Politics

Heinrich Questions Defense Secretary Nominee On Threats To U.S., Temperament Of Trump Administration, Nuclear Weapons, National Labs

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), questioned President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense Retired General James Mattis, Thursday during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing.

Heinrich asked Mattis about the key threats to the security of the United States. Mattis replied, “I would consider the principle threats to start with Russia.”

UPDATED VIDEO LINK: Heinrich Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee General James Mattis

American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico React To Governor Martinez’s Budget Proposal

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By STEPHANIE LY, President

American Federation of Teachers New Mexico

Yesterday, Gov. Martinez released her proposed budget to address the projected historic $69 million gap in our State finances, and in typical fashion, she peppered citizens with neatly-packaged sound bites whilst ignoring the serious realities facing our State. She continues to believe it is more important cut jobs and give tax cuts than for the ability of the citizens she governs to put food on the table and a roof over their head.

Blaming others for the shortfall instead of taking accountability for her actions,

Interior Department Releases Comprehensive Roadmap To Reform Federal Coal Program

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

BLM News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the results of a comprehensive, public review of the Nation’s federal coal program.

The review, based on hundreds of thousands of public comments and prompted by a Secretarial Order issued in 2016, examined concerns about the federal coal program that have been raised by the Government Accountability Office, the Interior Department’s Inspector General, Members of Congress and the public.

“Based on the thoughtful input we received through this

Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos Public Schools – Four Generations And Counting…

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By KRISTY A. ORTEGA
LAHS Class of 2000

I am writing this letter in support of the Los Alamos Public Schools Bond, for which you should have received a ballot in the mail.

I support this bond for many reasons and would like to share with you a few of them.

In the mid 70’s and early 80’s both of my parents graduated from Los Alamos High School. My mom was a field hockey player, and my dad was a baseball and basketball player. In the 90’s, both my brother and I entered LAHS and graduated in 2000 and 2001. My father eventually joined the Los Alamos Public Schools as an employee in the grounds and maintenance

Ben-Naim: Why I’m Running For School Board

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ellen Ben-Naim, school board candidate for the Pinon District. Courtesy photo

By ELLEN BEN-NAIM
School Board Candidate, Pinon District

For the past 16 years, my family has benefited from our public schools and as a lifelong educator – I understand just how hard we must work in these tough financial times to keep our schools thriving.

We are fortunate to be represented by a teacher in the New Mexico State House, but it is time for our board to reflect our community’s commitment to education.

This December, I officially filed to run for the Los Alamos Public Schools Board in the Pinon District Read More

Gentry Pushes House To Protect Transparency

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rep. Nate Gentry

House Republican Communications:

SANTA FE – Rep. Nate Gentry (R-Bernalillo) pre-filed legislation to ensure New Mexicans have immediate access to all legislation presented on the floor of the House of Representatives.

House Resolution 1 would change the rules of the New Mexico House of Representatives to require that all floor amendments and floor substitutes be made available on the Legislature’s website at the time of their introduction.

“The public has an essential right to see the bills and amendments that are being considered by their representatives,” Gentry said. Read More

News Alert: Darryl Sugar Withdraws From Los Alamos School Board Race

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

News Alert:

In an email sent this evening to the Los Alamos Daily Post, Darryl Sugar said he is withdrawing his candidacy from the Los Alamos School Board race citing time commitments.

Sugar’s Email:

Due to unexpected demands on my time that have come up I regret that I will be unable to devote the time needed to the school board and will need to withdraw from the upcoming school board election.

With warm regards,

Darryl Sugar Read More

League Of Women Voters Hosts Forum For School Board And UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates Jan. 18

January 13, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LWVLA News:

White Rock residents will be electing new School Board members to make decisions for the Los Alamos Public Schools. The entire Los Alamos population will select the Advisory Board members who will contribute to making decisions about UNM-LA.

These important decisions on the direction of education in Los Alamos are up to the voters. To be informed, join the League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at Piñon Elementary School on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock, for a Forum presenting LAPS School Board candidates for the Piñon and Chamisa school districts, and UNM/LA Advisory Read More

2017 County Council Leadership Shares Thoughts

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Los Alamos County Council elected its leadership for 2017 including re-election of Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and election of new Chair David Izraelevitz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos County Council elected new leadership Tuesday evening in Council Chambers during its first meeting of the new year.

The Council unanimously elected David Izraelevitz as chair, and in a vote of 4-3, elected Susan O’Leary to remain as vice chair. Outgoing Chair Rick Reiss, Izraelevitz and Pete Sheehey cast their vote for Sheehey. Read More

BLM Seeks Comments On New Mexico Gas Company Taos Mainline Re-route Project

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

BLM News:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed relocation of approximately six miles of the New Mexico Gas Company’s Taos Mainline.

This is a natural gas utility pipeline that serves as the only purveyor of natural gas to the communities of Taos, Questa, and Red River in Taos County, New Mexico. The public comment period will be open from January 10, 2017, to February 10, 2017.

The project is located primarily on BLM lands within the Rio Grande gorge along State