Politics

Letter To The Editor: UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By JAMES ROBINSON
Los Alamos
 
Recently, I announced my candidacy for the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
 
I had previously sought this position in 2013, but lost to Michael DiRosa. Then, earlier this year, I sought to replace Michael DiRosa after he accepted a new position in Washington DC. Although still unsuccessful, I vowed to keep on trying. So, third time’s the charm.
 
Before deciding to run again, I really wanted to continue to help UNM-LA. After the appointment of a new board member, I was approached by the Advisory Board and UNM-LA administration to
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Letter To The Editor: Thank You To Taxpayers Of Los Alamos

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By Past School Board Presidents
Joan Ahlers, Jody Benson, Judith Bjarke-Mckenzie, Steven P. Girrens,
Nancy (Nan) Holmes, Melanie McKinley, Morrie Pongratz, Dawn VanHaus

We collectively write this letter to express our deep appreciation to our local taxpayers, parents and community members that have unselfishly and generously given to support the future of Los Alamos. We embarked upon this journey in 2007 when we had more than $130 million in capital facilities needs. Since then Los Alamos has passed $60 million in bond funds and received $20 million in matching State funds.

The 2009 bond Read More

Wadt: On Supporting The School Bond

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By BILL WADT
Los Alamos
 
The ballots for the 2017 school bond were mailed out Jan. 3. There are many good reasons to vote yes. I want to focus on two of them.
 
For nearly 20 years, I have been involved in the school bond process as a community member. During that time what has impressed me the most is how seriously school leaders have taken their obligation to taxpayers and to students on getting the most out of every school bond dollar. The decisions to integrate new construction and renovation have maximized attractive classroom space for the available funding.
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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján On 115th Congress

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today after being sworn in as a member of the 115th Congress:

“Today, I stood with my colleagues in Congress as we each took a solemn oath to serve the people of our respective states and to protect and defend our nation’s Constitution.

“Each time I have taken my oath of office, I have been struck by both what a tremendous honor and tremendous responsibility it is to serve the people of New Mexico and to have the opportunity to again represent our great state. Read More

TODAY: Governor Susana Martinez To Announce Series Of Legislative Proposals To Enact Tougher DWI Penalties

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Today, Gov. Susana Martinez will announce a series of legislative proposals to enact tougher DWI penalties and give officers the tools they need to get drunk drivers off the road.
 
When: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday January 3, 2017
Where: New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
           1101 Camino de Salud
           Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Operation Holiday Home Protection Roll Outs New Toll Free Number

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE – Anyone facing foreclosure or finding it hard to make their mortgage payments, Keep Your Home New Mexico, a program run by the Office of the Attorney General may be able to help.

Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced that the program has a new toll free number: 1-800-220-0350. By calling this number or by visiting www.keepyourhomenewmexico.org, New Mexicans can get assistance that may help keep them in their homes.

“Foreclosure can feel like a hopeless, scary situation, but the worst thing you Read More

Obama: My Farewell Address

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President Barack Obama. Courtesy/White House image
 
By PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
Washington, D.C.

In 1796, as George Washington set the precedent for a peaceful, democratic transfer of power, he also set a precedent by penning a farewell address to the American people. And over the 220 years since, many American presidents have followed his lead.

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, I’ll go home to Chicago to say my grateful farewell to you, even if you can’t be there in person.

I’m just beginning to write my remarks. But I’m thinking about them as a chance to say thank you for this Read More

Sen. Ivey-Soto Speaks To League Of Women Voters

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Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto enjoys his lunch at the League’s December Lunch with a Leader. Photo by Karyl Ann Armbruster
 
By BARBARA CALEF and REBECCA SHANKLAND
League of Women Voters Co-presidents

Daniel Ivey-Soto, a New Mexico senator from Albuquerque, addressed the League of Women Voters at its monthly Lunch with a Leader in December. He covered a wide range of topics, from election laws to education funding to having an ethics commission for the state.

Sen. Ivey-Soto is the attorney who argued on behalf of the League before the New Mexico Supreme Court that two constitutional Read More

Lunch With A Leader: Bear Attack Survivor Karen Williams Discusses Efforts To Protect Animals Jan. 17

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Karen Williams

LWVLA News:

Lunch with a Leader, a community event presented by the League of Women Voters, is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Mesa Public Library.

This month’s guest speaker is Karen Williams. Williams is a critical care nurse at Los Alamos Medical Center and best known for her tragic encounter with a bear when she ran between that bear and her cubs during a trail marathon last June in the Valle Caldera. New Mexico Game & Fish euthanized the mother bear following the attack. 

Williams is an Air Force brat who has lived in many places since her family moved every two years. Her Read More