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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Secures $42 Million For New Mexico’s Service Members, Veterans & Military Installations

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and former Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, announced he has secured $42,210,000 in investments for New Mexico’s service members, veterans and military installations with the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Fiscal bill.

This legislation was passed alongside five other bipartisan appropriations bills:

  • Agriculture
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Council Action: Sale Of Entrada Lot Passes 6-0

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The sale of 110 Entrada was approved during the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent during the vote.

Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider described the property as a “triangular shaped” lot that is adjacent to the Los Alamos County Airport runway, behind the Los Alamos Coop Market and adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express and the former Pebble Building.

The developer, 110 Entrada LLC, plans to construct a 50,000 square foot Read More

New Mexico Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver On Priority Election Bills Becoming Law

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

From the Office of the Secretary of State:

SANTA FE ¯ Ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to act on legislation, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law a handful of important election bills that passed out of the 2024 Legislative Session – SB 108, HB 182, and SB 5.

Together, these pieces of legislation “strengthen the transparency, integrity and security of New Mexico’s elections”.

“Each one of these laws helps build essential confidence in our democratic process,” Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said. “As a state, we are demonstrating our Read More

JEC Chairman Martin Heinrich On February Jobs Report

JEC News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 275,000 in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%.

The unemployment rate was 5.6% for Black workers, 5.0% for Hispanic workers, 3.4% for white workers, 3.4% for Asian workers, and 6.6% (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native workers.

“Our economy continues to grow, with 275,000 jobs added Read More

NMFO Announces ‘Honey Don’t!’ Filming In New Mexico

NMFO News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson has announced that the feature film “Honey Don’t!” will begin filming in and around Albuquerque through May.

The production will employ more than 600 New Mexicans – 150 crew members, 15 principal actors and 450 background talent. “Honey Don’t!” will star Margaret Qualley (“Maid”), Aubrey Plaza (“The White Lotus”), and Chris Evans (“Avengers,” “Ghosted”) as they tell the story of a detective investigating the death of a young woman and its connection to a mysterious church.

The film is directed by Ethan Coen (“No Country for Old Read More

Governor Signs Tax Bill To Save New Mexicans $231 Million

The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law an omnibus tax bill that will lower income taxes by more than $160 million for New Mexicans and help the state transition to a clean energy future.

“Cutting costs for families has been a hallmark of my administration from Day One. Since 2019, our policies have saved New Mexico taxpayers more than $910 million,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “On top of the savings for families and businesses, we are growing our clean energy economy through credits for advanced manufacturing, clean Read More

NMED Petitions Environmental Improvement Board To Update Air Quality Permitting Fees

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has  petitioned the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) to update the fees and fee structure for air quality permits last updated nearly 20 years ago.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, New Mexico’s economy is the 13th fastest growing in the nation with agriculture, construction, and mining among its fastest growing sectors. With such economic growth, NMED’s proposed fee adjustments will improve permitting timelines, technical assistance, and compliance assurance efforts.

“Air permit fees are insufficient Read More

FBI: Taos Compound Defendants Sentenced

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced March 6 that Jany Leveille, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, his sisters Hujrah Wahhaj and Subhanah Wahhaj and Subhanah’s husband, Lucas Morton, appeared before a federal judge for sentencing.

Siraj, Hujrah and Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Per the terms of her plea agreement, Leveille was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Upon her release from Read More

Op/Ed: Ending 4-Day School Week An Attack Against Democracy

By REBECCA DOW
Project Manager
Opportunity for All Kids

In 2023, the Legislature passed HB 130, a bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham to extend classroom time for New Mexico students. The idea of enforcing 5-day school weeks was considered during discussions yet rejected.

During this year’s budget debates (HB 2), an amendment prohibiting the Government from allocating funds to mandate 5-day school weeks was introduced and approved on a bipartisan basis in the House, then the Senate.

Despite these efforts, Gov. Lujan Grisham quickly acted to disregard the Legislature and enforce Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan Statement On Passage Of First Appropriations Package For 2024 And Wins For New Mexico

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined the U.S. Senate in passing the minibus appropriations package for fiscal year 2024 that protects nutrition assistance for millions of women and children, supports the economy, keeps passengers safe, protects local food supply, and delivers critical funding to veterans and firefighters.

