Politics

New Mexico Internet Connection Speed Similar To Iraq And Molodova

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Internet connection speed ranks 48th in the nation and is similar to the average connection speed of Iraq and Molodova. According to Federal Communication Commission study, even a 7 percent increase in broadband adoption could create an estimated 15,000 jobs to New Mexico.
 
The New Mexico Senate overwhelmingly approved two measures Tuesday aimed at creating jobs and opportunities through increased broadband access and increased Internet speed across the state.
 
Senate Bill 24 sponsored by Sen. Michael Padilla, which passed
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Armstrong Bill To Create Public-Private Partnership To Fight Diabetes In New Mexico Passes House

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Rep. Debbie Armstrong
 
STATE News:
 
The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 87 Monday, a bill sponsored by Rep. Debbie Armstrong to help reduce diabetes in New Mexico by creating a public-private partnership to help state agencies develop strategies to combat diabetes among the populations they serve.
 
Specifically, under HB 87, the Secretary of Health would convene a Diabetes Committee of state agencies including:
  • The Department of Health,
  • The Corrections Department,
  • The Human Services Department,
  • The Aging and Long-term Services Department
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Legislation To Add Solar Power On State Buildings Passes Key Senate Committee

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Senate Conservation Committee Feb. 14 voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 227, a bill that would require the State to utilize solar power on its 750 buildings so long as it would “provide a net savings on utility costs and not require any upfront costs.” Sen. Jeff Steinborn (D- 36-Dona Ana), the sponsor of SB 227, said the move would be a huge win-win opportunity for the state of New Mexico.
 
“By harnessing our abundant solar resources on state buildings, we would not only save taxpayers potentially millions of dollars of utility costs
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Udall Calls For Investigation Of NSA’s Flynn And Russia’s Involvement With Trump Administration

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement Tuesday on the resignation of National Security Adviser General Michael Flynn.
 
Udall called for a full independent investigation into the influence of the Russian government on the Trump administration and the 2016 election. 
 
“General Flynn’s resignation underscores the urgent need for a full investigation into this administration’s troubling associations with the Russian
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Early Childhood Education Investment Moves Forward

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― A major investment in early childhood education, House Joint Resolution 1, has cleared the House Local Government, Elections, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee.
 
House Joint Resolution 1 proposes to amend the New Mexico Constitution to increase funding for early childhood education.
 
Sponsored by Representatives Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and Antonio “Moe” Maestas (D-Albuquerque), HJR1 seeks to increase enrollment in early childhood education programs, create 4,000 jobs, and provide a strong return on investment to
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State Auditor Releases List Of ‘At Risk’ Agencies

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New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller

STATE News:

SANTA FE – State Auditor Tim Keller released the annual list of New Mexico’s state and local governments considered “At Risk” based on the latest audit cycle.

Government agencies are placed on the list if they fail to submit annual audits or receive audit opinions that indicate significant problems with their financial statements. If public funds are not audited, the risks of fraud and abuse increase.

“The ‘At Risk List’ helps policymakers and the public easily identify which entities are behind schedule or reporting financial information that Read More

Governor Cuddles Los Alamos Baby Caleb McNiff

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One of Los Alamos’s newest arrivals, Caleb McNiff, meets Gov. Susana Martinez while his parents, Aaron and Heather McNiff, receive the Star Client Award for Northern New Mexico Stump Grinders. The award was made recently by the Small Business Development Center at UNM-Los Alamos. Brothers Ryan and Aaron McNiff are the owners of the company recognized on the floor of the Legislature. Courtesy photo Read More

Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt Accepts Top City Job In Bedford, Texas

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Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt in his office today at the Municipal Building has taken a new job in Texas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

After almost seven years working as the Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt is moving on in his career. Bosshardt has accepted a position as city manager for Bedford, Texas. He will begin his new job in April.

“It’s a natural progression in my career; it’s the next step,” Bosshardt said.

He added he has a defined set of colleagues and friends in the Dallas area. Plus, with 98 percent of Bedford Read More

Bill On Dog And Cat Overpopulation Passes House

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― House Bill (HB) 123, sponsored by Rep. Carl Trujillo (D-Santa Fe), was introduced in direct response to persistent requests from legislators seeking a funding mechanism for statewide, low-cost spay-neuter services.
 
HB 123 is designed to provide sustained and robust funding to reduce New Mexico’s dog and cat overpopulation problem that results in over 65,000 homeless animals being euthanized each year.
 
In 2011, Senate Memorial 36 requested a study to identify the most effective way to establish and sustain a fund to help with the cost of spay/neuter
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