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Heinrich Announces More Than $1.5 Billion Delivered For New Mexico Military Installations During Tenure In Congress

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the President’s signature of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that he has now secured more than $1.5 billion for New Mexico’s military installations during his tenure in Congress.

“Delivering for our service members and cementing New Mexico’s role as a leader in national security is a responsibility I take very seriously. Through my service on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the Senate Read More

NNSA Announces Awards Of Counter Nuclear Smuggling System Deployment Contracts With SeaTech And Parsons

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) has announced the Counter Nuclear Smuggling System Deployment (CNSSD) contract awards, valued up to a combined $1 billion, to SeaTech Global Security Solutions of Richland, Wash., and Parsons Government Services International, Inc. of Pasadena, Calif., to bolster global security.

Through these contracts, SeaTech Global Security Solutions and Parsons Government Services International, Inc., will undertake the critical task of deploying advanced

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2024 Candidate Filing Day Results

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Nine residents filed for elected office Tuesday at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.

Five Democrats, one Republican and three Libertarians threw their hats in the ring for seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Los Alamos County Council and County Clerk.

New Mexico House District 43 (one seat):

  • Incumbent Rep. Christine Chandler, Democrat
  • Chris Luchini, Libertarian
  • Phillip Mach, Libertarian

Los Alamos County Council (three seats:

  • Incumbent Denise Derkacs, Democrat
  • Incumbent David Reagor, Republican
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury Co-Leads Bill To Help Seniors

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) and Carol Miller (W.V.-01), introduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or SAFE Act.

This bill permits occupational and physical therapists to administer falls risks assessments for seniors as part of their Medicare Annual Wellness benefit. The bill will also require Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress on the number of falls experienced by our seniors and the number of seniors who received treatment for Read More

AAUW To Host Talk By Regional Development Corporation 6:30-7:30 PM Today At Mesa Public Library

AAUW News:

Are you interested in learning what a regional non-profit economic development organization is doing to diversity and build the economy in northern New Mexico?

You are invited to join the American Association of University Women, (AAUW) Los Alamos Branch, 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, March 14 at Mesa Public Library. Carla Rachkowski, Director of Operations for the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), will present on the non-profit economic development organization’s four key areas of focus, success stories, challenges and future plans.

The RDC’s four key areas of focus are: Read More

Heinrich Introduces First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation to support homeownership among lower- and middle-income Americans by establishing a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.

“Buying your first home is more than just owning property – it’s a source of Read More

EMNRD Issues $2 Million In Civil Penalties To Murchison Oil And Gas, LLC For Environmental Breach

EMNRD News:

          • Notice of violation involves two separate sites

SANTA FE – Today, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Oil Conservation Division (OCD) announced that it has issued a notice of violation (NOV) and proposed cumulative administrative civil penalties of $2,007,900 to Murchison Oil and Gas, LLC for failure to properly report and cleanup two produced water releases located at or near two separate well sites approximately 16 miles directly south of Carlsbad.

Produced water is a byproduct of the drilling or production of oil and gas. When produced water Read More

MIAC: Native Narratives Speaker Series Continues March 16

Julie O’ Keefe (Osage)

MIAC News:

The community is invited to join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC), 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 for another event in the Native Narratives Speaker Series featuring Julie O’ Keefe (Osage).

O’ Keefe will offer insight into Osage culture and history, especially regarding clothing. O’ Keefe was the lead Osage clothing consultant for the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon”.

This is a great opportunity to learn from someone deeply involved in preserving and sharing Indigenous narratives.

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is a museum Read More

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Level Playing Field For New Mexico’s Children And Improve Student Literacy

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) March 7 introduced the Literacy Improvement for Transformation (LIFT) Act, legislation that aims to improve literacy outcomes for all students by ensuring that every K-12 public school has at least one full-time reading or literacy specialist on staff.   

More than 8 million low-income K-5 students in America are not proficient in reading. According to data provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, children who struggle to read proficiently by fourth grade are four times more likely not to graduate from high school Read More

NMED: Strategic Water Supply Request For Information From Public Closes March 31, 2024

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Request for Information (RFI) related to developing a Strategic Water Supply to further the expansion of clean energy and advanced manufacturing investments closes March 31, 2024.

The department reminds stakeholders from industry, financial, and academic institutions to submit responses to the RFI prior to the deadline, as this information will shape a state solicitation for proposals later this year.

NMED issued the RFI Jan. 19, 2024, which initiated significant interest from private sector companies, financial Read More

Beverly Neal Clinton Files For Los Alamos Council

Democrat Beverly Neal Clinton files for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council this afternoon in the Municipal Building. She explained she decided to run for council to have ‘representation from a lesser known voice, direct involvement with the community and bring positive change.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Ryn Herrmann Files For Los Alamos County Council

Democrat Ryn Herrmann files for Los Alamos County Council this afternoon at the Municipal Building. She said she decided to run for a seat on council, ‘because I am looking to serve the community after my retirement from the Chamber of Commerce and this seems like a great way to do that.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Luján, Sanders Applaud Boehringer Ingelheim For Reducing Inhaler Costs To $35

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the announcement from Boehringer Ingelheim that it would cap patient copays for all of its inhalers at $35 starting June 1, 2024.

The company also announced that it will lower the list price of some of its inhalers.

The announcement comes on the heels of the January 8 HELP Committee investigation, led by Chairman Sanders and Sen. Luján, along with HELP Committee members Tammy Baldwin Read More

Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs Files For Re-Election

Los Alamos County Council incumbent Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, files for re-election this afternoon at the Municipal Building. ‘I’m running for re-election to council so I can continue to serve the people of Los Alamos County and continue working on priorities I’ve identified: housing, development, downtown revitalization and community services,’ Derkacs said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler On Equal Pay Day

From AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler:

WASHINGTON, D.C — As we observe Equal Pay Day today, we are reminded of the persistent injustice faced by working women across our nation. It is unacceptable that for the past 20 years the gender wage gap has remained largely unchanged as big corporations and the wealthy—along with many Republicans—resisted change.

But a new wave of hope and organizing is building in the fight for equality, and the labor movement knows that when working people stand together in a union we have the strength and power to demand equal pay for equal work.

The labor movement plays an Read More

Q&A With County Council Candidate Ryn Herrmann

County Council candidate Ryn Herrmann

Staff Report:

Democrat Ryn Herrmann is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.

This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

Herrmann: My family and I have lived in Los Alamos for 27 years. 

Post: Where do you work?

Herrmann:I am the Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Los Alamos but will be retiring from that position in August after Read More

Governor Appoints Sabrina Pack And Robert Stump To State Game Commission

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday appointed Sabrina Pack and Robert Stump to the State Game Commission.

Sabrina Pack is a lifelong resident of Grant County and has strong ties to ranching in the area. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a specialty in Management. She is an executive board member of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association, board member of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Grant County Prospectors. She is a marketing professional and serves as the Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Media. 

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Michael Redondo Files For County Clerk

Former Los Alamos Probate Judge Michael Redondo, a Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Clerk this afternoon at the Municipal Building. Redondo explained, ‘I decided to run because having served as Probate Judge I worked closely with the clerk’s office for the last four-and-a-half years and since Naomi (County Clerk Maestas) is term-limited I have a concern that it continue to run smoothly and serve Los Alamos County’.’ hoto by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Libertarian Chris Luchini Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat

Libertarian Chris Luchini files for N.M. Dist. 43 seat this morning at the Municipal Building. Luchini said he decided to run for the seat because ‘Mr. Phillip Mach (also Libertarian) filed and I wanted to have a real debate … and be able to really get into the weeds of the real issues of the state’.  Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

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