Politics

New Mexico Recognized For Raising Awareness Of Prescription Drug Abuse

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department’s (HSD) campaign to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse, called A Dose of Reality, has been awarded the 2015 Silver Cumbre Award for public service campaigns from the New Mexico chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

“This campaign is an important tool in getting the word out to more New Mexicans about the dangers of prescription drug abuse,” said Wayne Lindstrom, director of the HSD Behavioral Health Services Division, which oversees New Mexico’s efforts to fight prescription drug abuse.

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American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Responds To Public Schools Risk Advisory

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AFTNM President Stephanie Ly

AFTNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

 

“Auditor Keller is correct to draw attention to the importance for all school districts in New Mexico to closely follow provisions of the School Personnel Act, and the potential consequences when the law is circumvented.

“We have recent examples from Albuquerque, Mora, and Espanola of serious issues which can arise when the School Personnel Act is not followed. Most notably, risks to our children, educational professionals, Read More

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Officially Launches 2016 Re-election Campaign

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Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz addresses the crowd Sunday at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op and introduces Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard announces her bid for re-election to a third term. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Supporters gather at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op for Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s re-election campaign kick-off event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

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Los Alamos County Council To Consider Pro-Endangered Species Act Resolution Tuesday

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DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE News:

Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Los Alamos County Council will consider a pro-Endangered Species Act resolution at its regularly scheduled meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

The resolution is supported by dozens of local citizens as well as environmental organizations, including Defenders of Wildlife and the Rio Grande chapter of the Sierra Club.

The resolution focuses on the accomplishments of the 41-year-old law that is designed to protect imperiled plant and animal species, their habitats across North America and the importance of biodiversity Read More

GOP Meeting Focuses On Parental Rights Issues

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GOP News:

The safety of children and the integrity of the family is facing many threats today.

This Thursday, take a brief tour of some of the most pressing issues current in parental rights, study the proposed legislation to protect parental rights, and find out ways to support the development of a grassroots legislative effort to secure explicit protection of parental rights in New Mexico. 

The community is invited to join the Republican Party of Los Alamos at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday at UNM-LA, Bldg 2, Lecture Hall. Dr. Heather Margaret and several other guests speakers Read More

Udall, Heinrich Welcome Passage Of Funding For NM Veterans And Construction At Military Bases

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined the Senate Nov. 10 in voting 93-0 for critical funding for New Mexico’s veterans and military construction projects.
 
The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations bill funds the Department of Veterans Affairs and construction at military bases in New Mexico and across the country. 
 
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed similar
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Udall, Heinrich Urge Support For Native American Students

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and Sen. Martin Heinrich are urging congressional leaders to ensure bipartisan reforms that support Tribes, Native students and schools serving Native students are included in a final bill updating the nation’s major education law, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
 
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce are working to reach a final agreement that merges House and Senate
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Wash, Dry And Repeat … Billion Dollar Cleanup Settlement Starts Over

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New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn asks for input on a revised consent order from members of the Northern New Mexico Citizens Advisory Board Thursday at the Cities of Gold Conference Center in Pojoaque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

During a break at the NNMCAB meeting Thursday, from left, NNSA Environmental Programs Office Assistant Manager George Rael, talks to EM Los Alamos Field Office Manager Doug Hintze and contractor Bob Zulick. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

 

By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

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Sen. Heinrich Speaks In Honor Of Veterans Day

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day today.

“On Veterans Day, communities across America come together to pay tribute to our men and women in uniform who defend our nation and to those who selflessly sacrificed their lives to preserve the freedom and liberty we enjoy today.

“The tradition of men and women answering the call of duty runs deep in New Mexico’s history. From the Navajo Code Talkers and Bataan Death Marchers, to the Korean and Vietnam

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Los Alamos Governmental Entities Receive Favorable Audit Results Overall

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State Auditor Tim Keller

NM STATE AUDITOR News:

SANTA FE – A report released by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor found positive results overall in the most recent audits of Los Alamos County’s governmental entities.

The Findings Report: A Summary of New Mexico’s Governmental Financial Audits compiles financial information from across the state and can be used to shine a light on how public dollars in regional governments are protected and managed.

“New Mexico can be proud that the vast majority of our state and local govrnments are accounting for public dollars in a transparent and Read More