Preliminary Unofficial Results: New Mexico Governor
From the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State:
The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office has announced that of the state’s 1,032,015 registered voters, 128,596 or 12.46 percent, cast ballots in the 2022 Primary Election.
The Secretary of State’s Office has released the unofficial statewide preliminary results with 9 out of 2,163 precincts reporting so far.
For the office of the governor:
MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM
- Democrat
- 100%
- 54,451
JAY C BLOCK
- Republican
- 9%
- 4,766
REBECCA L DOW
- Republican
- 15%
- 7,455
GREGORY JOSEPH ZANETTI
- Republican
- 14%
- 6,612
ETHEL R MAHARG
- Republican
- 1%
- 619
MARK V RONCHETTI Read More
Format Details For 2022 Primary Election Night Results
Members of the Absentee by Mail Precinct Board working this evening to qualify and process any ballots accepted at each of the Election Day Vote Centers today and given to the County Clerk. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
2022 Primary Election Night News:
In an effort to streamline the process, and with the recent spike in the COVID-19 public health crisis, County Clerk Naomi Maestas has made the decision to once again forego Election Night Reporting (in-person) at the Municipal Building, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as the Clerk’s office continue to do their part to battle Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Applauds Signing Of 2-year Extension Of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández during her floor speech today applauding the signing of a bill to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Screenshot/LADP
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) applauded the signing of a bill to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
The Congresswoman led the House effort to pass the two-year extension through Congress with bipartisan support last month. The program was scheduled to sunset in July 2022.
Leger Fernández and U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens Read More
Today Is Primary Election Day 2022 … Polls Close At 7 PM
Courtesy image
ELECTION Day News:
Today is Primary Election Day 2022 and the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office is sharing information to help voters cast their ballots.
Polls are open all day until 7 p.m. at the following polling places or Vote Centers:
- Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Council Chambers;
- Los Alamos Golf Course, 4250 Diamond Dr., Multi-Purpose Room;
- White Rock Town Hall, 139 Longview Dr., Training Rooms;
- Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row, Downstairs Classroom; and
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, 4000 University Dr., Building 6, Room
Helen Benson Thanks Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office
Los Alamos resident and Republican Helen Benson thanks the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office for helping her complete her vote. Photo by Jody Benson
By JODY BENSON
League of Women Voters
Los Alamos
Today, Tuesday, June 7, is Election Day in the New Mexico Primary.
Helen Benson, a registered Republican, has never—ever—missed an election since she cast her first ballot in 1942. This primary election, however, she missed the signature box on the interior privacy envelope.
The Los Alamos Clerk’s Office called her; Helen retrieved her ballot. She correctly completed the information and submitted Read More
In Response To U.S. Sen. Heinrich’s Efforts, President Biden Stops Threat Of Solar Tariffs
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement applauding news that the Biden administration will address the threat of additional solar tariffs posed by the Commerce Department’s industry-crushing investigation:
“The Biden administration announced today that they will declare a two-year solar tariff suspension window while also invoking the Defense Production Act to boost U.S. solar manufacturing.
I’m pleased President Biden is using his executive authority to take decisive action to build an American-made clean Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 144 New Cases For Week Ending June 6, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending June 6, 2022, show cases doubled over previous week in Los Alamos County:
-
825 tests
- 144 diagnoses (77 previous week) (105 in Los Alamos, 39 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
U.S. Sen. Heinrich Statement On Bipartisan Agreement On Toxic Exposure Legislation
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, issued the following statement on a bipartisan agreement on comprehensive legislation to deliver all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time in the nation’s history:
“I am optimistic that this agreement means that soon, veterans who were exposed Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Joins Push To Increase Funding For EPA Wildfire Smoke Monitoring In New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), joined by Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), sent a letter to the leadership of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies urging them to provide $20 million in funding for a more equitable deployment of EPA’s air quality monitoring given the increase in wildfire smoke in the region.
“As you develop the Fiscal Year 2023 Interior, Environment, Read More
Kit Carson Electric Coop Hits 100% Daytime Solar Power
U.S. Rep. Teresa Fernandez, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative CEO Luis Reyes Jr. and Guzman President Christopher Miller among dignitaries attending Taos Mesa Solar Array ribbon cutting. Courtesy/KCEC
Guzman Energy President Christopher Miller shares remarks at Taos Mesa Solar Array launch event. Kit Carson Electric Cooperative CEO Luis Reyes Jr., looks on at right. Courtesy/KCEC
KCEC News:
TAOS — Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy recently celebrated the cooperative’s achievement of providing 100 percent of its daytime power with Read More
NM Congressional Dems Welcome Over $3.7 Million In AmeriCorps Funding For New Mexico Organizations
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming more than $3.7 million in federal funding from AmeriCorps.
