Politics

Pearce To Support Armed Forces And National Security

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The House of Representatives voted to fund critical national defense programs through H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018. 
 
This appropriations package, also known as a “minibus,” included the Department of Defense, Military Construction – Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Energy and Water Development, and Legislative Branch funding bills.
 
“I remain committed to providing our armed forced with the tools and resources they need to complete their critical mission and protect
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Readout Of Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Trip To The West

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Secretary Ryan Zinke meets with ranchers, local stakeholders on variety of topics. Courtesy photo
 
DOI News:
 
LAS CRUCES ―Thursday, Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department of the Interior participated in Day One of his five-day trip to the Western United States.
 
Zinke started the morning with a helicopter tour of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, as part of his ongoing review of National Monument designations in the United States. Organ Mountains is one of the National Monuments under review in accordance with President Donald Trump’s
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New Mexico Ranked Second Most-Likely To Flip Democrat In Governor’s Race

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NMDP News:
 
Last week, National Journal released their list of Governor-Race Power Rankings, which put New Mexico in the number two slot for a flip to a Democratic governor.
 
The publication recognized the failure of Republican economic agenda pushed by Gov. Martinez. 
 
“New Mexicans are very familiar with the failed Republican economic agenda that has hurt our state over the past seven years. It’s clear Democrats’ plan to increase wages, provide tools and training to succeed, and invest in our economy will bring a better deal for
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Pearce Votes Transparency In Border Wall Funding

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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce July 27 voted against a procedural motion in the House of Representatives that adds full funding for the construction of a physical border wall to the national security appropriations bill without debate or a vote.
 
Votes such as this one are procedural motions that establish how bills will be debated on the floor. Including the funding for the border wall in Thursdays procedural motion is a unique and rarely used maneuver.
 
“I fully support securing the border
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Luján Amendment To Require Army Corps Of Engineers To Reimburse New Mexico Communities Passes House

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The House of Representatives approved an amendment authored by U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and co-sponsored by Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham that would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize the reimbursement of local communities for environmental infrastructure projects constructed jointly with the Army Corps of Engineers.
 
A number of local governments in New Mexico and other parts of the country have financed joint construction projects with the Corps, but have not been
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U.S. Representatives Lujan Grisham, Ros-Lehtinen Introduce Care Corps Demonstration Program

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Representaives Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) introduced legislation to create a Care Corps demonstration program that is designed to provide support for family caregivers and help meet the growing demand for the care of aging and disabled Americans.
 
The Care Corps Demonstration Act will place volunteers in communities to work with seniors and individuals with disabilities who need extra support to live independently. In exchange, volunteers
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Meet Gubernatorial Candidate Jeff Apodaca At Bathtub Row Brewery In Central Park Square Today

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Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Apodaca

POLITICAL News:

Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Apodaca is visiting Los Alamos 4-5:30 p.m. today to share his vision for New Mexico.

The Democrat will speak at 4:15 p.m. and the community is invited to attend and discuss issues most important to them.

Los Alamos residents Kelly Myers and Molly Cernicek are hosting Apodaca’s visit. Read More

Keller Releases Audit Of Dora Consolidated Schools

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State Auditor Tim Keller
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― State Auditor Tim Keller has released a special audit of Dora Consolidated Schools, a school district in a small town south of Portales.
 
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) initiated the audit after it received several complaints from concerned citizens. The OSA reviewed procurement, asset acquisition and disposition, and compliance with statutes and regulations over multiple years. The audit resulted in thirteen findings including probable violations of the State Procurement Code, Anti-Donation Clause,
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Luján Introduces Legislation Promoting Makerspaces

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has introduced legislation, the Library Innovation Space Act, which will establish a grant program that will promote the development of makerspaces at public libraries to support innovation, economic developmen, and job creation.
 
To describe them simply, makerspaces are community centers with tools.
 
Luján says makerspaces combine manufacturing equipment like 3-D printers or small fabricators with community and educational resources for the purposes
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County Council Tables Sheriff’s Office Resolution, Considers Appointing Charter Review Committee

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Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero speaks with County Council during its special meeting Wednesday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

A line of Los Alamos County residents wait their turn Wednesday night in Council Chambers to give feedback on the proposed resolution to restore the duties of the Sheriff’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

kirsten@ladailypost.com

 

After engaging in a lengthy discussion and hearing an abundance of comments from the public, the County Council Read More