Politics

Secretary Of State Dianna Duran Has Resigned

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Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran spoke at a dinner in 2014 at the Los Alamos Research Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Secretary of State Dianna Duran resigned her post Thursday evening.

An email was sent out by the Democratic Party of New Mexico around 1 a.m. today saying “In light of Secretary Duran’s resignation on Thursday evening, the Office of the Secretary of State has cancelled the rule making hearings scheduled for the morning of Friday, October 23, 2015. As the governor is charged with appointing a Secretary of State, it is Read More

LANL Team Receives NNSA Administration Awards For Exceptional Work

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LANL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a ceremony last week, National Nuclear Security Administrator Lt. Gen. (retired) Frank G. Klotz presented five Los Alamos National Laboratory members awards for their exceptional work in a large-scale, on-site field exercise held in Jordan to evaluate progress in the development of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

At the Oct. 14 ceremony, General Klotz presented LANL team leader Ward Hawkins with the Silver Award for Distinguished Service, and team members Richard Kelley, Emily Schultz-Fellenz, Aviva Sussman and Kenneth Wohletz  Read More

Luján Statement On GOP Bill That Plans For Default On Nation’s Credit

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Ben Ray Lujan

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement after voting against a House Republican bill that prioritizes debt payments.

“With the debt limit looming only a couple short weeks away, House Republicans are playing games with the full faith and credit of the United States. Instead of allowing a clean vote to extend the debt limit and remove any chance of default, House offered a bill today that would remove the guarantee that the United States will pay all of its bills on time and in full.

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Rep. Luján’s Staff Holds Mobile Office Hours At Ruby K’s Bagel Café Friday

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s staff will hold mobile office hours 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave., in Los Alamos.
 
Mobile office hours provide constituents who may not have the means or time to travel to one of Luján’s six district offices greater access to the services offered.
 
Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, immigration applications, veterans’ services, and other federal programs.
 
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Los Alamos Area Legislators’ Rankings Revealed In Conservation Voters New Mexico 2015 Scorecard

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CVNM News:
 
SANTA FE ― Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) has unveiled the statewide 2015 Conservation Scorecard, marking the 11th year of release.
 
In the Scorecard, CVNM reports the votes cast on the most critical issues affecting our air, land, water and communities during the 2015 legislative session.
 

Scorecards for Los Alamos Area Legislators:

House

  • Rep. Nick Salazar (HD 40) didn’t receive a 2015 Score because of a predominance of excused absences during the 2015 session. His Lifetime Score is 66%
  • Rep. Debbie Rodella (HD
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Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Speaks To Los Alamos Crowd

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Coordinator Paul Gibson of Santa Fe 4 Bernie attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd to Monday’s Democratic Party meeting at UNM-LA. Photo by Jim O’Donnell

Photo by Jim O’Donnell

POLITICAL News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County hosted Santa Fe 4 Bernie Campaign Coordinator Paul Gibson at its October meeting Moday at UNM-LA.

Gibson presented information about income inequality and details about Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for President. He encourages supporters to visit https:////www.santafe4bernie.com and attend local gatherings at 6 p.m. Read More

Jeff Steinborn Announces Run For State Senate

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State Rep. Jeff Steinborn
 
STATE News:
 
State Rep. Jeff Steinborn announced that he is running for the State Senate in District 36.
 
Senate District 36 stretches from central Las Cruces north through Hatch to the Sierra County border. In making the announcement, Steinborn expressed excitement for the campaign ahead.
 
“I am honored and excited for the opportunity to represent District 36 in the State Legislature. District 36 encompasses the best of New Mexico; historic neighborhoods and communities, the Rio Grande valley, and the greatest
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Local Man Retires From U.S. Army

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Lt. Col. Brian D. Ray
 
By SHIRLEY RAY
White Rock
 
Lt. Col. Brian D. Ray was born in Los Alamos Dec. 21, 1964. He attended local schools and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1983. He attended Eastern New Mexico University and received his BA in Criminal Justice in 1997.
 
While in college, Ray started his career in the U.S. Army by joining the ROTC and the New Mexico National Guard. He was honored at a retirement ceremony at the New Mexico National Guard in Santa Fe Oct. 13, 2015.
 
In attendance were his wife Ida; daughters Jamie and Felicia; grandchildren Athena, Brianna,
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Los Alamos American Legion Riders Participate In The Escort And Ceremony Of 28 Un-claimed New Mexico Veterans

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NMDVS News:
 
Los Alamos American Legion Riders, Chapter 19, along with Legion Riders, Chapter 26 of Santa Fe were contacted by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Service (NMDVS) to participate in the Escort and Ceremony of 28 Unclaimed New Mexico Veterans as part of the New Mexico Forgotten Heroes Funeral Program.
 
This event was held Oct. 13 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Legion Riders, Patriot Guard Riders and Veteran Motorcycle riders participated in the escort from Riverside Funeral home in Albuquerque to the Santa Fe National Cemetery. 
 
All
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Heinrich Against Bill To Punish Sanctuary Cities, Underscores Need For Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement today after voting against S.2146, a bill to punish sanctuary cities by withholding federal law enforcement funding:
 
“This bill fails to offer pragmatic reforms needed to fix our broken immigration system, while jeopardizing critical funding for public safety. 
 
This is a politically driven effort that would punish cities that have worked hard to build community trust to reduce crime, including domestic violence.
 
When residents
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