Politics

Udall Celebrates 150th Anniversary Of Juneteenth

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement Friday to mark the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States:
 
“Today, on the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, we remember the long road to freedom, and we honor the committed individuals who made that journey, who traveled that road, and also those who continue to fight for a better world.
 
We especially honor African American freedom and achievement. Early African American settlers in New Mexico endured
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Governor Unveils Ad Campaign To End DWI

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STATE News:
Friday, Gov. Susana Martinez unveiled an ad campaign that raises awareness about the dangers and consequences of drunk driving.

The Governor also kicked off 100 Days and Nights of Summer, a statewide law enforcement effort that puts more police officers on the roads to target drunk drivers.

“Drunk driving has a devastating impact on New Mexico’s families, and we should do everything we can to stop it,” Martinez said. “That means tougher penalties, cracking down on DWI in every corner of our state, and letting New Mexicans know about the consequences.”

“Our message is clear: If you Read More

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover Elected President Of New Mexico Association of Counties

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Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, third from left, is the new president of NMAC. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover was elected president of the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) during the organization’s 79th annual conference Thursday’s in Albuquerque.

The following officers will lead NMAC for the next year:

  • President: Sharon Stover, Los Alamos County Clerk
  • President Elect: Clyde Ward, San Juan County Assessor
  • Vice President: Tyler Massey, Hidalgo County Treasurer     
  • Immediate Past President:
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LANL’s Partners Still Count On Lab

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Christine Gelles, acting manager Environmental Management-Los Alamos Field Office, at Thursday’s Regional Community Leaders meeting in Pojoaque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

Kim Davis Lebak, manager of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office speaks with Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess at Thursday’s meeting. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

 

BY ROGER SNODGRASS
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST

POJOAQUE – Senior officials from Los Alamos National Laboratory welcomed friends, community members, business leaders, teachers, counselors, workforce Read More

Udall Fights Inadequate Funding/Unprecedented Poison Pill Riders In Interior/Environment Appropriations Bill

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, voted to oppose the inadequate funding and dangerous poison pill riders on the subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2016 funding bill.
 
Despite opposition from Udall and all of the Democrats on the Appropriations Committee, the bill was approved and now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
 
“This bill is critically important for New Mexico, and that’s why I was so disappointed
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U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz Remarks On Papal Encyclical On Climate Change

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U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
 
DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz released the following statement regarding the release of a papal encyclical on climate change by Pope Francis.
 
“Pope Francis’ call to action on climate change is an important milestone in the global effort on this issue. His is not just a powerful moral voice, he also graduated as a chemical engineer and understands the consensus of climate scientists that accumulating man-made pollution endangers our planet and people around the world.
 
As
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Widow To Work With Attorney General On Violent Crimes Case Review Team

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RRPD News:
 
RIO RANCHO ― Julie Benner, widow of Rio Rancho Police Department Officer Gregg ‘Nigel’ Benner, has joined New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas in the Violent Crimes Case Review Team―a comprehensive, solution-based evaluation of breakdowns in New Mexico’s criminal justice system and a strategic opportunity for systemic reforms. 
 
Ofc. Benner was the first Rio Rancho police officer killed in the line of duty. He died after being shot on Memorial Day, allegedly by Andrew Romero, who was not in custody despite a known criminal record, substance
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DOE Announces 18 New Projects To Accelerate Technologies For Efficient Residential Combined Heat And Power Generation And Bioenergy Crop Development

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $55 million in funding for 18 innovative projects as part of ARPA-E’s two newest programs: GENerators for Small Electrical and Thermal Systems (GENSETS) and Transportation Energy Resources from Renewable Agriculture (TERRA).
 
GENSETS projects are aimed at developing generator technologies that will improve efficiencies in residential Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation, and TERRA projects will accelerate energy crop development for the
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Udall Votes To Strengthen Justice System For Survivors Of Military Sexual Assault

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Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement after voting in favor of an amendment which would have placed authority for pursuing military sexual assault cases with military prosecutors, rather than unit commanders.

Udall is a cosponsor of the amendment and the underlying bill, introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. The measure failed to gain the 60 votes required to move forward today, despite being supported by a bipartisan coalition of 50 senators.

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Attorney General Makes Final Recommendations On Campaign Finance Reporting

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

STATE News:

Wednesday, Attorney General Hector Balderas sent a letter to Secretary of State Dianna J. Duran making recommendations for increasing transparency and accountability in the campaign finance reporting process.

“When dealing with millions of dollars of campaign donations, candidates should strictly comply with the law and not violate transparency standards,” Balderas said in describing shortcomings in the current system of campaign finance reporting.  “We need to put teeth back into the law, which is why I’ll be supporting the reinstatement Read More