Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $3.5 Million To Restore Nambé Falls Reservoir, Reimburse Firefighting For Tres Lagunas Fire
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced Thursday that more than $3.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding will be awarded to New Mexico to help San Miguel and Santa Fe counties recover from severe fires and flooding.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Pojoaque Valley Irrigation District will receive $1,028,174 for emergency repairs to the Nambé Falls Reservoir to clear out debris and sediment that flowed into the reservoir during severe storms and flooding in September Read More
Governor Signs $6.235 Billion State Budget
STATE News:
Budget Prioritizes Job Creation, Education Reform, Public Safety and Child Wellbeing
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed New Mexico’s Fiscal Year 2016 State Budget Thursday, which prioritizes job creation, continuing education reform, and improvements to public safety.
As signed, the $6.235 billion budget increases state spending by 1.3 percent over the current fiscal year.
“This is a responsible budget that invests heavily in creating jobs and educating our children,” Martinez said. “By keeping our finances in order and ensuring that our budget grows Read More
Critical Funding Vetoed For Magistrate Courts
Courtesy/NM Courts
NM COURTS News:
SANTA FE – Artie Pepin, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, issued the following statement about court funding in HB2:
As for the overall budget, Pepin said: “The courts will receive a modest budget increase next year that is essential for fulfilling our responsibility to provide fair and timely justice for New Mexico’s citizens.”
“The Judiciary appreciates that the Governor agreed to state budget provisions that will provide a total increase of $627,700 next year for treatment services for drug courts statewide. Read More
DOE Awards $200 Million For Next-Generation Supercomputer At Argonne National Laboratory
DOE Under Secretary for Science and Energy Lynn Orr
DOE News:
- Under Secretary Announces Next Steps in Pursuit of Exascale Supercomputing to Accelerate Major Scientific Discoveries and Engineering Breakthroughs
Argonne, Ill. – Today, U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science and Energy Lynn Orr announced two new High Performance Computing (HPC) awards that continue to advance U.S. leadership in developing exascale computing.
The announcement was made alongside leaders from Argonne National Laboratory and industry partners at Chicago’s tech start-up hub, Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Shares Legislative Session Recap With Los Alamos Rotarians
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaking Tuesday about the 2015 Legislative Session to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard answers questions from the audience Tuesday during her talk to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLooking back at the 60-day state legislative session, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard described it as “everything but the kitchen sink.”
The session not only Read More
ProgressNow Executive Director Patrick Davis To Speak At Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Meeting April 13
ProgressNow Executive Director Patrick Davis during an interview. Courtesy/DPLAProgressNow Executive Director Patrick Davis will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13 at the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County monthly meeting at UNM-LA, Building 02, Room 203. The meeting is open to the public.
Davis has discussed New Mexico politics in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Huffington Post and in multiple appearances on MSNBC. He joined ProgressNow New Mexico in 2011 as the founding executive director.
ProgressNow New Mexico is a non-profit, non-partisan,
ACI: Independent Hearing Office Bill Becomes Law
NMACI News:
“Today we see a good idea become a good law.” –Beverlee McClure
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (NMACI) announced Tuesday that Senate Bill 356, a bill to improve accountability and fairness for businesses and individuals addressing tax disputes, was signed into law by Gov. Susana Martinez.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-26, who worked closely with ACI to develop the legislation.
Dr. Beverlee McClure
“SB 356 was a top priority for ACI this session,” said ACI President and CEO Dr. Beverlee McClure. “The hard work of so many lawmakers, Read More
Governor Acts On Legislation To Help Diversify New Mexico’s Economy And Create More Jobs
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Tuesday to help diversify New Mexico’s economy and create more jobs.
Senate Bill 356, sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque and Rep. Jason Harper, R-Rio Rancho, makes the hearing process for tax disputes truly independent, so that taxpayers do not have to appear before the same agency that is billing them.
Senate Bill 352, sponsored by Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, allows the state to offer companies looking to relocate to New Mexico an economic development rate for their electric utilities. This will further Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Visits Los Alamos
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Congressional Third District held ‘Conversations with Ben Ray’ today at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos to assist residents with casework and discuss issues of concern in order to be a voice on their behalf. Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Barranca Mesa Elementary School students Jasmine Tierney, 10, and Kaya Loy, 9, spent a few minutes chatting with the Congressman. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third Congressional District visited today with Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Read More
RCLC Meets 9-11 A.M. In Española Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) meets 9-11 am., Friday in the Española City Chambers at 405 N. Paseo de Oñate in Española.
The agenda includes:
Call to Order by Mayor Alice Lucero – 9 a.m.
Confirmation of Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes – 9:15 a.m.
Discussion/Action Items (1 hr 20 min) 9:15-10:35 a.m.
- New Mexico Congressional Delegation Updates (5 mins) 9:15-9:20 a.m.
