Udall Bill to Curb False Advertising Claims on Protective Sports Gear Clears Commerce Committee
U.S. SENATE News:Rep. Lujan Grisham Urges APD to Accept All DOJ Recommendations
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) report on the Albuquerque Police Department.
“The Albuquerque community has waited a long time – too long – for someone to acknowledge and take decisive action against the violence we’re all witnessing. The DOJ has confirmed longstanding allegations that the department has used excessive force and violated civil rights.
“After being briefed by the DOJ, I am confident that we are headed toward a court-enforced Read More
Democrats Meet April 17 at UNM-Los Alamos
DPLA News:Luján Highlights Equal Pay Day and Importance of Passing Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., highlighted Equal Pay Day and the importance of taking steps to close the wage gap that still exists between men and women, including passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid the previous year. Luján is a cosponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that strengthens and closes loopholes in the Equal Pay Act that was signed into law nearly 51 years ago.
“Equal pay for Read More
Udall Recruiting Summer Interns for New Mexico Offices
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON –Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for internships in his Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices.
For more information and to apply for an internship, visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to submit their applications early.
“Congressional internships provide an unparalleled educational opportunity Read More
Letter to the Editor: Nice Way to Prove Your Bias! … You Hacks!
By DEBRA STEINMANWe asked where the press was. And we the people were told, you were invited along with the Los Alamos Monitor, Santa Fe Reporter … among others. And that YOU just didn’t show.
NICE way to prove YOUR BIAS! So much for ‘impartial’ journalism YOU HACKS! Read More
LAFRW Hosts Candidate Meet & Greet
GOP Candidates from left, James Chrobocinski running for council, Jaret McDonald running for sheriff and Abe Dispennette running for assessor chat during Thursday’s candidate meet & greet event in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Mary Wilhoit
POLITICAL News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women hosted a 2014 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet event Thursday in the lower-level of a building at 15th Street near Central Avenue.
Fifteen state and local candidates spoke at the event, presenting their background, experience and what they offer to the respective office Read More
Heinrich Addresses CIA Detention, Interrogation Report
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C- Thursday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after he voted to declassify the committee’s Executive Summary and the Findings and Conclusions of its Study of the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) detention and interrogation program:
“America has paid a huge price for torturing detainees. Not only is torture morally wrong, it just doesn’t work. It’s a grave stain on our history costing us global credibility on the issue of human rights. I hope Read More
Governor Issues Two Child Welfare Executive Orders
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez issued two executive orders to take a more proactive and coherent approach to working with families who have faced multiple Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) investigations, and to improve communication between child welfare caseworkers and law enforcement officers.
“This new approach allows us to take a more proactive, deeper interest in families where CYFD has been regularly called to intervene, even when investigations of those incidents were unable to substantiate abuse Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Addresses Chamber Business Breakfast Guests
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaking this morning about legislation of interest to Chamber members at the Chamber’s monthly business breakfast at UNM-LA. She spoke about the fate of bills the Chamber has been following closely, and the potential to revive issues, which weren’t addressed in the recent 30-Day Legislative Session. Garcia Richard represents all of Los Alamos and portions of Sandoval, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties. She is a teacher by profession, and a resident of White Rock. Photo by Katy Korkos/Chamber Read More
Udall Responds to Supreme Court’s McCutcheon Decision – Renews Call For Campaign Finance Reform
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down aggregate limits on campaign donations.
The McCutcheon v. FEC decision will allow a federal politician to solicit – or a wealthy donor to give – a $3.6 million check to benefit a political party and federal candidates over a two-year election cycle.
