Politics

National Security And Export Controls – A Conversation With Eric Hirschhorn April 14

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CIR News:
 
The Council on International Relations and Congregation Beit Tikva are pleased to present Eric L. Hirschhorn, Under Secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department for the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 14  at Congregation Beit Tikva, 2230 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
 
Hirschhorn’s talk is entitled, “National Security and Export Controls.” Cost is $20 for non-members; $15 for CIR members.
 
The discussion (with moderator John Liebman) will focus on current challenges and tools for limiting the loss of valuable U.S.
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Governor On 36-Year Low In DWI Highway Deaths

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that New Mexico saw a 36-year low in the number of DWI deaths that occurred on New Mexico roadways last year.
 
In 2015, there were 122 DWI deaths – a 28 percent decrease from 2014. This marks a 70 percent decrease since 1979, the year New Mexico started tracking DWI fatalities.
 
“DWI has been a major problem in our state for a long time. I’m encouraged by this progress. A 36-year low in DWI deaths is a big deal. But our greatest challenge remains: ending drunk driving for good and getting that number to zero,”
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Peaceful Demonstrations Near Trinity Site April 2

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CCNS News:
 
Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety (CCNC) has announced that the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium is organizing two peaceful demonstrations Saturday, April 2 at the entrances to the White Sands Missile Range at the Stallion Range Station and Tularosa Gate. 
 
The protests are to support those who have been negatively affected by exposure to radiation as a result of the July 16, 1945 Trinity Atomic Test in south central New Mexico
 
The White Sands Missile Range holds an open house twice a year for the public to view the site of the Trinity Test. On July
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Heinrich Leads Group Of Senators Urging Congressional Leaders To Address National Parks’ Maintenance Backlog

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, led a group of senators in urging congressional leaders to include sufficient funding for the fiscal year (FY) 2017 Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies appropriations bill in order to address the maintenance backlog facing our nation’s National Parks.
 
“With a nearly $6 billion maintenance backlog attributable to the type of repair, rehabilitation
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Luján Statement In Honor Of Women’s History Month

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
From The Office Of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
 
SANTA FE ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement celebrating Women’s History Month.
 
“This month, we take the opportunity to celebrate the innumerable achievements and contributions women have made in the United States and around the world.  We reflect on the sacrifice and courage of those who persevered to break down barriers and open the doors of opportunity for every generation who came after them.
 
“Suffragettes like Susan B. Anthony
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Chris Chandler Knows Her Way Around

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By CHRIS CHANDLER
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

I have decided to run for the Los Alamos County Council and I am asking for your support.

We face many exciting opportunities to move our community forward. We are also confronting a number of challenges that will impact the town for decades to come. I have a wealth of experience from which I can draw that will help the council address these challenges as they arise.

I have previously served as a county councilor as well as council chair and vice chair. During my tenure, I proactively worked on a bipartisan basis for positive outcomes. Read More

Amy Woods Seeks To Serve As County Clerk

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By AMY WOODS
Democratis Candidate
Los Alamos County Clerk Candidate

I am committed to public service and believe it is important for residents to contribute to their community. I serve as president of the Los Alamos Council on Cancer, am a commissioner on the Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission and a board member on the Pajarito Acres Homeowners Association.

I was raised in Los Alamos and many of you may know my mom, Carlotta McInteer. After 25 years on the road, I now work as an associate broker at Zia Realty Group and reside with my younger brother in our family home.

I hold an MBA in finance

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Girrens: Why I’m Seeking Reelection To Council

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By STEVE GIRRENS
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

Please take note that there are exciting times ahead for Los Alamos County and that I am seeking reelection to remain directly involved in establishing policy and setting directions impacting our community’s future.

After three years and three months, I must admit that there is unfinished business that I have participated in and contributed to and that I wish particularly to help see finished. The unfinished business that I am referring to includes:

  • benchmarking county services;
  • debating recent economic development activities
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Victims’ Advocacy Groups Honor Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

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New Mexico advocacy groups honor Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Sen. Bill O’Neill for their work on Senate Bill 510 in the 2015 legislative session. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

In their annual Advocacy in Action meeting at the Tamaya Resort in Bernalillo, advocacy groups including the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women and the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparations Commission honored Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Senator Bill O’Neill for their work on Senate Bill Read More

Brenner: Let’s Make It Easy For Businesses To Do Business

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By PATRICK BRENNER
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

 

I’ve heard many times that the county’s job is to support the lab. I won’t disagree with that statement: the lab plays a critical role in northern New Mexico and it is imperative that the lab remains successful. My belief is that the best way for Los Alamos to support the lab is to maintain and improve curb appeal that will draw new, fresh and young scientists to the lab.

 

The best way to maintain that appeal is to strengthen local business. Many county policies and procedures are inhibitive to the growth of business and

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