Politics

Heinrich Secures Final Passage Of Airport And Mass Transit Security Measure In FAA Reauthorization

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. secured final passage of an amendment he introduced to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill to enhance airport and mass transit security.
 
The amendment would strengthen security, especially in non-secure “soft” target areas at airports, like check-in and baggage claim areas. The proposal would also update federal security programs to provide active shooter training for law enforcement
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Local League Of Women Voters Elects New Officers

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At today’s annual meeting at Mesa Public Library, the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos announced its new officers including, front row from left, Board member Akkana Peck, Membership Chair Tarin Nix and Treasurer Kathy Taylor. Back row from left, Vice President Rebecca Shankland, Secretary Barbara Calef, President Wendee Brunish, Board members Amy Birnbaum, Rosmarie Frederickson and Julie Williams-Hill and Program Chair Karyl Ann Armbruster. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Udall, Heinrich Urge Action On Zika Virus, Call On Congress To Approve Emergency Funding

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have joined Senate Democrats in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran calling for immediate passage of President Obama’s emergency supplemental funding request of $1.9 billion for prevention and treatment of the Zika virus outbreak.
 
Specifically, the new letter calls for the Senate Appropriations committee to mark-up the president’s emergency funding request as soon as possible to ensure swift
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New Mexico GOP Launches Convention Guide Webpage

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RPNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE – The Republican Party of New Mexico has launched its New Mexico Convention and Delegate Guide, a page on its website devoted to answering questions about the delegate selection and convention process in New Mexico.

The page includes information about the process of becoming a delegate to the 2016 Quadrennial Convention and a delegate to the National Convention, as well as information about the New Mexico rules governing those delegates at the National Convention. 

“We were inspired by the RNC’s Convention

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GOP Candidates Speak At Patriot’s Day Dinner

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Michael Romero is running for Congressional District 3 and was one of several Republican candidates who spoke at Saturday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner at the Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr. Republican candidates also include Michael Sanchez runnig for CD 3, Judy Nakamura running for State Supreme Court and Steve French running for judge. The featured speaker at the event was Apollo 17 Astronaut Jack Schmitt who shared his experiences on the moon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Candidate Yvonne Chicoine is running for District Attorney ‘in order to restore Read More

Scenes From Saturday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner

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A crowd of 118 people turned out for Saturday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner at the Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr., to hear Apollo 17 Astronaut Jack Schmitt speak about his trip to the moon. Candidates running in the June Primary also spoke at the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Republican Party of Los Alamos County Chair Bill McKerley welcomes the crowd to Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Saturday’s Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance is led by Eagle Scouts Zach Erkkila and John Gordon. James Robinson is at right. Read More

State Auditor Releases Negative Result Audits

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NMSA News:
 
SANTA FE – State Auditor Tim Keller released a list of entities that received problematic audit opinions during the last audit cycle.
 
For the first time, this year the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) began tracking the audits with opinions from independent auditors that indicate the financial statements may contain material and pervasive misstatements (called “adverse” or “disclaimer” opinions). Entities that receive “negative” audit opinions are now being added to the OSA “At-Risk” list.
 
“Our tax dollars are
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DOI Secretary Jewell Announces Nearly $95 Million In Funding For Conservation And Recreation Projects

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
 
DOI News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced nearly $95 million will be distributed from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to support conservation and recreation projects in local communities.
 
The funds, which are generated out of a portion of the lease revenue from offshore oil and gas development, support state-identified and community-supported projects that create jobs, contribute to
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Scenes From Apollo 17 Astronaut’s Talk In Los Alamos

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During Saturday’s Republican Party of Los Alamos’ Patriot’s Day Dinner at the Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr., Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison (Jack) Schmitt shares his experience walking on the moon. Schmidt also served as a United States senator from New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Apollo 17 Astronaut Jack Schmitt is shown walking on the Moon. Apollo 17 was the final mission of NASA’s Apollo program, the enterprise that landed the first humans on the Moon. Launched at 12:33 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Dec. 7, 1972, with Read More