Politics

Legislature Revives Capital Outlay: Restores $295 Million In Funding During Special Session Today

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NM House members including Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties in session during the 2015 regular session. Courtesy/VDP

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature met in a short one day Special Session to pass a Capital Outlay bill that funds needed infrastructure construction projects worth $295 million, a few limited tax breaks for business, and a $4.3 million appropriation in emergency funding for Magistrate Courts and the Department of Health.

The Special Session, which lasted a little over four hours, was called by Gov. Susana Read More

New Mexico GOP: ‘Productive Special Session’

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Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Debbie Maestas

ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Debbie Maestas released the following statement on the conclusion of today’s special legislative session:

“Governor Martinez and Republican leaders held firm to produce a deal that not only avoided a harmful gas tax increase but will improve our tax code, level the playing field for New Mexico’s small business and provide resources for vital infrastructure projects across the state.” Read More

GOP Women Meet At Ashley Pond Park Thursday

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LAFRW News:
 
The Los Alamos Federation of Republican Women is having its June meeting 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 11 at Ashley Pond Park. 
 
This event is open to all women, especially those with small children, who would like to learn more about the LAFRW.  
 
There will be food for the ducks and snacks for kids and adults. 
 
A Los Alamos County Clerk Office representative will be the guest speaker and will address voter registration.
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MPNHP Field Team ‘Clearly Saved Best Site For Last’

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MPNHP Field Team leader Arthur Knox wowed the crowd Tuesday at Fuller Lodge when he said, ‘This is our team’s third stop on the tour of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park sites … it is clear that we saved the best for last.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson, center, presents the Keys to the County to MPNHP Field Team leader Arthur Knox and DOE Under Secretary Laurie Morman. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Manhattan Project National Historical

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Legislative Interim Committee Meetings June 8-12

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The following legislative interim committees are meeting the week of June 8-12.

June 8, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. – Economic and Rural Development Committee

State Capitol, Room 322, Santa Fe, NM

Agenda Items:  Review of 2015 Committee-Endorsed Legislation; Work Plan and Meeting Schedule

MAY BE CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED DUE TO SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION

June 9, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. – Jobs Council

State Capitol, Room 322, Santa Fe, NM

Agenda Items:  Review of Jobs Council’s Process and Findings; Previously Approved Jobs Council Initiatives; Proposed Work Plan and Meeting Read More

Governor Calls Special Session For Noon Monday

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – After two months of political brinksmanship, Gov. Susana Martinez and State Senate leadership have finally agreed upon a list of legislation to take up at a special session at noon Monday, June 8.

Senate leadership says they anticipate the session lasting no more than one or two days.

The legislation to be considered includes the previously killed Capital Outlay bill, which funds capital improvement projects throughout the state. The $265 million expenditure is considered economic stimulus by many communities and also provides badly needed infrastructure.

The bill Read More

Lunch With A Leader Features Two Speakers From Southwest Jemez CFLRP

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Courtesy photo

LWV News:

The League of Women Voters will host its monthly Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 16 at Mesa Public Library.

This month Leaders are two men from the Southwest Jemez Mountains Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (Southwest Jemez CFLRP), Jeremy Marshall and Jarrett Garcia.

Marshall has been the SW Jemez Implementation Leader since November 2013. He has been involved with planning and implementation of prescribed fire, thinning and watershed restoration work Read More

Udall, Heinrich Urge CFPB To Issue Strong Rules To Stop Predatory PayDay Lending Practices

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) considers new rules to address predatory practices in payday and similar types of lending, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined a group of Senators in expressing support for initial steps the agency has taken and urging the agency to issue strong rules to combat the “cascade of devastating financial consequences” that these high-priced loans often have on consumers.
 
“We support the CFPB’s initial steps towards releasing
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LANL Workers Alerted To Cybersecurity Threat

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LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) employees were notified Thursday in a memo by LANL Director Charlie McMillan of a cybersecurity incident that could put employee and subcontractor personal information at risk.

Director McMillan Memo:

SUBJECT: Office of Personnel Management Cybersecurity Incident

This afternoon we were notified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) of a cybersecurity incident involving U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) systems and data containing personal information. The breadth of exposure is still being evaluated, and there is a possibility Read More

Hubble Space Telescope Peers Into Milky Way Galaxy

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Hubble peers into the most crowded place in the Milky Way. Courtesy photo

SCIENCE News:

Dr. John P. Holdren is director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy at The White House. He also is the President’s Chief Science Advisor.

Dr. John P. Holdren

“From time to time, I like to send quick, ad-hoc notes to White House staff on a variety of topics―upcoming lunar eclipses, groundbreaking climate news, incredible photos from space. Things I’ve come across and found fascinating,” Holdren stated in an email to media. “Apparently, people really like them. Read More