Politics

Governor: Everyone Has A Duty Under The Law To Report Suspected Child Abuse

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez and local leaders are gathering in Albuqueruqe to remind New Mexicans that anyone who suspects that child abuse or neglect is taking place must report it.
 
Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect decline over the summer months, when children are not in school. New Mexicans can easily report suspected child abuse or neglect by dialing #SAFE.

“As New Mexicans, we all have a duty under the law to report suspected child abuse or neglect,” Martinez said. “Over the summer months when children are not in school, we need

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Op-Ed: New Mexico Businesses Need Patent Reform

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By Sen. Jerry Ortiz Y Pino
D-12-Bernalillo 
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico businesses may be on the verge of seeing one form of commercial piracy go away, a plague that can seriously damage any business’ ability to survive.
 
Congress is debating “The Innovation Act” which is currently awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives. It is New Mexico’s best hope for protection against “patent trolling,” the filing of patent infringement lawsuits which drain innovation—and form a sort of “tax” on creative businesses.
 
This parasitic practice has in
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Governor Announces KAFB Jet Fuel Spill Treatment

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday July 1, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that the U.S. Air Force is now pumping and treating water from a jet fuel leak first detected at Kirtland Air Force Base in 1999.
 
While previous administrations failed to hold the Air Force accountable, Gov. Martinez’s administration has worked closely with the Air Force to facilitate the clean-up.
 
“Protecting our precious water supply is non-negotiable,” Martinez said. “We have taken the necessary steps to begin addressing the Kirtland fuel
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Eighteen Candidates Become US Citizens During Bandelier’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony

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During Saturday’s Naturalization ceremony at Bandelier, 18 candidates from nine countries took the oath to become citizens of the United States. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

USCIS Officer Peter Rechkemmer opens Saturday’s Naturalization ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Chief US District Judge The Honorable M. Christina Armijo officiates at Saturday.s Naturalization Ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
 
Special guest speaker Stephanie
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Udall, Heinrich Urge Minimizing Impact Of Data Breach, Improving Security Controls

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U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich strongly urged the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to take steps to minimize harm to federal employees in New Mexico and across the country who were affected by the recent data breach that resulted in the theft of millions of employees’ personal information.

In a letter to the OPM director, the senators expressed their disappointment with the data breach and called on OPM to take specific actions to improve security controls and prevent cyber theft.

In June, OPM warned that millions Read More

The Elephant In The Room: We Hope You Will Join Us

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The Elephant in the Room
By the Los Alamos Republican Party    

In this edition, we have several things to share.

First, we would like to take the time to invite you to stop by our booth at Overlook Park this 4th of July.  We will have glow in the dark tattoos, bubbles, and glow necklaces for kids of all ages to enjoy (while supplies last). 

There also will be information about an upcoming Constitution Day essay competition for students in all 3 levels of our public schools (prizes will be awarded in Sept.) other handouts to read and a voting booth for you to cast your Read More

DOE To Assess Groundwater At LANL

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DOE News:

In an Environmental Assessment (EA), the Department of Energy proposes to further evaluate, characterize and address chromium contamination in the groundwater beneath Mortandad Canyon at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The proposed action consists of two activities:

  • Chromium Plume Control Interim Measure, would hydraulically control the downgradient migration of the chromium groundwater plume in the regional aquifer.
  • Chromium Plume-Center Characterization, would identify and evaluate the feasibility of potential long-term actions to fully remediate the chromium
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Udall, Heinrich Announce $365,000 to Prevent Drunk Driving, Improve Traffic Safety

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced more than $365,000 for the New Mexico Department of Transportation to help prevent drunk driving and improve safety on New Mexico roads.

The funds will support local safety efforts including sobriety checkpoints, seat belt safety education and enforcement, and ignition interlock programs.

The department will receive four grants funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s State Traffic Safety Information Systems Grants program, which is authorized by the Moving Ahead Read More

Sen. Martin Heinrich Helps HOPE Crew At Bandelier

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Sen. Martin Heinrich stands with members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Hands-On Preservation Experience (HOPE) crew and Bandelier staff for a group photo as their day of work comes toward a close Wednesday at Bandelier. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

The HOPE crew presents Sen. Martin Heinrich with a plaque in appreciation for his participation on their project Wednesday at Bandelier. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. participated Wednesday in a restoration service project with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Read More