Udall Secures Resources for N.M. Wildfire Prevention, Border Security, FLETC in DHS Appropriations Bill
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Appropriations Committee June 26 in approving a bill that provides critical Fiscal Year 2015 funding to protect New Mexico’s border, ensure our ports of entry operate smoothly and address the use of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Artesia to detain women and children in removal proceedings.
Udall also included an amendment that would help New Mexico communities prevent serious wildfires. The amendment would allow state and local governments to qualify for hazard mitigation grants – a pool of funding
Ten New Mexico Businesses Win 2014 VAF Awards
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm owners Elizabeth and Roger Inman. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Ten New Mexico businesses headquartered in Abiquiu, Albuquerque, Alcalde, Santa Fe and Taos have been named winners of the 2014 Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) awards.
VAF was initiated in 2006 by Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), the company that manages Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), to stimulate the economy by supporting growth-oriented companies.
Heinrich on Immigration Reform: A Year of Inaction
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement June 27 calling on House Republicans to act on the Senate bipartisan immigration reform bill that passed the Senate one year ago:
“After a vigorous public debate last year, the Senate passed a common-sense proposal to reform our country’s immigration policies. The bill would modernize our immigration system to meet the needs of our economy, provide an accountable pathway to earned citizenship for the undocumented workers currently living in the shadows and dramatically Read More
Council Adopts New Health Care Assistance Policy
County Deputy Administrator Steven Lynne addresses Council questions with the Health Care Assistance Policy during today’s noontime Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Social Services Division Manager Kim Gabaldon discusses the Indigent Fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor Pete Sheehey speaks indepth about the County’s Indigent Fund and requests that safeguards be included to protect those in need. Council Vice Chair Kristin Henderson and others commend Sheehey for delving into the complicated issue and sharing his Read More
DOE Launches Micro-grid 2014 MVP Challenge
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Micro-grid 2014 MVP Challenge, a competition to support resiliency and adaptation in communities across America.
The Challenge will recognize local organizations that have adopted successful grid strategies that are able to continue providing vital public services during power disruptions caused by severe weather and other events. As part of the Obama Administration’s Climate Action Plan, the competition advances the President’s commitment to helping the nation prepare for the impacts of climate change. Read More
Senate Votes to Improve Training & Education for New Mexico Workers, Job Seekers
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. joined the Senate in voting 95-3 to pass a bipartisan bill that will help New Mexico workers get updated workforce and skills training to better enable them to compete for new jobs and career advancement.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives soon, will also help employers find the qualified workers they need to grow and expand their businesses.
“This bill is a critical investment in New Mexico’s workforce,” Udall said. “It will make much-needed updates to vitally Read More
DOE Project Captures Million-plus Metric Tons of CO2
DOE News:Heinrich Votes For Bill To Improve NM Workforce Programs
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., voted to pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a bipartisan bill to improve existing federal workforce development programs in New Mexico.
“It is critical now more than ever to equip New Mexicans with the tools they need to compete in today’s job market,” Heinrich said. “This bill helps update and streamline some of New Mexico’s federal workforce development programs, which means more training and education opportunities for job seekers or those looking to sharpen Read More
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Furnace Fans to Reduce Carbon Pollution, Save on Energy Bills
DOE News:
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a new energy efficiency standard for furnace fans, the latest of eight finalized standards, and nine proposed standards issued since the Climate Action Plan was announced last year.
These efficiency standards cut carbon pollution and save American families and businesses money by saving energy. The new standard for furnace fans will help reduce harmful carbon pollution by up to 34 million metric tons – equivalent to the annual electricity use of 4.7 million homes – and save Americans
NBA Draft Prospect Alex Kirk Thanks Los Alamos
2014 NBA Draft Prospect Alex Kirk expressed his appreciation to the people of Los Alamos during an interview today at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos native Alex Kirk, center, with former Lobos athlete Emmanuel Negedu and his father Los Alamos County Municipal Judge Alan Kirk today outside the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Native Alex Kirk will go down in history as the first player ever to make it to the NBA Draft
