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Congressional Delegation Welcomes Nearly $43 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To Upgrade Drinking Water, Wastewater And Stormwater Infrastructure In New Mexico

U.S. Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), are welcoming nearly $43 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support water infrastructure upgrades all across New Mexico.  

The announcement is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American history. Read More

Dannemann: A Little Change For Better Schools

By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again

© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Back in the era of Susanna Martinez’ governorship, there was a push for a law that would allow New Mexico public schools to hold students back in third grade if they couldn’t meet reading criteria.

I wondered why there was any need for that to be in legislation, when such matters should be handled locally by the school. Somebody told me teachers or principals who tried to hold students back received death threats from parents.

I never tried to verify that claim, but the story was a sharp reminder that for some New Mexico parents, Read More

Scenes Of County Manager Steve Lynne’s Retirement Party

Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne celebrates his retirement Friday with friends and family, including his sister Randy Sorrells at Fuller Lodge. Lynne has worked for Los Alamos County for 28 years. He and his wife  Suzanne plan to continue living in Los Alamos. Former Deputy Manager Anne Laurent becomes County Manager on Monday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Assessor George Chandler, left, chats with former Los Alamos County Councilor Jim Hall during County Manager Steve Lynne’s retirement party Friday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich’s Bill To Expand Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, introduced the Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats (PATH) Act, legislation to strengthen the pipeline for careers in New Mexico, address rising workforce shortages, and grow the state’s economy through quality pre-apprenticeship programs.  

“In New Mexico, we have already started to witness historic investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Chips and Science Act deliver for the people of our state,” Heinrich said. “Together, Read More

BLM Seeks Comment On Additional Analysis Of 2020 Oil & Gas Lease Sales In New Mexico

BLM News:

SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks comment on additional analysis of parcels challenged in court after being included in the February 2020 Rio Puerco Field Office and Farmington Field Office oil and gas lease sales

BLM’s December 2020 decision to approve the lease sales was challenged in court, as was a subsequent decision based on updated analysis. BLM agreed to review the analyses supporting its decision. These new analyses provide more information relevant to BLM’s decision making and public disclosure process informed by public comments received from Dec. Read More

Governor Signs Landmark Bills To Improve Healthcare Affordability And Access For New Mexicans

STATE News:

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday signed into law legislation that builds on the administration’s work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for every New Mexican. 

“Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a tailored approach that takes into account rural communities, New Mexicans benefiting from Medicaid, and the tens of thousands of public employees in our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “These are bills that are going to positively impact a vast swath of New Mexicans.”

The governor signed these important Read More

U.S. Senators Luján, Van Hollen Reintroduce Campaign Finance Reform Bills To Bring Dramatic Necessary Change

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Chris Van Hollen reintroduced two campaign finance reform bills to bring dramatic and necessary change to our nation’s campaign finance system, which currently enables wealthy private interests to hold outsized influence over the American political process.

The Senators’ Empowering Mass Participation to Offset the Wealthy’s Electoral Role (EMPOWER) Act, would revitalize presidential campaign public financing and is led by Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) in the House. Read More

Review, 2023 Annual Periodic Monitoring Report For Base-Flow Sampling 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, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:

  • Review, 2023 Annual Periodic Monitoring Report for The General Surveillance Monitoring Group: Los Alamos and Pueblo Canyon, Mortandad and Sandia Canyon, Water
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City On The Road To Recruitment At NNMC

Mayor Tim Keller and city leaders at NNMC. Courtesy photo

ONE ALBUQUERQUE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Friday, Feb. 23, Mayor Tim Keller and City leaders from various departments visited Northern New Mexico College to engage with students and share job opportunities with the City of Albuquerque at an on-campus job fair.

ABQ RIDE also provided the college with a bus that will be used to start a brand new CDL training program at the school, helping to build a needed workforce of drivers and mechanics. This visit was part of the City’s statewide higher education roadshow, aimed at bolstering the local workforce Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Casey Urge Biden To Prioritize Border Security And Fentanyl Crackdown In Budget Request

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), alongside Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), led their Senate colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden outlining the urgent need for robust funding for border security and drug interdiction efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and similar illicit drugs being smuggled across the border through official ports of entry.

