Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson with County Information Technology Project Manager Estevan Gonzales with a pilot from New Mexico Airlines in front of the new commuter plane during Friday’s open house at the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy photo Read More
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Russians Visit Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
Russian visitors from Sarov spent time last week with New Mexico Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos on the House floor at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, from left, Elena Babinova, Paul White, Irina Starostina, Oxana Gorelova, Garcia Richard, Dmitry Avdeev and Natalia Kochetkova. Courtesy photo
Senators Want Expanded Mental Health Services for Students
U.S. SENATE News:
Sen. Tom Udall
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich are spearheading an effort with 16 of their colleagues to expand comprehensive school-based mental health services for children.
The Mental Health in Schools Act would authorize funding for grants to schools and other mental health centers to partner with community-based organizations to expand access to services for students.
“Removing the stigma around mental illness and making treatment available at early ages is critical to raising a stable and productive society,” Udall said. Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s 2013 Legislative Session Review
Stephanie Garcia Richard is the newly elected State House Representative for District 43, which includes Los Alamos and parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. She is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University and teaches 3rd grade at Pablo Roybal Elementary School in Pojoaque. Courtesy photoSGR News:
In her 2013 Legislative Session Review, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard issued the following information to her constituents:
It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative for District 43 and I am excited to continue to work together as we build a better Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Elects New Officers
State Central Committee members and local officers were elected at the Los Alamos Democratic Party Convention Wednesday, March 27 at Fuller Lodge. From left, County Vice Chair Michael Redondo, County Chair Robyn Schultz and committee members Phil Gursky, Cathy Chapman and George Chandler. Several candidates for the 2014 election and for the State Democratic Chair position were in attendance. Courtesy photo
Jason Marks, candidate for New Mexico Attorney General with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., attended the Los Alamos Democratic Party Convention Wednesday, March 27
Million March Against Child Abuse April 22 in Santa Fe
Judge Sylvia LaMar Speaks With Local Democrats
Judge Sylvia LaMar with Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Mike Wheeler and Party Secretary Carlotta McInteer. Photo by Carl Newton
DPLA News:
New Mexico’s 1st Judicial District Judge Sylvia LaMar spoke at the monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos March 21.
LaMar discussed her judicial docket, which includes hearing domestic cases each Wednesday in the district courtroom of the Los Alamos Justice Center.
Before she was appointed by Gov. Susanna Martinez last November, LaMar practiced domestic relations and personal injury law in Santa Fe for many years.
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Signed! Río Grande del Norte a National Monument
New Mexico’s Río Grande del Norte. Photo by Bob Wick/BLMU.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON – From the Oval Office to Taos, New Mexicans and members of the Congressional Delegation celebrated Monday the Río Grande del Norte National Monument Proclamation that was signed by President Barack Obama.
The national monument designation is widely welcome by Taos and Rio Arriba county residents. A recent study shows the national monument will support hundreds of jobs and bring millions of tourism dollars to the area.
Retired U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, Sen. Martin
County Democratic Convention 7 p.m. Wednesday
DEMOCRATIC PARTY News:
The Democratic County Convention is 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Fuller Lodge. Refreshments will be provided.
Important elections will be held at the County Convention, including Party Chair and Vice-Chair, and Ward Leadership as well as County Central Committee and State Central Committee members.
The County Central Committee votes on actions that are taken as a County Party including, yearly budget and proposed activities.
“If you want a say in how we run our County Party, it is important for you to get involved and be a member of
Read More Monday: Udall to Host Río Grande del Norte White House Proclamation Celebration in Taos
U.S. SENATE News:TAOS – While President Barack Obama signs the Río Grande del Norte National Monument proclamation in the Oval Office Monday, March 25, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will celebrate the historic designation with the local community at a gathering in Taos.
“The National Monument proclamation for the Río Grande del Norte was achieved through strong community support and the tireless efforts of many,” Udall said. “Our celebration will reach from the Oval Office to Northern New Mexico, where communities will see the economic benefits of the monument and the beautiful
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