Politics

Los Alamos County Clerk And LAPS Superintendent Canvass 2016 Special Election Results

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At the Municipal Building Friday, from left, LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover and Elections Manager Gloria Maestas. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has completed the required canvass process to certify and finalize the 2016 Special Los Alamos Public Schools All Mail Election results.

The Canvass Board met at 3 p.m. Friday in the Municipal Building. The board consisted of LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus and County Clerk Sharon Stover.

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Legislation Allowing Adjunct Teachers Passes House

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – House Bill 145, a bill that would allow adjunct teachers, passed the House with bipartisan support on a 37-25 vote.

The bill would allow New Mexicans with at least a bachelor degree to teach part-time without having to go back to school and get a teaching degree. The proposal would help bring much-needed expertise back to the classroom and make it easier for dedicated professionals to invest in New Mexico students.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Conrad James.

“I’m encouraged that this bill passed with bipartisan support in the House,” James said. “I urge the Senate to pass this Read More

House Speaker Applauds Efforts To Modernize Chamber And Improve Transparency

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House Speaker Don Tripp
 

STATE News:

 
SANTA FE ― House Speaker Don Tripp praised recent upgrades to the information technology systems and processes used by the House of Representatives.
 
Tonight was the first time these enhancements to improve the public’s ability stay informed about amendments being considered while the House is in session have been used. 
 
“I commend the efforts of House Chief Clerk Denise Ramonas to modernize our systems to 21stCentury standards,” Tripp said. “The changes she has spearheaded provide more transparency
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce Selection Of Valles Caldera, Bandelier For National Park Service Centennial Challenge Project

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Sen. Tom Udall in September at the Valles Caldera. Courtesy/jemezdailypost.com

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:

  • Funding award will engage Tribal youth in forest restoration, public lands preservation 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced that the Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument have been selected to participate in the National Park Service Centennial Challenge Project.

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected 69 projects at 63 parks nationwide to highlight during its Read More

Letter To The Editor: Refuting Pacheco And Nunez

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By EDWARD BIRNBAUM
Los Alamos
 
The Jan. 26 Los Alamos Daily Post report in which Representatives Pacheco and Nunez call the Republican version of Real ID legislation that passed the House Judiciary Committee a “compromise”, is disingenuous at best, and an outright lie at worst.  
 
Real “compromise” legislation was passed in the Senate 35-5 in last year’s session, with the support of almost all Democrats AND Republican’s, but was blocked by the House Republicans who never brought it up for a vote.  
 
The fact that the legislation sponsored by Pacheco
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Bipartisan Driver’s License Compromise Passes House

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STATE News:

  • Bill will stop giving NM driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants

SANTA FE – A bipartisan compromise bill that will stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and bring New Mexico into compliance with the REAL ID Act passed the House Floor Wednesday by a 39-30 vote. House Bill 99 is sponsored by Representatives Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez.

“I’m looking forward to continuing this fight in the Senate,” Pacheco said. “The bottom line is we need to stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and bring New Mexico into compliance with federal law. It’s dangerous. After Read More

New Mexico’s DHS And DPS On ‘At Risk List’

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State Auditor Tim Keller
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― State Auditor Tim Keller announced the annual list of New Mexico’s state and local governments that are considered “At Risk” based on the latest audit cycle.
 

The FY15 “At Risk List” contains 56 entities that have not submitted their audits by the deadline, including:

  • Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management;
  • Department of Public Safety;
  • Martin Luther King. Jr. Commission;
  • City of Española;
  • City of Carlsbad;
  • County of Cibola;
  • County of Harding;
  • Town of Estancia; and
  • Lordsburg Municipal Schools.
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Council Approves Fire And Police Collective Bargaining Agreements

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes requests approval from County Council Tuesday evening of a collective bargaining agreement between International Association of Firefighters Local 3279. Council unanimously approved the agreement. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
International Association of Firefighters Local 3279 President Bert Quintana signs the collective bargaining agreement with the County Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Looking on from left, Fire Chief Troy Hughes, County Councilor James Chrobocinski, County Manager Harry Burgess and County Clerk
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Legislation To Give Judges Full Picture Of Criminal Histories Passes House

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― A bill that will give judges access to the full criminal histories of violent offenders passed the House Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee by a 7-0 vote.
 
House Bill 72, also called Jaydon’s Law, is sponsored by Reps. Nate Gentry and Paul Pacheco.
 
“Currently, judges don’t have access to a complete view a criminal defendants violent criminal history,” Gentry said. “This bill will give them the information they need to make fully informed sentencing and pre-trial decisions.”
 
Current law prohibits judges from considering
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Bipartisan Legislation To Allow Local Governments To Implement Curfews Passes First Committee

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Yesterday bipartisan legislation that would authorize local governments to impose curfews on minors under the age of 16 from midnight to 5 a.m. passed the House Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee by a 4-3 vote.
 
The bill, HB 29, is sponsored by Republican Rep. Nate Gentry and Democrat Rep. Carl Trujillo.
 
“No good can come from young teens roaming the streets after midnight,” Gentry said. “This legislation will protect our children from the dangerous situations that result from unsupervised minors being
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