Politics

Council Notice Of Possible Quorum At DPU Meeting

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COUNTY News:

Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities presentation from NuScale Power at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Los Alamos County Golf Course Building on Diamond Drive.

A quorum of the Council may be present. No action will be taken.

The meeting is open to the public. Read More

Two Southern New Mexico Communities Receive Housing Improvement Grants

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USDA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced a grant of $50,000 to Tierra del Sol Housing, Inc. to make improvements to six homes in Columbus and Anthony in southern New Mexico.
 
The funds were made available through USDA Rural Development’s Housing Preservation Grant Program, which provides financial support in the form of a grant to help non-profits and public entities make repairs to existing housing for low income residents in rural communities.
 
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner commented on the
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DPNM Welcomes New Legislative Leadership Team

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DPNM News:

Democratic Party of New Mexico welcomes the news that the Democrats in the legislature selected their leadership teams.

These announcements come after the New Mexico House moved from Republican majority to a Democratic majority and Democrats gained two seats in the New Mexico Senate.
 
N.M. Senate Democrats elected Sen. Peter Wirth to lead the New Mexico Senate as Majority Leader and Rep. Brian Egolf to lead the New Mexico House as Speaker; his nomination will go to a vote in January during the legislative session.
 
“After a hard fought election, we’re pleased to have strong
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2,000 Petitions Turned In Demanding Healthier, Cleaner New Mexico

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CVNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Immigrant Latin community members and leaders came together with Juntos: Our Air Our Water to turn in over 2,400 signed petitions to Gov. Susana Martínez and the Environmental Department in Santa Fe demanding the state transition to clean, renewable energy that will create a healthier today and tomorrow for Latino communities in New Mexico.
 
When we elect public officials, we trust them to make sure our public resources work for us by protecting our interests now and for our future – and Latino families came together to remind our leaders to
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Heinrich Calls On President To Reroute Dakota Access Pipeline

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued Thanksgiving Day the following statement on the Dakota Access pipeline:

“Today is Thanksgiving and I cannot help but reflect on our history in these United States and how often it has not lived up to the rosy picture of Pilgrims and Indians sharing a meal in friendly company that I saw in textbooks as a child. The issues facing Indian Country are many and they are complex, but that should not stop those of us in positions of elected leadership from seeking to make Read More

NMED Chief Scientist Presents 2015-16 Environmental Monitoring Of Gold King Mine Spill

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NMED’s Chief Scientist Dennis McQuillan. Courtesy photo

NMED News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee, based out of San Juan County, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 in the San Juan College Student Center – SUNS Room (accessible through the Henderson Fine Arts Building).

New Mexico Environment Department’s Chief Scientist Dennis McQuillan will present a status update and multi-year review of activities related to New Mexico’s Long Term Monitoring Team’s activities.

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of 10 citizen volunteers from Read More

AG Shifts To Secure, Cost-Saving VOIP Phone System

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― This month, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that the Office of the Attorney General is switching to a secure Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system.
 
This change, which began Nov. 7, will save New Mexico taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. New Mexicans are asked to take note of the new phone and fax numbers for the Office of the Attorney General. 
 
“At a time when New Mexico finds itself in fiscal crisis, it’s imperative that we work to maximize tax dollars and our new
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Brain Injury Alliance Honors Sen. Michael Sanchez

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Sen. Michael Sanchez
Dist. 29 Bernalillo and Valencia
 
Brain Injury Alliance NM News:
 
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Mexico would like to acknowledge State Sen. Michael Sanchez for his leadership in helping to protect thousands of children and youth in New Mexico.
 
Through the Senator’s foresight, initiative and sponsorship two very important pieces of Legislation were unanimously passed in bi-partisan efforts and signed by governors in separate administrations.
 
Through his dedication, Senator Sanchez was able to initiate and
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DPNM Calls For Justice For Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

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DPNM News:
 
The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) took a stand to support the efforts of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protect their water resources and sacred sites and to ensure tribal consultation is a priority.
 
At a meeting in late October, the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s State Central Committee unanimously voted to send a letter of commitment to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Dave Archambault. 
 
Chairwoman Debra Haaland, the first Native American state party chair in the country, said, “Democrats believe in justice and equality; President Obama
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