Politics

State GOP: Inauguration Of President Trump

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RPNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement on the inauguration of Republican President Donald J. Trump:

“Today marks the dawn of a new era of American exceptionalism,” RPLA Chairman Ryan Cangiolosi said. “After eight years of stagnant economic growth, crippling national debt, and feckless foreign policy, America is ready for Donald Trump to project American strength abroad, revitalize our economy and make America great again. We pray for his success and the success of his new

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State Auditor Releases Special Audit Of City Of Moriarty

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STATE AUDITOR News:
 
SANTA FE ― Jan. 13, the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released a special audit of the City of Moriarty.
 
The audit assessed the City’s financial controls during the period from April 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2015. The audit was initiated due to concerns raised by the City about utility billing and water meter reading systems.
 
“There’s no place for apparent favoritism in the water bills we all receive,” State Auditor Tim Keller said. “We all expect, and rightly so, fairness when it comes to government’s billing and taxation. We appreciate the City
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Letter To The Editor: Inaugurations And Power … Let Us All Take This Day To Be Thankful For Our Nation And Government

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By JAMES ROBINSON
Chairman, Republican Party of Los Alamos

Today, Jan. 20, we all got to witness the transition of power without an apparent heir, a war, murder or violence.

Emotions have run very high since the start of this presidential contest, and they will continue to be high, but that is the nature of our republic.

What we witnessed today was one leader with IMMENSE power graciously hand over that power to a citizen who spent over a year challenging his authority and platform. Also in that crowd we saw former leaders and their successors, past and future political adversaries, and many citizens Read More

Udall Statement After Meeting With Rep. Ryan Zinke, Trump’s Nominee For Interior Secretary

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Rep. Ryan Zinke, Trump’s nominee to lead the Interior Department
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jan. 19, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee and lead Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Department of the Interior budget, made the following statement after meeting one-on-one with Rep. Ryan Zinke, President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Interior Department:
 
“I appreciate that Congressman Zinke sat down with me today to discuss his vision for the Department of the Interior,
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Udall Joins Democratic Senators Calling Attention To Education Secretary-designate DeVos’ Stonewalling Of Information On Campaign Finance Violations

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Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) denounced Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos for stonewalling their request for information about the millions of dollars in unpaid campaign finance violation fines owed by her political action committee, “All Children Matter”.
 
As the senators noted, DeVos has failed to ensure payment of the record $5.3 million fine for illegal
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House Leaders Agree To Share Pain With State Agencies

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House Republican Leader Nate Gentry

From House Republican Communications

SANTA FE – The House of Representatives unanimously voted to require legislative agencies to endure the same budget cuts experienced by New Mexico’s state agencies when they passed a compromise amendment to House Bill 1 earlier today.

House Bill 1, or the “Feed Bill,” funds the operations of the legislature, covering both session expenses as well as interim activities. In the 2016 special session, the legislature agreed to reduce funding for legislative support agencies by 3 percent. Today, in a compromise amendment Read More

Letter To The Editor: Unanswered Questions

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BY GERRY WIGGINS
Los Alamos

I appreciate the recent posts by school board member and candidate Mr. Jim Hall. It was a pleasure to read about his march for civil rights and management skills. However, I feel that Mr. Hall has left some very important questions unanswered.

I feel that schools are the heart of our community. An organization made up of teachers, children, parents, staff members, volunteers, all of us; all of us, with our diverse backgrounds, skill sets, abilities, working together to bestow the best upon the next generation. 

Unfortunately, I have found myself questioning Read More

SGR Named State House Education Committee Chair

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Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard congratulates Rep. Brian Egolf  on being chosen Speaker of the House. Rep. William Rehm looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Newly elected Speaker of the House Brian Egolf has appointed Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard of Los Alamos to chair of the House Education Committee.
In this capacity, Garcia Richard will lead the committee in setting education policy and budgeting throughout the state. She is the first representative from Los Alamos to chair a legislative committee.

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Governor’s 2017 State Of The State Address

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez

POLITICAL News:

Gov. Susana Martinez delivered her annual State of the State Address at the opening of the 60-Day Legislative session, which got underway at noon Tuesday at the State Capitol.

2017 State of the State Address

The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered Jan. 17, 2017 by Gov. Susana Martinez from the chamber of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Lieutenant Governor; Senate President Pro Tempore; our new House Speaker; Democratic and Republican leaders; esteemed members of the New Mexico Legislature; honorable Read More

American Federation Of Teachers NM Members Hold Statewide Events Supporting Public Education & Schools

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AFT NM President Stephanie Ly

AFT NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement about upcoming statewide events in support of public education and schools:

“New Mexico educators are proud to have taken part in the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools’ national day of action. It is empowering to know hundreds of parents, students, educators, and community members from New Mexico joined with tens of thousands more across the United States to bring attention to issues that impact our public schools and education institutions. Read More