LAFSE Endorses School Board Candidates Bernstein, Colgan, Wyman And Supports General Obligation Bond
LAFSE News:
Over the weekend, the Committee on Political Education (COPE), a subgroup within the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) that focuses on pro-educator and pro-labor political endorsements, interviewed this year’s LAPS School Board Candidates before making endorsement recommendations to the executive council.
The LAFSE Executive Council voted Monday to confirm COPE’s recommendations of Christine Bernstein, Melanie Colgan and Sondra Wyman for LAPS School Board Districts 3, 4 and 5 respectively.
“This was a tough decision, and we appreciate all candidates Read More
Possible Quorum Notice: School Board Candidate Forum
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has issued a Notice Of Possible Quorum indicating that members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the candidate forum for LAPS and UNM-Los Alamos.
The forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Lecture Hall of Building 2 on the UNM-LA campus.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tests Positive For COVID-19
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.
She is experiencing some minimal symptoms and will continue working virtually throughout this week. Read More
PED Taps Margaret Cage, Ed.D Special Education Director
New Special Education Director Margaret Cage, Ed.D
PED News:
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has appointed Margaret Cage, Ed.D, as the new Special Education Director.
Dr. Cage, who will begin work today, has spent more than 25 years in education, serving as a teacher, instructional coach, turnaround specialist, school leader and school system director. She has invested her career in transforming schools and school systems to improve the futures and lives of all students.
“We conducted an extensive nationwide search for the best person to do this critical Read More
Bernstein: Educational Rant – Bullying
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
Candidate for re-election
Los Alamos School Board
These are my opinions and experiences and are not meant to be a reflection of the board or the district.
When I use “we” I am referring to all of us as a society of parents, educators, and community members. And I have been given permission by my daughter to write and publish her stories.
When my daughter was in 5th or 6th grade she was getting called a certain derogatory name due to the fact that her body was developing quite early. I recall her coming home and telling me her experience and her feelings around this. She was hurt and Read More
Los Alamos Federation Of School Employees Meet & Greet
LAFSE News:
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE), the educators’ union serving certified and classified employees of Los Alamos Public Schools, invites members to attend a Meet & Greet with LAPS school board candidates 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square.
LAPS School Board candidates endorsed by The Committee on Political Education (COPE), a committee composed of politically-minded LAFSE members, will be in attendance to discuss members’ ideas, interests and concerns.
LAFSE encourages all members to participate in Read More
Secretary Haaland Announces New Policies To Strengthen Climate Adaptation And Resilience Efforts
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In her remarks as part of the White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the publication of new policies to strengthen the Department’s ability to meet its mission in the face of a changing climate.
In a first-ever effort to factor the climate crisis into all operations, four new Departmental Manual policies clarify and make more consistent the types of climate information used across the Department in order to strengthen and enhance mission-critical decisions and activities.
“These strengthened Read More
RPLA Announces Constitution Day Dinner Oct. 14
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Nationwide, there is a growing effort to undermine parental authority, rights, and responsibilities. The issue of parental rights is front and center for the upcoming Constitution Day Dinner hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Please join us for our special event at Cottonwood on the Greens, 4244 Diamond Drive. Our program starts at 5 p.m. with Mingle, Cash Bar and Silent Auction. At 6 p.m., there will be a dinner with a taco bar buffet, non-alcoholic beverage and dessert.
Winners of the LAFRW Constitution Read More
Canceled: Board Of Public Utilities Oct. 4 Work Session
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, is canceled due to lack of quorum.
The next regular session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Council Chambers.
BPU meetings are open to the public in person or via Zoom. Public comment is welcome. Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Service Schedule On Indigenous People’s Day Holiday Monday Oct. 9
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that fixed route bus service will not operate on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
ACT will operate a Dial a Ride Service 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents must call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) to schedule a ride on a first come first serve basis beginning at 5:45 a.m. Monday. The last time is 5:15 p.m. to reserve a ride.
Have this information available when scheduling a ride:
- Rider’s name;
- Pick-up and drop off locations; and
- Phone number.
Service on Route 12 to Bandelier will run as normal with 20-minute service. Read More
U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández Statement After Passage Of Continuous Resolution To Keep Federal Government Open
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández issued the following statement today after passage of Continuous Resolution to keep the federal government open:
“House Republican chaos took our nation to the brink of catastrophe again. They attempted to pass legislation that harmed children, farmers and ranchers, small businesses, and seniors to try and force a government shutdown. We stopped them. We made the case to the American people to New Mexicans and we won.
