Politics

Ambassador Vicki Huddleston Speaks In Los Alamos Tuesday Evening

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Ambassador Vicki Huddleston

COMMUNITY News:

“Our Woman in Havana” is the title of a talk by former Ambassador Vicki Huddleston slated for 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Mesa Public Library.

Sponsored by the AAUW of Los Alamos, the talk is based on her years “as one of America’s top Cuba hands”. She will address events such as the Elian Gonzalez custody saga and the post-9/11 decision to use Guantanamo as a prison for terror suspects.

Huddleston’s talk promises to be interesting with everything from stories of spies to an argument she had with Fidel Castro at a cocktail party.

Huddleston managed American Read More

Wallin: Why New Mexico’s Legislature Should Advance A Women’s Policy Agenda

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Kids County Director Amber Wallin, MPA
 
By AMBER WALLIN
New Mexico Voices For Children
 
I’m a political scientist, an advocate, a sister, a wife, a daughter and a mother. I have a toddler boy and, come next month, I’ll add a little girl to the list of people that call me mama.
 
Like many parents, I believe that raising kind, honest, empathetic, and civic-minded kids is the most important thing I will ever do, and raising kids who believe that everyone—regardless of gender, color or ability—should have respect and opportunity is a very big part
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Letter To The Editor: About ‘Civility’ In Public Discourse

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By RICHARD NEBEL
Los Alamos

This is in response to two columns by Father Glenn (link, link), two letters to the editor by Khalil Spencer (link, link), a column by Pastor Granillo (link), along with contributions from the prophet Isaiah, St. Luke, St. Paul, and everybody else who has recently written in to the Los Alamos Daily Post discussing “civility” in public discourse. 

Now, who could possibly be opposed to “civility” in public discourse? Well, it depends on how it is defined, who defines it, and most importantly, how it is implemented.

The simple fact of the matter is this: “civility” Read More

Guest Column: Legislature Must Follow New Mexico Tradition Of Taking Care Of Families

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By ADRIANN BARBOA
Field Director, Strong Families New Mexico

In New Mexico, we take care of each other. It’s just our way. For generations, my family has made it through tough times by supporting each other.

My Grandpa Barboa was a cattle rancher in Albuquerque’s South Valley. He used to tell me stories about the times when they would have a matanza so the community could get through a tough winter or poor summer harvest. I always love when we have our family matanzas. It is a time when we come together and celebrate each other. What my grandpa explained was something even more: a matanza is way for everyone Read More

Coyote Killing Contests Bill Passes Key Committee

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Sen. Jeff Steinborn passed bipartisan legislation through the Senate Judiciary Committee Saturday to end the practice of coyote killing contests in New Mexico.

“Today New Mexico is one step closer to banning inhumane coyote killing contests. This blood sport serves no purpose in the management of coyotes other than killing for the sake of killing. It’s time to make these contests a thing of the past,” Sen. Steinborn said.

This bill now goes to the senate floor for final passage and then, if passed, to the House for consideration in that body. Read More

Udall Statement Opposing Effort To Roll Back Fair Pay And Workplace Protections

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement against repealing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order through a little-used procedure made possible by the Congressional Review Act (CRA).
 
The Senate began debating the measure after a procedural motion was agreed to by a slim majority, 51-46. A final vote on the Republican-backed effort to overturn the worker protections implemented by the Obama administration is expected early next week. This is one of over a dozen rules targeted by Republicans who want to
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Bill For Students To Continue Education Unanimously Passes New Mexico House

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Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

STATE News:

HB 108 Creates Uniformity in Transfer Credits Among New Mexico Colleges

SANTA FE — Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s (D-Los Alamos) bill to help students continue their education by creating uniformity in transfer credits among New Mexico colleges unanimously passed the New Mexico House. HB 108 sets up guidelines and provides clarity for transfer students so they will be able to complete their degrees on time and enter the workforce.

“Too many times, I’ve heard of students losing a chance at furthering their education due to inconsistent transfer Read More

House Passes Bill To Create NM Chile License Plate

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Tonight, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 393, legislation to create a specialty chile license plate. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Cathrynn Brown (R-Eddy) and it now moves to the Senate for consideration.

The specialty license plate would be available to New Mexicans for a fee of $35, with $25 of the fee directed to fund educational programs at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. The museum would also be tasked with designing the license plate with guidance provided by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department.

Noting that the Colorado Read More

Letter To The Editor: About That Support For Background Checks…

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By GLENN MICHEL
Los Alamos
 
I’m sure Devon Lymon would have respected a background check law despite all the other laws he had broken up to that point. Yup, one more law would have made all the difference to poor Daniel Webster.

I can imagine Devon having a little mental conversation with himself when he obtained that gun, “Oh! wait a minute, I can’t posses guns, I’m a felon!”, and poof, another possible criminal activity is thwarted by yet another rock solid gun law. 

 
Yup, we ought to throw up five or six more unenforceable gun laws, they’re
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