Politics

Udall Urges Congress To Pass Bill, Avoid Shutdown

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U.S. SENATE News:    

  • Appropriations bill funds PILT, lab programs including B61, N.M. military bases, WIPP recovery, technology transfer, water projects and other priorities    

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, welcomed the release of a so-called “omnibus” appropriations bill, which includes critical funding for New Mexico and keeps the government running through September 2015, the end of the fiscal year.

The bill funds many New Mexico priorities that Udall has fought for, such as the Payment in Lieu Read More

Los Alamos County Participates In State-Wide Recount For Commissioner Of Public Lands

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Land Commissioner Ray Powell

ELECTION News:

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced today, her office received notice from the Secretary of State, that an agreement was reached by all parties, allowing the stay to be lifted on the automatic recount for the Commissioner of Public Lands race.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has officially lifted the stay and the State Canvassing Board (Governor, SOS and Supreme Court Justice) has issued a 20-page amended order for the statewide recount. County Clerks, at all county seats across New Mexico, are to begin the recount process 8 a.m. Thursday, Read More

Business Community Briefed On Legislative Agenda

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Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard gives a legislative report at Thursday’s Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce members listen to Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s legislative report at Thursday’s Business Breakfast. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties, briefed the local business community on the 60-day session

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Udall Statement On State’s Decision To Fine DOE Following Accident At WIPP

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

STAFF REPORT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement Saturday on the state of New Mexico’s decision to fine the U.S. Department of Energy over $54 million for numerous violations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and Los Alamos National Laboratory:

“The investigation by the state of New Mexico found that the accident last February put at risk the health of workers and the nearby community. The action the state has taken is appropriate and shows why I have long fought for state environmental authority over WIPP waste operations. WIPP and Read More

Lunch With A Leader Features Anne Laurent Dec. 16

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Anne Laurent

LWV News:

The League of Women Voters invites the community to Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m., Dec. 16 at Mesa Public Library.

The speaker is Anne Laurent, LEED certified, licensed architect, is director of the Los Alamos County Community and Economic Development Department and in charge of Capital Projects. She will address the County’s comprehensive plan – what is happening, what needs to happen, and how the public will be involved.

Laurent earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Rhode Island School of Design. Read More

GOP Women Host Holiday Luncheon Dec. 11

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LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will have their annual Holiday Luncheon, a potluck at noon Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr.

All registered Republican Women are invited to attend this special event. New 2015-2016 officers will be installed, and members will bring gifts for the Adopt-A-Family program. 

To RSVP, call Donna MacDonald 505.662.4001. Read More

Udall Recruiting Spring Interns For New Mexico Offices

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U.S. SENATE News:
  • Positions available in Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for spring semester internships in his Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices. 

For more information and to apply for an internship, visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to submit their applications Read More

NCRTD Welcomes Town Of Taos

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Taos Mayor Daniel Barrone

NCRTD News:

The Town of Taos has joined the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) as a full member to its Board of Directors.

Named to represent the Town on the NCRTD Board is Town of Taos Mayor Daniel Barrone. As a commissioner representing Taos County, Barrone has served as Board Chair since 2012. His seat on the County Commission will expire in January. 

The NCRTD Board is comprised of thirteen city councilors, county commissioners and tribal representatives from throughout the four-county District. The addition of the Town of Taos brings the number Read More

Udall Statement On Nomination of Ashton Carter As Secretary of Defense

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Ashton ‘Ash’ Carter
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement on the president’s decision to nominate Ashton Carter to serve as Secretary of Defense: 
 
“The United States and the broader international community are confronting multiple quickly evolving threats in the Middle East, including the emergence of the brutal terrorist organization ISIS. Ashton Carter has the respect of senior military leaders having served under multiple secretaries of defense, managed large budgets
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House Passes Manhattan Project Park Act!

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The Oppenheimer House in Los Alamos. Courtesy/AHF

ATOMIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION News:

The House of Representatives today passed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park! There may be skirmishes ahead, but if all goes well the Senate may vote on the NDAA next week.

Today the House of Representatives passed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a provision to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Los Alamos, NM; Hanford, WA; and Oak Ridge, TN. The Read More