Politics

Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Legislative Priorities

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SIERRA CLUB News:

  • Renewing solar credits, stopping killing contests, trapping …

SANTA FE — Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter volunteers and staff are advocating for and against dozens of bills at the Roundhouse during the 2015 New Mexico legislative session.

“With new leadership in the House of Representatives, we expect corporate lobbyists to have a much greater influence, and therefore we expect many more bills that threaten New Mexicans’ health, air, water and climate, as well as the state’s wildlife and public lands,” Chapter Conservation Coordinator Dan Lorimier said. Read More

Meet UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidate Troy Hughes

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By TROY HUGHES, Candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3

Our college, the University of New Mexico at Los Alamos (UNMLA), is a vital part of our community that deserves more attention. I submitted my name as a candidate for the UNMLA Advisory Board so that I can be one that makes a difference and brings UMNLA the attention it deserves. 

My association with community colleges started many years ago when I led an effort to create a cooperative agreement between two community colleges that allowed a fire science degree program to be taught in my hometown. My first degree was an associate’s degree Read More

Candidate James Robinson: I love UNM-LA

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James Nealy Robinson

 

By JAMES NEALY ROBINSON, Candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3

We are officially one week away from the School Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board elections.

I would first like to encourage all voters to get out and make your voice heard by casting a ballot on Feb. 3. Next, I would like to thank my fellow candidates for a wonderful campaign. It has been great to discuss the issues without negative press. Finally, I would like to thank all the organizations that have allowed me to come and present my ideas for the UNM-LA Advisory Board.

Over the last few weeks, I have written Read More

Heinrich Applauds Approval Of SunZia Southwest

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Katherine Hammack, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, and senior Bureau of Land Management officials Saturday to announce the approval of the SunZia Southwest Transmission Line in New Mexico.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell

The $2 billion infrastructure project will connect and deliver electricity generated in New Mexico and Arizona to population centers across the Read More

Udall: Amendment To Keystone Pipeline Bill Emphasizes Homegrown Renewable Energy

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

Amendment would create thousands of clean energy jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he has introduced an amendment to the Keystone XL Pipeline bill to establish a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) that would create more than 250,000 jobs, reduce pollution and save consumers billions of dollars.

The legislation, which would help the United States become energy independent while establishing our leadership in clean energy production, would require utilities to generate 25 percent of their electricity Read More

Speaker Tripp: Committees Must Meet On Time

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Speaker Don Tripp

STATE News:

SANTA FE –  New House Speaker Don Tripp sent a letter to the newly appointed committee chairs, asking that they meet on time in order to encourage New Mexicans to get involved in their government.

In the past, committees often ran hours off schedule, making it difficult for constituents to be part of the governing process.

Speaker Tripp sent the following letter to the chairs:

To The Honorable Committee Chairs,

I am writing to discuss my expectations of you as a newly appointed committee chair. As you can appreciate, I believe our committees must operate Read More

House Speaker Announces Committee Membership

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Newly elected Speaker Don Tripp has announced committee assignments for the New Mexico House of Representatives:

Agriculture, Water, and Wildlife

  • Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell, Chair
  • Rep. Andy Nunez, Vice Chair
  • Rep. Paul C. Bandy
  • Rep. Randal S. Crowder
  • Rep. George Dodge, Jr.
  • Rep. Bealquin Bill Gomez
  • Rep. Roberto “Bobby” J. Gonzales
  • Rep. Dona G. Irwin
  • Rep. Bill McCamley
  • Rep. Bob Wooley

Appropriations and Finance

  • Rep. Larry A. Larrañaga, Chair
  • Rep. Jimmie C. Hall, Deputy Chair
  • Rep. Paul C. Bandy, Vice Chair
  • Rep. Sharon Clahchischilliage
  • Rep. Doreen Y. Gallegos
  • Rep.
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Luján Pushes Two Measures

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District announced today that he is supporting a pair of measures aimed at limiting money in politics by overturning the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and increasing transparency in elections.

Luján is a cosponsor of the DISCLOSE Act and the Democracy for All Amendment, which would amend the Constitution.

“Five years ago, Citizens United opened up the floodgates of special-interest money into our political system. Since that time, we’ve seen Read More

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Announces Legislative Priorities And Outreach Program

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Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

STATE News:

 

SANTA FE – At the beginning of her second term as representative for House Dist. 43, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties, announces new legislative priorities and an outreach program with the start of New Mexico’s 52nd Legislative Session.
 
The 60-day session convened Tuesday in what will be a historic year as Republicans take the majority in the House for the first time in 60 years. Garcia Richard issued the following statement regarding her top legislative priorities,
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Groups Rally Against Big Money In Elections

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Public Interest Research Group (NMPIRG) joined by Common Cause and Environment New Mexico, gathered at the Roundhouse to mark the fifth anniversary of Citizens United – the infamous decision that birthed Super PACs and opened the floodgates for special interest money in our elections.

The groups called out the flood of big money in elections and put forward solutions to amplify the voice of average Americans. 

“Five years ago (today), the Supreme Court went way off track, and gave mega-donors and corporate interests free rein Read More