LEPC CONFERENCE

I'm sure that you are wondering why I have not updated the site since Monday, July 5. I need to explain that I have been in Albuquerque attending the New Mexico Annual Conference of Local Emergency Planning Committee.

The conference will conclude this evening and I will be providing highlights to my readers.

For those who unaware, I am the Secretary for the Local Emergency Planning Committee for Dona Ana County / City of Las Cruces. We have seven LEPC members attending this conference as well.

If you are interested about the LEPC visist our website at www.donaanalepc.com.

STEVE PEARCE TO RUN AGAINST HARRY TEAGUE

In a press release issued by the Republican Party of New Mexico, former U.S. Congressman, Steve Pearce announced his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 1 against Harry Teague, a seat he previously held. This election will be in 2010.

Pearce said: "For the past half year, I have stood by and hoped for the best for our state and country. I had hoped Harry Teague would look out for the hard working people of New Mexico."

"Sadly while I hoped for the best, Harry Teague embraced a reckless set of policies that directly jeopardize our economy and threatens future generations" Pearce continued.

In the release Pearce further states: "He [Harry Teague] went to Washington and quickly voted for massive amounts of wasteful spending, loading up on pork barrel projects and radically increasing the size of government."

"Now Harry Teague chose to vote for the job-killing cap and trade bill. If this bill becomes law, it will devastate jobs in New Mexico and further cripple the American economy."

"I can not let this happen to the people of New Mexico . So today, I am signing paperwork to run for the Second Congressional District. This district needs a Congressman who will fight for jobs for New Mexico families. Harry Teague won’t. I will."

It looks like we are in for another long "political campaign." Don't forget about the Governor's race, also in 2010.

LAS CRUCES CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - JULY 6, 2009

Here are some items that will come before City Council when they meet tomorrow at 1:00p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers at 200 N. Church St.

The creation of a regional recycling program that would be administered by the South Central Solid Waste Authority.

Other AGENDA items will include:

1. Approval of a legislative capital outlay application to the New Mexico Aging and Long-term Services Department that, if approved, could provide the city's Senior Programs $5.96 million to be used to build a central kitchen for the "Meals on Wheels" program.

2. Approval of contractual amendments the City and the Las Cruces Police Officers Association

3. Council will begin initial consideration of amendments to a city ordinance that could allow the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley to conduct animal adoption events at the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may see live podcast at www.CLCTV.com or on Comcast Cable 20.