Politics

Heinrich To Serve As Ranking Member Of Joint Economic Committee

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

POLITICAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after being selected as ranking member of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee in the 115th Congress. Heinrich currently serves, and will continue to serve, on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Armed Service Committees.

“Too many people in Washington, D.C. think that if the stock market is going up, the economy is in good shape. But that’s not the reality for working families. The way we should measure the success of the economy is if wages Read More

Peloton To Participate In DOE-Funded Team To Cut Heavy Truck Fuel Use By 20 Percent

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DOE News:
 
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. ― Peloton Technology, a connected and automated vehicle technology company dedicated to improving the safety and efficiency of freight transportation, announced its participation in the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program sponsored by the U.S Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).
 
The project will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20 percent
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Top 10 Most Wanted DWI Fugitive Captured

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Thomas Frank
 
NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that Thomas Frank, one of New Mexico’s most wanted DWI fugitives, has been captured.
 
This is part of a statewide effort to locate and capture repeat DWI offenders – including those who have killed or seriously injured families on the road – who have skipped out on parole or probation and are now running from the law.
 
The Farmington Police Department arrested Frank Nov. 7 in Farmington. Frank was on parole after being convicted of his seventh DWI offense. This was the second time he had
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Landmark Rules Will Reduce Oil And Gas Waste, Pollution On BLM Lands

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BLM News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized new rules to reduce the amount of methane that oil and gas companies leak, vent and flare on our nation’s public and tribal-owned lands.
 
These new rules are the first national standards that target methane emissions from existing oil and gas sources – reducing waste and pollution. They also set an important precedent for continued action.
 
Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp:
 
“Natural gas is a valuable American resource, but when wasted
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Ambassador Vicki Huddleston Lecture Thursday

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Ambassador Vicki Huddleston
 
CIR News:
 
In support of the Center For Interantional Relations upcoming trip to Cuba, Ambassador Vicki Huddleston will offer her reflections on that beautiful, unique country during a talk at 5 p.m., Thursday in the CIR conference room (413 Grant Ave, Suite D) in Santa Fe.
 
Her talk will explore “The Long Struggle to Defeat Castro’s Revolution.” Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and are available here.
 
The CIR spectacular trip will depart for Cubu in March 2017 (in
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LAHS Athletic Director Speaking At Title IX Forum

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LAHS Athletic Director Ann Stewart

AAUW News:

Los Alamos High School Athletic Director and LAPS Title IX Coordinator Ann Stewart will speak Thursday, Nov. 17 at a forum on implementing Title IX, hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

The forum is at 7 p.m. at the White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard and is part of the November AAUW branch meeting.

Title IX requires:

  • Equal opportunities in sports
  • Equal opportunities in academic classes
  • Freedom from sexual harassment
  • Freedom from bullying

AAUW strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all Read More

Officials Honor Outgoing Parks & Rec Board Members

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Outgoing Parks and Recreation Board Member JoAnn Johnson receives a certificate of appreciation from Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Chris Wilson, right, during Thursday’s board meeting in the Municipal Building. Los Alamos County Golf Course Professional Donnie Torres, center, thanks Johnson for her dedicated service on the Parks and Recreation Board as Golf Course Liason. Johnson also completed two terms in 2014 as Los Alamos County Assessor. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Outgoing Parks and Rec Board Member Christine Nackers receives
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Letter To The Editor: Stover Congratulates Garcia Richard

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By SHARON STOVER
GOP Candidate For Dist. 43

Last night I offered my personal congratulations to Stephanie Garcia Richard on her win as our House District 43 State Representative. 

I wish her the best as she continues to represent us in the New Mexico Legislature. I know she cares for our district as well as our state and will work hard.

I would like to thank those who supported me during this campaign. I feel blessed with the new friends I made throughout District 43. I have invested 33 years in our community, and I pledge to continue working to make it the best it can be. Read More

Newly Elected Officials Discuss Their Plans On ‘Voice Of Los Alamos’ Today

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Bonnie Gordon talks with successful candidates about their plans for their upcoming terms of office today on the Voice of Los Alamos radio show, which broadcasts noon to 1 p.m. on 101.5 FM., streaming live and podcasting on santafe.com. From left, (top) re-elected New Mexico Public Education Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster, re-elected Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, (bottom) re-elected House Dist. 43 State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and newly elected Los Alamos County Councillor Antonio Maggiore. Newly elected County Councillor Chris Chandler will join us on next week’s
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