At Saturday’s ‘Meet Sheriff Lucero’ event at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, 650 North Mesa Road, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero speaks to community members and members of his re-election committee. ‘Being the first sheriff in Los Alamos County to have graduated from the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Academy, I have raised awareness of the positive benefits of having a sheriff that is an accessible, committed peace officer,’ Lucero said. ‘Having retired from 22 years of service with the Santa Fe County Sheriffs’ Office, I understand
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Udall Secures Resources for N.M. Wildfire Prevention, Border Security, FLETC in DHS Appropriations Bill
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Appropriations Committee June 26 in approving a bill that provides critical Fiscal Year 2015 funding to protect New Mexico’s border, ensure our ports of entry operate smoothly and address the use of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Artesia to detain women and children in removal proceedings.
Udall also included an amendment that would help New Mexico communities prevent serious wildfires. The amendment would allow state and local governments to qualify for hazard mitigation grants – a pool of funding
Heinrich on Immigration Reform: A Year of Inaction
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement June 27 calling on House Republicans to act on the Senate bipartisan immigration reform bill that passed the Senate one year ago:
“After a vigorous public debate last year, the Senate passed a common-sense proposal to reform our country’s immigration policies. The bill would modernize our immigration system to meet the needs of our economy, provide an accountable pathway to earned citizenship for the undocumented workers currently living in the shadows and dramatically Read More
Meet Your Sheriff At Posse Lodge Saturday
Senate Votes to Improve Training & Education for New Mexico Workers, Job Seekers
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. joined the Senate in voting 95-3 to pass a bipartisan bill that will help New Mexico workers get updated workforce and skills training to better enable them to compete for new jobs and career advancement.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives soon, will also help employers find the qualified workers they need to grow and expand their businesses.
“This bill is a critical investment in New Mexico’s workforce,” Udall said. “It will make much-needed updates to vitally Read More
Heinrich Votes For Bill To Improve NM Workforce Programs
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., voted to pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a bipartisan bill to improve existing federal workforce development programs in New Mexico.
“It is critical now more than ever to equip New Mexicans with the tools they need to compete in today’s job market,” Heinrich said. “This bill helps update and streamline some of New Mexico’s federal workforce development programs, which means more training and education opportunities for job seekers or those looking to sharpen Read More
Senators Press Increased Transparency on U.S. Drone Policy
From left, Senators Ron Wyden, Martin Heinrich and Mark Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mark Udall, D-Colo. pressed the Obama administration today for additional transparency on U.S. drone policy, including its interpretations of when it can take lethal action outside of declared war zones and against Americans.
The senators – all members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence – also said the American people have a right to know the “limits and boundaries” of the president’s power to take
NM Counties Land $37 Million in PILT Payments
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District highlighted more than $37 million that New Mexico counties are receiving through the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for Fiscal Year 2014.
Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewel announced that 32 local governments throughout New Mexico are receiving $37,677,905 – $3 million more than last year – through the program that compensates counties and local governments for non-taxable federal land in their jurisdictions.
“The PILT program provides vital resources Read More
Luján’s Staff Holds Mobile Office Hours in Los Alamos Thursday
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
Congressional News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s staff will hold mobile office hours in the Third District Thursday, June 26. The Los Alamos time is 1-3 p.m. at Time Out Pizza, 1350 Central Ave.
Mobile office hours provide constituents who may not have the means or time to travel to one of Luján’s six district offices greater access to the services offered. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, immigration applications, veterans’ services, and other federal programs.
Staff in Los Alamos will be partnering with the Los Read More
Launch of VA Open Burn Pit Registry Helps Veterans Get Needed Care
Msgt. Jessey Baca
POLITICAL News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed news that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, which he was instrumental in creating through bipartisan legislation.
Similar to the Agent Orange and Gulf War registries, the burn pit registry will enable the VA to track service members and veterans exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes from open burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will help the VA and doctors to better assess the health of veterans and determine to what extent air pollution from burn pits caused Read More