Lujan Grisham Invites Unemployed New Mexican to State of the Union Tonight
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, N.M.-01, has invited Coby Messier of Albuquerque to be her guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address tonight. Messier is a long-term unemployed sheet metal worker recently cut off from federal emergency unemployment insurance due to Congress’s failure to extend the program.
Since the program expired Dec. 28, 1.6 million Americans, including 7,492 New Mexico jobseekers have lost access to this vital economic lifeline.
“The House of Representatives has taken 25 roll call votes since emergency unemployment Read More
Senators Make Initial Motion to Override Governor’s Veto on Two Bills
NM SENATE News:
SANTA FE–Senate Majority Whip Tim Keller (D-17-Bernalillo) and Senator Howie Morales (D-28-Catron, Grant & Socorro) successfully removed two bills – Senate Bill 7 (SB7) and Senate Bill 588 (SB588) from the Secretary of State’s office and placed them on the Senate agenda for the purpose of an Override of the Governor’s Veto.
“Without this bill [Senate Bill 7 (SB7)] creating a tax expenditure budget, meaningful tax reform and business incentives are impossible to evaluate,” Keller said. “The result of this veto is a preemptive strike against meaningful efforts to bring Read More
2014 Legislative Veteran-Related Legislation Update
NMDVS News:
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) is providing an update on veteran related bills for the duration of the 2014 Legislative Session, which concludes at noon Feb. 20.
The update contains information about all introduced Bills/Memorials/Resolutions–and show their status in the legislative process.
The veteran related bills most likely to be introduced today:
-
Military Retiree PIT Deduction–allowing for military retirees who chose to make their home in New Mexico to take a 25 percent deduction of their tax liability on their military retiree
More Than 1.6 Million Americans; 7,400 New Mexicans Have Lost Unemployment Insurance
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District highlighted a new report on how many Americans have seen their unemployment insurance run out since Dec. 28, 2013.
The analysis by House Ways and Means Committee Democrats found that more than 1.6 million Americans, including 7,492 New Mexicans have lost these important benefits. Without Congressional action, on average, nearly 72,000 people are losing unemployment insurance every week.
“It was disappointing that once again Republicans recessed the House without addressing Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Session Examines Local Government
Leadership Los Alamos panelists from left, DPU Charter Review Committee Chair Susan O’Leary, Utilities Board Chair David Powell and DPU Manager John Arrowsmith. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Leadership Los Alamos participants listen as DPU Charter Review Committee Chair Susan O’Leary presents details on her committee’s recommendations to County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Session Co-Chairs Pat Casados (Magistrate Judge) and Chris Chandler (Probate Judge) led the Dec. 13 Leadership
James Chrobocinski Announces Candidacy for Los Alamos County Assessor
Owner/Broker James Chrobocinski of Zia Realty Group in his downtown office today announces bid for Los Alamos County Assessor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local businessman James Chrobocinski announced his candidacy for Los Alamos County Assessor during an interview today with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Chrobocinski grew up in Los Alamos but left to live in Corpus Christi, Texas for several years. He returned two years ago and opened Zia Realty Group in downtown Los Alamos, which now has 25 agents and offices in Santa Fe and Espanola.
Legislative Jobs Council Recommends New Legislation
The New Mexico State Capital/Courtesy www.newmexico.gov
N.M. LEGISLATURE NEWS:
SANTA FE–With a blueprint in hand, the bipartisan Legislative Jobs Council has started the legislative process of creating jobs in New Mexico. A legislative package based on the recommendations of the Jobs Council has been drafted and is ready to be introduced in the House of Representatives.
The legislative package includes:
- Appropriations to improve economic development efforts toward job creation which includes significantly more funding for the Economic Development Department and the State Tourism
Former ADA and Judge Announces Candidacy for New Mexico Attorney General
Susan Riedel
STATE News:
“New Mexico deserves a strong prosecutor as attorney general,” Riedel said. “I will stand up and fight against those who would prey on the weak and try to take advantage of the public. I will enforce the laws of New Mexico to ensure that dangerous criminals are
Jobs; Education Top State of the State Address
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez delivers her annual State of the State Address Tuesday afternoon in the House Chambers saying, “I believe our focus must be on two of the most pressing issues – jobs and education.” PrintScreen photo/ladailypost.com
The New Mexico House of Representatives Chamber in Santa Fe is filled to capacity during Tuesday’s opening of the 30-day Legislative Session. PrintScreen photo/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE—The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered by Gov. Susana Read More
Governor to Deliver State of the State Address 1 p.m. Today
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Republican Gov. Susana Martinez will deliver the State of the State address tomorrow at approximately 1 p.m.
