Politics

Udall Urges Congress To Make Changes To Improve And Protect U.S. Mail Service

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has joined over 80 members of Congress in signing a letter calling for provisions that improve and protect mail delivery and service to be added to the comprehensive U.S. Postal Service reform legislation that has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
 
In many New Mexico communities, especially in rural areas, the post office is a meeting place and an anchor on Main Street. Udall has heard from many New Mexicans who have expressed concerns about rollbacks in postal service.
 
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Udall, Heinrich Urge President-Elect Trump To Make Good On Promises To ‘Drain The Swamp’ Of Corporate Special Interests In Washington

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have announced that they have joined 17 other senators in sending a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists and corporate special interests during his transition and in his administration. 
 
Despite a pledge announced last week to limit lobbying by members of the Trump administration, corporate lobbyists and Washington insiders so far have filled many prominent
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Jimenez: Public Lands Must Reflect Diversity Of People

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NMVFC Executive Director James Jimenez at Bryce National Park. Courtesy photo
 
By James Jimenez, Executive Director
New Mexico Voices For Children
 
My father and mother raised my four siblings and me to appreciate the beauty of our environment by hiking, mountain climbing, and visiting parks and other natural sites.
 
At the time I didn’t think much about it but when I reflect back on those outings I realize that there weren’t that many people who looked like us visiting or working in the parks. One of the reasons was that the Hispanic population in Oregon
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Interstate Stream Commission Accepts Jemez y Sangre Regional Water Plan

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ISC News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Interstate Stream Commission accepted the Jemez y Sangre Regional Water Plan, Nov. 17.
 
The presentation of the plan by regional Steering Committee representatives, Santa Fe County Commissioner Kathy Holian and Water Resources Coordinator Andrew Erdmann of the City of Santa Fe Water Division, to the commission focused on the key water issues, collaborative strategies and regional recommendations for consideration in the state water plan update.
 
Members of the regional Steering Committees worked
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LAPS: Better Schools … Brighter Futures

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LAPS News:
 
Jan. 3, 2017, the voters of Los Alamos will have the opportunity to build a brighter future for our students with their vote on a mail-in ballot for a $13 million construction bond that would not raise tax rates.
 
If approved, bond funds will (1) renovate Barranca Elementary School by replacing 60 percent of old classrooms, remove all portables, and significantly increase energy efficiency; (2) upgrade Mountain Elementary School by enclosing the 200 Wing and Hallway to 100 Wing, fix restrooms and the Nurse’s Office, and replace the
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Public Hearing On Judiciary Proposed Policy For Online Access To Court Records Dec. 6

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NM SUPREME COURT News:

Attorneys and their staff, the press, and justice partners, including law enforcement and child welfare agencies, could be granted online access to electronic records in court case files under a proposal before the New Mexico Judiciary.

If adopted by the New Mexico Supreme Court, the proposal would permit approved users to view public records from their computer terminals 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a restricted access system operated by the Judicial Information Division.

Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal at a public hearing 9 a.m. Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces Pull Together Effort To Help Families This Holiday Season

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced a new Pull Together effort to collect food and toys for New Mexico kids and families this holiday season.
 
Thirty-three MVD offices, in partnership with CYFD, will collect canned goods, other non-perishable food and toys for families in need throughout the state.
 
“For some families, it’s just not possible to get everything they need for their children over the holidays,” Martinez said. “We wanted to do something about it this year, because we know how generous New Mexicans are, and
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NM House Democratic Caucus Selects Leadership

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STATE News:

  • House Democrats prepare to lead as majority in State House

SANTA FE – Members of the New Mexico House Democratic Caucus selected their leadership for the 53rd Legislature, which will convene in January 2017.

House Democrats selected their choice for Speaker of the House, and elected the House Majority Leader, House Majority Whip, and House Majority Caucus Chair:

Speaker of the House – Rep. Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe). Egolf is entering his fifth term in the New Mexico House of Representatives, and has served as House Minority Leader for the past two years. He was previously Chair of the Read More

Letter To The Editor: Anne Nobile Thanks Voters

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By ANNE NOBILE
Los Alamos Probate Judge

A profound thanks and gracias for every vote I received in the election. Every vote counts and I appreciate each one that came my way.

About 11 years ago I became interested in local government and joined the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos. While volunteering with the League I learned about local issues and then joined the board of the Los Alamos Housing Partnership and later, the Planning and Zoning Commission.

If you have interest in local government or just enjoy living here, I can’t encourage you more strongly to join the League or to volunteer for one Read More

NM Democratic Senate Caucus Selects New Leaders

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Belen – Members of the New Mexico Senate Democratic Caucus met Saturday to determine its choice for Senate President Pro Tempore and to select the Senate Majority Leader, Senate Majority Whip and the Senate Majority Caucus Chair.

Senate President Pro Tempore: Sen. Mary Kay Papen (D-38- Doña Ana). The Senate President Pro Tempore is elected by a majority of the New Mexico State Senate. The Democratic Caucus’s choice must receive at least 22 votes on the first day of the session to be named Senate President Pro Tempore.

“I am honored to have the support of the Democratic Read More