I voted for this 45 day extension of federal funding to make sure the Read More
Bernstein: Let’s Practice Safe And Civil Community
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
Candidate For Re-election
Los Alamos School Board
I am Christine Bernstein, running for School Board. Not running against a person.
I am asking for civility in this campaign.
I published a Letter to the Editor and was met with a lot of assumptions made about intentions, thoughts, feelings and actions that were untrue.
I have an ask for this community:
I ask that we model the behavior we would want in our kids.
I ask that we ask ourselves, “Do I know this is true for a fact?” before stating it as if it were.
I ask you to contact me and ask me.
And even better, I ask you to meet me face to Read More
‘Guns In America’ At Step Up Gallery Closes Thursday Oct. 5
Guns in America photo #19 by Jeff Corwin. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
Guns in America photo #11 by Jeff Corwin. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Jeff Corwin’s traveling fine arts photography exhibit “Guns in America” closes Thursday, Oct. 5. Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library is the sixth stop on a gallery journey including: the Holter Museum of Art (Helena, Mont.); the Bader + Simon Museum (Cincinnati, Ohio); the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, Ill.); DragonFLY Creative Space (Chicago) and Echo Arts (Bozeman, Mont.).
The beautiful, yet disturbing images, are intensely Read More
In Event Of Government Shutdown Los Alamos National Laboratory Stands Ready To Continue Operations
Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The federal government is on track to shut down at midnight Saturday, Sept. 30, if agreement is not reached in Congress. Should this happen, the federal government will curtail agency activities and services, cease non-essential operations and furlough non-essential workers. Only essential employees in departments that protect human life or property will be retained. The shutdown may also disrupt state, territorial and local levels of government.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
New Mexico State Police Charge 24-Year-Old With Attempted Murder For Shooting Protester Near Juan De Oñate Statue
NMSP News:
ESPAÑOLA – On Thursday, Sept. 28, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was called to investigate a shooting at 1122 Industrial Park in Española.
NMSP Investigations Bureau agents learned that at around 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, a protest was happening between individuals over the Juan De Oñate Statue.
Ryan Martinez, 23, of Sandia Park, was at the sight of the statue and attempting to disrupt the peaceful protest. He jumped over a short wall and engaged a group of protesters. Martinez then brandished a firearm from his waistband and discharged one round, striking Read More
Heinrich Statement On Passing Of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein June 22, 1933 – Sept. 28, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.):
“Senator Dianne Feinstein was a trailblazer. She believed in a nation that put safety first. She leaves behind a legacy marked by the paths she paved for all of us to follow. It was a privilege to be her colleague. Julie and I have her family in our thoughts.”
Editor’s note: Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein was an American politician who served as a United States senator from California Read More
Leger Fernández, Valadao And Pingree Introduce Bi-partisan Legislation To Support Water Conservation And Drought Resilient Practices
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Reps Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.03), David G. Valadao (R-CA-22) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) introduced the Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act (WEST) Act (H.R. 5764) to support agriculture practices more commonly used in Western arid climates.
This bipartisan bill would allow the USDA Secretary to increase cost shares to 85 percent for Environmental Quality Incentives Programs (EQIP) practices that support water-conserving and drought-resilient Read More
Eric J. Lujan Appointed Española City Manager
City of Española News:
Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil announced the appointment of Eric J. Lujan as the city’s new City Manager.
Lujan is a former Chief Deputy County Treasurer for Santa Fe County, and previously worked at the New Mexico Department of Transportation. More recently he worked as a financial consultant for government clients in New Mexico.
“Eric’s wealth of financial management is a great benefit for the city,” Vigil said, “he will be able to review and improve our financial processes, and lead and train staff.”
The City began searching for a new top executive after the former City Read More
Council Proclaims Oct. 2-6 ‘Customer Service Week’
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Oct. 2-6 ‘Customer Service Week’ in Los Alamos County during Tuesday night’s meeting. Accepting the proclamation, from left, Customer Care Center Representative Felice Romero, Deputy Utilities Manager Karen Kendall, Customer Care Center Representative Paula Nelson, Councilor Melanee Hand, Senior Management Analyst Joann Gentry, Customer Care Center Representative Monica Rivera and Customer Care Center Representative Peggy Martinez. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Oct. 2-6 as “Customer Service Week” Read More
La Familia Health Statement On Physicians Vote To Unionize
La Familia Health News:
SANTA FE — La Familia Health issued the following statement regarding the vote Wednesday by La Familia Medical Center Physicians, Providers and Dentists to be represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists:
“At La Familia Health, our mission is to provide exceptional care to everyone in our community regardless of ability to pay. Our providers play a critical role in our mission, and we respect their collective decision to unionize.
“We value and share their commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to our patients. It is our shared commitment, Read More
