Heinrich Statement On Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action For Iran’s Nuclear Program
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement Thursday after the United States, five other world powers, and Iran announced a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear program:
“Our mission is clear: we must ensure that Iran is never allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. Today’s announcement of a framework designed to roll back Iran’s Read More
Governor Signs Legislation To Create Commission To Establish New Mexico’s Rio Grande Trail
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Thursday creating a commission to bring state, local, tribal and private stakeholders together to establish the Rio Grande Trail, which would span 500 miles across the state from Colorado to Texas.
Martinez also signed legislation to ensure that the Firefighter’s Survivors Fund is sufficiently funded.
House Bill 563, sponsored by Representative Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, will establish a commission led by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) that will be tasked with establishing Read More
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz Addresses P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations
Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz
DOE News:
Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz relesed the following statement today on the P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations:
“The key parameters established today lay the groundwork for achieving the P5+1’s objective of blocking Iran’s four pathways to nuclear weapons: the two uranium pathways through Iran’s Natanz and Fordow enrichment facilities, the plutonium pathway at the Arak reactor, and the covert pathway.
America’s leading nuclear experts at the Department of Energy and its national labs and sites were involved throughout these negotiations, evaluating Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Shares Excitement Surrounding Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson during a video interview Wednesday morning at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comHeinrich Delivers Keynote Address At Southwest Clean Energy Transmission Summit
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, delivered the keynote address Wednesday at the Southwest Clean Energy Transmission Summit.
The event was hosted by the Energy Future Coalition and its “Americans for a Clean Energy Grid” electric transmission initiative. Heinrich is a staunch proponent of growing New Mexico’s clean energy economy and building a robust 21st century transmission infrastructure.
Below are Senator Heinrich’s remarks Read More
Governor Acts On Legislation
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Wednesday to extend gross receipts tax deductions to New Mexico’s military bases and test facilities to continue making them more competitive for certain defense projects.
Senate Bill 448, sponsored by Sen. William Burt, R-Otero, extends certain gross receipts tax deductions through the year 2025.
Martinez also acted on the following legislation:
- Signed Senate Bill 450 — Museum and Monument Board and Director (MESSAGE)
- Signed Senate Bill 62 — Affordable Housing Act Definitions (MESSAGE
Udall Opens Application Process For Military Service Academy Nominations April 7
U.S. SENATE News:
- Staff to host service academy information sessions across New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE – Beginning April 7, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will accept applications for nominations to U.S. military service academies.
Throughout April, members of Udall’s staff will host several information sessions across the state for high school students and recent graduates who are interested in applying.
Four of the five service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – require a congressional, Read More
U.S. Dept. Of Education Grants Four-Year Extension To New Mexico’s ‘No Child Left Behind’ Waiver
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
- NM one of only five states to receive fast-tracked NCLB waiver extension
SANTA FE — Today, the U.S. Department of Education approved a four-year extension to New Mexico’s “No Child Left Behind” waiver, allowing the state to continue implementing reforms to help struggling schools and students.
New Mexico is just one of five states to receive the extension, which recognizes the state’s success in implementing strong education reform and accountability efforts.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
“Today’s recognition proves that with hard work and the Read More
Udall Honors Legacy Of César Chávez
César Chávez speaking at the Delano UFW−United Farm Workers rally in Delano, Calif. June 1972. Courtesy/wikipedia
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, issued the following statement commemorating the life and legacy of civil rights and labor leader César Estrada Chávez.
Udall joined several senators last week to introduce a resolution honoring Chávez and recognizing his birthday, March 31, as “César Chávez Day.”
“César Chávez’s story is a story of resilience, hard work, and inspiring activism. He is hero
NNM VAF Awarded Grant Under U.S. Commerce Department’s Regional Innovation Strategies Program
Flow Science of Santa Fe receives the 2014 VAF Award. Courtesy photo
Mark Sanchez of FLUTe in Alcalde receives the 2014 VAF Award. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
- EDA Awards Cluster Grant To Regional Development Corporation
Española – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is among the first 26 recipients of the 2014 Regional Innovation Strategies program grants.
The Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program, which is being run by the Department’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Office of Innovation Read More
AG To Request Arrest Of Fraudulent Auto Shop Owner; Issues Risk Advisory To Consumers
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas released an update in the Office of the Attorney General’s lawsuit against A Reliable Engine Rebuilder.
Earlier this month, Second Judicial District Judge Nan Nash ordered the business closed after the owner, Robert “Bobby” Mitchell, failed to appear at a hearing where he was set to explain how he would comply with a 2013 court order requiring him to pay restitution to consumers he scammed, imposing civil penalties, and prohibiting his unlawful business practices.
Judge Nash’s order requires the business to remain locked Read More
AG Announces Completion of Internal Review Of Pending Litigation Involving Outside Counsel
Attorney General Hector Balderas STATE News:
- AG confident that pending cases can move forward as meritorious
SANTA FE — Today New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced the completion of an office-wide review of all pending litigation involving outside counsel.
Moving forward, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is committed to utilizing a set of best practices to ensure the Office takes on only meritorious cases that are in the best interest of New Mexicans, as stated in today’s news release.
“As Attorney General, I am committed to operating an open and transparent Read More
Española Students Present Inventions At Annual White House Science Fair
President Obama with students at the annual Science Fair at the White House. Courtesy photo
Española students with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Courtesy photo
JRES News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Last Monday a sixth grade team from James Rodriguez Elementary School (JRES) in Española were part of an exclusive group of 100 elementary, middle and high school students from throughout the nation invited to present their inventions to President Obama at the annual White House Science Fair.
The 2015 Science Fair highlighted the importance of encouraging more women and minorities in science, Read More
U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz Addresses Mexico’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets
DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz
DOE News:
Energy Secretary Moniz issued the following statement on Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions targets:
“We warmly welcome the announcement by the Government of Mexico on new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The commitment Mexico has made today sends a strong signal of Mexico’s determination to do its share in helping the world reduce emissions globally; it stands as an example for countries around the world to follow as they undertake ambitious goals to combat climate change as we all prepare for the upcoming COP21 meetings in Paris this Read More
Heinrich Introduces Budget Amendment To Protect America’s Treasured Public Lands
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. introduced an amendment to the Senate’s budget resolution that would protect America’s parks and public lands, including national forests, wildlife refuges, and conservation lands, from being sold off as a deficit reduction tactic.
The amendment is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore.
“Selling off America’s treasured lands to the highest bidder would result in a proliferation of locked gates and no-trespassing Read More
New Mexico Delegation Responds To Report By WIPP Technical Assessment Team
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce and Ben Ray Luján issued the following joint statement on the report by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Technical Assessment Team, analyzing the scientific cause of the drum failure that led to the Feb. 14, 2014, radiological incident at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
“Today’s report answers some of the questions about what led to the radiological release at WIPP on Feb. 14, 2014. We thank the scientists, including Read More
DPS Reorganization Act Signed Into Law
DPS Cabinet Secretary Greg Fouratt
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law Senate Bill 95, the Department of Public Safety Reorganization Act.
This landmark bill represents the first statutory reorganization of the New Mexico State Police Division (DPS) in its 28-year history and takes effect July 1, 2015. This bill enjoyed widespread legislative support, having passed the Senate 31-9 and the House 54-1.
The primary effect of this bill is the merger of all three DPS law enforcement entities into the DPS:
- New Mexico State Police;
- Motor Transportation Police Department
Rep. Garcia Richard’s Legislative Session Recap
By Dist. 43 Rep. STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARDAs Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “You may delay, but time will not,” and as we learned this legislative session, delaying critical votes has left New Mexico in a state of confusion and panic.
DOE Offers Conditional Commitment To Alcoa To Support Making Aluminum For Automotive Sector
DOE News:U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Leads Effort To Keep Dark Money Out Of Elections
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Senate debating amendments to this year’s proposed budget resolution, Republicans voted against an amendment offered by Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. aimed at making it more difficult for corporations and billionaires to secretly influence federal elections through unlimited and undisclosed campaign expenditures – so-called “dark money.”
Their amendment would have facilitated passage of legislation that promotes transparency in political spending and prevents big corporate and wealthy donors from evading Read More
