Politics

Gov. Susana Martinez To Address Higher Education Leaders From Across U.S.

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez will be the keynote speaker at a symposium of college and university leaders from across the country to discuss higher education reforms in New Mexico.

Higher education leaders from Florida, Georgia and Tennessee will share how similar reforms have helped contribute to dramatic increases in graduation rates in their respective states.

This meeting follows Gov. Martinez’s recently outlined vision for higher education in New Mexico – building a stronger, and more cohesive higher education system to help Read More

County Council Chair Presents Update At Democratic Party Meeting At UNM-LA 7 p.m. Monday

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County Council Chair Kristin Henderson

DPLA News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 in the Jeannette Wallace Room, Building 05 at UNM-LA.

Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson will present an update on County Council happenings.

The community is invited to attend and make it festive by bringing some cookies and their good cheer (but everyone is encouraged to attend, even those who are grumpy and don’t have any cookies to share)

For information about the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County, visit https:////www.losalamosdemocrats.org/

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Moniz On Conclusion Of COP21 Climate Negotiations

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U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz released the following statement Saturday regarding the conclusion of the COP21 climate change negotiations:

“This agreement shows that the world is ready to move towards an innovative era of reductions in heat-trapping emissions that will put us on a path to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. President Obama, Secretary Kerry, and the entire U.S. negotiating team showed leadership, not just at these talks in Paris, but for the months and years of groundwork that was Read More

Dr. Cherry Murray Confirmed As Director Of The Office Of Science

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Dr. Cherry Murray

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Cherry Murray was confirmed by the Senate Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 as director of the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

“Dr. Murray will be an outstanding Director of the Office of Science, drawing upon her experience in academia as professor and dean of one of country’s leading universities of engineering and applied sciences, key R&D leadership roles in industry, and as former head of science and technology at one of the Department’s national laboratories, ” Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “I thank the Senate for the approving Read More

Luján Participates In Gold King Mine Spill Hearing

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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 participated in a hearing in the Housr Natural Resources Committee on the Department of Interior’s report on the Gold King Mine spill. 
 
Luján highlighted the importance of ensuring that all those who were impacted by the spill are made whole and the need to take steps to improve the notification process in case of future disasters.
 
“One of the other failures that took place was after the spill took place. There was no notification to downstream
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Heinrich Votes To Expand High-Quality Education For N.M. Students

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Bipartisan Bill Overturns No Child Left Behind

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., voted Wednesday to pass the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) a bipartisan, bicameral bill to overturn No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The bill passed the senate by a vote of 85 to 12.



“After more than a decade of high-stakes standardized testing of No Child Left Behind that robbed our students of instruction time and devastated teacher morale, we have finally passed Read More

WIPP Workers Perform Filter Replacement

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Radiological workers ready used filters for off–site disposal. Courtesy/WIPP
 
WIPP News:
 
As recovery operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant continue, increased work activity in the underground results in higher levels of airborne salt dust, increasing the frequency with which filters are replaced. Last week, workers performed a filter replacement on WIPP’s Underground Ventilation System.
 
WIPP’s ventilation system has two filter units. Each unit has 84 separate filters arranges in four layers— moderate efficiency filters, high efficiency filters,
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Attorney General Issues Holiday Scam Alert

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – As the shopping season ramps up, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a holiday scam alert today to help New Mexicans protect themselves.

The three most prominent holiday scams New Mexico may experience involve:

  • Fake online shopping websites;
  • Fraudulent gift cards; and
  • Fake charities.

“I want all New Mexicans to be aware of the threat scammers pose this holiday season as they attempt to prey on New Mexicans’ generosity,” Balderas said. “Whether it’s fake shopping websites, depleted gift cards, or even fake charities, scammers are out in force during the holiday Read More

Roger This: All Aboard For The Paris Accord

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By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

The first week of the 21st meeting of the of the Conference of Parties (COP21) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is drawing to a close in Paris.

During this time the Earth has theoretically warmed an additional .0008degreesFahrenheit. That calculation is according to my own back-of-the-envelope extrapolation of a very broad scientific consensus that we are approaching a warming rate of about .04 degrees F per decade.

The alarming problem about these miniscule estimates is that we are beginning to cross a red line Read More

NHCC Theater To Showcase Heart Gallery Kids

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez has unveiled the National Hispanic Cultural Center as the first-ever New Mexico theater to showcase Heart Gallery children before every film and other performances.
 
Heart Galleries feature foster children available for adoption and help them find families. There are more than 500 Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) foster children statewide available for adoption, with 180 in Bernalillo County alone.
 
“Every child needs and deserves a loving family,”
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