Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Meet Thursday
Audra Brown
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) meet Thursday, March 12 at Time-Out Pizzeria in the downstairs meeting room.
The business meeting begins promptly at 6 p.m., and any registered Republican women are invited to attend.
Attendees may arrive at 5:30 p.m. to get food and settle in. Parking is in back.
Menu link: https:////timeout4pizza.com/menu/3086543
At 6:30 p.m., the public is invited to attend to hear Audra Brown speak on 2nd Amendment rights.
There will be a Q&A afterward for those who would like to stay.
For questions, contact Shona Neff at 505.672.1456 Read More
Senate Bill 57 Supporting Families With Pets Signed Into Law
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Senate Bill 57, providing funds for a low-cost pet spay and neuter program, was signed Friday by Gov.r Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Sponsored by Sen. Jacob Candelaria (D-Albuquerque) and Rep. Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces), Senate Bill 57 covers costs of spay and neuter services for lower-income families looking to take care of their pets, as well as delivers funds to struggling animal shelters around the state.
Senate Bill 57 becomes effective July 1.
To fund the programs in Senate Bill 57, pet food manufacturers with annual gross revenue of $3 million or more will pay a $100 Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler Presents Highlights Of 2020 Legislative Session To Rotary Club Of Los Alamos
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler presents highlights of the 2020 Legislative Session to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Tuesday afternoon at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
During her presentation Tuesday at Rotary, Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler highlights the budget, census, early childhood endowment, health care, labor, public safety, military and veterans and other bills. The Rotary Club of Los Alamos meets at 11:45 a.m. each Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens, 4290 Diamond Dr. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Republicans Gather To Support Candidates Filing Today
Local Republicans gather to support their candidates filing today in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. From left, Paul Jaramillo, Gary MacDonald, Ed Christie, Donna MacDonald, Shona Neff, Gary Stradland, Heather Muck, her daughter Jayden and Lisa Shin. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Clerk Naomi Maestas Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, a Democrat, files today for re-election. She is shown here with her husband Sammy and son Isaiah in Council Chambers. ‘I was elected to this office in 2016 but I started working in the Clerk’s Office in 2005. I am a strong advocate for democracy. I want to make sure everyone’s voice is heard. I want to continue our progress in the Clerk’s Office … we have a great team.’ Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Denise Derkacs Files For Los Alamos County Council
Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, files today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘Since joining the Community Development Advisory Board I’ve been attending Council and other County meetings avidly learning about County processes and current issues facing the County. I have identified three critical areas facing the County, housing, downtown revitalization and community services.’ Read more about her reasons for running later. in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Greg White Files For Los Alamos County Council
Greg White, a Democrat, files today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘I don’t like the overall direction the last two County Councils have been taking us.’ Read more about his reasons for running for Council later in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler Files For Re-Election
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, a Democrat from Los Alamos, files today for re-election. ‘Serving as state representative has been both challenging and deeply rewarding. I am grateful to serve the extraordinary people of Dist. 43. The work has just begun: transforming public education for all children; rebuilding the state’s decaying infrastructure; and promoting economic opportunity for all New Mexicans. I look forward to listening to the people of Dist. 43 as I knock on doors, host coffees and find every opportunity to engage is sincere dialogue.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
David Reagor Files For Los Alamos County Council
David Reagor, a Republican, files today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘Like many residents, I came here to work at the laboratory and then spent 32 year as a researcher at the laboratory.’ Read his full statement later in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
James Rickman Files For Los Alamos County Council
James Rickman, a Libertarian, files for a seat today on Los Alamos County Council. ‘I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of living in Los Alamos most of my life and I’d like to ensure amenities that I’ve enjoyed are around for the next generation. I want to keep County services top notch. I retired from public affairs at LANL after 24 years. I served on the council from 1996 to 2000 … there’s a pretty steep learning curve and I’ll be able to hit the ground running. With my background in media, I’m a strong advocate for openness in government.’ Photo by Bonnie Read More
Heinrich Backs Emergency Paid Sick Days Legislation
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON (March 10, 2020) – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is supporting new, emergency paid sick leave legislation to provide paid sick days immediately to workers in light of the coronavirus crisis, and in preparation for future public health emergencies.