These grants will support New Mexico organizations working to improve youth engagement and environmental stewardship through service.
“I’m proud to see the American Rescue Plan continue providing opportunities for AmeriCorps members to serve our state,” said Heinrich, the first AmeriCorps alum to serve in the United Read More
Democrats Gather For Meet & Greet At Pig & Fig Cafe
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Local Democratic candidates from left, County Council incumbent Randall Ryti, Councilor Melanee Hand and Probate Judge incumbent Michael Redondo at the final Democratic Meet & Greet of the 2022 Primary Election season held this morning on the patio at Pig + Fig Cafe in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
White Rock Precinct Chair David Schiferl, left, with Democratic Primary Candidate for New Mexico Attorney General Brian Colon, who traveled to town this morning to chat with local Democrats at the Meet & Greet. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Disaster Food Benefits Available For Victims Of New Mexico Wildfires
HSD News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that New Mexicans who have been affected by the recent wildfires that began in April may be eligible to apply for disaster food benefits during a seven-day application process that begins Tuesday, June 7 and ends Monday, June 13.
At the governor’s request, the state has received approval for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) for five New Mexico counties.
These benefits are available to low-income residents affected by the wildfires. Approximately 27,500 residents may apply who work or live in Read More
Human Services Department Delivers Briefing On Disaster Food Benefits For Residents Affected By New Mexico Wildfires
HSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) will present an update regarding Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) food benefits for residents impacted by the Big Hole, Calf Canyon and Hermit’s Peak, Cooks Peak and McBride fires at 1 p.m. Monday, June 6.
This event will be streamed live on the New Mexico Human Services Department Facebook page.
This also will be streamed with a Spanish language interpreter on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s YouTube page. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Reaffirms Commitment To End Gun Violence In New Mexico
From the New Mexicans for Michelle Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham honors victims and reaffirms her commitment to reducing gun violence in New Mexico communities.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day also marks the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend, a national advocacy weekend focused on drawing attention to the severity and pervasiveness of gun violence in our country.
“Gov. Lujan Grisham has been a lifelong advocate for gun violence prevention,” said New Mexicans for Michelle Communications Director Kendall Witmer. Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Hosts Final Meet & Greet Of 2002 Primary Election Season Saturday Morning At Pig + Fig
LADP News:
The Los Alamos Democratic Party will host its last candidate Meet & Greet before Tuesday’s Primary Election.
The Meet & Greet is 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, on the patio at Pig & Fig at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday is the last day of early voting; ballots may be cast 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the White Rock Town Hall or Los Alamos Municipal Building.
Tuesday, June 7, ballots may be cast 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building, White Rock Town Hall, Los Alamos County Golf Course, UNM-LA or Betty Ehart Senior Center. Read More
Dist. 40 Rep. Roger Montoya On His Re-Election Campaign
Dist. 40 Rep. Roger Montoya suspended his political campaign for four weeks in late April to focused on those impacted by the wildfires burning in Northern New Mexico. Courtesy photo
By Rep. Roger E. Montoya
Dist. 40
I believe the role of State Representative for HD40 requires a leader with the skills and tenacity to fight for equity and resources for our beautiful, 6,000 square mile, rural district and every rural community in New Mexico.
At the Federal level, there has been no significant investment in our rural communities since the Eisenhower administration over 60 years ago. The Biden administration Read More
Chart 649: Los Alamos & Neighboring Counties Remain Yellow On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Primary Election 2022: Just 3 More Days Of Early Voting!
By WHITNEY HOLLAND
President
AFT NM New Mexico
We are less than one week away from the 2022 New Mexico Primary, but more importantly, today is the last day to request your absentee ballot.
If you are a registered voter in one of New Mexico’s major political parties – Democrat, Libertarian, or Republican – please remember to exercise your right to vote and request your ballot today at NMVOTE.ORG.
If you are planning to vote early in person, there are only three days left to do so before early voting ends June 4.
You can find additional information about voting – including polling locations in Read More
Joseph Sanchez Discusses Bid For House Seat
Joseph Sanchez discusses his reasons for seeking public office during an interview recently at Blue Window Bistro in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Joseph Louis Sanchez is a 12th generation Northern New Mexican from Alcalde. He is running for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Dist. 40.
“My work ethic was instilled at a young age,” he said. “I grew up helping my father with his contracting business, raising cattle, cleaning the acequia every spring, and growing hay and alfalfa. Those Read More
