Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Hosts Get Out To Vote Rally
Friday, Democratic candidates and officials at the federal, state and local level gathered at the Los Alamos Democratic campaign headquarters at 1460 Trinity Dr., to stump for the candidates on the 2024 General Election ballot. Shown here from left, State Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Los Alamos County Council candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton, Council candidate Ryn Herrmann, U.S. Sen. Martin Henrich, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Democratic Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Nov. 6
COUNTY News:
Historic Preservation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting will be held at Fuller Lodge followed by a tour of the Baker House.
The meeting is open to the public.
To read the agenda, click here.
Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann shares highlights of Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Delivers Keynote Address At New Mexico Veterans Business Summit
Sen. Martin Heinrich delivers the keynote address at the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit. Courtesy photo
Sen. Martin Heinrich posing for photos at the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered a keynote address on Oct. 30 at the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit highlighting how investments in veteran-owned businesses have grown New Mexico’s economy and created jobs New Mexicans can build their families around.
Heinrich secured $50,000 through Read More
Mobile Voting Unit Available For Convenience
Poll workers set up the Mobile Voting Unit at Sullivan Field on Wednesday morning. Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, her staff, and Emergency Services Commander Beverley Simpson worked for grants to buy this Mobile Voting Unit. Courtesy photo
Poll workers set up the Mobile Voting Unit at Sullivan Field on Wednesday morning. Courtesy photo
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
If you’ve lived in the region for a while, you know that frequent wildfires rage through the state to disrupt our lives. Here in Los Alamos, Cerro Grande (May – July, 2000) and Las Conchas (June – August, 2011) evacuated the Read More
New Mexico Secretary Of State’s Office Announces Extended Deadline For Launch Of Updated Online Business Portal
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Thursday, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office announced that all business transactions with our Office will be conducted through our online business filing portal beginning Dec. 9, 2024, instead of Nov. 12, 2024.
The New Mexico Secretary of State’s online filing portal, SOS Enterprise, has been the portal for Notary, UCC and Facsimile Filings for the past year. In December 2024, all Business Filings will be a part of this portal, allowing for a more user friendly and updated environment. Customers will be able to register and maintain their businesses through Read More
Post Endorses UNM-LA Bonds In 2024 General Election
By CAROL A. CLARK
Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos Daily Post has reviewed the UNM-Los Alamos bonds under consideration in this 2024 General Election. We believe they are important and successful passage will benefit students, teachers, staff and the community for years to come. We encourage voters to support these bonds.
UNM-LA cannot receive money from The University of New Mexico main campus in Albuquerque. UNM-LA’s financial resources come primarily from local and state funds. Particularly, it is a state requirement for UNM-LA to match 25% of state funding with local money Read More
New Mexico Dept. Of Transportation’s District Six Invests $10M In Five Transportation Funded Roadway Projects
NMDOT News:
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MILAN – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six office recently awarded five local governments with a 95% match in funding. The funding is for local and tribal entity projects, investing $10,083,225.19 in District Six Transportation Funded Roadway projects
“It is impressive how many projects we are able to collaborate with our local entities and governments to fund through the Transportation Project Fund. These projects will only help improve and expand the development Read More
Benson: Remember To Vote!
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
Have you voted yet?
If yes, thank you for voting your values to make your voice heard in how you want to be represented to continue the functioning of our representative democracy.
If no, then here’s some information to help the undecided voter, or the who-cares voter, understand the issues and choose the candidates and positions that reflect your values.
(By the way, if you don’t think an individual vote matters, then why are so many voter-suppression measures being initiated to prevent particular individuals from voting? Also, if you think our elections are fraudulent Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate Completion Of New Water Resource Reclamation Facility In White Rock Nov. 6
View of new Water Resource Reclamation Facility at 600 Overlook Road in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
View of new Water Resource Reclamation Facility in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
After five years of work, the White Rock wastewater treatment plant has been replaced by a new Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF) and a ribbon cutting is scheduled for Nov. 6 to celebrate the accomplishment.
Built in 1966 and with a variety of improvements over the years, and evaluation by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in 2010 showed that the plant’s life expectancy was becoming Read More
New Laws In Place In New Mexico For Election 2024
Common Cause New Mexico News:
Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote
This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books but was snared in bureaucracy until 2023.
