State Ethics Commission Settles With New Mexico Treasurer Eichenberg Over Governmental Conduct Act Violations
STATE News:
The State Ethics Commission announces that at the Commission’s October meeting, a proposed settlement between the State Ethics Commission and New Mexico State Treasurer Tim Eichenberg was approved by the Commission.
The settlement resolves an April 27 administrative complaint received by the State Ethics Commission, which alleged violations of the Governmental Conduct Act and the Campaign Reporting Act by Eichenberg.
Oct. 14, 2022, following an investigation into the allegations, the State Ethics Commission approved a settlement with Eichenberg, which stipulates Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Sheriff Candidate Chris Luchini
Libertarian Chris Luchini is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff and recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Libertarian Chris Luchini is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
County Weekly COVID-19 Community Newsletter: Oct.17
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COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County issued the weekly COVID-19 Community Newsletter today, Oct.17. Inside the newsletter from William F. Athas’ Epidemiology Corner, the CDC revised its variant profile to show that newly tracked Omicron variants BQ.1, BQ.1.1, and BA.2.75.2 are quickly gaining ground in the US and outcompeting the predominant BA.5.
And while the CDC Community Level for Los Alamos County remains LOW, virus levels roughly doubled in the county’s wastewater as of the end of September, and health authorities believe that there is the potential for another COVID-19 Read More
Community Invited To Hybrid Public Meeting To Discuss Tennis Complex Site Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the public to a hybrid meeting to discuss the site selection for a multi-court Tennis Complex. Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 in room 330 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central or via Zoom.
The community will hear a presentation by the County’s consultant, Groundwork Studio.
Additionally, staff welcomes public feedback on the project and encourages interested individuals to join the meeting.
Los Alamos County retained FBT Architects and Groundwork Studio to prepare a site assessment of the project to include Read More
United Way Of Northern New Mexico Hosts Economic Development Summit With Governor And Local Area Leaders
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, 5th from left, UWNNM Board of Directors, local leaders and donors gather following the Economic Development Summit Oct. 7 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Not pictured, UWNNM Board President Liddie Martinez and Vice President Carol A. Clark. Photo by Megan Bucklin/UWNNM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaking at the Economic Development Summit Oct. 7, at the Los Alamos Nature Center on the necessity and success of area nonprofits. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
UWNNM News:
United Way of Northern New Mexico’s (UWNNM) Board of Directors and staff hosts Read More
County Council Meets In Regular Session Oct. 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Fire Station # 3 in White Rock and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Oct. 18, County Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 871 4597 7840
Havemann: Listening & Learning
By SUZIE HAVEMANN
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
When out doing the campaign thing called “canvassing” a couple evenings ago, I was encouraged by several conversations I had with people at their front doors.
In one instance, a very friendly mom and her daughter answered the doorbell. They were clearly in the middle of dinner so I felt bad interrupting their family time. As soon as she saw my candidate name badge, she kindly informed me they had already voted and I was not one of their selections. I expressed my gratitude to her for voting and moved on down the street.
When I made my way Read More
New Mexico Republican Party Issues Statement On Passing Of Former Representative Bill Gray
William Gray
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE— The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) is saddened to learn that former New Mexico State Rep. William “Bill” Gray passed away this Friday morning. He was 81.
Gray served Chaves, Eddy and Otero counties in District 54 in the New Mexico House of Representatives 2007-2014. Gray was a champion of fiscal responsibility, energy and agriculture and served District 54 with distinction.
RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:
“My heartfelt condolences go out to Bill’s family and friends. I knew Bill well. He was a good friend and an Read More
Post Q&A With Sheriff Candidate Jason Wardlow Herrera
Democrat Jason Wardlow Herrera is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff and stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat Jason Wardlow Herrera is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
WARDLOW HERRERA: I have lived in Los
State Awards More Than $194 Million In Rental And Utility Assistance To New Mexicans
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday announced the state has provided more than $194 million in rental and utility assistance through the first round of funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, helping 54,717 New Mexico households to avoid eviction and disconnection of utilities.
