Heinrich Marks 20 Years Of AmeriCorps
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is the first AmeriCorps alum to serve in the United States Senate and a member of the National Service Congressional Caucus.
Heinrich is a cosponsor of a resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps. He released the following statement commemorating the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps, Sept. 12, 2o14:
“For 20 years, more than 900,000 AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1 billon hours of service to strengthen communities across the country, solve problems, and expand economic Read More
Udall Encouraged By Growing Support For Constitutional Amendment
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
- Disappointed GOP sided with corporations and billionaires in filibuster of measure to limit influence of big money on American elections
Community Invited To Visit GOP Election Headquarters
GOP headquarters at 1362D-1 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women invite the public to visit the GOP headquarters at 1362D-1 Trinity Dr.
The headquarters is between Viola’s Restaurant and the new Subway and open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Coffee and cookies will greet you as well as all you want to know about the 2014 Republican candidates. You can even register to vote.
Sample ballots will be available and forms to request absentee ballots. Need a yard sign? You have Read More
O’Leary: In Favor of Transparent Government
By SUSAN O’LEARYDemocracy succeeds when citizens trust their government. Citizens can only trust their government when it operates in a transparent manner – when citizens can see how funds are spent and decisions are made.
To achieve transparency, government has to purposefully work to make relevant information available to citizens in a timely manner, in ways that are convenient for them, and in formats that are useful and informative. That means something more than just publishing agendas and summaries or transcripts of meetings. Local Read More
Citizens For Good Government Roll Out Website
POLITICAL NEWS:
John C. Hopkins, Chair of Citizens for Good Government and former Chair of the Los Alamos Charter Review Committee, today announced that CFGG has launched a website to provide citizens with important information about the two Los Alamos County Charter questions that are on this year’s general election ballot.
Question 1 on the ballot relates to the structure of county government – it clarifies the role and authorities of the Council Chair; it also proposes to change the title of the County Administrator to County Manager to be consistent with all other counties Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce More Than $4 Million In Funding For New Mexico Health Centers
U.S. SENATE News:
- Funding will create jobs, help more than 16,000 new patients access health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday that 16 health centers in New Mexico will receive more than $4 million to expand primary care services.
This includes hiring an estimated 52 staff, extending operating hours, and offering new services including oral health, behavioral health, vision services, and pharmacies. The funding was made possible under the Affordable Care Act, and will help health centers reach an estimated 16,943 new patients. Read More
GOP Meets At Party Headquarters Sept. 18
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at party headquarters, 1362D Trinity Dr.
Note the earlier than normal starting time.
Final campaign efforts will be planned. All Republicans, supporters, and anyone who would like to get more involved are welcome.
For more information, call Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159 or Bill McKerley at 505.672.1067. Read More
Heinrich: President’s Counterterrorism Strategy Makes Sense
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement Wednesday on President Obama’s speech on the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL):
“I remain adamantly opposed to returning American combat troops to battlegrounds in the Middle East, but I believe the President’s counterterrorism strategy outlined tonight makes sense and stands in stark contrast to the previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“ISIL Read More
Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Sept. 11, 2011 Terrorist Attacks
Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Thursday, Sept. 11, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The full text of the Governor’s executive order:
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2014-014 – FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS
WHEREAS, 13 years ago on an otherwise peaceful fall morning, our nation was attacked in New York City, Washington D.C., and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania Read More
Community Invited to Sierra Club Picnic Sept. 13
SIERRA CLUB News:
The Sierra Club will hold its annual picnic 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the North Mesa Picnic Area.
The community is invited to join club members for burgers, brats and ‘Ban the Bag Planning.’ Vegetarian options will be available at the picnic.
RSVPs are recommended at 505.662.9443 or jonesmm1@comcast.net.
Community Invited to Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser For Sheriff Lucero Sept. 27
Sheriff Marco Lucero in the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL Event:
The community is invited to attend an Enchilada Dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Los Alamos Sheriffs Posse Lodge hosted by the Committee to Re-Elect Sheriff Marco Lucero.
Tickets can be purchased through the campaign website www.ReElectSheriffLucero.org or by calling 505.467.9816. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 7-10 and children 6 and under are free.
Udall Warns Utility Consumers About Scam During Service Outages
Heinrich Highlights National Labs R&D Program
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – During a visit to the University of New Mexico’s Science & Technology Park Aug. 28, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., was briefed on Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories.
The projects ranged from software that helps prevent cybersecurity attacks to reducing water usage for the energy industry.
In an effort to foster and develop research in the area of national security, Congress in 1992 authorized national laboratories
Susan O’Leary: Why I’m Running for County Council
Why I’m Running for County CouncilThis November, Los Alamos residents will elect candidates to fill four of the seven seats on the Los Alamos County Council. I’m one of the eight candidates competing for a Council position, and I’d like to share my reasons for running.
First, I value our community. I have a deep appreciation for the quality of life available to Los Alamos residents. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to live with my husband and our two elementary age children in an environment that’s safe, with good schools, terrific outdoor recreation opportunities, Read More
Retired State Sen. Dede Feldman Guest Speaker at AAUW Luncheon Sept. 13
Retired N.M. Sen. DeDe Feldman
AAUW News:
The local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its Fall Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road, lower entrance.
The event will be catered by Ruby K’s is catering the event, which costs $15 per person.
Following the business meeting and presentation of interest groups, members and guests will find out the inside story of the New Mexico Senate as described by retired Sen. Dede Feldman. For 16 years Feldman observed the action from a front row seat and fought for Read More
Udall, Heinrich Invite Outstanding N.M. High School Students to Apply for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Courtesy/USSYP
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced the beginning of the statewide application process for the highly competitive United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), and encouraged outstanding New Mexico high school juniors and seniors to apply.
Two New Mexico students will be selected as delegates to the 53rd annual Washington Week program. They will join 102 student delegates from around the country on an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 7-14, 2015, for an intensive educational program about the workings Read More
GOP Women Meet At Noon Sept. 11
GOP News:Governor Breaks Ground On New Healthcare Clinic
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez participated in a groundbreaking Tuesday on a new primary care clinic in Albuquerque’s North Valley. University of New Mexico leaders joined Martinez for the groundbreaking.
The 16,000-square-foot facility will be staffed with faculty physicians, residents, nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants, and will feature about 20 exam rooms, an onsite lab and pharmacy. The new clinic is expected to open in late spring 2015. UNM estimates that when fully operational, it will serve 1,500-1,800 patients per month.
Following Read More
Los Alamos GOP Election Headquarters Officially Open
Candidates gather with community members and party leaders Monday for the grand opening of the Republican Party of Los Alamos headquarters at 1362D-1Trinity Dr., between Viola’s and the new Subway. From left, candidates Jeff Byrd for U.S. Congress, Bill McKerley for county council, Judge Alan Kirk for Municipal Court judge, Geoff Rodgers for House Rep. Dist. 43, Jaret McDonald for sheriff, John Bliss for county council, Rick Reiss for county council, Abe Dispennette for county assessor and Rick Lopez for state treasurer. The public is welcome to visit the new headquarters, which Read More
Udall Announces $2 Million Grant For New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services
U.S. SENATE News:New pilot program seeks to improve veterans’ access to health care and benefits in rural and underserved communities
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services has been selected to participate in a new pilot program to help better serve rural veterans.
The department will receive $2 million in federal grants to increase access to health care and benefits for veterans and their families living in rural and underserved New Mexico communities. The N.M. Department of Veterans’ Services was one of five entities selected
