Politics

Heinrich Welcomes Biden Administration National Security Memorandum To Ensure U.S. Security Assistance Is Used In Line With International Law

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

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

  • The memorandum, modeled off of an amendment that Heinrich cosponsored, also requires all countries that receive U.S. security assistance to facilitate U.S.-supported humanitarian aid and creates robust reporting requirements to Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed a new Biden Administration National Security Memorandum (NSM) aimed at ensuring all U.S. security assistance is used in line with international law, including international humanitarian law.

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New Mexico Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Mourning Of Former Gov. Bill Richardson Sept. 7 to Sept. 14

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff from Sept. 7 to Sept. 14 in mourning for former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who died Friday.

All flags in the state will remain at half-staff until sundown Thursday, Sept. 14.

The Executive Order 

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SFCC Main Campus To Remain Closed Thursday Due To Low Water Pressure 

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Santa Fe Community College. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College Water Pressure Update: Due to the impacts of low water pressure arising from Santa Fe County construction projects near the campus, the SFCC Main Campus (at 6401 Richards Ave.) will remain closed on Thursday, Aug. 31.

The lower-than-normal water pressure has compromised the college’s fire suppression system, which prohibits the public or employees from coming onto campus. A fully functional fire suppression system is a requirement for the college to be open. County officials report that work to “reenergize Read More

LAPD Welcomes New Officers Cindy Garcia & Jason Osborn

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New officers Cindy Garcia and Jason Osborn sworn in during a ceremony this morning in Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor administers the Oath of Office to new Los Alamos Police Officer Jason Osborn. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ofc. Jason Osborn signs the official paperwork following his swearing in ceremony by Judge Catherine Taylor this morning in Magistrate Court. Photos by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ofc. Osborn receives his new badge pinned on by his wife Jessie. Photos by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich Named Chair Of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee On Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will serve as the new Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the 118th Congress.

Heinrich released the following statement:

“Rural America deserves our attention and investment. Our kids deserve to have the food they need to succeed in school and life. Our farmers deserve the tools to be resilient in a changing climate. And our families deserve to know that the medicines they take and the food they eat are safe. I’m looking forward Read More

New Mexico Gun Control Supporters Hope This Is The Year For Assault Weapons Ban

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Rep. Andrea Romero

By ROBERT NOTT
Santa Fe New Mexican

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s push to eliminate assault weapons in New Mexico may dominate the Legislature’s discussion on guns. But it will have company.

Several gun-related bills have been or will be introduced in this year’s 60-day session, promising a battle royale over the role of guns in a state with a long history of gun ownership — and a searing violence problem.

“There’s a lot of appetite to do this,” Rep. Andrea Romero, D-Santa Fe, said in an interview. “Every single day we hear something else in the news about what is going on with gun Read More

Scenes From Swearing In Ceremony For Elected Officials

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State Representative for Dist. 43 Christine Chandler, center, is sworn into office by Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas while husband and newly elected County Assessor George Chandler looks on. The swearing in ceremony was held Thursday night in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, left, is sworn into office Thursday night by Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen receives her oath from her husband, Matthew Read More

Post Q&A With Magistrate Judge Candidate Catherine Taylor

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Democrat Catherine Taylor is running for Magistrate Judge and stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Democrat Catherine Taylor is running for Magistrate Judge. She recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election. This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.

POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos? 

TAYLOR: Just over six years, since August 2016. 

POST: Where do

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Post Q&A With Magistrate Judge Candidate Tim Bullock

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Republican Tim Bullock is running for Magistrate Judge and stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Republican Tim Bullock is running for Los Alamos County Magistrate Court Judge. He stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to answer questions about the local election.

This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.

POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

BULLOCK: 4 years 11 months,

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Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Gary Stradling

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Republican Candidate Gary Stradling stopped by the Post Monday to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Republican Gary Stradling is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.

This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.

POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

STRADLING: I am a 5th generation New Mexican (see stradling4council.org/heritage

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