Maggiore: Why I’m Running For Sheriff
By ANTONIO MAGGIORE
Candidate for Sheriff
Dear Los Alamos,
First I want to say thank you to everyone who has already reached out in support of my candidacy for Sheriff. I’m truly humbled and deeply grateful.
One question I keep getting asked is why Sheriff? Why not Council? I will be completely honest, County Council took a lot out of me. It takes more time and effort than I am currently able to give to the community. I still want to serve Los Alamos to the best of my ability, and that means doing more than just pouring beer. I understand the importance of this job and the specific role it plays in our county. Read More
Fifteen Los Alamos Residents File Candidacy For Office
Top row from left, Rep. Christine Chandler, Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore. Center row from left, Sheriff candidate David Izraelevitz, County Council candidates David Hampton, Eric Stromberg, Jason Chappel, Joe Granville. Bottom row from left: Council candidate Marshall Maez, Councilor Melanee Hand, Council candidate Steve Lynne, Councilor Theresa Cull and Probate Judge Perry Clare all filed for the 2026 election. Collage created by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Durbin Push For Audit Of DOJ’s Practices In Redacting Epstein Files
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called for an independent audit and report to Congress about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) practices in redacting information of the public release of the Epstein Files.
Multiple reports have spotlighted the DOJ’s failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s clear requirement to redact only information that protects victims’ privacy and national security and the law’s prohibition on redactions based on reputational Read More
Governor Lujan Grisham Signs State Budget, Capital Outlay Bills And Tax Package
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal childcare, road improvements, economic development initiatives and more.
The $11.1 billion general fund marks an increase of $339.5 million, or 3.1%, compared to the FY 2026 budget, while leaving reserves at 26.4%.
“Over the last seven years, we have fundamentally redefined New Mexico’s future by prioritizing historic investments in universal childcare, healthcare, public safety and more while achieving record job growth and the nation’s Read More
NACO Launches 2026 Rural Energy Academy Cohort To Support County Decision-Making On New Energy Projects
NACO News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces the launch of the 2026 Rural Energy Academy technical assistance cohort. This three-month program will support 12 counties as they strengthen local decision-making on new energy projects. Rising energy demand, technological advances and shifts in state and federal policy are bringing attention to rural counties across the nation. “Counties are balancing the need to protect working lands, water resources and infrastructure, while responding to meet the moment of growing energy demand,” said Ashleigh Read More
Katharine Clark Wins Democratic Party Convention Vote For Secretary Of State
Katharine Clark
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Secretary of State candidate Katharine Clark won the Democratic Party of New Mexico convention vote this weekend with 46.18% of the vote, earning delegates’ support across the state and building strong momentum heading into the final weeks before the Democratic primary election.
Amanda Lopez Askin received 35.84% and Sonya Smith received 17.97%.
Clark thanked delegates and supporters for backing her people-powered campaign and said the convention result reflects growing support for her vision to protect democracy and expand ballot access Read More
David Izraelevitz Enters Race For Sheriff
David Izraelevitz, Democrat, files for County Sheriff Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Izraelevitz, a former Councilor, said he decided to run for Sheriff because ‘I’ve been away from elected office for a couple of years and this is an opportunity to get involved again. Since this is a limited responsibility in our County and our current Sheriff is not running for re-election, I thought I would take the opportunity to run.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Perry Klare Files To Run For Probate Judge
Probate Judge Perry Klare files for election Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Klare was appointed to fill a vacancy and is now seeking a full term. ‘I enjoy the job,’ he said. ‘I have personal probate experience … so its kind of true to me. I feel it was a rewarding job.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Seeking Applications For Art In Public Places Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is now accepting applications from eligible candidates for appointment to one vacant seat on the Art in Public Places (APP) Board. The vacancy is a two-year term, expiring on March 24, 2028.
Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply”. Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.
The APP Board integrates art into public spaces, promotes public awareness, and creates visually Read More
League Of Women Voters To Host Lunch With A Leader Featuring Rep. Christine Chandler March 19
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos’ (LWV) community event, Lunch with a Leader, will be noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19, in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Loop.
