Politics

State Unveils Draft Of New Consent Order For Public Comment

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Resource Protection Division Director Kathryn Roberts and NMED Secretary Ryan Flynn discuss the newly released draft Consent Order with the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board Wednesday in Albuquerque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

The NNMCAB meets Wednesday in Ballroom A of the Sandia Casino and Resort in Albuquerque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

 

By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

Albuquerque – The New Mexico Environment Department released a draft revision to the current Consent Order between the state and the Department of Energy Read More

Udall Commemorates Legacy Of César Chávez

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
From The Office Of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, issued the following statement commemorating the life and legacy of labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez.
 
Civil rights activist César Chávez
 
Udall is cosponsoring a resolution in the Senate to honor Chávez and designate his birthday, March 31, as “César Chávez Day.” 
 
“César Chávez fought tirelessly to improve working conditions for farm workers nationwide,
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How Did Your Legislators Vote On Freedom?

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Results from 2016 legislative session. Courtesy/RGF 
 
RGF News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― During the 2016 legislative session, the Rio Grande Foundation again tracked the floor votes of legislators and their impact on freedom within the Land of Enchantment. The information is available here with local information provided in separate links at the website as well.
 
Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing said of the 2016 session, “Like many, we at the Rio Grande Foundation were pleased at the cooperative spirit on display during
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LANL Draft Consent Order Released For Public Comment

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NMED News:

  • Updated Cleanup Agreement Will Enhance Legacy Waste Cleanup and Support Stronger Federal Funding Requests

 

SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico Environment Department released the Draft Consent Order for public review and comment. 

 

The Draft Consent Order, an agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy, guides and governs the cleanup of legacy waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

 

“We are pleased to open the Draft Consent Order to public review and comment as we continue our dialogue with stakeholder groups Read More

Democratic Party Of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez Celebrates César Chávez Day

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Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez 
 
NMDP News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez  joined the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council #8003 for a Day of Service to celebrate César Chávez Day in Silver City Community Gardens.
 
Sanchez worked with participants at the community gardens during the event.
 
The community gardens service project is part of a full-day event organized by the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council #8003. Following the service project, there
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Los Alamos Police Settle Major Contract

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POLICE UNION News:

 

The Los Alamos Police Association Local #14, a unit of the International Union of Police Associations (I.U.P.A.), successfully negotiated and outstanding contract with the County of Los Alamos. 

 

The fact that the contract was unanimously approved by officers in the unit is a clear indication of the quality of the agreement.

 

Commenting on the successful negotiations, President Monica Salazar-Casias of the Los Alamos Police Association Local #14 said, “When we ratified the contract it was a 25-0 vote. I think we have presented a united front to

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DOE Announces Millions In Funding For 16 Indian And Alaska Native Community Clean Energy Projects

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding for 24 American Indian and Alaska Native communities to deploy clean energy and energy efficiency projects. DOE plans to invest more than $9 million in 16 facility- and community-scale energy projects in 24 tribal communities.
 
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to partner with Tribal Nations, these projects provide Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages with clean energy solutions that will save communities money and reduce carbon pollution. DOE’s funding is
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Letter To The Editor: Open Letter To The Council

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By Vice Chair Susan O’Leary
Los Alamos County Council

Fellow Councilors:

I’ve given the many large dollar value lawsuits settled by the County’s insurer a lot of thought. I have a few observations and suggestions to share with you in the spirit of seeing the Council move forward in a productive manner.

There is no doubt in my mind that each of us serve on the council because we care about our community and want it to be the best it can be. I respect each of you for your commitment to public service. Each of us will have different ideas about how issues need to be addressed and each of us deserves to have our Read More

Clinton Said She Will Open Area 51 Files To Public

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Col., USMC Ret. John Glenn with then President Bill Clinton in 1998 at Area 51. Courtesy/NASA

HSNW News:

Hillary Clinton said that if she is elected president, she would open up the files on the mysterious Area 51 and make public as much as possible about what military or other activities have been taken place there.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s Talk Show, Clinton said she would go through the files on the secret military area and allow anything, which would not pose a national security risk to become public.

The Express reports that her comments by Kimmel, who said he said that he had Read More

Heinrich Secures $10 Mil For Directed Energy Development In New Mexico

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SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced a $10 million investment in directed energy development in New Mexico. 
 
A $4.8 million award from the U.S Air Force will go to Raytheon Ktech in Albuquerque to continue the Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile, also known as CHAMP, for use aboard the Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM).
 
Additionally, Sandia National Laboratories will receive $1.4 million and Air Force Research Laboratory
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