Politics

UNM-LA … An Essential Component Of Local Education

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By DAVID SUTTON
UNM-LA Advisory Board Member
Chief Operating Officer KRSN AM 1490 & FM 107.1

I am writing to express my full support of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Special Election.

There has been spirited debate in the community about the benefits of supporting UNM-LA, but I feel strongly that UNM-LA is an essential component of local education.

With its Dual Credit program, students from Los Alamos High School can take college-level courses in a variety of subjects to help them prepare either for employment in science, technology or computing fields, or for a great educational Read More

DOE Secretary Moniz Announces Charles Curtis As 2016 Recipient Of Schlesinger Medal For Energy Security

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Charles B. Curtis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz today announced Charles B. Curtis as the third recipient of the James R. Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security.

When the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) were established Oct. 1, 1977, Schlesinger and Curtis were appointed by President Carter as the first DOE Secretary and FERC Chairman, respectively. Later, Curtis served as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of Energy during the Clinton Administration. He was a founding partner of the law firm Van Read More

Letter To The Editor: Sign Me Up To Contribute To Success Of Next Generation!

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By ANDREW DELOREY
Los Alamos

Response to Robert Visel’s letter published Jan. 10, 2017 (link). 

Should we really backtrack from universal adult suffrage? We live in 2017, not 1817. Every resident has a stake in this community and contributes to the property tax base in the county either directly or through rent payments. Landlords are free to charge for rent what the market will bear, but if I had a landlord that gave me that kind of attitude, I’d be looking for a new place to live regardless of the result of the election. Rents in Los Alamos are high because people Read More

Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Friday

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RCLC News:
 
The Regional Coalition Board Meeting is set for 9-11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13 at the Española City Council Chambers, 405 North Paseo de Onate in Española. The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
 
A. Call to Order – Chair Barney Trujillo | 9 a.m.
 
B. Confirmation of Quorum – Chair Barney Trujillo
 
C. Approval of Agenda – Chair Barney Trujillo
 
D. Approval of Meeting Minutes – Chair Barney Trujillo | –9:15 a.m.
 
E. Discussion/Action Items (1hr 25 min) | 9:15–10:35 a.m.
  • Briefing from NM Congressional
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Letter To The Editor: Funds Well Spent At UNM-LA

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By FERNANDO TRUJILLO
Los Alamos
 
I worked for Los Alamos Public schools for 25 years and retired five years ago. 
 
I continued my business and have had the privilege of being contracted through UNM-LA. I feel fortunate to have seen LAPS offering dual credit classes for high school students. When I first came to UNM-LA the enrollment was low and this past semester the enrollment has grown significantly. 
 
Last summer UNM-LA remodeled the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) classroom for more in-depth real life training. The chemistry room
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Los Alamos County Council Elects New Leadership

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The Los Alamos County Council is meeting this evening in Council Chambers and unanimously elected David Izraelevitz as chair, and in a vote of 4-3, elected Susan O’Leary to remain as vice chair. The 2017 Council from left, Chair David Izraelevitz, new Councilor Chris Chandler, James Chrobocinski, outgoing chair Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and new Councilor Antonio Maggiore. Read the full story and comments from the new leadership in Thursday’s print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, re-elected Read More

Ivey-Soto Files Legislation To Create Public Accountability Board

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Sen. Daniel A. Ivey-Soto/Courtesy photo
 
SENATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Monday, State Sen. Daniel A. Ivey-Soto pre-filed Senate Bill 72, the Public Accountability Act, which will significantly strengthen ethics enforcement across state and local government. 
 
It creates a venue for the public to bring forward ethical concerns related to the conduct of public officials and the management of public dollars.
 
This legislation represents the most comprehensive ethics enforcement reform to be introduced in the state legislature. It provides
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Letter To The Editor: Duck Test

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By KHAL SPENCER
Los Alamos

There seems to be some disagreement as to whether an affirmative vote by the community to increase the levy for UNM-LA or LAPS would be a tax increase.

I suggest the simple Duck Test: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. So if the amount of my check to the county, based on my property assessment, were go to up, it sure does sound like a duck. Er, I mean a tax. But that is beside the point.

The question of whether a levy increase to support local public educational institutions is a good idea is separate from whether or not we call Read More

LWVLA And AAUW Host Legislative Preview Jan. 11

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POLITICAL News:

The League of Women Voters and American Association of University Women (AAUW) are hosting a Legislative Preview of the 2017 Legislative Session, which opens Jan. 17.

The public is invited to attend the Legislative Preview at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Fuller Lodge.

Senators Richard Martinez, Carlos Cisneros and Daniel Ivey-Soto will be at a Democratic Caucus so are unable to attend Wednesday’s event. However, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Vice President Dick Mason of the New Mexico League of Women Voters will participate in the preview and answer questions on Read More