Heinrich Cosponsors Net Neutrality Legislation
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to ensure an open Internet, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. cosponsored S. 2476, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, a bill that would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules that prohibit preferential treatment or prioritization of Internet traffic.
The legislation would ensure that start-ups and entrepreneurs have access to the marketplace and consumers can access all content on the Internet equally.
“New Mexicans have made it clear that they want to protect Read More
Luján Writes to DOJ on Veterans Treatment at Albuquerque VA Facility
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District wrote a letter Monday to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Eric Holder concerning reports of mismanagement at the Albuquerque Veterans Affairs (VA) facility and mistreatment of veterans.
In the letter, Luján highlights the similarities in problems that have been exposed in Phoenix and in Albuquerque and the fact that DOJ is actively investigating the Phoenix VA facility, and should consider expanding its investigation to Albuquerque if necessary.
Below is the text Read More
Candidates, Kids, Pets and Community Turn Out For Sunday’s Annual Los Alamos GOP Picnic
More than 50 community members turned out for the annual summer picnic hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) Sunday at Rover Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Norm Wilson stands to speak to the crowd gathered Sunday at Rover Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Longtime LAFRW member Mary Brooks, right, at Sunday’s picnic. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local GOP Chair Robert Gibson introduces candidates running for office in the 2014 General Election. Each candidate or their Read More
President Urged to End Bulk Collection of Phone Records
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged President Obama to take immediate steps, while Congress works to pass true surveillance reform, to end the ongoing bulk collection of Americans’ phone records.
The senators, who all serve on the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said the president should take every step he can under current law to end bulk collection, and rely on individual requests to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to get any records that Read More
Los Alamos Democrats Attend Unity Breakfast in Santa Fe
Five Los Alamos members of the State Central Committee attending a Democratic Unity Breakfast in Santa Fe this morning took the opportunity to pose for a photo with Attorney General Gary King, the Democratic candidate for governor of New Mexico. From left, Mike Wheeler, Michael Redondo, Robyn Schultz, King, Phil Gursky and Cathy Chapman. Courtesy photo
Independent, Minor & Write-In Candidates Filing Day Thursday!
COUNTY News:The filing day for Independent, Minor and Write-In candidates is Thursday, June 26.
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June 26 – Independent and Minor Candidates Filing Day with petitions for the General Election
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Candidates must file between 9 a.m. and 5.p.m. in the County Clerks Office, Room 240, (Municipal Building – 2nd floor)
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Declaration Form; Vital Form; and Petitions are required. There is no filing fee.
Number of petition signatures required: 3 percent of 8,712 total votes for 2010 Governor = 261
(Nominating petitions for … county office shall be signed by Read More
Sen. Jacob Candelaria to Join FCC Chairman and Youth at Net Neutrality, Tech Policy Roundtable
Sen. Jacob Candelaria
STATE News:
Sen. Jacob Candelaria of Bernalillo will join Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler and local youth for a roundtable discussion on net neutrality, the recent telecommunications mergers and other related technology issues affecting New Mexicans. The panel is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE, in Albuquerque.
The event titled, “Nuestras Voces/Our Voices: A Youth Dialogue with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler,” is hosted by the Media Literacy Project and Digital Justice Read More
Heinrich Votes to Advance New Mexico FERC Nominations
U.S. Sen. Martin Henrich
U.S. SENATE News:
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. voted Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to advance Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner nominees Norman C. Bay and Estevan López for membership on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Both nominees are New Mexico natives.
President Obama has indicated his intention to designate Bay as chairman of the FERC once he is confirmed. Bay and López’s nominations will move forward for a final Senate confirmation vote at a later date.
During their nomination hearings in May, Heinrich Read More
Los Alamos Police, Fire, Schools to Receive $85,962 in PILT Funding
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich today announced counties in New Mexico are set to receive approximately $37 million as part of the 2014 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, an over 8 percent increase from 2013.
Community Invited to GOP & LAFRW Picnic 4 p.m. Sunday
GOP News:
The community is invited to attend the annual picnic hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at Rover Park in White Rock.
The picnic is being sponsored by State Farm Agent Abe Dispennette. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks will be furnished. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
All are welcome. For more information, call Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159. Read More
Udall Secures Critical Funding for Labs, WIPP
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., joined the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee in approving a bill that provides critical Fiscal Year 2015 funding for New Mexico’s national labs, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), and other Department of Energy (DOE) and water-related programs important to the state.