“Tens of thousands of New Mexicans are feeling the benefits of our Emergency Rental Assistance Program,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We are directly helping families find and keep high-quality housing and empowering them to spend their hard-earned money on other necessities.” Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets On Zoom Oct. 19
Op-Ed: To Revitalize Our Town, Update The Code
By STEPHANIE NAKLEH
Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Los Alamos County
This week the Los Alamos County Council and the Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission have had the amazing opportunity to give our input into the long-anticipated update of the Los Alamos County Chapter 16 Development Code. Does it sound boring? It’s not. These decisions have a direct impact on questions like “What the heck is going on with the old Smith’s” and “What the heck will go up where the Hilltop House is coming down” and “Why the heck don’t we have anyone to staff anything around here” and “Where the heck Read More
Gessing: New Mexico Should Strengthen, Not Weaken Anti-Donation Clause
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation
There are numerous important issues on New Mexicans’ ballots as early voting kicks off.
Amendment 2 has not received the same attention as Amendment 1, which relates to pre-K and early childhood spending, but voters will be asked to vote on this important issue also.
Amendment 2 would, if adopted, further weaken New Mexico’s “anti-donation clause” by allowing the Legislature to “appropriate state funds for infrastructure that provides services primarily for residential use—such as internet, electric, natural gas, water, Read More
County Council And P&Z Joint Special Meeting 1 PM Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council and Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold a continuation of the Oct. 12 Joint Special meeting at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 14.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 867 2600 9229 Read More
2022 New Mexico Supreme Court And Court Of Appeals Candidate Forum Online & In-person Oct. 18
SBNM News:
The State Bar of New Mexico’s (SBNM) members are welcome to the Appellate Practice Section’s Candidate Forum.
The forum is being hosted for the 10 candidates running for the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals this November.
There are two Court of Appeals positions and two Supreme Court positions up for election.
The Candidate Forum is 5-7 p.m. MT, Oct. 18 at the State Bar of New Mexico Center, at 5121 Masthead NE, in Albuquerque. The forum also will be livestreamed on the State Bar’s YouTube page, where it also may be viewed after the live presentation here.
All State Bar of New Read More
New Mexico Secretary of State & Attorney General Issue Advisory On Poll Monitoring And Voter Intimidation
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE— Today, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a voter information advisory to make clear that intimidating or interfering with voters is illegal.
The voter information advisory provides voters, the media, and the general public with important information and resources about the General Election and reminds voters that their right to vote safely and free from intimidation, harassment, or coercion is protected under federal and state law.
“Clear information about how to vote and what to expect when voting Read More
State Auditor Brian Colón Issues Statement Regarding Troubling Pattern Of Late Audits By City Of Santa Fe
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – State Auditor Brian Colón today issued the following statement regarding the City of Santa Fe:
“As State Auditor oversight is one of the critical roles I direct. The troubling pattern of late audits by the City of Santa Fe has had my utmost attention and concern and in April 2022 I committed to providing enhanced oversight as the City continued to struggle in meeting its statutory obligations.
“I want to be clear; the Office of the State Auditor has no executive authority over the entities we audit, we are strictly an oversight agency. When the City management failed to Read More
White Rock’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan Goes To County Council For Approval Tuesday Oct. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will conduct a public hearing to consider approval of Resolution No. 22-19 to accept the White Rock Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan. The hybrid hearing is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at White Rock Fire Station 3 at 129 N.M. 4.
The public hearing will begin with a presentation by the County’s Community Development Department (CDD) and its consultant Site Southwest and will include an opportunity for public comment. On Sept. 29, pursuant to state statute, Resolution No. 22-19 was filed with the County Clerk and a legal notice was published in the newspaper Read More
Technical Difficulties Streaming Joint Council/P&Z Meeting … Public Advised To Use Zoom To Participate
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff running the virtual Council meeting today, October 13 at 1 p.m., indicate they are experiencing technical difficulties with the streaming capabilities. Members of the public who are interested in watching and providing public comment are advised to participate via Zoom.
Individuals can join using the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86726009229 or by phone (346) 248 7799 or (669) 444 9171 or +(669) 900 6833 or (719) 359 4580 or (253) 215 8782.
The Webinar ID is 867 2600 9229.
County staff apologizes for the inconvenience.
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Theresa Cull
Democrat Theresa Cull stopped by the Post Wednesday to discuss her candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat Theresa Cull is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
CULL: I moved to Los Alamos in June 1983. I did live “off the hill” in La Puebla for about 10 of Read More
