On The Job In Los Alamos: County Clerk And Staff
On the job in Los Alamos working the election Tuesday night, front row, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Naomi Maestas, left, and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, and back row, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez and Elections Manager Gloria Maestas. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Thanks Voters For Passing School Bond
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus thanks community ‘for investing in the future of our students and our schools’. Courtesy/LAPS
From Los Alamos Public Schools:
Los Alamos voters: thank you for voting to pass the $20 million general obligation bond (GOB) for Los Alamos Public Schools!
Money raised by the GOB will primarily be used to refurbish and improve Chamisa and Piñon elementary schools.
“Improving our facilities is an important part of providing students with a quality education,” LAPS School Board President Ellen Ben-Naim said.
Over the past 10 years, Los Alamos Public Read More
Sen. Heinrich Issues Statement On Administration’s Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichGOP Meeting Features Dist. 3 Congressional Candidate Anastacia Golden Morpher At UNM-LA Thursday
GOP News:The Republican Party of Los Alamos meets Thursday, Nov. 7 in Room 505, Building 5 at UNM-LA.
At 6 p.m., the public is invited to hear from guest speaker Anastacia Golden Morpher, Republican candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 3. A light supper will be provided.
At 6:40 p.m., all registered Republicans are invited to the RPLA Central Committee’s business meeting.
For more information, contact leadership@losalamosgop.com.
2019 Unofficial Election Results For Los Alamos School Board, School Bond And UNM-LA Advisory Board
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus this evening at the Municipal Building thanks Los Alamos for supporting better schools and brighter futures by passing the School Bond in today’s election and by a large margin. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Clerk has issued the 2019 Los Alamos County Unofficial Election results for School Board in Districts 3, 4, and 5, UNM-LA Advisory Board Positions 3 and 4 and the School Bond.
Los Alamos School Board Election Results
- Dist. 3 Christine Bernstein (Aspen) 576 Winner
- Dist. 3 Morrie
Small Group Gathers To Await Election Returns
A small group is gathered this evening in Council Chambers awaiting election results in the 2019 school board, school bond and UNM-LA Advisory Board elections. From left, Maslyn Locke, Meagan Green, Carrie Walker, Democratic Party Chair Cat Ozment and PED Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Clerk Reports 31 Percent Of Eligible Voters Cast Ballots
Preliminary numbers in the 2019 election are trickling in this evening on this screen in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Preliminary numbers in the 2019 election are trickling in this evening at election central inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The County Clerk’s Office reports that 4,432 people cast ballots in this election out of the 14,496 eligible to vote or 31 percent. Read More
2019 Election Polls In Los Alamos County Have Closed!
The 2019 election polls closed at 7 p.m. for Los Alamos School Board, LAPS School Bond and UNM-LA Advisory Board. Election volunteers from left, Republican Election Judge Mark Strong, Declined to State Election Judge Ysabel Meana, Democratic Election Judge Zoe Robles, Democratic Presiding Judge Linda Fox, Democratic Election Clerk Lynn Jones and Student Election Clerk Luc Chavez gather for a photo as the polls close in the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Vote Centers Today
Scene today inside the Vote Center at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Voters are electing members to the UNM-LA Advisory Board and Los Alamos School Board. The polls remain open until 7 p.m. today. The Los Alamos Daily Post news team will be reporting this evening as elections results come in at www.ladailypost.com. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Residents cast their ballot today inside the Vote Center at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The polls remain open until 7 p.m. today. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Christi and Frank Gac voting today inside Read More
Election Day Is Here … Polls Open Until 7 P.M. Today
COUNTY News:
Today is Election Day 2019 and all Los Alamos County Vote Centers are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at locations in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Election Day Vote Center Locations:
- Los Alamos County Municipal Building – Boards & Commissions Room;
- White Rock Town Hall – Conference Training Room;
- Los Alamos County Golf Course – Multi-Purpose Room;
- Betty Ehart Senior Center – Downstairs Classroom; and
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos – Room 631 in Building 6.
Governor Visits Monday With New Mexico National Guard Troops Ahead Of Deployment To Africa
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham meets Monday with New Mexico National Guard soldiers and officials at the Fort Bliss Army Post in El Paso, Texas ahead of their deployment to Africa. Courtesy/NMS
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham visiting Monday with soldiers at the Fort Bliss Army Post in El Paso, Texas. Courtesy/NMSGov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Proclaims November ‘Veterans & Military Families Month’
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By VERNON N. KERRUpdate: SOS Releases Voter Turnout; Same Day Voter Registration Numbers Through End Of Early Voting
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
Same Day Voter Registration Used by more than 2,000 New Mexicans
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver today released the voter turnout and same day voter registration numbers through the end of early voting for the regular local election.
These are unofficial numbers that reflect absentee and in-person voting for the 2019 regular local election from the start of early voting Oct. 8, 2019 through the date specified on the table below.
The “Same Day Registration” column reflects the number of people who utilized the same day registration Read More
Public Notice: Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force Meets Nov. 8
NM Indian Affairs Department News:
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force is meeting noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the Board Room at CNM Main Campus at 525 Buena Vista Dr. SE, in Albuquerque.
The meeting is open to the public.
Public parking is available south of University Boulevard across CNM Main Campus.
An agenda will be available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting and posted on the Indian Affairs Department’s homepage at https:////www.iad.state.nm.us/.
Direct questions about the MMIW Task Force meeting to Stephanie Salazar at 505.690.4079 or by email at: Read More
Governor: 4th Grader Asher Dean Of Arroyo Seco Wins 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest
Courtesy image
STATE NEWS:
SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham and the Carson National Forest announced today that Asher Dean, a fourth grader from Arroyos del Norte Elementary in Arroyo Seco, as the winner of the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest.
Hundreds of essays were submitted to the contest, for which fourth graders from around New Mexico were invited to write about why they love New Mexico’s forests and public lands in line with the theme of the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, “Delivering Enchantment!”
With his winning entry, Dean has won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel Read More
Udall, Heinrich Endorse Ben Ray Luján For U.S. Senate
Senatorial Candidate Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
Nambé – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced today their endorsement of Ben Ray Luján for the U.S. Senate.
“I am proud to endorse my friend and colleague Ben Ray Luján to be the next U.S. Senator from New Mexico. Having served with Ben Ray, it’s clear that he will be a strong champion for New Mexico. He will continue the hard work of reforming and strengthening our democracy, ending the reign of dark, secret money in our politics, and protecting our public lands and combatting climate change, Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sierra Club Endorses Kristina Ortez To Fill Sen. Carlos Cisneros Unexpired Term
By JODY BENSONWhen New Mexico Sen. Carlos Cisneros died Sept. 17, White Rock lost a legislator who knew his district, was informed on the issues and expert on process, and stood with a strong voice for his constituents in his committees.
He was available to meet with us to discuss issues, was responsive to our concerns and feedback, and although sometimes he didn’t vote on a bill the way I’d hoped, he would tell us why he took the positions he did.
Now our Los Alamos County Councilors get to nominate a person to fill Cisneros’ unexpired term. They will meet with Read More
Letter To The Editor: Bernstein Addresses Voters
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEINOnly a few more days left until the election!
I have had a great time walking around town and talking to people! I have learned so much about our town and the people in it. It has been a pleasure speaking with so many of you.
I have been invited into homes, sat with people, been given pears and other items. This is one kind and generous place.
I am still walking and knocking, but if I have not made it to your door, please feel free to let me know and I will stop by and introduce myself!
I can be reached at electchrisbernstien@gmail.com or at Read More
Cypress Inc. Concedes Grazing Lease Cancellation
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard 