- Presentation by Pete Maggiore, Asst. Manager Environmental Projects Office (30 mins) 9:20-9:50 a.m.
- Presentation by Carole Rutten, Deputy
Governor Signs Bill To Help Pay Off Student Loans For Nurses Who Go Back To School
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation that will help pay off student loan debt for nurses who go back to school to become educators in their field.
Senate Bill 341, sponsored by Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas, allows eligible nurses to enter into loan-for-service agreements through the Nurse Educators Fund. Currently, only faculty are eligible to receive aid from this fund. This legislation helps address the state’s shortage of nurses by encouraging nurses to enter the classroom and teach the next generation in their field. The House version of this legislation, Read More
NNSA Hosts NPT Parties At LANL And Sandia
Ambassador Adam ScheinmanNNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on March 25-27, hosted representatives from 11 members of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and one representative from the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.
The officials from non-nuclear-weapon states visited facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) related Read More
Senate Democrats Support Special Session
Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez
NM SENATE DEMOCRATS News:
SANTA FE – Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez, D-Bernalillo and Valencia said he and Senate Democrats may be willing to support calling a special session of the Legislature following Gov. Susana Martinez’s reported comments last week.
Sen. Sanchez has sent out the following statement:
“If the Governor and the Legislature do not get an agreement on a capital outlay spending package, thousands of needed jobs will be lost across New Mexico this year. For Senate Democrats, creating jobs is the most important Read More
Luján Holds ‘Conversations With Ben Ray’ At Mesa Public Library In Los Alamos Tuesday
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District will hold “Conversations with Ben Ray” in Los Alamos.
The event is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
Luján will meet with constituents to assist them with casework and discuss issues of concern so he can be a voice on their behalf. Read More
Governor Signs Game And Fish-Related Bills
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed a series of game and fish-related bills Friday that will improve outdoor recreation and allow aquaponic farming of tilapia.
“New Mexico has amazing outdoor recreation opportunities, especially hunting and fishing. They are a core part of our state’s tourism industry and support our local economies throughout the state,” Martinez said. “These bills will further improve these opportunities and help support a growing commercial sector in the state.”
House Bill 202, sponsored by Rep. Alonzo Baldonado, R-Los Lunas, allows Read More
Heinrich Highlights Free Tax Assistance For Families
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. visited Tax Help New Mexico at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) to highlight free tax assistance for New Mexico residents.
During the event, Heinrich talked with Tax Help New Mexico volunteers and residents.
“Tax Help New Mexico is providing a key service throughout the state to residents who need it most,” Heinrich said. “This important service ensures that New Mexico families receive the tax credits they qualify for and have access to in-person tax preparation Read More
New Mexico Receives Nearly $2.5 Million In Federal Disaster Assistance For Tres Lagunas Fire
STATE News:
DENTON, Texas – The state of New Mexico has been awarded nearly $2.5 million in federal disaster assistance in the aftermath of the Tres Lagunas Fire that happened in late May, early June 2013.
The funding, which is made possible by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fire Management Assistance Grant Program, serves as reimbursement for firefighting costs incurred while fighting the fire.
In 2013, the Tres Lagunas Fire threatened hundreds of homes, as well as roads and bridges, and burned thousands of acres of land in San Miguel County. The Fire Management Assistance Read More
Udall Issues Statement Regarding Diplomatic Framework Of Iran’s Nuclear Program
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement Friday on the diplomatic framework reached by the United States, five other world powers and Iran on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding Iran’s nuclear program:
“The goal of the framework presented yesterday — accomplished through an intensive diplomatic effort by multiple countries — is to reduce Iran’s nuclear capability while providing for extensive verification measures to preclude nuclear weapons development. As negotiators work on a final plan, I Read More
Governor Appoints Ted Barela To Fill Senate Vacancy
Newly Appointed Sen. Ted Barela
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced Friday the appointment of Ted Barela to fill the vacancy in Senate District 39 created by the resignation of former Sen. Phil Griego.
Griego represented a portion of Los Alamos prior to redistricting. He resigned in March after drawing scrutiny for his involvement in the real estate transaction of a state-owned building in Santa Fe. He was one of several lawmakers who approved the sale of the building after which he was hired to manage the sale.
Barela was recommended by the Torrance County Commission. He is a Read More
Lunch With A Leader Features Freshwater Programs Director For Nature Conservancy Of New Mexico
Director Dale Lyons, Freshwater Programs, Nature Conservancy of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
LWV News:
The monthly Lunch with a Leader is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Mesa Library and will feature Dale Lyons, director of the Freshwater Programs for the Nature Conservancy of New Mexico.
This event is open to the entire community and is sponsored by the Los Alamos League of Women Voters. Following the presentation at 1 p.m., the League members will continue with their Annual Meeting.
Lyons was born in Santa Fe. In 1994, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Soils and Environmental Read More
