Politics

Udall Submits 7,515 Petition Signatures for Re-election

February 6, 2014 by Submitted by CSTadmin

Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. Senate News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall officially filed for re-election Wednesday, submitting 7,515 petition signatures collected by volunteers from across New Mexico, in order to appear on the ballot in November. Udall gathered signatures from every county in New Mexico, demonstrating broad-based support.

“We’ve seen an outpouring of support from people across our state, and in every county. They know there’s a lot at stake in this election and that we’re focused on what matters – fighting in the U.S. Senate for New Mexico’s middle class and working families, Read More

Vincent Chiravalle Enters House Dist. 43 Race

February 5, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Vincent P. Chiravalle

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Former Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent P. Chiravalle told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he has entered the race for the New Mexico House of Representatives District 43.

“As a state representative I would apply a common-sense conservative approach that reflects core Republican principles and puts state government on the side of our citizens,” Chiravalle said. “I would work to create a more efficient state government, one that promotes private enterprise, supports our public schools, and protects life.”

Rep. Garcia Richard Focuses on Education

February 5, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, at podium, honors Los Alamos AP teachers and students Tuesday at the Roundhouse. Sen. Richard Martinez, fourth from left, and LAPS Board of Education President Jim Hall, far right, participated in the event. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos AP teachers and students, shown here with education officials and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, were honored Tuesday at the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba, is a well-known advocate for schools, students

Sen. Linda Lopez Introduces Bill to Halt Implementation of Common Core State Standard

February 5, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

STATE News:

Lack of Public Participation, Inadequate Fiscal Impact and For-Profit Educational Industrial Complex Pressures Cited

SANTA FE – Sen. Linda M. Lopez, D-Bernalillo introduced Senate Bill 296 that, if enacted, would halt the state’s implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) until an in-depth fiscal analysis and broad public outreach is accomplished.

The bill also withdraws New Mexico from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC) testing consortium. The assessments are linked to CCSS, high school graduation, teacher evaluation, Read More

Appointed Councilor David Izraelevitz Will Seek Election

February 5, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Councilor David Izraelevitz discusses his candidacy this morning on KRSN. Photo by Nancy Coombs

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz announced this morning on KRSN that he will seek election to the council seat he was appointed to three years ago after Gov. Susanna Martinez appointed Jim Hall to fill a vacancy in House Dist. 43. That seat was held by Rep. Jeannette Wallace who died from an illness.

“It has been an honor to represent the people of Los Alamos County for the last three years,” Izraelevitz said. “This is where Read More

Sheriff Marco Lucero Announces Intent for Re-Election

February 4, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Sheriff Marco Lucero riding his Tennessee Walker ‘Cavalier’ in the 2013 County Rodeo. Photo by Larry Lamsa

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning that he is running for a second four-year term.

“The reasons I choose to run for re-election are similar to the reasons that I ran initially,” Lucero said. “When I retired after 22 years of service with the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office, I realized that I could provide a service to our community in Los Alamos by sharing my training

Breaking News: Los Alamos Council Chair Geoff Rodgers Announces Candidacy for House District 43

February 3, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

House Dist. 43 candidate Geoff Rodgers

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers today announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s House of Representatives District 43.

“I’m a pragmatic, problem solving elected official with a proven track record of reaching across the aisle,” Rodgers said during an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post.

Rodgers, 52, is in his second term on the Los Alamos County Council. He served 2001 to 2004, was elected again in November 2010 and last month his peers elected him to a second consecutive Read More

Heinrich Statement on House Republicans’ Immigration Reform Principles

February 3, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement on the new set of principles on immigration reform put forward by House Republican leaders:

“The lack of consensus among House Republicans on immigration reform has been disappointing, so I’m encouraged by the recent progress made toward finding common ground and common sense solutions. I’m especially pleased that there’s consensus that we need to provide a special pathway to citizenship to DREAMers.

“But the reality is, passing immigration Read More

New Mexico Man Nominated to Lead Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

February 2, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Norman C. Bay

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed news that Norman C. Bay, a former University of New Mexico law professor and U.S. Attorney, has been nominated to chair the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC.)

Bay is currently the director of the Office of Enforcement at FERC, a position he has held since 2009.

“Norman is an outstanding example of excellence in public service. I look forward to working with him on the energy challenges facing New Mexico and the nation. We need a ‘do it all, do it right’ approach to ensure energy security Read More

House Highlights For Week Ending Jan. 31

February 1, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

STATE News:

House Highlights for the week ending Jan. 31:

In Committee

●House Bill 13 School Equalization Guarantee “Local Revenue,” sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D-Bernalillo-19) received a Do Pass without recommendation. HB 13 proposes revisions to the definition of “local revenue” for calculating a school district’s state equalization guarantee distribution under NMSA 1978, Section 22-8-25. HB 13’s inclusion of new language clarifies the calculation by explicitly requiring any local taxes, whether authorized or not, to be incorporated into the SEG distribution. Read More