Politics

Key Stakeholders Attend Luján’s Video Forum on Hunger and Poverty in New Mexico

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján speaks with stakeholders throughout northern New Mexico on a video forum addressing the causes of and solutions to hunger and poverty in communities across the state. Courtesy photo

A group in Gallup join in the video forum. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District joined constituents from throughout northern New Mexico on Saturday, Aug. 24 to discuss issues related to hunger and poverty. 

The video forum brought together key stakeholders who addressed both best practices and challenges regarding Read More

Letter to the Editor: Vote FOR UNM-LA. It’s Important!

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By Chris Chandler
Los Alamos

I guess I jumped the gun…

Last week I started checking the mail  for my ballot. I quizzed my husband about it, thinking that he had accidently misplaced it. Voting to support the UNM-LA  mil levy is important, and I sure didn’t want to miss my chance. So I contacted the County Clerk. The ballots will be out this week, the week of Aug. 26. I’m glad that I called … better to be safe than sorry. 

UNM-LA is an important asset to the community. High school students, young adults and long time residents can, and do, enjoy the excellent course offerings. UNM-LA also Read More

Letter to the Editor: Thank You School Board for Acknowledging Holiest Day in Jewish Year

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By Dana Kline
Seventh Grade Language Arts

As a middle school teacher excited about the beautiful new building we will soon be moving into, I attended the special board meet last Friday, Aug. 23. The board made a thoughtful and careful decision about our move in date, Sept. 17. I especially want to thank the board, and our principal, Rex Kilburn, for giving us one extra day to move in, and collaborate with other teachers with whom we will be sharing classrooms.

More than that, however, as a Jew, I want to thank the board for acknowledging the date of our High Holiday, Yom Kippur, and that it coincides with Read More

Letter to the Editor: Future Demands Presence of High Quality Post-Secondary Education Institution in Los Alamos

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By Stephanie Garcia Richard
State Representative, District 43

 

I write in support of the passage of the UNM-Los Alamos operational mil increase that will be put to the voters by mail-in ballot this September.

 

As the voters of Los Alamos are aware, this mil levy is needed to support and sustain current and future program operations and services encompassed in its the mission-preparation for transfer, pathways for careers and passion for lifelong learning, the goals and objectives Read More

Udall: NM Receives $10 Million in Homeland Security Grants

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U.S. SENATE News:
  • State, southern counties will receive funding for border security and emergency preparedness

 

LAS CRUCES ­- U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced Friday that the state of New Mexico and five counties will receive a combined $10 million in border security and emergency preparedness funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP.)
 
Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Otero counties will share $3,146,501 through a program called Operation Stonegarden, while the state of New Mexico will receive $3,459,364
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Letter to the Editor: UNM-LA Has Huge Impact on Local Education

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By Pete Sheehey
Los Alamos County Councilor

UNM-LA has a huge positive impact on local education, starting with many of our high school students; our 16-year-old has been learning robotics there. Local entrepreneur William Sellers has argued that Los Alamos does not need “our own little private university.”

But let’s look in detail at what UNM-LA actually does (losalamos.unm.edu, or ourcommunityourcollege.com). It doesn’t pretend to be a self-contained university. It offers classes to: young people, to help them get their education started conveniently Read More

Hilltalkers to Debate UNM-LA Mil Levy Thursday

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LWV News:

The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at UNM-Los Alamos.

The event will take place in the Lecture Hall in Building 2. The purpose of the meeting is for the public to get information about the proposed mil levy.

The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers will debate the pros and cons of the mil levy election question, followed by a presentation by Dr. Cindy Rooney, who recently was appointed dean of instruction at UNM-LA. 

The meeting will end with a town hall question and answer session, moderated by the League of Women Voters. Refreshments Read More

Sen. Tom Udall Recruits Fall Interns

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CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students interested in gaining experience in a congressional field office to apply for fall internships in his offices in Santa Fe, Portales, Carlsbad, Las Cruces and Washington, D.C.

To apply online or download an application, click here or visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Students or individuals looking for more information on internships in the New Mexico offices can also call (505) 346-6791.

“Congressional internships are an invaluable experience for anyone interested Read More

Luján to Hold Video Forum Targeting Poverty and Hunger

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján will hold the Third Congressional District’s first district-wide video forum addressing hunger and poverty issues at a number of locations around the state. The event takes place 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and is now filled to capacity.

Stakeholders, including nonprofits and local government representatives, will come together at locations throughout the district to consider and collaborate on best practices, challenges and needs. 

Stakeholders will initially meet as smaller groups in their Read More

LACDC Board Endorses UNM-LA Mil Levy Tax Increase

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LACDC News:

The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Board of Directors today announced its support of the proposed mil levy increase designed to fund programs at The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.

The 2-mil operational increase, scheduled for vote by Sept. 17, will boost UNM-LA’s ability to produce science, technology, engineering, and math students that are vital to our unique local economy. LACDC recognizes UNM-LA’s impact on the community at large that is showcased by a wide range of benefits including its partnership with Los Alamos High School to Read More