The package also includes several provisions secured by Luján including funding for Indian Health Services, the Office on Violence Against Women, New Mexico’s National Laboratories, community health centers and historic Read More

RPLA Announces Quadrennial Convention On March 21

Republican Party of Los Alamos County
Official Call

Call is hereby made for the County Central Committee Meeting of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County to be held on March 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Ministry, 2101 Trinity Drive Ste A-2 Los Alamos, NM.

To elect nine County Delegates to the RPNM State Quadrennial Convention who will vote for state delegates to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July. 

The RPNM State Quadrennial Convention will be held on April 27, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.

There is a fee for each Read More

Op/Ed: State Parks Fees Study

Selena Connealy, Chair
NM State Parks Advisory Board
Albuquerque

More than five million people visit New Mexico’s State Parks in an average year, a testament to the integral role that parks play in the state’s outdoor recreation economy and their essential contribution to our quality of life. Our 35 State Parks give New Mexicans—and out-of-state visitors—a matchless opportunity to experience the beauty, adventure, and unique character of New Mexico’s landscapes.

For the State Parks system to continue providing the best experience for New Mexicans and visitors alike, we must invest in Read More

Governor Signs Bill Creating $959 Million Trust Fund Guaranteeing Tuition-Free College In New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week signed Senate Bill 159, creating a nearly $1 billion trust fund and a scholarship program fund to ensure tuition-free college in New Mexico for decades to come.

“By creating this fund, New Mexico is keeping our original promise of tuition-free college for residents and cementing our status as the nation’s leader for college equity and access” Gov. Lujan Grisham said, after signing the bill on Tuesday. “Our monumental investments from early childhood education to college and career Read More

Governor Signs Bill Changing Cannabis Regulation Act

NMRLD News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 6, a bill that makes several major changes to the Cannabis Regulation Act, including giving the Cannabis Control Division (CCD) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) more enforcement powers to protect against unlicensed and illegal cannabis activity.

“The state is committed to supporting this new, flourishing industry so consumers are assured their cannabis products are safe and legitimate businesses thrive,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We will continue to hold bad actors accountable and, Read More

Permit Modification On Two Small Fuel-Burning Units Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018,  visit the LANL electronic public reading room:

  • Permit Modification Two Small Fuel-Burning Units

Members of the public with any questions, contact N3B Los Alamos.

Produced by the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contractor, Read More

Q&A With County Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton

Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton

Staff Report:

Beverly Neal-Clinton, a Democrat, is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post (Post) about the local election.

This is the first in a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4, 2024 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos? 

Neal-Clinton: 23 years

Post: Where do you work? 

Neal-Clinton: I previously worked at LANL for 15 years. I am self-employed as the Director of New Mexico Mobile Notary and Fingerprinting Read More

Governor Signs FY25 State Budget, Capital Outlay Bills

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the FY25 state budget and the Capital Outlay spending bill, finalizing a fiscally responsible spending plan that makes critical investments in New Mexico.

The budget totals $10.21 billion in recurring spending, a 6.8 percent increase from the last fiscal year. The budget maintains reserves at 32.5 percent a near-historic high. This year’s Capital Outlay and General Obligation Bond appropriations include nearly $1.8 billion in projects throughout the state.  

“The budget I signed today represents a strong Read More

Video: Luján On Passing Legislation To Provide Justice For New Mexicans Who Sacrificed For National Security

Video: U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján on passing legislation to provide justice for New Mexicans who sacrificed for national security. Courtesy/OBRL

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):

“After decades of work and tireless advocacy, we are the closest we have ever been to providing justice and compensation for those who have suffered at the hands of our country’s national security. Today’s bipartisan vote delivers a clear message to Read More

LAHS EcoClub Leaders Attend Green Schools Conference

LAHS EcoClub Leaders Charlotte Butcher and Samuel Carmer represented Los Alamos recently when they attended the Green Schools Conference. Pictured above is Butcher and Carmer touring the Blue Bird All Electric School Bus during their trip. Courtesy/Charlotte Butcher

Leaders Charlotte Butcher, shown here, and Samuel Carmer represent Los Alamos at the conference, meeting climate educators from all around the country and making connections to help Los Alamos Public Schools go green. They attended many lectures and meetings that address climate anxiety among students, the process of Read More

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