Politics

Governor Directs NM State Parks To Establish First Miles Of Rio Grande Trail

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

  • Six New Mexico State Parks to Designate More than 20 Miles for proposed trail

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez directed New Mexico State Parks Division to designate more than 20 miles in six parks throughout the state as the first miles of the Rio Grande Trail.

The proposed trail would stretch more than 500 miles from Texas to Colorado.

“The Rio Grande Trail has the potential to attract visitors from all around the world, much like the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail,” Martinez said. “To help jumpstart the process, I’ve directed our State Parks Read More

Governor Announces Statewide Vaccination Program

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STATE News:

  • Got Shots? Protect Tots! Program Protects New Mexico’s Children from Dangerous Diseases

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced a statewide vaccination program to help make it convenient for parents to get their children immunized before they head back to class.

Aug. 1-15, the Got Shots? Protect Tots! program will offer clinics throughout the state at convenient hours and at little or no cost. The Governor made the announcement at a public health office in Albuquerque and reminded parents about the importance of vaccinating their children before the new school year. Read More

Joe Kabourek To Lead Democratic Party Of New Mexico

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Joe Kabourek

DPNM News:

  • Hire begins building much needed ties between Border States

New Mexico Democratic Party Chairwoman Deb Haaland announced thi morning the selection of Joe Kabourek as executive director of the DPNM.

Kabourek, an attorney and top-level staffer from Colorado, has been called on to lead the Democrat’s into the crucial 2016 election cycle.

“I look forward to working with Democrats across New Mexico to win in 2016 and to create a strong foundation for elections to come,” Kabourek said.

Kabourek comes to New Mexico from Denver, Colo., where he worked on multiple federal, Read More

Op-Ed: We Need Wet Water, Not Paper Water

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By Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
D-Bernalillo

I’ve been a New Mexico state senator for 11 years. When I first ran, it was because as a retired social worker my background in health planning, mental health care and children’s services seemed like a way to make a contribution in shaping state policies in those fields. I quickly realized, however that most of the time I’d be voting on issues far removed from my fields of interest.

Ill prepared to cast informed votes on tax policy, insurance underwriting, gaming compacts and other crucial matters I knew little about, I had to undertake crash courses to fill Read More

Luján On Death Of Navajo Code Talker Kee Etsicitty

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Navajo Code Talker Kee Etsicitty

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement on the recent passing of Kee Etsicitty, a Navajo Code Talker from Chichiltah, N.M.:

“As a young man more than 70 years ago, Kee Etsicitty joined the Marine Corps to help fight the forces of tyranny that were waging war across Europe and in the Pacific. Mr. Etsicitty proudly answered the call when his country needed him, serving in the battles of Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima.

“As a member of the Navajo Nation, Mr. Etsicitty joined with his fellow Read More

Governor Praises Los Alamos ScienceFest: ‘It’s Great … A Festival For Smart People!’

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Gov. Susana Martinez addresses the crowd during today’s press conference at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham, left, and Gov. Susana Martinez watch short films produced by New Mexico True along with the audience. ‘I never get tired of them,’ Martinez said.
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Gov. Susana Martinez chose the Los Alamos Nature Center as the location for today’s press conference announcing new data that shows the New Mexico True advertising campaign vastly

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Attorney General On PRC Refusal To Study Costs And Benefits Of Wind And Solar Energy In New Mexico

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement today in response to the Public Regulation Commission’s refusal to study the costs and benefits of solar and wind energy in New Mexico:

“I continue to urge the PRC to gather more accurate and transparent information for taxpayers, including the study of the true costs and benefits of wind and solar energy in New Mexico. New Mexico’s energy system must be modernized in order to strengthen the economic security of New Mexico’s working families.” Read More

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero Sworn Into Governor Appointed Board Position

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Magistrate Judge Patricia Casados swears in Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero today at the Justice Center. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez appointed Sheriff Lucero to the New Mexico Oversight Search and Rescue Board and it is required that he be sworn into this new position. Sheriff Lucero was welcomed onto the Board when he attended his first meeting last week. Courtesy photo Read More

Heinrich Statement On 2015 KIDS COUNT Report

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. issued the following statement Tuesday after the 2015 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ranked New Mexico as 49th in the nation for child well-being.

The report ranked all 50 states on 16 indicators that fall into the categories of economic well-being, education, health, family and community.

“It’s unacceptable that nearly a third of New Mexico children are living in poverty. Despite 64 straight months of private sector job growth at the national level, Read More

GOP Announces 2015 Constitution Day Essay Contest

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GOP News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and the Republican Party of Los Alamos are proud to announce the 2015 Constitution Day Essay Contest for students in grades 4-12 who live in or attend school in Los Alamos County.

The contest runs thrugh Sept. 4 and students have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and receive their prizes at the Sept. 17 Constitution Day Dinner.

Prizes are: $300-high school  $200-middle school  $100-grades 4-6

The Constitution Day Essay Contest is designed to challenge students to learn more about the Constitution and the men who signed Read More