Politics

Jaret McDonald Files For Sheriff’s Race

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Jaret McDonald, left, filed his candidacy for Los Alamos County Sheriff a few moments ago and was joined by from left, his wife Jennifer, treasurer/campaign manager Camille Montoya and supporters Mark Voss and Karl Thomas. McDonald is a Republican running against Democrat incumbent Marco Lucero. ‘I am extremely proud and grateful to have this opportunity to run for sheriff.’ he said. ‘I look forward to serving the residents of Los Alamos and White Rock well. I have been amazed at the show of support by residents for my candidacy. It seems the phone is ringing off the hook and Read More

Ed Birnbaum Files For County Council

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Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover presents Democrat Ed Birnbaum, who just filed for Council, an information packet that her office has prepared for each candidate. Birnbaum told the Los Alamos Daily Post why he decided to enter the race. ‘When I made the decision to retire from my position as a university professor and department chair at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and move back to New Mexico in 2012, I also made the decision to give back to my new community… Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Andrea Cunningham Files For County Council

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Democrat Andrea Cunningham files for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘As a resident of Los Alamos for 22 years, I was honored when both Republicans and Democrats encouraged me to run for County Council,’ Cunningham said. ‘While we have made great strides in many areas, there are still longstanding opportunities for improvement that exist…’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Susan O’Leary Files For Los Alamos County Council

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Susan O’Leary just filed her candidacy for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. O’Leary is a Democrat vying for one of four seats coming vacant on the seven-seat Council. ‘I am thrilled to be running for County Council in Los Alamos,’ O’Leary told the Los Alamos Daily Post. ‘I think this is a wonderful community for families and if elected, I would like to participate in making it an even better community for families and will focus on ways to increase government efficiency and increase transparency between the government and community.’ Photo Read More

2015 Budget Proposal Makes Critical Investments in All-Of-The-Above Energy Strategy and Nat’l. Security

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DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz detailed President Barack Obama’s $27.9 billion Fiscal Year 2015 budget request for the Energy Department. Secretary Moniz emphasized the President’s continued commitment to a low-carbon future, improved energy infrastructure resilience, U.S. science and technology leadership and stronger national security.

This budget request represents a 2.6 percent increase above the FY 2014 enacted level, reflecting the importance of the Department’s core focus areas:

  • Energy and Science;
  • Nuclear
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Heinrich To Participate In ‘All-Nighter’ To Urge Action On Climate Change

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Immediately following votes tonight until approximately 9 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. will join senators from the Senate Climate Action Task Force on the Senate floor to urge action on climate change. A significant number of senators are expected to participate throughout the night. 

“Tonight we will illustrate that climate change is not theoretical and cannot be ignored. We will discuss how sound science can be used to better understand and manage climate impacts. And we’ll Read More

Bill Signed to Invest $50 Million in Broadband Infrastructure for Public Schools

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STATE News:

SANTA FE–Gov. Susana Martinez signed Senate Bill 159 (SB159), sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Bernalillo and co-sponsored by Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Bernalillo. The bill will allow the Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC) to expend up to $10 million annually for the next five fiscal years, to correct deficiencies in broadband infrastructure in schools statewide.

“This is the single largest state investment in broadband access for public schools. Building our education technology infrastructure provides our kids the platform to succeed,” Candelaria said. “SB Read More

Democrats Nominated At Pre-Primary Convention

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Political newcomer Alan Webber, candidate for governor, emerges in second place from Saturday’s Democratic Pre-Primary Convention. Courtesy photo

DPNM News:

More than 1,800 Democrats from across New Mexico came together for Saturday’s Pre-Primary Convention at the Route 66 Casino Hotel on Laguna Pueblo to introduce and nominate their 2014 Democratic statewide candidates.

Sen. Howie Morales at Saturday’s Pre-Primary Convention. Courtesy/DPNM

Sen. Howie Morales led in the race for governor with 29 percent of the vote, followed by Allan Webber at 21 percent, Read More