Politics

Udall, Heinrich Back DOD Plan To Better Protect Military Families From Abusive Financial Practices

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. are supporting the Department of Defense’s (DOD) plan to update the Military Lending Act (MLA) and close existing loopholes in order to better protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices. In a letter sent today to U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the Senators expressed strong support for the proposed new rule to help prevent lenders from charging excessive fees and taking advantage of military families.

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LAPS Officials File School Board Election Resolution

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Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover receives the school board election resolution in her office this morning from LAPS Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt, LAPS Chief Financial Officer Lisa Montoya and School Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie. They filed the school board election resolution to put people on notice that they should run for school board, Dr. Schmidt said. The election is Feb 3, 2015 and includes positions 3, 4 and 5, all of which are on the hill. Candidates must reside within the boundaries of the position they are running for. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost Read More

Residents Encouraged To Run For Local School Board

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LAPS News:

With the Dec. 16 sign up deadline for those interested in running for a seat on the Los Alamos School Board fast approaching, Board President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie is encouraging residents to consider applying.

“Get ready to serve your community,” Bjarke-McKenzie said. “There are many critical decisions the school system will be making including the selection of the next school superintendent. Serving on the School Board gives residents a voice in the future direction of the school system.”

Any resident of the District, who is a “qualified elector” (qualified to vote under the Read More

Udall Statement On DOD’s Chuck Hagel Stepping Down

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement after President Obama announced that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will step down: 
 
“Over the last year, we have seen the emergence of a brutal terrorist organization as well as other security threats that have required a targeted, strategic response, with little room for mistakes. As the commander in chief, President Obama needs to have a strong defense secretary who will handle these challenges with authority and clear leadership. I thank Secretary Hagel for
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Governor To Recognize New Mexico True Heroes

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

Gov. Susana Martinez will be in Albuquerque at 2 p.m. today to recognize the extraordinary citizens being honored as New Mexico True Heroes.

Through a partnership with the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, the New Mexico True Heroes program honors four New Mexicans who contribute to making their communities a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

The Governor will recognize:

  • John Masterson, Roswell, is being recognized for his bravery in ceasing a school shooting at Berrendo Middle School in early 2014. Masterson is a married father of three who teaches social
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Egolf, Stapleton, Caballero Make Up House Democrats New Leadership Team For 2015-2016

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Democrats in the New Mexico House of Representatives have elected  a new Floor Leader, Whip and Caucus Chair for the 52nd Legislature. 

Floor Leader Rep. Brian Egolf

Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe, who was elected on the first ballot, will represent the Democrats as their new Floor Leader.

Egolf  has served in the House since 2009  and has chaired the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

 

 

 

Minority Whip Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton

Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, D-Bernalillo, elected in 1995, will represent the Democrats Read More

Udall, Heinrich Seek Additional Resources For WIPP

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress finalizes its fiscal year 2015 spending bills, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced they are seeking continued support for funding for the recovery of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad.

In a letter to Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, the senators urged them to provide an additional $113 million above 2014 funding levels to ensure ongoing recovery efforts are maintained and the facility can safely resume operation.

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Heinrich Introduces Bill To Boost Tech Transfer

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced S. 2932, the Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2014, a bill to accelerate technology transfer by establishing off-campus microlabs that would serve as the “front-door” to national laboratories.

The microlabs would give academia, local government, businesses owners, and communities direct access to the equipment, facilities and personnel of our national labs. 

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Gov. Announces Changes In Cabinet Secretary Posts

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Gov. Susana Martinez

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced four cabinet level appointments taking effect Dec. 1:

  • Kelly Zuni replaces Art Allison as cabinet secretary of the Department of Indian Affairs;
  • Jay Mitchell replaces Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Secretary Greg Myers;
  • Tom Blaine replaces Scott Verhines as New Mexico’s state engineer; and
  • Brent Earnest replaces Sidonie Squier as cabinet secretary of the Human Services Department.

The changes will take effect Dec. 1.

“We’ve accomplished a great deal in the last four years, and I’m Read More

Sheriff Lucero Hosts Appreciation Event For Supporters

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Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero with his wife Sandra, center standing, hosted an appreciation event Friday night at the Posse Lodge for the many community members who supported his reelection campaign. ‘Everyone of them helped with my campaign and I appreciate their efforts so much,’ Lucero said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More