Letter to the Editor: Happy 40th Birthday, 1973 Oil Crisis
By RICHARD DUNNOn Oct. 17, 1973, OPEC launched a full oil embargo against the U.S. For months we were faced with gasoline shortages and price spikes across the U.S.
55 mph limits were imposed, CAFE mileage standards were established, carpools were formed.
The USA became a net importer of oil and, shortly thereafter, became a debtor nation. The “Japanese invasion” blossomed with little Honda Civics. Locally, a small group of citizens started Los Alamos Bus to commute to the Lab. I joined four other high school teachers and administrators in a carpool. A number of dormant Read More
Udall, Heinrich Stand Up for N.M. Priorities in Budget Agreement
STATE News: Los Alamos Resident to Become U.S. Citizen
STATE News:
Los Alamos resident Victoria Rygh of Honduras will be among the 68 New Mexico residents representing 29 countries who will become U.S. citizens today in Albuquerque.
Rygh has lived in Los Alamos for five years and works at Los Alamos Medical Center.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico will deliver the keynote address for the naturalization ceremony. The ceremony, to be held at the South Broadway Cultural Center, will celebrate the naturalization of these citizens – the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements
Curiosity Confirms Origins of Martian Meteorites
Scientists identified meteorites, such as this one nicknamed ‘Black Beauty,’ as Martian in origin. Courtesy/NASA
Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee Visits Northern New Mexico
Los Alamos County Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith provides an overview of the Los Alamos Smart Grid and Smart House collaboration to the members of the Rural Action Caucus. Photo by Sharon Stover
Rural Action Caucus members learn about the unique history of Los Alamos from the ancient pueblos to the atomic age during the Los Alamos Historic Society Walking Tour. Photo by Sharon StoverMore than 50 elected officials from around the nation attended the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Steering Committee meeting in Santa Fe, Oct. 10-12.
The Rural Read More
Two of New Mexico’s Three Representatives Vote to End Government Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Luján Votes to End Shutdown, Avoid Government Default, and Keep Labs Open
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted tonight for compromise legislation that will end the government shutdown, raise the debt ceiling so the government can pay its bills, and establishes a conference committee for the House and Senate to negotiate on a budget for the coming year.
“While I would have preferred legislation that extends the debt limit for a longer period of time and that funds the government at a higher Read More
U.S. House Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown!
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
The United States House of Representatives just passed a Senate-brokered bill to fully reopen the government and raise the federal government’s debt ceiling.
In a 285 to 144 vote, the action came after 16 days of a partial government shutdown and one day before the Treasury Department warned that the nation could run out of money to pay its bills unless it raised its borrowing limit.
The bill now goes to President Barack Obama who said he will sign it and vowed to get things back up and running as soon as possible.
“I will sign it immediately,” the President Read More
Udall; Heinrich Hail Senate Vote to Re-Open Federal Government
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. Senate Passes Bill to Avoid Default; Reopen Government!
U.S. SENATE News:
The United States Senate voted 81-18 this evening to avoid a financial default and reopen the government. The measure is now in the House, which is expected to pass the bill by midnight.
This bill comes after a 16-day partial shutdown and will reopen the government through Jan. 15 and permit the Treasury to borrow normally through Feb. 7 or possibly a month longer. Senate passage of the bill came several hours after Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a bipartisan agreement.
Reid spoke on the Senate floor earlier today regarding the bipartisan Read More
Breaking News: Agreement Reached to Reopen Government!
U.S. SENATE News:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced an agreement has been reached to reopen the government and avert the nation’s first-ever default on U.S. debt.
The Senate’s bill will end an impasse that has shut down the government for 16 days.
According to news reports, Reid hailed the agreement saying that “in the end, political adversaries put aside their differences.”
Now the agreement must win approval in the Senate and then the House before reaching President Barack Obama’s desk, perhaps by the Read More
