Politics

NM GOP Asking AG To Investigate Rep. Kenny Martinez

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Rep. Kenny Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Republican Party is asking the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas to investigate Rep. Kenny Martinez for possibly granting special access to lobbyists who donated vast amounts of money to his PAC.

“Attorney General Balderas needs to address the question; if Rep. Martinez is violating state law, people deserve to know,” said Pat Garrett, spokesman for the Republican Party of New Mexico.

Local news broke the story about two lobbyists, Natasha Ning and Drew Setter, who were possibly given office space in the New Read More

VIDEO: Heinrich Presses For Code Of Conduct In Space

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.– During a U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. discussed the need for an international code of conduct for behavior in space and highlighted the contributions New Mexico’s space program makes to national security.

He specifically underscored the ability of the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) program at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) to provide short-term tactical capabilities and long-term solutions to developing low cost satellites. Read More

Republican Party Of Los Alamos Elects New Officers

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New GOP Officers elected Thursday include from left, Jane Gordon, treasurer; James Chrobocinski, 1st vice chair; Mary Wilhoit, secretary; Bill McKerley, chairman and James Robinson, 2nd vice chair. Courtesy photo

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) elected 2015-2016 officers during its County Convention April 23 at UNM-LA.

The new officers include:

  • Chair Bill McKerley;
  • 1st Vice Chair James Chrobocinski;
  • 2nd Vice Chair James Robinson;
  • Secretary Mary Wilhoit; and
  • Treasurer Jane Gordon.

McKerley acknowledged the hard work and contributions of the out-going officers: Read More

Energy Department Issues New Report, Highlights The Success And Potential Of American Hydropower

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David Danielson
 
DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C, ― In support of the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, at the National Hydropower Association Annual Conference April 27, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson announced the release of the 2014 Hydropower Market Report, the first ever report to quantify the current size, scope and variability of the nation’s hydropower supplies.
 
Hydropower currently provides approximately seven percent of the U.S. electricity supply – enough to power more than 20 million homes,
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Heinrich Helps Residents Prepare For Wildfire Season

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help New Mexicans prepare for wildfire season, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. is encouraging residents to visit the Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center on his website here, which includes a Public Service Announcement, as well as active wildfire information, prevention tips, best practices to protect homes and businesses, and more.

  • ONLINE – Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center 
  • TV PSA – Helping New Mexicans Prepare For Wildfire Season
  • RADIO PSA
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Council Tentatively OKs DPU’s FY-2016 Budget

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Utilities Manager Tim Glasco, left, Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall and Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager of Finance and Administration Bob Westervelt answer questions from Council this evening on the DPU’s FY-2016 proposed budget. The DPU’s total budget is $79,070,472, which reflects a 2 percent decrease from its 2015 adopted budget. Glasco told Council that the proposal does not include any projected rate increases except for a previously approved 8 percent sewer rate increase. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the DPU’s Read More

CEDD Director Describes Her Typical Day On The Job

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CEDD Director Anne Laurent describes her typical day on the job including meetings, project review and customer service activities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

CEDD Director Anne Laurent addresses Council. County Deputy Manager Steve Lynne is sitting next to her. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

County Councilor Rick Reiss, a former commercial developer, began this evening’s budget hearing by asking Community & Economic Development Department (CEDD) Director Anne Laurent to describe her typical day on the job.

Reiss expressed concern Read More

Final Budget Hearing Underway In Council Chambers

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The fourth, and barring anything unforeseen, final night of hearings for the FY-2016 proposed budget is underway this evening in Council Chambers. First on the agenda is the $13.42 million Community and Economic Development Department proposed budget. Councilors from left include, Susan O’Leary, Steven Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Kristin Henderson, Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey and James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A small turnout gathers in Council Chambers for this evening’s final budget hearing. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Senate Democrats Negotiating With Governor To Salvage Capital Outlay Projects, Decide On Special Session

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SANTA FE – Senate Democratic leaders, seeking to avoid a destructive showdown on capital outlay funds worth hundreds of millions of dollars for public projects across the state in 2015, are now in talks with officials from Gov. Susana Martinez’s office and Senate Republicans. 

As of this afternoon, negotiations among the parties were ongoing and expected to continue. No compromise had been reached to enable capital funds to be spent next year, nor on whether a special session to resolve the issue would occur.

“All the participants of these discussions on capital outlay today recognize Read More

Sen. Heinrich Receives National Park Heritage Award

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., receives the National Park Heritage Award from the National Parks Conservation Association in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, received the National Park Heritage Award from the National Parks Conservation Association for his efforts to secure major public lands bills in the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which included the largest expansion of the National Park System Read More