Politics

DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg Meets With Drug Control Officials In China

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DEA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At the invitation of the China Ministry of Public Security (MPS), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg visited China this week to discuss issues of mutual concern and to build on DEA’s existing relationship with Chinese counter-narcotics law enforcement authorities.  
 
Rosenberg emphasized the increased cooperation between the DEA and the MPS and recognized China’s actions toward combating global synthetic drug trafficking and illicit money laundering. He also met with
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Jim Hall Of Los Alamos Recounts His March From Selma To Montgomery With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

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As a college student, Jim Hall marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr from Selma to Montgomery. Hall: Here are some of my memories: the warmth of our welcome by local African Americans, the organizational geniuses who, on the fly, fed us and moved us around, and the goodwill by everyone associated with the march. I also remember a few conversations with local whites who often seemed somewhat bewildered, often angry, but sometimes quietly supportive. I do remember one man, after a short conversation, having heard my Texas/Southeastern New Mexico accent, saying to me, ‘Hey boy, with that accent, Read More

On MLK Day, Udall Urges ‘Work Toward Unity’…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall sent the following statement in recognition of today’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday:

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an inspiration to our nation and to the world. And now more than ever, we should recommit ourselves to his teachings and legacy.

“Many of us are concerned and about the divides among us that have surfaced. But now is the time to regroup, rejuvenate, and reaffirm the values of Dr. King, and the values upon which our nation was founded.

“He said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate Read More

Darryl Sugar Re-enters School Board Race

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Darryl Sugar in the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom this afternoon announced he has re-entered the school board race. He is running in the Chamisa District against Stephen Boerigter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Retired medical doctor Darryl Sugar has decided to re-enter the race for Los Alamos School Board. Citing time constraints, he withdrew from the two-person race in the Chamisa District through an email he submitted Thursday to the Los Alamos Daily Post.

Sugar stopped by the newspaper office this afternoon and explained his change Read More

Watch State Of The State Address Live Tuesday

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KNME-TV News:

Tuesday, Jan. 17, New Mexico PBS (KNME-TV) will carry New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s State of the State address live from the Roundhouse in Santa Fe – both online and televised.

Watch online streaming of the opening of the 2017 legislative session at www.NewMexicoInFocus.org, followed by the governor’s address:

 

  • Noon – 2017 Legislative Session

Ch. 5.1 will begin the Online Live Stream at www.NewMexicoInFocus.org

  • 12:30-2 p.m. – Governor’s State of the State Address

New Mexico Gov. Susanna Martinez opens this year’s 60-day session of the Read More

‘Moving Day’ At Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Friday Morning

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Doug Hintze, ​manager of the Environmental Management Los Alamos office compares notes with Pete Maggiore of the National Nuclear Security Administrations Los Alamos office during Friday’s RCLN meeting in Española. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
 
 
By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities opened its board meeting Friday with a moving tribute to former Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson, who stepped down from the board as secretary-treasurer.

Kristin Henderson honored at Friday’s RCLC meeting.

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Pereyra: Governor, I Implore You To Find Alternatives To Cuts In Education

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By RAMIRO PEREYRA
Los Alamos
 
Today, I began to hear more and more about the proposed cuts to education and state employees.
 
It breaks my heart to think that so many will be effected by these cuts and many of those individuals are those educating the future of America. I have worked in the public schools for two years now and the pay is not the best.
 
Individuals in the education profession do not educate for the money, but because we are passionate. We love seeing the look in a child’s eyes when they grasp a new concept, make a new friend, or when they receive
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Obama Designates Five New National Monuments

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CLF News:
 
DURANGO, Colo. ― The Conservation Lands Foundation applauds the five national monument designations and the announcement of efforts to make the country’s parks and monuments more inclusive for all Americans.
 
“President Obama is an exceptional conservationist. His actions to safeguard America’s natural, cultural and historic sites have been heroic. Our nation will look back on his achievements with admiration, and celebrate these national monuments for generations,” said Brian O’Donnell, executive director of the Conservation
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AG Balderas Issues Statement On EPA’s Refusal To Take Full Responsibility For Gold King Mine Spill

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

From Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement in response to the EPA’s announcement that the agency will not take full responsibility for the Gold King Mine spill:

“New Mexico’s children, families and economy have already been devastated by the EPA’s horrific actions, and now the EPA is revictimizing our state and the Navajo Nation with its reckless refusal to take full responsibility for the toxic Gold King Mine spill. Our families and farmers rely on this water, and I will continue Read More

Gov. Appoints David Jablonski Corrections Secretary

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NMCD Cabinet Secretary David Jablonski

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointment of David Jablonski as cabinet secretary of the Corrections Department (NMCD) following a three month tenure as acting secretary. Jablonski brings more than 18 years of state and federal law enforcement and corrections leadership experience to the department.

“Throughout his long career in public service, David has shown time and again that no challenge is too difficult to overcome and no problem too hard to solve,” Governor Susana Martinez said. “The level of dedication Read More