Heinrich Urges U.S. To Fund DHS, Support DREAMers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., delivered a speech on the Senate floor this week urging Senate Republicans to pass a clean appropriations bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The House-passed DHS funding bill includes a number of anti-immigrant provisions, including deporting DREAMers. Funding for DHS is set to expire Feb. 27.
“With threats emerging everyday both at home and abroad, casting doubt on future funding for the Department of Homeland Security is a terrible idea,” Heinrich Read More
Senators Sponsor Bills To Protect Young Athletes From Brain Injuries
Sen. Bill Soules
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Sen. Bill Soules, D-Dona Ana and Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Bernalillo & Valencia, recently introduced bills to protect young athletes who suffer concussions and brain injuries. Both bills would strengthen existing measures to protect young athletes by ensuring parents and coaches take the proper safety precautions for their children.
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez
Soules’ bill would require brain injury training for student athletes. It also mandates that schools provide brain injury information, to be signed by Read More
Deadline For Special Use Authorization On Santa Fe National Forest Feb. 15
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will implement a key change to the process of obtaining a Special Use Authorization.
Starting this year, the Santa Fe National Forest will require all proposals for outfitter and guide services for the year to be submitted no later than Sunday. Proposals received after that date will not be accepted for this calendar year. This date coincides with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish deadline for inclusion in the outfitter pool for state license tag drawings without penalty.
A Special Use Authorization is required when any use or activity Read More
Local Students Shine At District Sonata Contest
Los Alamos piano teacher Janna Warren with her students. Courtesy photo
Janna Warren with her students. Courtesy photo- Jack Ammerman placed first in level 2;
- Fayrouz Mourad placed first in level 3;
- Daniel Kim placed first in level 5;
- Yunseo Kim placed first in level 6;
- Jennie Gao placed third in level 6;
- Phillip Ionkov was awarded Honorable Mention; and
- Nikolai Nelson
I-25 /Old Pecos Trail Interchange: Earthwork Operations
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) maintenance crews began earthwork operations today on the northbound I-25/Old Pecos Trail Interchange at mile marker 284.
Motorists are being alerted that there will be heavy truck traffic at the I-25/Old Pecos Trail Interchange. Haul trucks will be loading and hauling material near the I-25 northbound ramp.
This project is anticipated to be completed Feb. 16, weather permitting.
Drivers are urged to proceed with caution through the work zone, observe traffic control signs and reduce speed Read More
New Mexico House In Bipartisan Vote Passes Bill To End Failed Policy Of Social Promotion
Rep. Monica Youngblood
STATE News:
- Republicans Highlight President Bill Clinton’s Call To End Social Promotion
SANTA FE—Legislation that would end the failed policy of social promotion cleared the House floor today by a bipartisan vote of 38-30.
Social promotion passes kids onto the next grade even when they cannot read. On the House floor, Rep. Monica Youngblood, R-Bernalillo, pointed out that Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama both favor ending social promotion.
“Improving our schools and helping struggling students learn continues to be one of our top priorities,” Read More
Congressional Delegation: Right-to-Work Legislation Has Consequences For New Mexico Working Families
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following against right-to-work legislation in the legislature:
As the national economy shows signs of real improvement, New Mexico’s recovery has been challenging and slow. Working families want to know when we will see more jobs, higher salaries and access to quality education at every level. The state legislature has an opportunity to put New Mexico in a position to provide that economic security and rebuild the Read More
Legislation Filed To Protect Working Women
Rep. Terry McMillan
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Terry McMillan, R-Doña Ana County announced today that he has filed legislation that will protect pregnant women in the workplace and ensure that New Mexico meets federal guidelines. The legislation makes employers provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, such as more flexibility with their schedules, shorter hours or leave time.
“We can do a better job protecting pregnant women in the workplace,” McMillan said. “This bill is commonsense and will bring us in line with federal standards.”
The legislation mirrors language Read More
Legislation To Expand State’s Voyeurism Law Clears Safety And Civil Affairs Committee Vote
Rep. Sharon Clahchischilliage
STATE News:
- Bi-partisan Vote Passes Committee – Bill Heads To House Floor
SANTA FE – Legislation that would crack down on sexual predators attempting to secretly view or record a person’s intimate areas has passed the House Safety And Civil Affairs Committee with a bi-partisan vote.
The legislation sponsored by Rep. Sharon Clahchischilliage, R-San Juan County, is headed to the House floor for a vote. Current law fails to bring justice to predators who, despite their best effort to view or record the victim, fail to do so.
“We have the right to our privacy Read More
LAHS Swimmers Earn Several Wins At APS Year End Invitational Saturday
Sophomore Jake Hollis wins the 100 meter breaststroke in 1:06.33, qualifying for his first-ever state meet swim. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School swimming teams earned top scores at the APS Year End Invitational Saturday at West Mesa High School in Albuquerque.
The Hilltoppers won the boys team title over Albuquerque High by a 525 to 435 count, while the girls got second to the state champ Eldorado Eagles, 641-508.
The meet was a last tune-up before the Hilltoppers host the District I Swimming and Diving Championships at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center Friday and Saturday. Read More
