Final Tally On Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results
Los Alamos County Democratic Party Chair Andrea Determan and Democratic candidate for County Clerk Michael Redondo look over 2024 Primary Election returns Tuesday night at the Municipal Building. Determan, Redondo and Rep. Christine Chandler, also a Democratic who is running for re-election, were the only Party officials and candidates to gather Tuesday night at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Another Primary Election drew to a close last night. Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas attributed Read More
Heinrich Presses FBI Director On Gun Violence, Fentanyl, Violent Crime
VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Questions FBI Director Christopher Wray, June 4, 2024.
FBI Director Christopher Wray answers questions about how the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act has helped law enforcement reduce gun violence during a hearing Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a hearing Tuesday to review the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget Request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) asked FBI Director Christopher Wray about how the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act has Read More
DOI On Priorities To Strengthen Nation’s Wildfire Response
Interior Department News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
The Secretaries’ memo highlights fire management investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, as well as other strategic priorities to reduce wildfire risk, restore ecosystems, engage in post-fire recovery, support the wildland fire workforce, and make communities more resilient to Read More
D-Day … ‘They Stormed The Beaches And Saved The World’
Commemorating the events of June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious invasion in history, which the world now knows as D-Day. Courtesy/defense.gov
D-Day 2024:
They stormed the beaches and saved the world.
The roughly 160,000 Allied troops who landed in Nazi-occupied France on June 6, 1944, not only successfully executed the largest air, land and sea invasion in history, they did so amid daunting obstacles, terrible bloodshed and stakes that couldn’t have been higher.
“We will accept nothing less than full Victory!” their commander, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, told them. And victory, in this Read More
New Mexico Secretary Toulouse Oliver Remarks On Successful 2024 Primary Election, Provides Information On Election Results And Canvass Process
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement this evening following the conclusion of voting in today’s 2024 Primary Election:
“Another successful New Mexico Primary Election is in the books and I appreciate every voter who took the time to cast their ballot and make their voice heard,” Secretary Toulouse Oliver said. “I want to thank all the county clerks and their staff, the poll workers, our vendors, and our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners for Read More
Utilities Board To Meet Today In Council Chambers
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. today, June 5, 2024, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89412512522.
The complete agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Final Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, right, and Deputy Clerk Allison Collins post the final unofficial 2024 Primary Election totals tonight in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results For White Rock Early Voting
Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results For Municipal Early Voting
Los Alamos County Clerk Shares First Returns Of The Night
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas shares the first election returns of the night at the Municipal Building. Returns will stream live shortly at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Issues Statement On Securing 2024 Democratic Nomination For United States Senate
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich released the following statement in response to securing New Mexico’s Democratic nomination for candidate for U.S. Senate:
“I’m humbled to be New Mexico’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done to secure major investments in our state’s future, and I will continue to fight every day for New Mexicans by lowering costs for working families, growing our economy and building the middle class, and protecting our state’s natural heritage and resources for Read More
2024 Primary Election Results Coming Soon!
Los Alamos Daily Post’s Nate Limback sets up for live streaming of the 2024 Primary Election results about to get underway this evening in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. Watch live streaming of results and candidate interviews by Post Government Reporter Kirsten Laskey at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scene As 2024 Primary Election Voting Closes In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Poll Worker Ed Santiago, left, and Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, right, in Council Chambers as voting in the 2024 Primary Election comes to a close at 7 p.m. today. Watch ladailypost.com all evening for election results and live streamed interviews with the candidates. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost Read More
Heinrich Recognizes 100th Anniversary Of Gila Wilderness
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
SILVER CITY — Today marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service designating the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico as the first designated and protected wilderness area on Earth.
Over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered keynote remarks at a community celebration of the anniversary in Silver City, N.M., the gateway community to the Gila Wilderness.
“Knowing what the Gila Wilderness has meant to me and my family over these last few decades, I appreciate Read More
Los Alamos Community Invited To Join Animal Protection New Mexico For Vegan BBQ Saturday At Urban Park Pavilion
APNM News:
The community is invited to join Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) for a free vegan BBQ beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Urban Park Pavilion, 2070 North Road.
APNM members will discuss how their organization is making a difference for all animals in New Mexico. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious vegan food and socialize with other passionate animal advocates.
The event is free, but space is limited.
Register here.
In Op-Ed, Carter Heinrich Praises His Father’s ‘Unwavering Commitment To New Mexico’
Carter Heinrich
From the Sen. Martin Heinrich Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich’s eldest son, Carter, penned an op-ed over the weekend that praises his father’s “unwavering commitment to New Mexico.” Carter also criticizes the “childish” political attacks their family faced over their decision to temporarily relocate to Maryland and sets the record straight about moving back to New Mexico several years ago.
“Growing up the son of a senator, I quickly learned that politics can resemble a schoolyard, with name-calling and childish taunts. I’ve seen my dad weather Read More
NMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Higher Education Department’s GEAR UP New Mexico program is providing high school students with insights into career opportunities through immersive college tours. Over the course of three days, nearly 40 students from across the state had the opportunity to explore a variety of cutting-edge programs and industries.
From Santa Fe Community College to KNME-NMPBS studios in Albuquerque, students actively participated in learning experiences designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. These tours showcased a range of career Read More
Benson: You, Too, Can Vote Tuesday, June 4
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
People ignore the Primaries because they believe that there aren’t candidates with any opposition so why bother. Or maybe they didn’t get around to registering. Or they registered Declined to State and in NM, because we have “closed primaries” you must be a registered Republican or Democrat to be able to vote. Or hey (and this seems pretty popular)—who cares.
Let’s start with the first excuse. If you are registered Democrat or Republican it’s true that, except the Democrat District attorney, all candidates in the major parties are uncontested locally; however, nationally, Read More
Details For 2024 Primary Election On Tuesday June 4
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas reminds registered voters in Los Alamos County to participate in the 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, June 4.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple locations for voters to cast their ballots or drop off an absentee ballot.
Polling Locations are as follows:
Los Alamos Townsite:
- Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Council Chambers
- Los Alamos Golf Course, 4244 Diamond Drive, Multi-purpose Rm.
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, 4000 University Drive, Bldg. 2, Rm. 230
- Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row, Downstairs Classroom
Listening Session On Open Space & Trail Plan June 5
COUNTY News:
Reminder – The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division invites the community to participate in a virtual listening session 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 via Zoom, passcode 364624.
This session is part of the planning process to update and consolidate the current open space and trails management plans. This session follows an in-person listening session that was held May 21, 2024, at Fuller Lodge.
Under contract with Los Alamos County, Sites Southwest Consultants is soliciting feedback from the community to understand key issues, priorities, and goals related to trails and Read More
