Politics

Scenes From Thursday’s Solar Tree Dedication

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Local officials and artist Eric Thelander cut the ribbon Thursday to dedicate the new Solar Tree sculpture in the west plaza of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building on Central Avenue. Blustery weather added to the excitement of the event. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Community members begin gathering at Thursday’s dedication ceremony of the Solar Tree sculpture recently installed in the west plaza of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

The Solar Tree sculpture created by artist Eric Thelander is now completely installed Read More

Governor Requests Federal Damage Assessments In Communities Affected By The Dog Head Fire

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that she has requested damage assessments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the areas and communities affected by the Dog Head Fire.
 
“The Dog Head Fire continues to have a devastating impact on residents in affected communities,” Martinez said. “Even as our state, local, and federal partners continue to move forward with our coordinated response around the clock to protect lives and property, it’s important for us to begin preparing for the aftermath as well, and
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Heinrich: It’s Unacceptable That A Third Of New Mexico Children Are Living In Poverty

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From the Office of U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following the release of Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) raised deep concerns about child poverty in New Mexico.
 
The report ranked the state 49th in the nation for overall child well-being for the third year in a row. Children living in high poverty areas rose from 24 percent in 2015 to 26 percent in 2016. The study showed some signs of progress for child well-being in New Mexico–particularly in health where its status
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CHC On GOP’s Defense Of Term ‘Illegal Alien’

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) was founded in December 1976 as a legislative service organization of the United States House of Representatives. Today, the CHC is organized as a Congressional Member organization, governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives. The CHC aims to address national and international issues and the impact these policies have on the Hispanic community. The function of the Caucus is to serve as a forum for the Hispanic Members of Congress to coalesce around a collective legislative agenda. The Caucus is dedicated to voicing and advancing,
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Udall, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Limit Influence Of Money In Politics, Rein In Special Interest Control Over Elections

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and Senate Democrats have announced a new legislative package and campaign to reform government to ensure it works for all Americans, not just special interests and a few at the top.
 
The package includes Udall’s constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and his legislation to overhaul the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission (FEC). Udall will be the lead cosponsor of the legislation, which will be formally introduced next week. 
 
“Americans know money in politics
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Chandler: Los Alamos’ Unique Form Of Government

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By CHRIS CHANDLER
Los Alamos County Council Candidate
Former Charter Review Committee Member

People often refer to Los Alamos as unique. I sometimes think that the “uniqueness” adjective is overused. But there is one area where Los Alamos is truly unique – the structure under which we govern ourselves. The county is a H class, incorporated home rule county. By constitutional and statutory design there is no other community in the state like us.

Los Alamos County was created in 1949 from lands located in Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties. The county has a total area of approximately 110 square miles. Read More

Republican Party Of New Mexico Announces Recipient Of Growth And Achievement Scholarship

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NMGOP News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― After looking over the many applications we received from high school seniors interested in our Growth and Achievement Scholarship program, the Republican Party of New Mexico is excited to announce our recipient of the Growth and Achievement Scholarship. 

Haley Hall, a graduate of Grants High School in Cibola County, New Mexico will receive the $1500 scholarship toward her studies at Eastern New Mexico University. 

The Growth and Achievement Scholarship program was started last year as a way for the Republican Party

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Jewell Announces $452 Million In Payments To Local Communities To Support Vital Services

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
 
DOI News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to rural communities, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced more than 1,900 local governments around the country are receiving a total of $451.6 million under the 2016 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.
 
The payments represent the largest amount ever allocated under the PILT program to compensate counties and local governments for their support of national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands and waters
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Udall Votes To Prevent Suspected Terrorists From Obtaining Guns

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall 
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has joined Senate Democrats in pushing for two measures to close loopholes in the law by expanding background checks for gun purchases and preventing suspected terrorists from obtaining guns.
 
The measures, offered as amendments to the annual Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies funding bill, were blocked by Senate Republicans who offered counter proposals that would weaken gun laws.
 
“Today, we had the opportunity to pass measures supported by an
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Girl Scout CEO: Thank You Governor Martinez For Proclaiming June Great Outdoors Month

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Gov. Susana Martinez with Girl Scouts. Courtesy photo
 
By Peggy Sanchez Mills, CEO
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
 
I grew up in New Mexico and learned much about the Great Outdoors from my family and through Girl Scouts.
 
As a young girl, we took two-week camping vacations where all six of us piled into the station wagon and we were each allowed one brown grocery paper bag for our clothes, one sleeping bag, one blanket, a box of food, Coleman stove, Coleman lantern and a tent to hold all six of us.
 
Our favorite camp site was Fenton Lake – actually we thought as kids that
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