Politics

Los Alamos YMCA Visits Delegation In Washington

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Los Alamos Family YMCA Board President Christina Sierk, CEO Linda Daly and Zia Credit Union President David Woodruff with Rep. Ben Ray Luján in Washington, D.C. Woodruff happened to be visiting Rep. Luján as well. Courtesy photo

YMCA Central New Mexico Board President Warren Wilhelm, left, and Los Alamos Family YMCA Board President Christina Sierk discuss the Child Protection Improvements Act with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo

YMCA News:

Representatives from the New Mexico Alliance of YMCAs were in Washington, D.C. recently to advocate, educate and enlist Read More

Heinrich To Senate Republicans: Do Your Job And Act On Supreme Court Vacancy

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― At a press conference Thursday in front of the Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., urged Senate Republicans to do their job, stop ignoring the Constitution, and confirm a new Supreme Court justice.
 
Following the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, the Senate Republican leadership has said they will refuse to hold hearings or vote on any nominee for the vacant seat.
 
“The Constitution lays out very clearly here what
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DOE Launches $40 Million Effort To Improve Materials For Clean Energy Solutions

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday Feb. 24, the launch of its Energy Materials Network (EMN), a new National Laboratory-led initiative that will give American entrepreneurs and manufacturers a leg up in the global race for clean energy.
 
Leveraging $40 million in federal funding in its first year, EMN will focus on tackling one of the major barriers to widespread commercialization of clean energy technologies: the design, testing, and production of advanced materials. By strengthening and facilitating industry
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House Honors Speaker W. Ken Martinez

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Rep. W. Ken Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The House of Representatives honored Rep. W. Ken Martinez, D-Grants, Feb. 15 for his years of service and dedication to the children, families and workers of New Mexico.
 
Speaker Martinez was first elected to New Mexico’s House of Representatives in 1998, where he served as the Majority Leader for eight years. In 2013, he was elected Speaker of the House.
 
While honoring Martinez, Rep. Gail Chasey said, “As Majority Leader and Speaker, everything he did was not for personal or political advantage. It was
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Marco Serna Enters Race For DA In First Judicial District

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Marco Serna

POLITICAL News:

SANTA FE – After talking to community leaders and his family, attorney Marco Serna has decided to enter the District Attorney’s race for the First Judicial District.

Serna is a product of the Santa Fe and Espanola community, attending Atalaya Elementary School and St. Michael’s Middle School and High School.  He received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s. 

Serna began his legal work as a Senior Litigator for the State of NM Risk Management Department, and then transferred to the Thirteenth District Attorney’s office working his way up to Supervisor Read More

O’Leary: Time For $30 Million In Recreation Development

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Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary during an interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By Susan O’Leary, Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Council

Over the past several weeks, the County Council advertised and held seven listening sessions to hear from the community about ideas for Capital Improvement Project spending. 

The sessions were very well attended, and we heard ideas from citizens ranging from elementary school students to seniors. Most what we heard was passion; passion for our community and for the activities Read More

Udall On President’s Plan To Close Guantánamo

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From Senator Udall’s Office:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s plan to close the detention facilities at Guantánamo Bay:

“I’m pleased to see President Obama moving forward with a proposal to close the Guantánamo Bay prison, and I urge Congress to consider the plan seriously. I’ve long called for permanently shutting down the facility, which is a stain on our nation’s history and continues to Read More

Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County Ward; Pre-Primary Convention Underway At UNM-LA

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Robyn Schultz gather for a photo with fellow Democrats during this evening’s Ward and Pre-Primary Convention underway at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo

From left, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Maggie Toulouse Oliver at this evening’s Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Ward and Pre-Primary Convention underway at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo Read More

Governor Susana Martinez Announces Secretary Greg Fouratt Named United States Magistrate Judge

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Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fourat

SANTA FE —  Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) Cabinet Secretary Greg Fouratt will leave his post to become a United States Magistrate Judge in Las Cruces.

Secretary Fouratt has served as DPS cabinet secretary since February 2014 and was unanimously confirmed by the New Mexico State Senate in March 2015.

“Secretary Fouratt is a leader who puts New Mexico first, and I am proud of the work he has accomplished during his time in my administration,” Martinez said. “While we are sad to see him go, we know that Read More

State Republican Party Holds Pre-Primary Convention

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The Republican Party of New Mexico held its 2016 Pre-Primary Convention Saturday morning, where Republican delegates from across New Mexico chose which candidates would appear on the primary ballot in June.

“We were able to pull off an incredible feat,” RPNM Chair Debbie Maestas said. “We completed the convention and tallied the votes in record time with a technological approach, moving away from the archaic system of paper ballots and instead using tablets to cast and calculate votes.”

Delegates were enthusiastic about the process and Read More