Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Gary Stradling
Republican Candidate Gary Stradling stopped by the Post Monday to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Republican Gary Stradling is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. 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?
STRADLING: I am a 5th generation New Mexican (see stradling4council.org/heritage
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Sharon Dry
Los Alamos County Council Republican Candidate Sharon Dry Wednesday at Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Republican Sharon Dry 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?
Dry: About 60 years
POST: Where do you work?
Dry: I am now retired from working at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More
Labor Leader Dolores Huerta Endorses Laura M. Montoya
American labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has endorsed Laura M. Montoya, right, the democratic nominee for New Mexico State Treasurer. Courtesy/Montoya Campaign
From the Laura M. Montoya Campaign:
Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader and civil rights activist, originally from Dawson, N.M., has endorsed Laura M. Montoya, the democratic nominee for New Mexico State Treasurer.
“I met Laura in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1995 when she was a MEChA student. I have watched Laura grow as a compassionate and effective leader. Laura’s experience makes her the most qualified Read More
New Mexico Receives $74M To Boost Small Biz Investment
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The Economic Development Department (EDD) announced Wednesday that the State of New Mexico has received up to $74.4 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to boost capital assistance and invest in socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.
“Small businesses are the backbone of so many New Mexico communities, but they often have difficulty finding and qualifying for the assistance they need to grow and create jobs,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “We now have more capital to support small businesses, Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader Features Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson Oct. 20
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos will hold its community event, Lunch with a Leader, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 via zoom.
This month’s speaker is Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. Simpson organizes and directs operations of the Emergency Services Bureau and Consolidated Dispatch Center (CDC).
The Emergency Services (OEM) mission is to protect Los Alamos County through regional and local partnerships and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capacity to effectively and efficiently mitigate against, prepare for,
Gov. Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On 34 Percent Decrease In New Mexico Teacher Vacancy Rate
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday issued the following statement on the release of the 2022 New Mexico Educator Vacancy Report, compiled and issued annually by the Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center at New Mexico State University, which reported a 34 percent decrease in New Mexico’s teacher vacancy rate over the last year:
“This dramatic drop in teacher vacancies is a direct result of our investments in hardworking New Mexico educators. We’ve enacted record increases in educator pay, as well as made investments
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Matthew L. Garcia For Consideration To Be U.S. District Judge For District Of New Mexico
Nominee Matthew L. Garcia for United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – Today, before the full Senate Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced Matthew L. Garcia to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico.
Senators Heinrich and Luján strongly recommended Garcia to join the District Court of New Mexico and welcomed President Joe Biden’s nomination in July of this year.
VIDEO: Heinrich, Luján Introduce Matthew L. Garcia For Consideration To Be Read More
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez’s Campaign Breaks Fundraising Record For New Mexico’s Third Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez’s campaign for Congress announced Tuesday it has broken the record for funds raised in a quarter in the history of New Mexico’s Third Congressional District – raising nearly $850,000 in the third quarter.
Rep. Leger Fernandez enters into the final stretch of the General Election with more than $1 million cash on hand.
Rep. Leger Fernandez’s fundraising total is made up of more than 25,000 contributions from 16,000 donors, with an average individual contribution size of less than $25.
“Here in New Read More
New Mexico Democrats Celebrate First Day Of Voting
Communications Director Daniel Garcia
DPNM News:
Tuesday was the first day voters were able to cast ballots in the 2022 General Election. In-person absentee voting began Tuesday at County Clerks’ offices in all 33 counties. Expanded early voting locations open Oct. 22.
Tuesday also was the first day County Clerks can begin sending mail-in ballots to voters who requested one and the last day to register to vote or update registration by mail or online.
“Democrats are thrilled that voting is finally underway in New Mexico. As always, the Democratic Party encourages voters to vote at their earliest Read More
New Mexico Fills Over 350 Teacher Positions
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has decreased the number of unfilled teacher positions by 34 percent and has increased enrollment and graduation from teacher preparation programs as historic investments in education under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham build traction.
The 2022 New Mexico Educator Vacancy Report published by the Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center at New Mexico State University revealed that the state filled 358 teacher positions with increases seen in all regions of the state. The report showed that 290 additional students enrolled in teacher Read More
Lujan Grisham Applauds Biden’s Move To Pardon Federal Cannabis Possession Convictions
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham praised President Biden’s decision Thursday to pardon prior federal offenses for simple cannabis possession:
“Similar to New Mexico’s expungement of cannabis offenses, President Biden today announced critical steps toward righting the wrongs of a failed war on drugs and fixing a system that has too often placed an undue burden on people of color.