In fiscal year 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 240,000 pounds of drugs at the southwest land border, which included an estimated 1.1 billion doses of Read More

Governor Issues Statement On Retirement Of Longtime New Mexico State Sen. Nancy Rodriguez

Sen. Nancy Rodriguez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on the recent retirement of Sen. Nancy Rodriguez after nearly 30 years in the Legislature: 

“Sen. Rodriguez’s long and productive tenure in the New Mexico Legislature is a shining example of public service. Her work across nearly three decades, especially on the issue of affordable housing, made our state a better place to live, work and raise a family. I thank Sen. Rodriguez for her service to New Mexico and I wish her well.” Read More

Reminder: Community Invited To County Mgr. Steve Lynne’s Retirement Celebration 4-6 p.m. Today At Fuller Lodge

County Manager Steven Lynne

COUNTY News:

“That’s a Wrap” … Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne is retiring from Los Alamos County after 28 years of dedicated public service.

Community members, friends and co-workers are invited to join Lynne and his family at the retirement celebration 4-6 p.m. today, March 1 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch Alert: 333 Actions Initiated, 13 Resolved In February 2024

NMED News:

SANTA FE— The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of February 2024 on the Enforcement Watch.

The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.

The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.

In the month of February, 333 new entries were added to the Active Matters Read More

Still Time To Provide Input On White Rock Skate Park

American Ramp Company and Los Alamos County Community Services Department is seeking the community’s input as part of the improvement project for the White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC

Rendering of Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

American Ramp Company (ARC), in partnership with Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is seeking the community’s input on the design and type of modular elements to install as part of the improvement project for the White Rock Skate Park at 99 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock.

The survey will be open until the public meet and greet Saturday, Read More

Heinrich Joins Bicameral Push To Help New Mexicans Access Affordable Housing, Extend Federal Financing Bank Risk-Sharing Program

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee, joined U.S. Representatives Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.), U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and a total of 15 senators and 18 representatives in advocating for the permanent extension of the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) Risk-Sharing program.

This action would help to continue creating and preserving more affordable housing, while driving economic development and job creation in communities in New Mexico and Read More

New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board Unanimously Approves Repealing And Replacing Fee Structure For Radioactive Materials Licenses Statewide

NMED News:

          • State radiation protection program ensures oversight of the safe use of radioactive materials

SANTA FE — At the request of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) today voted unanimously to repeal and replace a 22-year-old fee structure for radioactive materials licenses in New Mexico.

The updated state fee structure now aligns with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fee structure as of July 1 of this year.

NMED’s Radiation Control Bureau oversees 210 licensed facilities across the State of New Mexico including Read More

LAPS Possible Quorum Notice: County Manager Retirement

LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has issued a Notice of Possible Quorum. 

Members of the LAPS School Board may attend the Retirement of Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Fuller Lodge.

A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More

End Of An Era As County Manager Steve Lynne Retires

County Manager Steve Lynne outside the Municipal Building Tuesday evening just ahead of his final County Council meeting. He retires Friday after 28 years of service. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilors honor retiring County Manager Steve Lynne at his final Council meeting Tuesday evening by wearing copies of his favorite tie dye t-shirts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

The community is experiencing the end of an era as Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne retires Friday following Read More

New Mexico Science Educators Invited To Apply To Participate In Hands-On Summer Research Program At UNM

PED Secretary Arsenio Romero

PED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announces that applications are now open for the Research Opportunities for Science Educators (ROSE) Program Summer 2024, a collaborative initiative with the University of New Mexico (UNM).

“This is one of the innovative ways we can promote science education in New Mexico,” Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero said. “By encouraging our science teachers to follow their passion, we are helping them expand their knowledge and skills, which strengthens their teaching in the classroom. Read More

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