The full committee will vote on the bill as early as this week.
As a member of the subcommittee, Udall was instrumental in securing full funding for key DOE programs at Los Alamos and Sandia national Read More
Udall: Audit Shows ‘Unacceptable’ Wait Times, Confirms VA Provided Inaccurate Information
Sen. Tom Udall
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. responded to the results of a nationwide audit of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities, which found New Mexico’s veterans wait an average of 46 days for primary care and identified New Mexico as being one of a select number of facilities that need a follow-up investigation.
In May, Udall called for the audit of the VA health care network covering New Mexico, Arizona and Texas (VISN 18), and former VA Secretary Eric Shinseki announced a nationwide audit the next day. Udall has also called for an independent Read More
Heinrich Statement On Release Of Internal VA Nationwide Audit Report
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
SENATE NEWS:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its internal nationwide audit report:
“The internal audit revealed that far too many New Mexicans have waited far too long for care. VA doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and others play a critical role in providing the best care to our veterans, but our nation must provide them with the resources and staff they need to meet the needs of our veterans.
“Last month, I visited the regional Read More
Letter to the Editor: Reader Takes Exception With Obama Policies
By LUCILLE BONNER
Los Alamos
President Obama should be impeached for trampling on the U.S. Constitution he swore to uphold. According to the Constitution, one of the Federal government’s main purposes is “to provide for the common defense.”
President Obama’s crowning crime is arranging the questionable freedom of a Taliban-held American prisoner of war in exchange for release of five high-ranking Taliban combatants, and doing so without Congressional approval, which is an impeachable offense in itself.
How many times is the President allowed to ignore Read More
Lunch with a Leader Features Tarin Nix and Ellen Morris Bond June 17
Tarin Nix
Ellen Morris Bond
Nix holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas and has spent the last eight years working to advance progressive issues and candidate campaigns throughout the country. In 2012, she moved to Los Alamos to run State Rep.
Heinrich Questions Intelligence Officials on Bulk Data Collection and Warrantless Searches of Americans
Sen. Martin Henrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At an open Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., questioned intelligence officials on the bulk collection and warrantless searches of the phone calls and emails of Americans under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Watch the video from the hearing here.
The hearing Thursday was held to address the House-passed USA FREEDOM Act. Heinrich, who is an original cosponsor of the Senate version of the bill said:
“The legislation approved by the House is a positive Read More
Heinrich Welcomes New Mexico Honor Flight Veterans to World War II Memorial
Sen. Martin Heinrich with World War II Veteran Ralph Kress at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Kress traveled to Washington with the Northern New Mexico Honor Flight. Courtesy photoWASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. welcomed World War II veterans with the first ever Northern New Mexico Honor Flight to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The group of veterans was sponsored by the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Read More
Video: Candidate Interviews at Municipal Building Tuesday
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados was the picture of patriotism at Tuesday’s election night gathering at the Municipal Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Daily Post conducted video interviews with candidates who gathered in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building Tuesday evening to watch the Primary Election results stream in.
Click on the candidate names below to watch the interviews:
N.M. State Representative District 13
Republican Candidate Vincent Chiravalle
Republican Candidate Geoff Rodgers
Democratic County Council Read More
Video Interview: Los Alamos County Clerk and Staff Recap New Streaming System for Election Results
From left, Elections Bureau Manager Gloria Maestas, Senior Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, County Clerk Sharon Stover and Deputy Clerk Jocelyn Warner discuss their new election streaming system implemented for the first time during Tuesday’s Primary Election. PrintScreen image/LADPStaff Report
In an effort to enhance public access to election results as they become available after polls close, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office implemented a new system used for the first time during Tuesday’s Primary Election.
Residents who used the streaming Tuesday are
Udall, Heinrich Honor Last Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez
Chester Nez
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statements celebrating the life and service of Chester Nez, the last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers, who died Wednesday morning, and honoring the historic role the Native American Code Talkers played in the Allied victory in World War II.
“The passing of Chester Nez is a solemn moment for the Navajo Nation, the state of New Mexico and our country, and my thoughts are with the Nez family,” Udall said. “Like the code that helped win two world Read More
