Los Alamos Man Travels To Croatia To Cover Sunday’s Presidential Inaugaration Of Former LAHS Student
The scene today from St. Mark’s Church in Zagreb, Croatia overlooking the square where preparations are underway for Sunday’s presidential inauguation of a former Los Alamos High School student. Photo by Simon Redman/ladailypost.com
Simon Redman (this evening) in front of the Zagreb Cathedral. Selfie by Simon Redman/ladailypost.com
Simon Redman of Los Alamos is on assignment for the Los Alamos Daily Post covering the presidential inauguration in Zagreb, Croatia for which he has a local connection.
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Heinrich Appointed Ranking Member Of National Parks Subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., was appointed Thursday as the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks. Heinrich also will serve on the Energy and Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittees.
“America’s public lands are part of the fabric of our democracy. In New Mexico, our way of life depends on the region’s land and water, and outdoor recreation contributes enormously to our economy,” Heinrich said. “Through my position Read More
Aquatic Center Hosts LAHS District Swim Competition
A large crowd gathers today for the Los Alamos High School District Swim Competition underway at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Swimmers in today’s LAHS District Swim Competition underway at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
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Congressional Delegation Visits Los Alamos 3 P.M. Today
Sen. Tom Udall
Members of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation including Sen. Tom Udall, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Ben Ray Luján are visiting Los Alamos at 3 p.m. today to celebrate passage of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Sen. Martin Heinrich
The community is invited to attend this special event in the upstairs rotunda of Mesa Public Library.
Join the senators and representative at 3 p.m. for a reception and chance to thank them for all of the work they did to ensure passage of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. At 3:30 p.m., the delegation will participate Read More
Right-To-Work Compromise Legislation Passes Judiciary Committee, Heads To House Floor
Rep. Nate Gentry
STATE News:
SANTA FE — In order to come up with a fair compromise to promote commonsense, job-creating legislation, the right-to-work bill was amended Friday to increase the minimum wage to $8 per hour.
The compromise legislation cleared the House Judiciary Committee by a 7-6 vote and will now head to the House floor. Raising the minimum wage to $8 per hour will make New Mexico’s minimum wage the third highest in the region.
“We think it’s important to put politics aside in order to avoid Washington-style gridlock,” said Rep. Nate Gentry, R-Bernalillo, who introduced Read More
FBI Offers $1,000 Reward On Anniversary Of Counselor, New Mexico Killing
Wilson Joe Chiquito
FBI News:
The FBI is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of a Counselor, New Mexico man a year ago.
Wilson Joe Chiquito was killed sometime between the evening hours of Feb. 14, 2014, and noon Feb. 15, 2014, at his residence on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
The cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head. He was 75 at the time of his death. The FBI, Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and New Mexico State Police responded to the scene.
Anyone with information about this death is asked Read More
Los Alamos School Board Members Study 2015 Legislative Agenda With Rep. Garcia Richard
From left, Los Alamos School Board member Nan Holmes, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and newly elected member Jenny McCumber discussed legislative agenda Friday at the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard met Friday with Los Alamos School Board members Nan Holmes, Judy Bjarke-McKenzie and newly elected member Jenny McCumber to review the legislative agenda.
The Los Alamos women conversed on a number of legislative bills including HB 41 (better known as 3rd Grade Promotion), SB 91 (Teacher Licensure) and HB 144 Read More
Luján Introduces RECA Legislation To Expand Compensation For Those Exposed To Radiation
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 introduced legislation in the House of Representatives today that expands compensation for those exposed to radiation while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests.
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by a bipartisan coalition of Senators, including New Mexico Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich.
Among the provisions in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Amendments of 2015 are much needed changes Read More
House Passes Bill With Bi-Partisan Vote To Repeal Law Allowing Illegal Immigrants To Obtain Driver’s Licenses
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The House voted to repeal a law Thursday that allows illegal immigrants to receive a New Mexico driver’s license. The vote was a bi-partisan 39-29.
The bill, sponsored by Reps. Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez, has support from every member of the House Republican caucus, and previously received bipartisan support in the House.
“A vast majority of New Mexicans want this dangerous law off the books,” Pacheco said. “I am glad that we were able to pass this legislation and hope that the Senate will vote on this issue soon.”
Since the policy was put into place, illegal immigrants Read More
ACI, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Introduce Legislation For New Mexico Business
Dr. Beverlee McClure
STATE News:
The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) partnered with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-43, to introduce HB 130, a bill to strengthen the procurement process in New Mexico and modernize the state’s definition of small business.
ACI President and CEO Dr. Beverlee McClure praised Garcia Richard for working closely with ACI and ACI member businesses to develop this legislation.
“Rep. Garcia Richard’s bill takes much-needed steps to strengthen our state’s procurement process,” McClure said. “A better, more accountable procurement
