Politics

Izraelevitz: Sheriff Investigate Corruption? Makes Absolutely No Sense

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ, Chair
Los Alamos County Council

Corruption: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

My fellow councilor Pete Sheehey has proposed a Council resolution to more expansively define the roles and responsibilities of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office. The last paragraph of his resolution is very troubling, as it would give the Sheriff the power to perform a criminal investigation should the Police Department be deemed, in the Sheriff’s “reasonable” opinion, to Read More

Savannah River Site Reaches Milestone In Supplying Tritium For National Defense

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SAVANNAH RIVER News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Savannah River Tritium Enterprise (SRTE) in Aiken, S.C., has conducted three tritium extractions in fiscal year 2017, marking the first time the Tritium Extraction Facility has performed more than one extraction in a year.

 “Achieving this significant milestone – especially doing it safely, securely, and in a disciplined manner – has required a tremendous team effort on the part of the entire SRTE team,” said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz (Ret.), Department of Energy Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Read More

A Functional But Limited Sheriff’s Office For Los Alamos

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor
 
The County Council will consider the role of the Sheriff in Los Alamos in a Special Session at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
 
The Council, not including myself, called an election last November to eliminate the office. After a contentious campaign, Los Alamos voted to keep an elected Sheriff. I believe a majority on Council now accepts that our citizens want a functional Sheriff’s Office. We need to agree on what the Sheriff’s functions will be.
 
I am proposing
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Pearce Holds Hearing On Illicit Money Transfers

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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce recently led the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance hearing on “Managing Terrorism Financing Risk in Remittances and Money Transfers,” to examine the risks that are inherent in the use of money service businesses (MSBs), remittance payments, and other value-transfer systems. 
 
“The size and complexity of the financial system in the United States and continuous innovation means our financial entities have a greater chance of being exploited for money laundering
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DPU Investigates Energy Alternatives To Coal

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From left, Department of Public Utilities’ Power Scheduler and Energy Manager Jordon Garcia, Deputy Manager/Power Production Steve Cummins and Department Manager Tim Glasco answer questions during the public meeting to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan  July 12 at the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

 

The public learns about the Integrated Resource Plan during the July 12 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

 

With Los Alamos County preparing to Read More

Sheriff Lucero: To The Citizens Of Los Alamos County … Regarding Resolution 17-08

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By MARCO V. LUCERO  
Los Alamos County Sheriff

As your elected sheriff for the past six and a half years, I have done my best to provide services that hold true to my faith, the Office of the Sheriff and my passion to enhance public safety. With little or no resources provided by local government I have done my best to provide services. 

I know that life pits us with those who do not agree with what we try to do. I know that despite our good intentions, some people are going to smear us. I realize that is part of holding public office. I have learned to be tolerant of those who take this route, and I have Read More

Voices Of LA Meeting At Unitarian Church July 24

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UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
 
The community is invited to attend the next Voices of Los Alamos meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., July 24 at the Unitarian Church in Los Alamos.
 
Agenda:
  • Michelle Lujan Grisham fundraiser in os Alamos
  • Sheriff’s Office debate at County Council July 26
  • Council on immigrant resolution
  • March for Science SF had $1,500 surplus, donated to Santa Fe Conservation Trust and to NM MESA New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. They work with middle/high schools to get kids to college
  • future speakers, actions, general announcements
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Public Comments Sought On STIP

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NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s new 2018 – 2023 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
 
The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program and will be implemented Oct. 1.
 
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).
 
The NMDOT has posted the 2018-2023 STIP on the Internet asking for
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Secretary Zinke Announces Formation Of Made In America Recreation Advisory Committee

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, center, announces Tuesday his intent to create a new advisory committee focused on expanding public-private partnerships on America’s public lands. Courtesy photo
 
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At an event Tuesday with members of Indiana’s Congressional delegation, and representatives from America’s outdoor recreation industry, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced his intent to create a new advisory committee that will focus on expanding public-private partnerships
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Heinrich: Russia Treating West Like It’s The Wild, Wild West With No Norms, No Laws, No Consequences…

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned four-star General Paul Selva during a Tuesday Senate Armed Service Committee hearing for his reappointment to U.S. Air Force General and Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
 
Sen. Heinrich asked General Selva about Russia’s hostile actions toward the United States and its allies in Europe. “I think the pattern of behavior from Russia is painfully obvious. They will do what it takes to achieve their objectives with very little limitations.
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