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Luján, Colleagues Urge FCC To Require Disclosure Of AI-Generated Content In Political Ads On Radio And TV

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led a letter signed by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Angus King (I-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt the proposed rule requiring disclosure of the use of AI-generated content in political ads on radio and TV.

“We recognize that the use of AI-generated content has many benefits. But like any new technology, Read More

Luján, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution To Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate the week starting Sept. 9, 2024 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions are accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or higher total undergraduate Hispanic or Latino full-time students. There are 600 HSIs in the United States that enroll over 5.2 million Hispanic students, Read More

Registration Open For 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip

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Education News:

Thursday, Sept. 12, a representative passed out flyers and answered questions regarding the spring break trip for 8th graders interested in going to Washington, D.C.

There was an error regarding the date of the trip on the flyer. The date of the trip is March 17-20, 2025.

New pamphlets with the correct date will be available to students at the end of this week and will be available in the front office at Los Alamos Middle School.

Students registering for the trip by Sept. 21 with a $115 down payment will receive a trip discount. 

Direct questions to Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679. Read More

Heinrich Introduces Bill To Protect Dialysis Patients

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to introduce the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, legislation to ensure individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, continue to have access to private health care.

The legislation follows the 2022 Supreme Court ruling, Marietta v. DaVita, that allowed private health plans to deny coverage of kidney care services, including dialysis treatments and Read More

Luján Commemorates 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month:

VIDEO: Luján Marks Hispanic Heritage Month

“Hispanic Heritage Month offers us a chance to recognize and celebrate the profound impact of Hispanic Americans in New Mexico and across the nation. As the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years, I feel deeply blessed to come from such a strong and resilient community. New Mexico, with the largest percentage of Hispanics Read More

Posts From The Road: Strater Hotel In Durango

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Starter Hotel: The historic Starter Hotel is at the corner of Main and 7th Street in downtown Durango, Colo. The hotel has been a landmark in Durango since 1887. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hotel Lobby: Stepping through the front entrance of the Strater Hotel is like stepping back in time. The beautiful hand crafted woodwork is everywhere beginning at the Reception Counter to the detailed columns and trim work. Above are crystal chandeliers and the detailed ceiling. Not visible are the window coverings, other furnishings, and the artwork which adds to the beautiful space. Photo Read More

New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Announces Public Meetings Related To Health Care Consolidation Act

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OSI Superintendent Alice Kane

From the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance:

SANTA FE – Across the United States mergers and acquisitions of health care entities have caused significant challenges in health care pricing, access to services, and quality of care. 

Earlier this year, the New Mexico Legislature adopted the Health Care Consolidation Act (Act) passed as Senate Bill 15 in the 2024 legislative session, which gives the Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) tools to provide oversite of certain hospital transactions. 

The Act is intended to ensure that such transactions Read More

Six Los Alamos High School Seniors Named Semifinalists In 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program

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2025 National Merit Semifinalists from Los Alamos High School, back row from left, Linnhtet Htoon, Kieran Gattiker, Zane Pedersen and Henry O’Neil, Front row, Xiaran Chen and Zoe Bent. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Six Los Alamos High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This year’s semifinalists are Zoe Bent, Xiaran Chen, Kieran Gattiker, Linnhtet Htoon, Henry O’Neil and Zane Pedersen. They are among 98 students representing schools across New Mexico, and more than 16,000 Semifinalists overall.

National Merit Semifinalists Read More

Heinrich Accepts National Wilderness Champion Award

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich accepts the inaugural Wilderness Champion Award from the National Wilderness Coalition. Heinrich was introduced at the ceremony Sept. 10, 2024 by New Mexico Wild Gila Grassroots Organizer Luke Koenig. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks Sept. 10, 2024 at the National Wilderness Coalition’s inaugural Wilderness Champion Award Reception. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the brand new National Wilderness Coalition honored U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Read More

NNSA Publishes Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Factsheet With Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration has developed a factsheet with answers to frequently asked questions about the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade project.

The NNSA, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, Santa Fe National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office, has completed an Environmental Assessment for the project.

The EA is undergoing further National Environmental Policy Act requirements with Santa Fe National Forest.

The factsheet is available at Powering Los Alamos National Laboratory (energy.gov) Read More