The featured speaker is Rep. Christine Chandler. Rep. Chandler will be discussing the much-debated topic of what the County Council can and cannot do.
This event is open to the public and attendees are asked to arrive by 11:45 a.m., as the presentation begins promptly at noon.
Although she is now best known for being the local representative to the New Mexico House of Representatives since being elected in 2018, Rep. Read More
Heinrich Leads New Mexico & Texas Colleagues To Urge Trump Administration To Reverse Rate Cuts For Veterans’ Essential Homecare Services
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich led U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) to urge U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to reverse the Trump administration’s cuts to reimbursement rates for essential home health care services for veterans across New Mexico and parts of Texas.
Due to the Trump Administration’s cuts, as of Jan. 1, 2026, the reimbursement rate for veterans’ home care services in New Mexico fell Read More
Melanee Hand Files For Re-Election To County Council
Evan Rose files on Councilor Melanee Hand’s behalf for a second term on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Hand is traveling and was not able to file in person. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jeff Casalina Files For County Assessor
Jeff Casalina, Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Assessor Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Casalina said he has retired from the Department of Energy and he wanted to do something more. After speaking to current Assessor George Chandler, Casalina decided to run for Assessor. He would bring 20 years of experience as a real estate appraiser to the table. ‘I think experience matters in a job like this,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Former County Manager Steve Lynne Runs For Council
Retired Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne returns Tuesday to Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building to file for a position on County Council. ‘It’s been two years, I thought it is time to start giving back in a different way,’ he said. Since retiring, Lynne said he joined the Los Alamos Community Foundation, which he said has been a great experience but given his background, Lynne felt he could continue to help out. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor File For Re-Election
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Taylor said she decided to run again because ‘This is the best job I ever had. I’ve learned a lot and I continue to learn a lot everyday.’ Taylor said she is a member of the Magistrate Judge Association and was appointed by the New Mexico Supreme Court to the Magistrate Judge Advisory Committee. In a politically polarizing environment, Taylor said she is proud she does not bend to politics but adheres to the rule of law. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Councilor Theresa Cull Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Cull, Democrat, said she decided to run for a second term on Council because ‘there’s a lot of good things happening or about to happened in the County and I want to see them through. She listed housing, the potential social services hub and the broadband project as a few examples. Plus, Cull said she would like to continue to work on making improvements to the small business community and helping small business owners. ‘I want to continue to be an ear for people,’ Read More
Jason Chappel Enters County Council Election Race
Jason Chappel files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Chappel, Republican, said he decided to run for public office because ‘I want to make a difference for people who are not necessarily lab-related … I want to make a difference for all people.’ He added that if elected, ‘I want to focus on common sense issues. I want to make sure we are taking care of all people … my biggest thing is in this political world where it is this side, that side, I want to be the middle ground.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Marshall Maez Enters County Council Election Race
Marshall Maez files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Maez, Democrat, said housing is the main issue he would like to focus on. ‘I have three children up here and six grandchildren and I would really like for them to afford to stay up here.’ One of his young grand-daughters accompanied him Tuesday to the Municipal Building and Maez said, ‘I want to see her grow up in this community and her parents afford to live up here.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Joe Granville Files To Run For County Council
Joe Granville, Democrat, files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Granville, who previously served as Sheriff, explained he decided to run for Council because ‘I felt it was a good time in my life to offer up to serve.’ As far as what issues Granville would like to focus on, he said, ‘I would like to hear what the issues are for people.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
NM Rep. Christine Chandler Files For Re-Election
N.M. District 43 Rep. Christine Chandler files for re-election Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Chandler, Democrat, is currently serving her third term. She said she decided to run again because ‘I really enjoy working on the issues related to the state and trying to help people. I still think there’s a lot to do and I bring a lot of experience on how state and local government work.’ She added if elected she would like to continue address installing guardrails for social media and AI as well as continuing to support families in the state. Photo by Read More
