GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in UNM-LA Room 610.
The public is welcome to attend a presentation by County Manager Harry Burgess on “Upcoming Issues in Los Alamos County.”
A business meeting will follow the presentation.
For more information, contact Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159. Read More
Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate today unanimously confirmed by a 37-0 vote Cabinet Secretary Gregory J. Fouratt to continue his leadership over the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
Secretary Fouratt was appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez and began overseeing the Department of Public Safety March 15, 2014. He has a highly qualified background equipping him to lead the Department of Public Safety. He served as a prosecutor at the United States Attorney’s Office in New Mexico for 17 years, prosecuting the full range of narcotics, Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
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Rep. Cathrynn Brown
VFC News:
By Sen. Cisco McSorleyI am pleased that my bill, Senate Bill 94 (SB 94), designed to help New Mexico lay the foundation for hemp industrialization, has passed the Senate and the first committee in the House of Representatives.
The U.S. Congress recently legalized hemp for research purposes in last year’s agricultural bill. SB 94 creates the New Mexico Industrial Hemp Research and Development Fund for the agricultural, agronomical, ecological, processing, sales and marketing research purposes of hemp growth. The research will be carried out by New Mexico State University Read More
Rep. Conrad James
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Saturday that would allow state workers to donate sick and annual leave to their colleagues in a medical emergency.
HB403, sponsored by Rep. Conrad James, passed by a unanimous 65-0 vote
“This legislation takes extra measures to protect our state workers,” James said. “I am proud that the House took these steps to help state employees in their hour of need.”
All sick-leave donations must remain within a department Read More
Devin DeVargas and New Mexico Teacher of the Year Debra Minyard of White Rock with their certificates. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Teacher of the Year, Debra Minyard of White Rock was recognized by Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and the New Mexico Legislature Friday in Santa Fe.
Minyard is a teacher at Pojoaque Valley High School (PVHS). She was joined at Friday’s event by her husband Joshua Minyard, neighbor Venita Chavez and PVHS Principal Michael “Skip” Hemperley and Assistant Principal Jennifer Baca.
Minyard was doubly honored Read More
Legislators recognize the Los Alamos Daily Post and other small businesses from across the state during a ceremony Monday morning at the State Capital. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
At center, Sen. Richard Martinez congratulates Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark Monday morning in the House Chambers. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT:
SANTA FE—The Los Alamos Daily Post Newspaper and other small businesses from across the state were recognized last Sunday at a reception at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe and Monday during a special ceremony Read More
Rep. Terry McMillan
STATE News:
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that will protect pregnant women in the workplace and exceed federal guidelines.
Rep. Terry McMillan, R-Doña Ana, of Las Cruces is the sponsor. The bill (HB 409) passed by a bipartisan 63-3 vote.
“This legislation balances the need to protect pregnant women in the workplace as well as the economic needs of our local small businesses,” McMillan said. “Today, the House took a huge step forward to protect women in
Rep. Larry R. Scott