Politics

Republican Party Of Los Alamos County Holds 2018 Pre-Primary County Convention At UNM-LA Jan. 25

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GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos County (RPLA) announces the Ward Caucuses and Pre-Primary County Convention to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 in Room 505 of Jeannette Wallace Hall at the UNM-Los Alamos.

Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the doors close promptly at 7 p.m. to begin the Ward Caucuses and Pre-Primary County Convention.

An Open Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m followed at 7.p.m. by the Pre-Primary County Convention.

A featured speaker at this pre-meeting will be Abraham Keyvan from the Albuquerque Young Republicans.

The purpose of this Convention is to elect Read More

Governor Identifies Tourism For Increased Investment

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New Mexico Hospitality Association News:

  • The proposed budget released by Governor Susana Martinez requests increased spending for one of New Mexico’s strongest industries

Gov. Susana Martinez released her administration’s budget proposal, which calls for a $3.5 million increase for the New Mexico Tourism Department to be used for a significant marketing push in the San Francisco area.

“Governor Martinez continues to demonstrate her commitment to growing New Mexico’s economy through her prioritization of the Tourism Department’s marketing budget. Year after year, New Mexico True Read More

Heinrich, Wyden Call For Intelligence Assessment Of President’s Latest North Korea Tweet

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats requesting that the Intelligence Community assess the risk to the United States and to U.S. interests and personnel arising from President Trump’s latest North Korea tweet.

“In particular, we request that the assessment address the likely North Korean response to the President’s January 2 tweet and the President’s other threatening tweets and statements, and whether Read More

Pearce On UNM Suspending Lead Physician In Fetal Tissue Research While Investigation Moves Forward

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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:

Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce issued the following statement regarding the recent suspension of Dr. Robin Ohls, lead physician in fetal tissue research at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center”

“For years, this issue has divided the University of New Mexico, board of regents, and the community. The University and Health Sciences Center has been in an incredibly difficult position working through a number of allegations and potential questions relating to research being conducted. Read More

Governor Unveils $6.23 Billion FY-19 Budget Proposal

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
 
From the Office of Gov. Susana Martinez:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced her executive budget recommendation for fiscal year 2019.
 
The proposal continues Martinez’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while prioritizing targeted investments in further growing and diversifying New Mexico’s economy, investing in classrooms to continue strengthening schools and improving child welfare and public safety.
 
“This budget proposal is all about building on momentum – from our progress in creating jobs and
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Pearce Introduces Bill To Provide Accountability After Gold King Mine Spill

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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Rep. Steve Pearce introduced H.R. 4735, the Gold King Mine Spill Accountability Act of 2018, to provide compensation to those injured by the Gold King Mine spill and to provide funds for New Mexico’s long-term water quality monitoring program.
 
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was responsible for allowing millions of gallons of contaminated waste water to spill into the Animas and San Juan Rivers in New Mexico. This put the health and livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, tribes,
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DEA: China Announces Scheduling Controls On Two Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

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Acting DEA Administrator Robert W. Patterson
 
DEA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― China’s Ministry of Public Security last week announced scheduling controls on two fentanyl precursor chemicals – NPP and 4ANPP, substances that can be used to make illicit drugs.
 
The scheduling controls will take effect Feb. 1, 2018 and is the result of the ongoing collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Government of China and their shared commitment to countering illicit fentanyl-class substances.
 
“Fentanyl compounds significantly contribute
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Luján Statement On Governor’s Termination Of Contract With Senior Services Agency

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has released the following statement after news reports indicate that the Martinez administration had rescinded its contract with the agency that coordinates a variety of services for more than 70,000 New Mexico seniors:

“I am alarmed by reports indicating that Gov. Martinez has abruptly terminated contracts with the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging which serves 32 of the 33 counties in our state and is part of the federally Read More

Lt. Gov. Candidate Rick Miera In Los Alamos Jan. 10

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Candidate for lieutenant governor Rep. Rick Miera
 
POLITICAL News:
 
Rep. Rick Miera, candidate for lieutenant governor of New Mexico, will be in Los Alamos for a meet and greet with Los Alamosians as part of his statewide MainStreet tour of the state’s Main Streets.
 
Rep. Miera will be at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 163 Central Park Square in Los Alamos, to listen and discuss how to reinvest in New Mexico’s working families and small businesses.
 
“It is vital that the state invest in local communities to provide them
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Sheehey: Fiscally Responsible vs. ‘Fiscally Conservative’

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor

The recent letter “Save for the Lean Years” (link) is full of inaccuracies that demand a response. Of course during years of plenty, we should keep some funds in reserve. That is why I have always supported our county policy to maintain over $10 million (15 to 20 percent of general fund revenues) in an uncommitted reserve, above and beyond the 8 percent (for us ~$4.5 million) required of all counties. In my five years on County Council, when more funds have been available, I have worked to invest those funds in growing our local economy.

New or improved recreational Read More