- When: Jan. 21, at approximately 1 p.m. (subject to legislative activity)
- Where: New Mexico House of Representatives, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe
Note: The State of the State address will be streamed live online in cooperation with KNME at https:////governor.state.nm.us
Sen. Bill Soules to Outline Democratic Agenda during the Democratic Response to State of the State.
- WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 21 following the State of the State Address
Jobs Council Extended for Second Year
Courtesy/LJC
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Legislative Council has voted to extend the ground-breaking work of the Legislative Jobs Council for a second year.
During the interim, the bipartisan group of Legislators and private industry representatives tackled the immense and complex challenge of creating economic base jobs in New Mexico. The work of the Legislative Jobs Council is the most thorough and inclusive job creation planning in state history.
Based on this work, specific legislation will be introduced during the 2014 legislative session with the hopes of creating jobs Read More
Martin Luther King Day Highlights Equality; Nonviolence
Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy/history.org
Staff Report
As the unquestioned leader of the peaceful Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was at the same time one of the most beloved and one of the most hated men of his time. From his involvement in the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 until his untimely death in 1968, King’s message of change through peaceful means added to the movement’s numbers and gave it its moral strength. The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is embodied in these two simple words: equality and nonviolence.
King was raised in an activist family. Read More
PBS Live Streaming Gov’s State of the State Address
Governor Susana MartinezPBS News:
New Mexico PBS (KNME) Ch.5.1 is broadcasting live video of the 2014 New Mexico State of the State Address at 1 p.m. Tuesday (time is approximate) on Ch.5.1, as well as live streaming the speech and the follow-up panel discussion. Viewers can watch the Governor’s address again, in its entirety, at 10 p.m. on Ch.5.1.
Log in to watch and join the conversation.
2014 New Mexico State of the State Address:
https:////new.livestream.com/
Senators Respond to President’s Directive on Surveillance Reform
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mark Udall (D-Colo.), members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, reacted to today’s speech by President Obama outlining his directive on reforming surveillance powers. The senators have been advocates for reining in overbroad surveillance powers and protecting Americans’ privacy.
They issued the following statement:
“After the long push to rein in overbroad surveillance powers, we are very pleased that the President announced his intent to Read More
Udall Secures Support for Critical PILT Funding
U.S. SENATE News:N.M. Delegation Announces Federal Drought Assistance
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján, and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that 27 counties in New Mexico will qualify for emergency loan assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) due to losses caused by the ongoing drought. A full list of counties is included below.
The designation makes producers, farmers and ranchers in these counties eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Funds are available for up to a maximum of $500,000 and Read More
‘Report From Santa Fe’ Features Bill Richardson Sunday
Bill Richardson
RFSF News:
‘Report From Santa Fe’ will feature former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. Lorene Mills’ interview with Richardson airs at 8 a.m., Sunday on New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, Ch. 5.1.
Richardson is the two-term governor of New Mexico, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Secretary of the Department of Energy. He is the author of “How to Sweet Talk a Shark: Strategies and Stories from a Master Negotiator”
“As a fellow governor- and from nearly 40 years in Hollywood – I know how hard negotiating can be. If Bill Richardson offers to Read More
Luján Votes for Government Funding Package that Rolls Back Sequester Cuts
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted Wednesday for the omnibus appropriations bill that funds the government for fiscal year 2014. As a result of the budget deal that was passed in December (see here), the appropriations bill rolls back the sequester cuts that have negatively impacted New Mexico.
“For too long Congress has had to legislate from one crisis to the next as House Republicans shutdown the government and used the appropriations process to make extreme demands,” Luján said. “With Read More
GOP Pre-Primary Convention Jan. 30
GOP News:
All registered Republicans in Los Alamos County are invited to participate in the American method of government at the grass roots level at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 by coming to the GOP pre-primary convention. Ward Caucuses will be held to elect delegates to the County Pre-Primary Nominating Convention.
Public Notice:
“The Republican Party of Los Alamos County announces the 2014 pre-Primary convention Thursday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the UNM-LA Jeannette Wallace Hall, Room 505. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and doors close promptly at 7:00 p.m.
The Central Read More
New Mexico Receives $1.6 Million for Road Repairs
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján, and Michelle Lujan Grisham have announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation will receive a $1.6 million grant for repair and reconstruction of roads around the state damaged in last year’s floods.
The grant funds will be used to restore major highways and roads on federal lands that were damaged by the severe flooding in September. The record-breaking rain and storms caused damage in about two-thirds of the state.
In October, at the urging Read More
