Politics

Sheehey: Why Los Alamos Needs A Sheriff

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor

The County Council recently voted 5-2 to put a proposed change to the County Charter on the November 2016 general election ballot to eliminate the office of Sheriff. I have no objection to the voters deciding on this issue, but I voted against the motion because eliminating the Sheriff is a bad idea. We have a Police Department with a multi-million dollar yearly budget, led by an excellent Chief. Why then should Los Alamos County also have an elected Sheriff with a small budget and staff?

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Heinrich To Host Summit On Energy Storage Strategies For Industry And National Security

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

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will host the 2016 Energy Summit: Energy Storage Strategies for Industry & National Security in Albuquerque.

The event is Tuesday, Aug. 23 and will bring together industry leaders, scientists, and grid and national security experts, and feature panel discussions with representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, Sandia National Laboratories, Tesla, SolarCity, AES Energy Storage, California Independent System

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The Elephant In The Room: Filling Justice Scalia’s Shoes

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The Elephant in the Room
By The Los Alamos GOP

Should a teacher be forced to pay union dues to fund the campaign of a political candidate she does not support?

Can a state pass a law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in public, effectively making the Second Amendment null and void in that state?

Should a pharmacist be forced to sell abortion drugs despite his religious objections?

These are just a few of the issues that will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in the months ahead. Their decisions will touch the lives—and rights—of every American citizen for generations to come.

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NNSA Receives Excellence Award For Radiological Security Enhancements

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NNSA Deputy Administrator Anne Harrington – Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation

HONOLULU – At an official event this week, the City and County of Honolulu presented the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) with the Homeland Security Award for DOE/NNSA’s Office of Radiological Security’s (ORS) efforts to enhance the security of radioactive materials in the State of Hawaii.

The award recognizes DOE/NNSA and Hawaii’s partnership to improve radiological material security across Hawaii in order to prevent the materials from Read More

Letter To The Editor: In Defense Of Hillary

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Dr. T. DOUGLAS REILLY
Los Alamos

Hillary’s negative approval ratings are caused by the misinformation supplied incessantly by the GOP, the media. They are not caused by her actions.

My defense of Hillary Clinton:

  • Hillary’s early life.
  • Born Hillary Diane Rodham Oct. 26, 1947 in Chicago, the oldest of three children.
  • Her parents were the owner of a drapery-fabric business and a homemaker, a middle-class family with conservative values.
  • She described herself as a Tom-boy, fond of bike riding, softball, skating, and the Cubs.
  • In high school she served on the student council and became
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Stover Meets With Local High-tech Business Community

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Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for House Dist. 43 State Representative recently met with members of the Los Alamos high-tech business community to listen to their suggestions on supporting high-tech businesses and start-up ventures in New Mexico. Brian D’Andrea, right, hosted the discussion. The meeting is part of a series of issue-centered discussions Stover is having with district residents to hear their views on the challenges facing New Mexico as well as potential solutions to these challenges. Additional listening sessions will include topics Read More

AG Obtains Restraining Order To Protect Homeowners

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AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Monday that the Office of the Attorney General obtained a temporary restraining order and injunction against a New Mexico attorney, Joshua R. Simms, and a group of non-attorneys who operate a mortgage assistance relief business which operates under the name “Praedium Preservation.”
 
The Attorney General alleged that Praedium Preservation took advantage of and profited from consumers in financial distress who are trying to avoid a foreclosure on their homes. “Praedium
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Udall: Navajo Nation Deserves Justice For Damages From Gold King Mine Spill

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued a statement in support of the Navajo Nation’s decision to pursue justice for ongoing damages due to last year’s Gold King Mine accident, which sent 3 million gallons of toxic sludge coursing down the Animas and San Juan rivers and through the Navajo Nation.   

“The Navajo people have been on the receiving end of devastating environmental disasters brought on by the federal government and private industry for far too long. The spill was an accident, but the EPA made several serious

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Luján And White House Drug Policy Director Hold Conference Call Today; Community Forum Thursday

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National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli
 
STATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli will travel to Albuquerque Thursday, Aug. 18, to host a community forum on evidence-based programs to prevent and treat prescription drug misuse and heroin use.
 
This is one of a series of forums across the country that will continue the conversation that President Obama began in West Virginia in October of last year, when he announced new public and private sector efforts to address the opioid overdose epidemic.
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Heinrich Launches Online Zika Resource Center

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen.  Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is providing New Mexicans with critical resources and raising awareness about the health threat posed by the Zika virus. 

Today, he launched a Zika Resource Center on his website to provide information about the virus and tools to help New Mexicans stay healthy.

“While the Zika crisis grows, it’s more important than ever that New Mexicans have access to critical information about how to keep themselves and their families safe during the summer Read More