The New Mexico Voting Rights Act, passed that year, enabled the law and was upheld by the Santa Fe District Court, which required implementation by the Secretary of State and county clerks.
Section 1-4-27.1 of NMSA 1978.
Firearms Prohibited Read More
Santa Fe Conservation Trust Completes Public Access Project Along The Rio Grande In La Mesilla
SFCT News:
In November 2023, the Santa Fe Conservation Trust (SFCT) accepted the donation of a conservation easement over 58 acres of land along the Rio Grande in La Mesilla.
The Aeby family generously chose to grant this conservation easement to protect their land from development and provide continued public access to the river.
The newly-protected land sits on the eastern bank of the Rio Grande in between Santa Fe and Española. The Aebys have owned the land since the 1950s, and have always invited neighbors, Scouts, birding groups, and others to hike there and enjoy the natural beauty. Located Read More
NMPED: Class Of 2024 New Mexico Grads Test Above Average For College Readiness
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — According to a recent data release from ACT, New Mexico’s graduating class of 2024 scored above the national and western regional averages in all test categories for the college readiness assessment. New Mexico’s class of 2024 showed a composite average ACT score of 20, compared to the national average of 19.4 and regional average of 19.3.
“New Mexico students continue to make progress; this is just one indication of their progress,” said New Mexico Public Education Secretary-Designate Mariana Padilla. “When students are equipped with the skills they need for higher Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: UNM-LA Ribbon Cutting
LAPS Public Notice:Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2024 at UNM-Los Alamos.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Los Alamos County To Hold Conversation On Home Energy Innovation & Insights Monday Nov. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites community members to join a public conversation on Home Energy Innovation & Insights scheduled 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This free event is open to homeowners, builders, and anyone interested in improving home energy efficiency.
Key presentations will feature insights from Sandra McCardell of Current – C Energy Systems, Architect Steve Shaw, and Engineer Massoud Mogadham, focusing on practical solutions for residential energy conservation, particularly addressing windows, doors, and insulation Read More
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Announces Off-Highway Vehicle Education And Trail Safety Grant Awards
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program has announced the 2024-2025 grant cycle awards totaling $162,700.
OHV Education and Trail Safety Grants
- $20,000 to Region II Emergency Medical Services, Inc., to distribute newly developed public-safety media campaigns that will help reduce preventable pediatric traumatic brain injuries among young OHV operators in Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra counties.
- $14,000 to the Red Rock Motorsports Club, Inc. of Gallup to upgrade OHV park facilities and maintenance and erosion-mitigation
Los Alamos County’s Newly Formed Inclusivity Task Force To Hold First Public Meeting Wednesday Oct. 30
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s newly formed Inclusivity Task Force will hold its first public meeting noon Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Room 110 of the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Like other boards and commissions meetings, the Inclusivity Task Force gathering is open to the public with a Zoom link option. A copy of the agenda is available on the County’s Legistar website.
Items are on the agenda:
- Review of the Task Force Charter;
- Training on Board and Commission procedural rules, the Open Meetings Act, and the Inspection of Public Records Act;
- Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for
Mobile Voting Unit Now Open At 1011 Sombrillo Court
Admissions and Marketing Coordinator Monica Stark, left, and Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas welcome residents to stop by and cast their vote in the 2024 General Election beginning today in this Mobile Voting Unit (MVU) at Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation and Los Alamos Assisted Living at 1011 Sombrillo Court. This MVU is a cutting-edge trailer, designed to enhance and improve the voting experience for all residents by making the voting process more accessible, convenient and efficient. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Canceled: Nov. 13 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Nov. 13, 2024, has been canceled because there are no applications for review.
The next scheduled meeting is Dec. 11, 2024. Read More
Dannemann: Where Did The Yard Signs Go?
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
©2024 New Mexico News Services
A few years ago I supported a certain candidate for City Council. I displayed her yard sign in my front yard. She won the election, and she told me three of my neighbors had told her they voted for her because they saw my sign.
This year I have not put out any yard signs. A yard sign left over from the last election is gathering dust in the garage. I have not been approached by volunteers from any campaign asking me to put up a sign or offering to give me one. I think there’s a trend.
I am seeing fewer yard signs this year than in previous elections. Read More
