Politics

Youth, Legislators, Providers And Advocates Honored

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VFC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Four youth and five adults will be honored for their work to make New Mexico a better place.
 
The presentations will be made by New Mexico Voices for Children during the 4th Annual KIDS COUNT Conference at the Marriott Pyramid.
 
Youth receiving the 22nd Annual Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award include:
  • Sofia Jensen (first place in the 13-18 age group);
  • Carolina Belmares Ortega (first place in the 19-26 age group);
  • Sasha Butcher (second place in the 13-18 age group); and
  • Raul Antonio Granillo (second
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Sharon Stover Completes Term As NMAC President

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NMAC President Sharon Stover addresses the group during the President’s Luncheon. Seated on the dais from left, Sen. Peter Wirth, NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman, Legislative Director Deborah Cox of the National Association of Counties, NMAC Executive Committe member and and Taos County Commissioner Gabe Romero and NM Municipal League President and Cloudcroft Mayor David Venable. Courtesy photo

NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman thanks Sharon Stover for her service. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News: 

  • Stover praised for logging more than 10,000 miles
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Heinrich Blocks Intelligence Authorization Act​ Over Provision To Expand Warrantless Surveillance

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, placed a hold on the 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act over a provision in the bill that seeks a massive expansion of government surveillance into Americans’ email, web browser history, and communication through social media platforms without judicial approval.
 
“This represents a massive expansion of government surveillance and gives the FBI access to law-abiding Americans’
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DOE Awards Cooperative Agreement To NMEMNRD

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DOE News:

CARLSBAD — The Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office today awarded a $6.8 million, five-year cooperative agreement to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (NMEMNRD) for the coordination of activities with participating state agencies that ensure the safe transportation of transuranic waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Activities under the cooperative agreement focus on required preparations for transuranic waste shipments and continued assurance of safe and uneventful transportation of radioactive waste through the Read More

Heinrich Calls For Strengthened Security At US Airports

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

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

“In the face of international terrorism, it’s critical that we make every effort to secure our airports, train stations, and bus depots–the places Americans rely on to go about their daily lives.” –Sen. Heinrich

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is calling on House and Senate members negotiating the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill extension to include a provision he spearheaded to enhance airport and mass transit security. The provision, which passed the Read More

Governor Unveils Powerful TV Ads To Fight DWI

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Gov. Susan Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez unveiled hard-hitting TV ads Monday to fight DWI and distracted driving. In addition, Martinez announced an increased law enforcement presence on New Mexico’s roads and highways to target drunk driving over the summer months.
 
“As a career prosecutor, and now as governor, I’ve witnessed the heartbreaking consequences that DWI has on our families,” Martinez said. “Today’s ads are a powerful reminder to all New Mexicans that drinking and driving comes at a horrific cost.”
 
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CCNM Releases First-Ever Legislative Scorecard

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CCNM News:

Common Cause New Mexico today unveiled its statewide Legislative Summary and Scorecard, recording the votes of legislators on its priority transparency, ethics and good government issues during the 2015 and 2016 sessions.

The scorecard reports the votes cast by legislators on a number of crucial bills on the floor of both chambers and in committees. It reflects the fate of the bills—passage, defeat, delay or death in committee.

The scorecard does not rank legislators as champions or opponents but simply highlights their votes on issues such as an independent ethics commission, Read More

Governor Announces Capture Of 100th DWI Fugitive

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the capture of the 100th DWI fugitive in New Mexico since the roundup began late last year.

In December, Martinez directed New Mexico State Police and the Department of Corrections Absconder Unit to track down and arrest DWI offenders – including repeat offenders and those who have killed or seriously injured families on the road – and have now skipped out on parole or probation and are hiding from the law.

“These captures send a strong message: If you drink and drive and try to avoid justice, you will not get away with it. Law enforcement Read More

Heinrich Fights For More Resources For Counter Drug Efforts Along US-Mexico Border

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― During a Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) fought for additional resources for counter drug efforts along the Southwest Border to address the heroin and opiate epidemic in the United States.
 
The hearing was to consider the nomination of Lieutenant General Joseph L. Lengyel to be General and Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
 
During the hearing, Senator Heinrich underscored that while New Mexico shares a 179-mile border
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