Politics

About HB33 Referendum School Board Resolution

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The Los Alamos Public Schools Board unanimously supports the upcoming HB33 Mill Levy Election.

All voters residing within the boundaries of the Los Alamos Public School District who are registered by Dec. 29, 2015 are eligible to vote. Los Alamos County Clerk will mail the ballot to all registered voters. You need not be a property owner or have students attending public schools.

What Is The HB33 Mill Levy?

Approved by voters since 1988

  • Provides public schools with funds for capital improvements expenditures, including student technology, and large maintenance projects.
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Lunch With A Leader: LANL Foundation CEO Jenny Parks Jan. 19

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Jenny Parks
 
LWV News:
 
The League of Women Voters invites the community to its monthly Lunch with a Leader meeting at 11:45 a.m., Jan. 19 at Mesa Public Library. 
 
LANL Foundation CEO Jenny Parks will speak to the group about “What is the deal with education in New Mexico? Why our public schools aren’t doing better.” 
 
Parks is a graduate of the University of Texas and UT Law School and has worked as an attorney in real estate.
 
Parks joined the LANL Foundation in January 2015 and is responsible for overseeing all
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Governor Issues Executive Order To Help Ensure Supply Of Propane After Massive Snowstorm

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order  to help keep up the supply of propane throughout the state as a result of the massive snowstorm that has impacted communities throughout New Mexico. 
 
The governor’s executive order suspends regulations on the number of hours that propane suppliers may drive in order to expedite its delivery into the state.

“We continue to coordinate storm response efforts through all state and local partners,” Martinez said. “This order will allow suppliers to move

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Udall’s Chemical Safety Bill Passes Senate

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall hailed the Senate’s passage of his bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, a landmark chemical safety reform bill to overhaul the nation’s broken Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) and finally protect families from dangerous chemicals.
 
Udall and Sen. David Vitter, R-La., wrote the bill, which passed the Senate by a unanimous voice vote. 
 
The 39-year-old TSCA is the last of the major environmental laws passed in the 1960s and 70s
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Udall Provision Requiring Report On Burn Pits Will Help Advance Care For Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he secured a provision in the “omnibus” appropriations bill signed by the president last week requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the status and findings of its burn pit registry.
 
The registry — which was created by Udall’s Burn Pits Registry Act — is the first step toward providing medical care and research for service members and veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes from open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
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Governor Appoints Jennifer Padgett District Attorney In First Judicial District

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Jennifer Padgett

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointment of Jennifer Padgett of Santa Fe as the district attorney for the First Judicial District to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Angela “Spence” Pacheco.

“Jennifer Padgett has devoted her career to fighting for children and she has what it takes to build on Spence’s success as district attorney,” Martinez said. “She has demonstrated tremendous management abilities and will aggressively strive to protect citizens and fight for victims in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties.”  Read More

Luján On Tax Legislation That Adds Billions In Debt

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
Washington, D.C. – U.s. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Thursday Dec. 17 after voting against legislation to extend numerous tax breaks at a cost of $622 billion.

“This legislation extends many important provisions of the tax code that I have long supported, but it is disappointing that Congressional Republicans brought a bill to the floor that fails to pay for even one cent of these tax cuts. Time and again, House Republicans have sought cuts to investments

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Eastbound I-40 To Remain Closed At Big-I During Morning Commute

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STATE News:

 

Commuters urged to seek alternative route

 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced overnight that eastbound I-40 will remain closed at the Big-I through today, which will cause delays for commuters. The department is asking commuters to plan ahead and seek alternative routes.

 

Currently in Albuquerque, I-40 east of the Big-I is obstructed with stranded commercial motor vehicle traffic waiting for roads into Texas to be opened. No Albuquerque traffic will be allowed east of the I-40 Interchange.

 

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Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Response To New Mexico’s Statewide Snow Storm

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez declared a State of Emergency in response to the massive statewide snow storm that continues to impact the entire state.

In some parts of New Mexico, more than 16 inches of snow has fallen with drifts as high as eight feet, making roads impassable in several counties. High winds and blowing snow have led to extremely dangerous and life-threatening conditions in multiple counties. In addition to declaring a state of emergency today, the Governor has directed all resources to help communities that have been impacted. 

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NNSA’s Asset Management Program Completes Pilot

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NNSA News:

  • New initiative accelerates infrastructure repairs while increasing buying power

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced completion of a $520,000 pilot to replace a roof, as well as heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system for the Core Library and Data Center at Mercury, Nev. (https:////nevada.usgs.gov/mercury/). 

The library was established as a repository for geologic, hydrologic, and geophysical data and materials collected in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defense and environment programs at the Read More