County Assessor Ken Milder ‘Loves His Job’
Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder is running for reelection. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Democrat Ken Milder, the Los Alamos County assessor, is seeking re-election, and he is unopposed in both the Primary Election and the General Election.
Nevertheless, he told Kiwanis in a recent talk, “You can still vote for me….”
Milder has lived in Los Alamos County for 44 years. He retired after working 38 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He also served 12 years on the Utilities Board and 12 years on the County Council.
He noted that—like a judicial Read More
County Offers Employees Choice To Bike To Work
County Fleet Manager Pete Mondragon, left, and Deputy Public Works Director Jon Bulthuis stand beside two of the new County government bicycles Friday during the Bike to Work event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A number of County employees took part in the Bike to Work event Friday, from left, County Fleet Manager Pete Mondragon, Deputy Public Works Director Jon Bulthuis, Senior Engineer Desirae Lujan, Fleet Mechanic John Roberts, Office Manager Louise Romero, Senior Recreation Leader Brandan Tuning, Recreation Leader Eric Hill and EMS Chief Ben Stone. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Approves Creation Of CDD Advisory Board
Los Alamos County Council approves the Community Development Department advisory board during the meeting Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comAlbuquerque Journal Endorses Christine Chandler For House Of Representatives, Dist. 43 Democratic Primary
Christine Chandler
POLITICAL News:
Citing her experience, intelligence and independent voice, the Albuquerque Journal today endorsed Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43 Democratic primary:
“Chandler, a long-time attorney at the lab who transitioned into private practice, gets the nod here in part because she already has behind-the-scenes experience at the Roundhouse, where she’s worked as a legislative analyst for the Senate Judiciary Committee for four legislative session. She says she’s seen how lawmakers have to work across Read More
Council Candidate Sara Scott Hosts Let’s Chat Session
Los Alamos County Council candidate Sara Scott, center, with community members Amy Birnbaum, left, and Mary Jo Waltman at Scott’s fourth in a series of five Let’s Chat sessions. Her fifth session is set for noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Time Out Pizzeria in White Rock. Scott’s Let’s Chat sessions are designed to provide residents with the opportunity to express their concerns and discuss where Scott stands on the issues. Courtesy photo Read More
Chat With Councilors At Farmers Market May 24
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to stop by the Farmer’s Market to visit with two County Councilors 9-11 a.m. Thursday, May 24. Read More
Potential Buyer Announced For Old Smith’s
Deputy County Manager Steve Lynne presents an update on the old Smith’s, Mari Marc Plaza and Smith’s Marketplace during Tuesday’s Council work session. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Council Hears Proposed Changes To Economic Vitality Strategic Plan
Members of the Economic Vitality Action Team present their proposed changes to the County’s economic vitality strategic plan during the Los Alamos County Council’s worksession Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com How should Los Alamos County government work to strengthen and grow its economy? Should the priority be mainly on trying to bring new high tech Lab spin-off businesses to town to grow high income jobs or should local government focus on building the tourism economy to leverage Read More
Chandler: My Personal Tribute To Teachers
By CHRISTINE CHANDLER
Council Vice Chair
House Dist. 43 Candidate
Campaigning across House District 43, discussing the educational needs of our children, has prompted me to reflect back on my public school experience.
My father emigrated from Poland after the war, and met my mother when he settled in Western Massachusetts. My mother was born to Polish immigrants and at the time there was a vibrant Polish community in the area. Neither went to college and both worked in blue collar jobs their whole lives, carefully saving money for a down payment to buy a house and raising me Read More
Sheehey: Fiscally Responsible Progressive
By Pete Sheehey
County Councilor
House Dist. 43 Candidate
There is a myth that progressive government policies, while they may be the moral choice for the common good, are fiscally irresponsible.
I do my job as a county councilor, and am campaigning for state representative, as a fiscally responsible progressive. Actions can be taken that will save lives, preserve the environment, and save us money in the long run. Here are some examples.
I convinced Los Alamos County to join the Rio Grande Water Fund, an innovative coalition of public and private groups that is working to increase the rate of Read More
Shuttle Service To Bandelier Begins Thursday May 17
One of the Atomic City Transit shuttle buses that will carry visitors from White Rock to Bandelier National Monument May 17 to Oct. 17. Courtesy/NPS Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: Los Alamos County Council Candidate James Robinson Meets With Voters
Los Alamos County Council Candidate James Robinson, center, surrounded by friends, family and voters who stopped by to chat with the Democrat about his vision and share their own ideas during a Meet and Greet event Tuesday at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comFormer Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Chris Wilson Honored At Farewell Event
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Chris Wilson who recently resigned was honored this afternoon by friends and colleagues at Rose Chocolatier in Central Park Square. Wilson holds up his going away gift and is pictured with Parks and Rec Board Chair Stephanie Nakhleh. Courtesy photo
Friends and colleagues gathered this afternoon for a surprise farewell event for Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Chris Wilson at Rose Chocolatier in Central Park Square. Wilson recently resigned his position and is pictured with, from left, ParksSenior Appreciation Night Needs Eight Volunteers
COMMUNITY News:
With a couple of weeks to go, Senior Appreciation Night is still in need of eight volunteers to lead fun activities during the evening of graduation Saturday, June 2.
Senior Appreciation Night came about as a result of an upsurge of underage drinking and driving during the late 1970s and early 1980s when parties in the mountains, where police had no jurisdiction, were prevalent and led to several car wrecks and deaths.
A group of community members and organizations, led by then acting Chief of Police Gary Bequette, hoped to create an alternative celebration and they hosted a Senior Read More
Izraelevitz: Strategic Priorities For Los Alamos
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZAs I walk door-to-door on my campaign, I am often asked what my priorities for Los Alamos are. Like many other governmental issues, my priorities necessarily revolve around economics.
Los Alamos is and always will be a feeder community for LANL. It is absolutely true that if LANL were to close tomorrow, the town would also close, because structurally, and for the foreseeable future, there is no reason for our town to be here unless it is a bedroom community for the Lab.
The existential question is not whether LANL will Read More
Chandler And Sheehey Share Differences
House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler listens from the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
House Dist. 43 candidate Pete Sheehey addresses the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe second of two candidate forums was presented to Los Alamos citizens by the League of Women Voters Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge.
This forum Read More
State Game Commission Meets In Los Alamos May 22
Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Division Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda checks out a bear proof trash cart made available to residents in April. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
NMSGC News:
The New Mexico State Game Commission will host a meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Holiday Inn Express, 60 Entrada Dr., in Los Alamos.
Among the topics is Stewart Liley’s update on the bighorn sheep status in Cochiti Canyon. That item will be followed by one of importance to the local bear-populated community when the Department will recognize the cooperation Read More
Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:Board Of Public Utilities Meets Wednesday
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