“Thousands of Americans have been overly penalized for the simple use or possession of cannabis, including through jail time and limitations Read More
Taylor: Sense Of Community Drew Me To Public Service
By CATHERINE TAYLOR
Candidate For Magistrate Judge
Los Alamos
I write to introduce myself to Los Alamos County as a candidate for Magistrate Judge.
I graduated from Santa Clara University with a BS Political Science, and I earned my Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. After passing the California State Bar Exam, I began my career as a Deputy District Attorney prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases in adult and juvenile courts.
After time off for the births of my two children, I was hired as Deputy Trial Counsel for the California State Bar, prosecuting California-licensed Read More
Ryti: Addressing Housing Needs
By RANDALL RYTI
Democratic Candidate For Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
There is consensus among candidates for Los Alamos County Council regarding the need for new housing in Los Alamos County. However, while we need to accommodate folks who want to relocate to our community with the expansion of the LANL workforce, it is important to consider those who already live here – whether they are retirees looking to downsize to appropriate senior housing, or School District employees or those who keep our businesses and services running and can’t currently afford to live in the County.
I support Read More
Joint Work Sessions For Council And Planning & Zoning Commission On Chapter 16 Updates Run Oct. 12, 13, 14
Community Development Director Paul Andrus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work continues to update Chapter 16 of the Los Alamos County Code – the development code. Los Alamos County Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will host three work sessions this week, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday to discuss the code updates.
All the meetings will be held virtually, and the public may attend by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86726009229 or calling in at +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 309 205 Read More
Governor Meets With Reproductive Health Care Providers
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Thursday with NM reproductive health care providers. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Thursday with reproductive health care providers to hear firsthand about their work delivering comprehensive reproductive health care to New Mexicans.
The governor and providers discussed recruiting and training health care staff, investing in provider training, provider reimbursement, and the importance of the actions the governor has taken to safeguard abortion access and protect abortion providers Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico On ‘Get Out The Vote’
State GOP Chairman Steve Pearce
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Every election, GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts are the top priority for all parties, and this year is no exception.
Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairman Steve Pearce has issued the following statement about GOTV:
“Republicans are working hard to get their voters to show up at the polls and to be informed on the issues.
“The issues that are driving Conservatives and frankly all New Mexicans to the polls this year are inflation, the price of gas, the price of food, crime that is second highest in the nation, education that is last in Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate James Wernicke
Libertarian James Wernicke stopped by the Post Monday to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Libertarian James Wernicke is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is the fourth in 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?
WERNICKE: 10 years
POST: Where do you work?
WERNICKE: The lab
POST: Why are you running
Hand: What Do We Really Want For Los Alamos County?
By MELANEE HAND
Democratic County Councilor (appointed)
Seeking election
I hear a significant amount of discussion among County Council candidates about the need for more housing and growth. The County has already been working on many new housing projects, which are in different stages of development and construction.
Projects can take years to plan, design, and construct partially because County participation processes put a high priority on citizen input.
Additional housing has already been approved by Council and I can see several projects being built across the County. Many higher Read More
Hughes: Defending The Governor’s Record On Climate
By KEN HUGHES
Political Chair
Northern New Mexico Sierra Club
I want to respond to the voter who wondered how much Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has done on climate change.
As Northern New Mexico Sierra Club political chair and a member of the political team who enthusiastically and unanimously endorsed her, I can tell you: quite a lot (“Lujan Grisham, Ronchetti focus on persuasion, turnout in homestretch”, Oct. 2, link).
Here are a few of the governor’s accomplishments:
- She championed our nation-leading Energy Transition Act, whose major impacts have already included: requiring utilities
Republican Party Of Los Alamos Hosts 2022 Constitution Day Dinner & Introduces Essay Contest Winners
Members of the LAFRW stand with the three students who won the 2022 Constitution Day Essay Contest. From left to right, Trish Granich, Dianne Coane, Isabella McTeigue, Brian Scott, Colton Scott, Mary Wilhoit, Cathy Walters and Jennifer McKerley. Courtesy/RPLA
Aspen Jaramillo (at the podium) sings ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ and Trail Life members, Kit Randleman and Riley Christensen, and American Heritage girls, Teagan Christensen and Jayden Muck, perform the flag presentations at the RPLA dinner Saturday at Cottonwood on the Greens. Courtesy/RPLA
RPLA News:
The Republican Party of Read More
