Politics

Thursday Talk On National Security And Export Controls

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Under Secretary Eric L. Hirschhorn

SFCIR News:

Under Secretary Eric L. Hirschhorn of the U.S. Commerce Department for the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will speak 5-7 p.m. Thursday on National Security and Export Controls – A Conversation with Eric Hirschhorn.

This special event is cosponsored by Congregation Beit Tikva and the Santa Fe Council on International Relations (CIR) and takes place at Congregation Beit Tikva, 2230 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. The cost is $15 for CIR members and $20 for non-members and guests..

The discussion (with moderator Philip Goldstone) will

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Las Cruces School Board Voluntarily Withdraws Motion For Preliminary Injunction To Prevent Strike

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AFTNM News:

  • Las Cruces Judge Accepts Withdrawal, Dismisses Complaint; Strike No Longer Subject to Injunction

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and Las Cruces Transportation Federation #6341 President Marcos Torres released the following statement:

“It is welcome news that the Las Cruces Public Schools Board has voluntarily withdrawn its motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent a strike by the members of LCTF #6341. In addition to withdrawing its motion, the Las Cruces Public Schools Board has also vacated its temporary restraining Read More

Letter to the Editor: New Report On Fort Bayard Medical Center Raises Concern Over Other State Facilities

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By Sen. HOWIE MORALES
D-28-Catron, Grant & Socorro

 

It is no exaggeration to say that the most vulnerable citizens in New Mexico, as in the broader society, are largely invisible and rarely heard. Among these are the elderly and the ill, children from broken homes in the juvenile detention system, and desperate people struggling with severe mental illness and behavioral problems. When such individuals are being abused and neglected, we must, as citizens, extend compassion, and as public officials, act swiftly.

A new report assembled by staff of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Read More

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz To Discuss Role Of Science In Negotiation Of Iran Deal

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DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will receive the Jit Trainor Award at an event hosted by Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy.

At the event, he will deliver remarks on the science behind the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran and why the JCPOA is one of the strongest nonproliferation agreements in history.

Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering

The Secretary will highlight the scientific and technical merits of the deal and explain why the United States can be confident that Iran’s breakout time to a nuclear Read More

Retired NASA Astronaut Featured Speaker At RPLA’s Patriot’s Day Celebration In Los Alamos April 16

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Harrison Hagan ‘Jack’ Schmitt. Courtesy/RPLA

RPLA News:

A message from Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Bill McKerley: “Please come to the RPLA’s Patriot’s Day Celebration. It’s going to be a great event!”

This casual, fun and entertaining dinner is a fundraiser for the Republican Party of Los Alamos’s $16 for 2016 campaign.

Our guest speaker will be Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt who is an American geologist, retired NASA astronaut, university professor and former U.S. senator from the great state of New Mexio.

In

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Republican Party of Los Alamos County Official Call

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GOP News:

Call is hereby made for Ward/Precinct Caucuses of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County to be held Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the UNM-LA – Jeannette Wallace Hall (Building 5, Room 505) Los Alamos, NM 87544 to:

Elect Ward/Precinct Delegates/Alternate Delegates to the County Convention

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Call is hereby made for the County Central Committee Meeting of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County to be held Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the UNM-LA – Jeannette Wallace Hall (Building 5, Room 505) Los Alamos, Read More

Stover On Collaborative Leadership For New Mexico

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Sheehey: Why I’m Running For Re-Election

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
 
It’s been an honor to serve on County Council since I was elected four years ago. Here’s why I am asking the people of Los Alamos to re-elect me to a second term.

This is my 30th year in this town, where I have lived and worked as a physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, first a single person, then married with a family, and now as a retired person. Personally, I’ve lived a lot of the American dream here: stimulating work with good pay in a beautiful environment. The town and Lab have gone through some ups and downs in those 30 years, Read More

Nuclear Workers Challenge DOL’s Proposals For Compensation Program

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By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

Labor Department officials announced Tuesday that they would reopen the comment period for a proposed set of rule changes that have not been well received by the community of nuclear workers eligible for a federal compensation program for workers with certain occupational illnesses. DOL’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has responsibility for adjudicating and processing employees’ claims under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act, (EEOICPA).

A 60-day comment period, which was already extended Read More

Heinrich Opens Service Academy Application, Information Sessions Across State

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Beginning now until Oct. 14, 2016, the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., will accept applications from high school students and recent high school graduates seeking a service academy nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor and the application process is rigorous.
 
“Each year, I have the honor of nominating talented young leaders to our military service academies,” Heinrich said. “These opportunities provide exceptional education and training that prepare students for leadership
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