Politics

UNM-LA SBDC Selects Los Alamos’ Northern New Mexico Stump Grinders As Star Client Of The Year

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From left, New Mexico SBDC State Director Russell Wyrick, UNM-LA SBDC Advisor Anne Lantrip, Gov. Susana Martinez and Ryan McNiff and his family at the Roundhouse after Northern New Mexico Stump Grinders, LLC was honored at the State Legislature. Courtesy photo
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NM 4th Most Affected State By Trade War With Mexico

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WALLETHUB News:
 
With President Donald Trump’s plans for financing the soon-to-be-constructed border wall with Mexico sparking concerns about a possible trade battle between the two nations, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s States Most Affected by Trade War with Mexico.
 
In order to gauge the impact of the economic fallout with Mexico on individual states, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. The data set ranges from “exports to Mexico as a share of state
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Standards For Brainiacs Passes House Committee

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – House Bill 211, requiring the PED to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for New Mexico schools, has passed the House Education Committee (HEC).

NGSS standards establish a framework that incorporates the application of technology and engineering in addition to science and mathematics. Sponsored by Rep. Andres Romero (D-Albuquerque) and Rep. Bill McCamley (D-Mesilla Park), HB 211 takes into account the need for New Mexico’s students to be competitive with their national peers by becoming proficient in the skills, technologies and critical thinking Read More

SCHIFERL: Success Was Not Mine Alone; I Owe Thanks To Many People

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By SHEILA SCHIFERL
Newly Elected UNM-LA Board Member
Los Alamos

Tesday was my first run as a candidate. Success was not mine alone; I owe thanks to many people:

First, thank you to my tireless campaign team.

Thank you to all the people we met, by phone and canvassing the town, for their advice, their participation, and their hospitality.

Thank you to the people who shared their experiences on school and college boards.

Thank you also to the people who brought us non-UNM-LA problems (including several potential hazards to children). We have contacted appropriate authorities to start the processes Read More

Rep. Jim Smith Leads Effort To Establish A State Broadband Network

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Rep. Jim Smith
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Rep. Jim Smith (R-Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe) presented legislation Tuesday to the House State Government, Indians and Veterans Affairs Committee to establish and maintain a statewide broadband network in New Mexico.
 
His bill, House Bill 113, would direct the State Chief Information Officer to work with state government and educational institutions to coordinate funding for the network and pool demand. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Bernalillo).
 
“Coordinating resources and demand between
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AG Addresses Legislature With Officers, Prosecutors, Victims & Service Providers For Law Enforcement Day

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STATE News:

  • Federal, state and local law enforcement will gather in the House Chamber for the Attorney General’s address

SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas will deliver a joint address this morning in the House Chambers to the New Mexico Legislature for Law Enforcement Day, and will be joined by officers, prosecutors, victims and service providers from around the state.

The topic of the Attorney General’s address is Law Enforcement in New Mexico: Coming Together to Prevent Crime in Our Communities.

Law enforcement officers set to attend include, prosecutors, victims, service providers, Read More

Robinson: Reflections On Elections

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By JAMES ROBINSON
Los Alamos

I want to begin by congratulating Sheila Shiferl on her election last night. It was a great contest, and I wish her all the luck in her new position. UNM-LA deserves no less than all of her energy and talents going into the future.

It is always hard to wake up the day after all the hard work, time and energy spent suddenly ended. Just over two weeks ago, I got to celebrate the approval of the Mil Levy for UNM-LA. Today, however, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed, BUT, there are things I can say I am proud of.

Just two year ago, I finished the race with only 147 votes. Last Read More

Sheehey: Trump’s Executive Order On Immigration

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor

Editor’s note: Councilor Pete Sheehey delivered the following statement at Tuesday’s County Council work session in White Rock:

President Trump’s Jan. 27 Executive Order suspending visits or immigration to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries for three months, and stopping processing or entry of any refugees for four months, has caused tremendous controversy.

The courts will decide whether or not this order violates anyone’s rights to due process or equal protection under the US Constitution and law. I am compelled to speak on Read More

2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Advisory Board Election Unofficial Results

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Final vote totals posted at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Los Alamos County Municpal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
 
2017 LAPS AND UNM-LA BOARD ELECTION TOTALS
 
Los Alamos School Board District 1
Ellen Ben-Naim               307
James W. Hall                  241
Total Votes                      
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2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Board Election Results

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Winners of the 2017 School Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board races, from left, Sheila Schiferl Position 5 and David Sutton Position 1 on the UNM-LA Advisory Board. Michelle Hall ran unopposed for re-election to Position 2. Stephen Boerigter District 2 and Ellen Ben-Naim District 1 were elected to positions on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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