Udall Submits 7,515 Petition Signatures for Re-election
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. Senate News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall officially filed for re-election Wednesday, submitting 7,515 petition signatures collected by volunteers from across New Mexico, in order to appear on the ballot in November. Udall gathered signatures from every county in New Mexico, demonstrating broad-based support.
“We’ve seen an outpouring of support from people across our state, and in every county. They know there’s a lot at stake in this election and that we’re focused on what matters – fighting in the U.S. Senate for New Mexico’s middle class and working families, Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Focuses on Education
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, at podium, honors Los Alamos AP teachers and students Tuesday at the Roundhouse. Sen. Richard Martinez, fourth from left, and LAPS Board of Education President Jim Hall, far right, participated in the event. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos AP teachers and students, shown here with education officials and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, were honored Tuesday at the Roundhouse. Courtesy photoReport: NM Among Worst States on Long-Term Budget Planning
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico lacks key, proven budget-planning tools that would help it build an attractive business climate, make government more effective, and weather difficult economic times, according to a major new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a non-partisan policy research organization based in Washington, D.C.
The report, “Budgeting for the Future,” ranks New Mexico 37th in the nation.
“New Mexico can and should do more long-term planning to help build a strong economy, cope with economic ups and downs, and improve government efficiency,” said Read More
Sen. Linda Lopez Introduces Bill to Halt Implementation of Common Core State Standard
STATE News:
Lack of Public Participation, Inadequate Fiscal Impact and For-Profit Educational Industrial Complex Pressures Cited
SANTA FE – Sen. Linda M. Lopez, D-Bernalillo introduced Senate Bill 296 that, if enacted, would halt the state’s implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) until an in-depth fiscal analysis and broad public outreach is accomplished.
The bill also withdraws New Mexico from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC) testing consortium. The assessments are linked to CCSS, high school graduation, teacher evaluation, Read More
Breaking News: Los Alamos Council Chair Geoff Rodgers Announces Candidacy for House District 43
House Dist. 43 candidate Geoff RodgersLos Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers today announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s House of Representatives District 43.
“I’m a pragmatic, problem solving elected official with a proven track record of reaching across the aisle,” Rodgers said during an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Rodgers, 52, is in his second term on the Los Alamos County Council. He served 2001 to 2004, was elected again in November 2010 and last month his peers elected him to a second consecutive Read More
MADD Launches ‘Sticker Shock’ Campaign
MADD News:
The campaign consists of teams of youth, accompanied by adult chaperones, placing brightly colored stickers on multi-packs of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine coolers, etc.) and paper bags at participating stores.
The stickers read, “Providing Alcohol to Minors is ILLEGAL: Fines are up to $5,000 and/or up to two years in jail” and “You Must Be 21 to Purchase Alcoholic Beverages. It’s the Law! ID Required.”
The purpose of Sticker Shock is to raise public awareness about the minimum drinking age law by placing the stickers on multi‐packs of beer, wine coolers and any other alcohol products Read More
Heinrich Statement on House Republicans’ Immigration Reform Principles
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement on the new set of principles on immigration reform put forward by House Republican leaders:
“The lack of consensus among House Republicans on immigration reform has been disappointing, so I’m encouraged by the recent progress made toward finding common ground and common sense solutions. I’m especially pleased that there’s consensus that we need to provide a special pathway to citizenship to DREAMers.
“But the reality is, passing immigration Read More
FBI Director Rates LANL Security ‘Excellent’
National FBI Director James B. Comey flanked by New Mexico law enforcement agency leaders Friday during a press conference at Albuquerque FBI Headquarters. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark, left, and Russell Contreras of the Associated Press are among the media invited to Friday’s special press conference with National FBI Director James Comey at Albuquerque FBI Headquarters. Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division is fourth from left. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Man Nominated to Lead Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Norman C. Bay
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed news that Norman C. Bay, a former University of New Mexico law professor and U.S. Attorney, has been nominated to chair the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC.)
Bay is currently the director of the Office of Enforcement at FERC, a position he has held since 2009.
“Norman is an outstanding example of excellence in public service. I look forward to working with him on the energy challenges facing New Mexico and the nation. We need a ‘do it all, do it right’ approach to ensure energy security Read More
Heinrich Seeks Justice For Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
- Restore Honor to Service Members Act Would Help Correct Records of Service Members Discharged Before Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. is cosponsoring the Restore Honor to Service Members Act, a bill that would help service members discharged solely due to their sexual orientation correct their military records to reflect their honorable service and reinstate the benefits they have earned.
“Doing away with the discriminatory military policy of ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Read More