Udall issued the following statement:
“Americans already believe the election system has been fundamentally corrupted by big money from corporate special interests. And today, the Court has confirmed their fears Read More
David Izraelevitz Campaign Kickoff Draws Food Donations For Hungry Students
At Tuesday’s campaign kickoff for Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz’s Council Campaign Kickoff event at Fuller Lodge, his treasurer Phil Gursky, left, Izraelevitz and his wife Terry Izraelevitz stand next to the large amount of food collected for Assets in Action’s ‘March on Hunger’ food drive from attendees at his event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz addresses the crowd at his campaign kickoff event Tuesday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLegislative Round Up By Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard At Unitarian Church Forum Sunday
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard. Courtesy/Unitarian Church
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
The Forum series at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos presents an account of the 2014 Legislative “Short” session from state representative and church member Stephanie Garcia Richard at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 6.
The church is at 1738 N. Sage Loop and the public is invited to attend.
Garcia Richard will discuss in detail the legislation that passed, including the state budget and lottery scholarship solvency. She also will discuss the bills that didn’t quite make it and strategies Read More
Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Dave Clements at Fusion Cafe Thursday
Dave Clements
POLITICAL News:
U.S. Senate candidate Dave Clements will be at the Fusion Cafe, 723 Central Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Thursday to meet the public.
The event is organized by the Los Alamos Branch of the Northern New Mexico Tea Party.
For information, contact Rose Stephens at 505.662.5776. Read More
Heinrich, Udall Honor César Chávez Legacy
Civil rights leader César E. Chávez. Courtesy/wnmu.edu
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., both members of the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, cosponsored a resolution to honor civil rights leader César E. Chávez.
“César Chávez was a fearless leader and deeply committed to improving the lives of others. He was a champion of justice, tirelessly fighting for better working conditions and fair wages, and inspired a generation of community organizers across the country,” Heinrich said.
“César Chávez’s Read More
Today is ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’
Today is ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’ and to all the Vietnam veterans living in Los Alamos – thank you and welcome home. Flags flying at North Mesa home in honor of Vietnam veterans. Photo by SFC Jim Douglass USA RET
Staff Report
March 30, 1973, all US troops withdrew from Vietnam. In Vietnam, the day was March 29, 1973.
Recognized as a day of commemoration, reflection and respect to veterans who sacrificed so much during the Vietnam War. This is a good day to visit the local American Legion and VFW posts and say – welcome home and thank you for your service. Read More
Peaceful Dia de los Muertos Demonstration Planned at Trinity Site Entrance April 5
CCNS News:
Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety (CCNS) has announced an upcoming event at the Trinity Test Site, the location of the first test explosion of a nuclear device July 16, 1945 on the White Sands Missile Range.
The Trinity Site is open to the public one day a year, which this year is Saturday, April 5. The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and Las Mujeres Hablan advocacy groups are organizing a peaceful Dia de los Muertos demonstration at the Stallion Range Station on Highway 380, east of San Antonio, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5 and asking participants be on-site for two Read More
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Receives Congressional Accolades
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Receives Congressional Accolades
- SIPI Receives Grants Totaling More Than $923,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham congratulated the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) on its recent progress and achievements in Albuquerque Thursday.
On March 12, Assistant Secretary of the Interior-Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn announced that SIPI was awarded two separate grants in excess of $923,000 to support undergraduate research, and to encourage students to engage in science, Read More
Heinrich Statement on Endangered Species Act Listing for the Lesser Prairie Chicken
Lesser prairie chicken. Courtesy/wikipedia
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., made the following statement Thursday on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list the lesser prairie chicken, found in New Mexico as well as four other states, as a threatened species:
“New Mexico communities, oil and gas producers and farmers and ranchers deserve credit for implementing voluntary habitat conservation measures through the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances process, USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service and Read More
Candidates Speak At Lincoln Day Dinner
New Mexico House of Representatives Dist. 43 candidate Geoff Rodgers with Secretary of State Dianna Duran at Wednesday’s Lincoln Day Dinner at the Los Alamos Research Park. The annual event was sponsored by the Republican Party of Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New Mexico House of Representatives Dist. 43 candidate Vincent Chiravalle speaks about his candidacy. He is a former Los Alamos Couny Councilor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
State Treasurer candidate Rick Lopez ueged the crowd to vote for Secretary of State Dianna Duran in her bid for Read More
