Politics

Tourism Secretary Discusses New Mexico True

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New Mexico Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham discusses the New Mexico True campaign Thursday at the Convento in Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

An example of a Los Alamos landscape ad, bottom left, and a new ‘action’ ad designed for the New Mexico True campaign. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Sharing her passion and garnering support for the New Mexico True campaign, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham is paying visits to Northern New Mexico communities including Española last week Read More

Gov. Susana Martinez Signs Gaming Compact

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STATE News:

  • Agreement Allows Casinos To Operate Another 22 Years; Adds Stability, Transparency

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez brought together Native American tribal leaders from around the state to sign a new gaming compact, which will allow them to operate casinos for another 22 years.

Leaders from the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Jemez, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and the Navajo Nation gathered at the Governor’s Office for her signature.

“I’m pleased that we were able to come together to secure this compact,” Martinez said. “It preserves the Read More

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Meet At Justice Center Noon Wednesday

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LAFRW News:

The April meeting of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) is set for noon, Wednesday at Ashly Pond, for an abbreviated business meeting.

When the business meeting is concluded, The group will then tour the Justice Center and Municipal Judge Alan Kirk will present a talk about his responsibilities as judge and an overview of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, for which he is a co-founder and chairman. 

LAFRW will hold its business meeting first in conference room at the Justice Center. Members are asked to bring canned goods and staples to donate to a women’s Read More

Udall Office To Co-host Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum And Youth Summit

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COMMUNITY News:

ESPAÑOLA – The office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will co-host the 6th annual Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum and Youth Summit Thursday and Friday. 

The two-day event will focus on preventing substance abuse and addiction, substance abuse treatment, and incorporating youth and community member perspectives into an anti-drug strategic plan for northern New Mexico.

Additional co-hosts include the office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, the office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Read More

New Mexico Art In Public Places Program In Jeopardy

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By TISA GABRIEL,
Former New Mexico Arts Division Director 1983-1988

JAMES RUTHERFORD,
Former Director of the Governor’s Gallery 1986-1992

Tucked away in the Capital Outlay Bill, which died in the final hours of the recent Legislative session is a clause that should be of great concern to artists, supporters of the arts, and indeed anyone who appreciates the quality of life enhancements that public art provides.

Section 43 of the House amendment takes $2.4 million from the Art in Public Places fund that has already been designated to specific projects across the state – at least half of which Read More

Governor Signs E-cigarettes Child Safety Legislation

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Wednesday to help protect New Mexico’s children from e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine products.

Senate Bill 433, sponsored by Sen. John Ryan, R-Albuquerque, will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and requires retail liquid nicotine packages to be sold in child-resistant containers. If a child consumes liquid nicotine, it can be fatal.

House Bill 213, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes, R-Albuquerque, also requires child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products.

Martinez also acted on Read More

NCRTD Asks Congress To Renew Transportation Bill

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District has joined more than 240 organizations and community groups throughout the U.S. to call for action as expiration of Federal Transportation Bill approaches May 31.

It has been determined by APTA (American Public Transportation Association), without a long-term federal transportation funding bill, NCRTD (North Central Regional Transit District), along with many other transit organizations, could face tremendous uncertainty, and a bill is needed for better and expanded transportation options, and to continue to grow the economy. Read More

Governor Signs Legislation Supporting Military Members And Veterans

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed several pieces of legislation Friday that provide support for New Mexico’s military members, veterans and their families.

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos

The Governor signed House Bill 427, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, that brings New Mexico into compliance with federal G.I. Bill guidelines. This will allow veterans’ family members to receive in-state tuition, allowing them to earn a college education at an affordable cost.

“New Mexicans have always stood ready to answer Read More

Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $3.5 Million To Restore Nambé Falls Reservoir, Reimburse Firefighting For Tres Lagunas Fire

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced Thursday that more than $3.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding will be awarded to New Mexico to help San Miguel and Santa Fe counties recover from severe fires and flooding.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

Pojoaque Valley Irrigation District will receive $1,028,174 for emergency repairs to the Nambé Falls Reservoir to clear out debris and sediment that flowed into the reservoir during severe storms and flooding in September Read More

Governor Signs $6.235 Billion State Budget

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STATE News:

Budget Prioritizes Job Creation, Education Reform, Public Safety and Child Wellbeing

ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed New Mexico’s Fiscal Year 2016 State Budget Thursday, which prioritizes job creation, continuing education reform, and improvements to public safety.

As signed, the $6.235 billion budget increases state spending by 1.3 percent over the current fiscal year. 

“This is a responsible budget that invests heavily in creating jobs and educating our children,” Martinez said. “By keeping our finances in order and ensuring that our budget grows Read More