Politics

Luján Statement On Opioid Conference Report

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STATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Friday after voting in support of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Conference Report.
 
“Today the House took a step toward addressing the opioid epidemic, but frankly it is also a missed opportunity. There are important principles in this bill, but I am deeply disappointed in the lack of investment on such an urgent crisis facing this nation. We must do more to address this crisis in a meaningful way, and to do that we need to make real
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Presidential Proclamation Honors Dallas Victims

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President Barack Obama today orders flags of the United States flown at half-staff until sunset, July 12. Courtesy photo

NATIONAL News:

As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Read More

Udall Votes Against Weak GMO Labeling Bill

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted against weak compromise legislation designed to set food labeling standards for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Udall supports clear, concise labeling that allows consumers to easily understand what’s in their food and how it was grown. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 63-30, and must next be considered in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Udall said that while the compromise bill the Senate approved was an improvement over previous legislation designed purely to gut Read More

Rep. Ben Ray Luján Statement On Recent Shootings

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

NATIONAL News:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following this today following recent shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas.

“Last night a community came together in peaceful protest to mourn the lives of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile after fatal encounters with the police. The protest turned tragic when police officers in Dallas were targeted in a horrific and shocking attack, leaving five officers dead and seven others wounded, reminding us of the tremendous sacrifices our police officers make when Read More

FBI Launches Anti-Public Corruption Campaign

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FBI News:

FBI Albuquerque Division experts responsible for public corruption investigations have launched an educational and media campaign in southern New Mexico this week.

Similar to a public corruption outreach effort conducted in Albuquerque and northern New Mexico in 2013, the message is simple: Call the FBI if you suspect a government official is using his or her office for private gain, such as taking bribes.

“The FBI has zero tolerance for public corruption,” said Derek Fuller, FBI assistant special agent in charge for criminal matters. “No matter where you are in New Mexico, urban Read More

Council Taps Anne Nobile For Probate Judge

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Probate Judge Anne Nobile. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Longtime Los Alamos resident Anne Nobile is Los Alamos County’s new probate judge.

She replaces Bill McKerley who resigned when it was determined he could not hold the position while also serving as chair of the Republican Party of Los Alamos. He resigned May 20, 2016 but agreed to serve until replaced. 

The Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1 to appoint Nobile to serve the remainder of this year’s term through Dec. 31. Councilor James Chrobocinski voted for businessman Abe Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce $6.5 Million For Construction And Maintenance At 11 NM Airports

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have announced more than $6.5 million in grants for maintenance and construction projects at 11 New Mexico airports.
 
The grants were awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Analysis, and fund runway rehabilitations, building and fencing construction, and other safety improvements.
 
“New Mexico’s airports help drive the local economies of many of our communities, and these
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Dist. 43 GOP Candidate Sharon Stover Marches In 4th Of July Parade In Jemez Springs

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Sharon Stover, candidate for State Representative, NM House Dist. 43, walks in the 4th of July Parade in Jemez Springs. Courtesy photo
 
Sharon Stover passes out popsicles to help onlookers keep cool. Courtesy photo
 
Sharon Stover’s popsicles are a welcome treat during the hot morning. Courtesy photo
 
The annual 4th of July Parade brings together residents of the Jemez Valley to celebrate family, friends and freedom. Courtesy photo
 
A family watches the parade as the kids wait to catch candy and other treats. Courtesy photo
 
Smokey Bear waves to the
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Governor Announces Fourth Consecutive Year Of Record-Shattering Tourism Numbers

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — For the fourth year in a row, Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday that more people are visiting New Mexico than ever before – shattering the previous record-breaking numbers held under this administration. In 2015, 700,000 more trips were taken in New Mexico than in 2014, bringing the total number for the year to 33.4 million – an all-time high. 
 
“New Mexico is the most beautiful state in the country. And now, because of our tourism efforts, more people than ever before are visiting our state and spending more of their
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Heinrich To Unveil Legislation To Prohibit Exporting Sacred Native American Items

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) is unveiling the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act this week at events in Albuquerque and Washington, D.C.
 
Tuesday at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, Heinrich was joined by tribal leaders to discuss the details of the STOP Act and highlight the urgent need to stop the theft and sale of priceless Native religious and cultural items in international markets.
 
Wednesday on Capitol Hill in the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian
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