This emergency paid sick days legislation requires all employers to allow workers to accrue seven days of paid sick leave and to provide an additional 14 days available immediately in the event of any public health emergency, including the current coronavirus crisis.
“To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Read More
Rodney Roberson Files For Los Alamos County Council
Rodney Roberson of Los Alamos, a Democrat, files today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘I want to be a public servant everywhere I live. I’ve been in Los Alamos for two-and-a-half years. I’m the emergency manager at the Los Alamos Field Office. I want to be an advocate for adequate, affordable housing and business development.’ Roberson is assisted while filing today in Council Chambers by County Election Manager Gloria Maestas, center, and Senior Deputy Clerk Francella Montoya. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Chris Luchini Of Los Alamos Files For PRC Dist. 3
Chris Luchini of Los Alamos, a Libertarian, files today for a seat on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. ‘I’m running for Public Regulation Commissioner in Dist. 3 because I want to be in an area where I have expertise. I want to make sure the commission supports free enterprise. When government picks winners and losers the citizens always lose.’ Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Lee Weinland Files For State Senate Dist. 5 Seat
Laura Burrows Files For Public Education Commission
Laura Burrows, a Libertarian from Los Alamos, files today for a seat on the New Mexico Public Education Commission. ‘In the absence of vouchers, I am a big supporter of charter schools. I’m very interested in public education. I’m also a big supporter of technical education. I have an education background and am a substitute teacher in the Los Alamos Public Schools and at UNM-Los Alamos. I also serve on the UNM-LA Advisory Board.’ Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Sean Williams Files For Los Alamos County Council
Small business owner Sean Williams, a Democrat, files today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘I’m running for County Council to give small business a greater voice on the council. I would like to see revitalization of the Los Alamos and White Rock downtowns. I think the County has the power to do it. I would like to develop a plaza in the Longview area of White Rock with mixed use zoning. It would be a fairly inexpensive and worthwhile project.’ Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Republican David Hampton Files For House Dist. 43
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David Hampton of Los Alamos files today to run for House Dist. 43. He is pictured here filing with County Clerk Naomi Maestas in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. He spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post about his decision to run for this office. ‘I am running for state representative in Dist. 43 as a Republican. I oppose abortion and I am also running to repeal the state’s Red Flag Law. I support repeal of the National Popular Vote legislation because the electoral college protects us from the tyranny of larger states. I support comprehensive tax reform, smaller government and lower taxes.’ Read More
New Mexico Governor Signs Five More Bills Monday
By JENS GOULD
New Mexican
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed five bills into law Monday, including legislation that authorizes New Mexico law enforcement to apprehend traffickers of endangered wildlife.
Senate Bill 75 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly buy or sell animal species or part of any species covered by Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
The law sets up penalties of up to $10,000 or three times the value of the product. Owners of antiques or heirlooms containing ivory or parts from other endangered animals are not affected Read More
LANL Supplement Analysis To Environmental Impact Statement Available For 45-Day Public Comment Period
DOE/NNSA News:
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has posted for public comment a draft Supplement Analysis to the 2008 Site-wide Environmental Impact Statement (SWEIS) for Continued Operations of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The document examines whether the environmental impacts associated with expanded plutonium pit production at LANL require preparation of a new or supplemental EIS for LANL.
The draft Supplement Analysis will be released for public comment for 45 days starting March 10. During the comment period, NNSA will Read More
County Clerk Staff Waiting For Candidates To File
Waiting for candidates to file this morning in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, from left, County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Elections Manager Gloria A. Maestas and Senior Deputy Clerk Francella Montoya. Candidates may file until 5 p.m. today to run in the 2020 Primary Election. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
