS’s essential programs and operations. The NPS was established in 1916 to administer America’s national parks, monuments, and related areas. In 2016, its 100-year anniversary, the system preserves 405 areas, 23 national scenic and national historic trails and 60 wild and scenic rivers.
The budget proposal would Read More
Luján Statement On Black History Month
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month, which is celebrated in February.
“This month we celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the enduring contributions of a community whose vibrant culture and rich traditions are an integral part of the fabric of our great nation. In all sectors of American society – as business owners, educators, members of the armed services, and more – the African American community has played a leading Read More
Letter to the Editor: Why Right-To-Work Is Wrong For New Mexico
By Sen. WILLIAM “BILL” SOULESSANTA FE – When I ran for public office, I made a commitment to make decisions based on facts, accurate information, and data and not on emotions, word-spin, and marketing.
The so-called “right-to-work” bills moving through the New Mexico Legislature are perfect examples of laws where spin and marketing are used to obfuscate, obscure, and confuse people about the real effects and purposes of the legislation.
The very name, “right-to-work,” was carefully chosen to affect public opinion when, in fact, the legislation has nothing to do with the rights Read More
Legislation That Ends Failed Policy Of Social Promotion Passes Education Committee
Rep. Monica Youngblood
STATE News:
- Bill Provides Intervention For Struggling Students To Help Catch Up To Peers
SANTA FE — Legislation that would end the failed policy of social promotion cleared the House Education Committee today. Social promotion passes kids onto the next grade even when they cannot read.
Among other things, the bill would help teachers identify struggling readers and provide them with the targeted instruction they need to catch up to their peers. The bill will now go to the House floor.
Rep. Nora Espinoza
“Improving our schools and helping struggling students Read More
Heinrich, Flake Applaud Bipartisan Senate Gathering
U.S. Senators Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., left, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., checking out the border with Mexico. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., today issued the following statement applauding the announcement that Senate Republicans and Democrats would gather together Wednesday for a bipartisan lunch.
“We believe that regular bipartisan gatherings, such as the one scheduled for Wednesday, can help foster the productive relationships necessary for the Senate to be effective again. These gatherings Read More
Importance Of Earth Science Recognized In President’s Budget Proposal
By CHRISTINE MCENTEE, ED/CEO - Cuts to Planetary Research Remain a Concern, says American Geophysical Union
WASHINGTON, D.C.— American Geophysical Union Executive Director/CEO Christine McEntee has announced that the AGU is very pleased to see the President’s budget proposal recognize the transformative power of science to drive American prosperity and to protect our communities.
“After years of underfunding for non-defense discretionary science and the destructive impacts of sequestration, the President’s proposed budget would repair the damage Read More
Letter to the Editor: Please Support Nan And Jenny Today!
By ASHLEY MAMULAI hope everyone will take some time today to vote in our school board elections.
I strongly support Jenny McCumber and Nan Holmes. I have worked with both on the Mountain PTA over the years. For as long as I have known Nan and Jenny, they have devoted the majority of their time serving the children in our district, not because of any political aspirations, but because they are committed to Los Alamos and want it to be a great place for not only their kids but all the children who are a part of our community.
Anyone who knows them knows how hard they both have worked for our kids. I Read More
New Mexico House Unanimously Passes Legislation To Expand Amber Alert System
STATE News:
- Bill Passes 64-0
SANTA FE – In a victory for New Mexico’s children, the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that will require cell phone and pager companies to issue Amber Alerts to their customers. The bill, which passed 64-0, is sponsored by Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes.
“When a child goes missing, we need to do everything we can to find them and bring them back home safely,” Maestas Barnes said. “The Amber Alert System saves lives – that is why it’s so critical that we expand the service to reach all New Mexicans who have a cell phone.”
The legislation will expand Amber Read More
Heinrich On President’s 2016 Budget Proposal
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement on President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal:
“Recognizing that our nation’s deficit has been cut by two-thirds since 2009, the president’s budget proposal acknowledges that it’s time to propel our economic recovery forward by investing in our country again. To that end, I am very interested in his proposal to build a 21st century infrastructure to create jobs and improve our nation’s competitiveness.
“I’m pleased Read More
