Politics

Attorney General Balderas Seeks Restraining Order To Protect Homeowners And Stop Sham Lawsuits

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From the Office of the Attorney General:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit and sought a temporary restraining order against a New Mexico attorney, Johsua R. Simms, and a group of non-attorneys, who the Attorney General alleges take advantage of consumers in financial distress and who are trying to avoid a foreclosure on their homes. The non-attorneys often did business under the name “Praedium Preservation” and that business was headed by Mukthiar S. Khalsa. 
 
“This office aggressively enforces consumer protection laws, particularly
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U.S. Reps. Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham Deliver Remarks At National Convention Today

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

POLITICAL News:

PHILADELPHIA – Today, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who are both champions for New Mexico families, will deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention.

The New Mexico representatives are part of an impressive list of speakers, including Vice President Joe Biden, Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Kaine and President Barrack Obama.

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

Today’s speeches will lay out the clear stakes in this election – a choice between building walls and tearing people down or an optimistic unifying vision Read More

Los Alamos Democrats Cheer National Convention

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Amy Storey leads Los Alamos Democrats in a toast Monday evening during a watch party at the Los Alamos Democratic campaign headquarters in Central Park Square before the start of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The group praised the first night as ‘inspirational and uplifting’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Sen. Bernie Sanders takes the stage. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Local Democrats watch Monday’s national convention. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

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Democrats Brace For More Email Leaks

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CYBERSECURITY News:

Robby Mook, Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, said Sunday that Friday’s release by WikiLeaks of Democratic National Committee (DNC) internal emails was the work of Russian government hackers. The leak, Mook said, was part of an effort by President Vladimir Putin and people in his circle to weaken Clinton and increase the chances of a Donald Trump victory in November.

Trump has made many favorable, even admiring, comments about Putin and his leadership style, and Trump’s proposals would make U.S. foreign policy more accommodating to Russian interests in Europe, Read More

Udall’s Measure To Solidify Drone Testing Hub At NMSU Signed Into Law

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall’s measure to solidify Southern New Mexico’s position as a leading testing center for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, commonly referred to as “drones”) was signed into law as part of the bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.
 
New Mexico State University’s UAS Flight Test Center was the FAA’s original UAS test center; it served as a model for six sites across the country that were authorized by Congress in 2012. Udall’s language adds NMSU, creating a group of test ranges that can equally
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Final Scenes From GOP National Convention

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez surrounded by delegates during the state roll call at the GOP National Presidential Convention in Cleveland. See convention balloon drop here. Courtesy photo
 
New Mexico Delegate Lisa Shin of Los Alamos delivers a speech July 14 at the 2016 Republican Presidential Convention in Cleveland on behalf of Asians For Trump. Watch full speech here. Photo by Kelly Benner
 
New Mexico Delegate Lisa Shin of Los Alamos during a television interview with NBC News at the GOP convention. Photo by Kelly Benner
 
The New Mexico Delegation gathers for a photo
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Local Democrats Invited To Convention Watch Party

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The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County is hosting a Democratic National Convention watch party at 7 p.m., Monday at its campaign headquarters at 170 Central Park Square in the heart of downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

DEMOCRATIC PARTY News:

Calling all Los Alamos Democrats! The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County is hosting a watch party on Monday night.

Join us for the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Scheduled speakers include Sen. Bernie Sanders and First Lady Michelle Obama.

  • Democratic Convention Watch Party
  • Monday, July 25 at
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Attorney General Balderas Participates In U. S. Army War College Commandant’s National Security Program

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Attorney General Balderas, left, and Lt. Col. Thomas Gonzales at the Carlisle Barracks. Courtesy photo
 
From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:
 
CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA ― This week, Attorney General Hector Balderas and Lt. Col. Thomas Gonzales, the joint counter drug coordinator of the New Mexico National Guard, participated in the United States Army War College’s 11th Annual Commandant’s National Security program: “Strategic Leadership for Global Challenges to National Security.” 
 
This intensive program
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Video Of New Mexico Roll Call At GOP Convention

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By KELLY BENNER
Los Alamos
 
Ever since I was little kid, I have dreamt of going to a convention and being on the floor as a delegate.
 
As an alternate delegate, Lisa Shin has been very generous in sharing her delegate badge with me so I can be on the floor. I have been able to spend a huge amount of time on the floor and yet, have no responsibility for voting. For me, it’s a dream come true. 
 
Regardless who the candidate is, to enjoy the convention process, and spend time with members of the New Mexico Delegation has been an experience come true. The NM delegation is filled with
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Nuclear Watch New Mexico Seeks To Invalidate New Cleanup Order For LANL

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DOE News:

Nuclear Watch New Mexico amended its complaint against the U.S. Department of Energy and Los Alamos National Security, LLC, which alleges 12 cleanup violations of the 2005 Consent Order issued by the New Mexico Environment Department for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

The amendment is asking the federal court to invalidate the recently issued Consent Order because the Department did not hold a formal public hearing as required by federal and state hazardous waste laws and regulations.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the owner of LANL, and the Los Alamos National Security,

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