Scenes From GOP 2019 Constitutional Day Dinner
The 2019 Republican Party of Los Alamos annual Constitution Day Dinner draws a capacity crowd Saturday night at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Bill McKerley welcomes the crowd and introduces guest speaker, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Gavin Clarkson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Senatorial candidate Dr. Gavin Clarkson presents a talk entitled, ‘Mix the Mortar to Fix the Border’. He explains that he is running for the U.S. Senate to be a champion for those whose voices are not heard in the Read More
MythBusters With Christine Bernstein
By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
Myth: Christine supports Charter Schools
Truth: I support public schools. I supported the proposed Polaris charter because I support education for all. I returned to Los Alamos long after the school was initially proposed and was not aware of the history of the proposal. The extent of my involvement was my attendance at one meeting and one community presentation, motivated solely by my curiosity about the proposed school. My name was on the application as a governing-board member because, if I was not able to be Read More
Letter To The Editor: Morrie Values Our students, Teachers And Our Schools
By JOANNA GILLESPIEMy friendship with Morrie began when I was a teen and he mentored a small leadership group I was a part of called, “Youth Working for Youth”. As a result, he and his wife Cheryl spent nearly every Friday for many years chaperoning informal dances that kept all of us kids dancing and out of trouble.
Like many small town youth, I could not wait to leave town. Later, I could not wait to return to raise my own children. Imagine my surprise at finding Morrie, by then an empty-nester for more than a decade, still working vigilantly on the School Board, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Read More
Letter To The Editor: Izraelevitz Endorses Morrie Pongratz For Los Alamos School Board
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ Different times demand different leaders for an organization, and this is a time when the Los Alamos Public Schools will be facing a series of challenges and demands that require an experienced and thoughtful leader such as Morris Pongratz.
No one can take issue with his background and experience: long-time student mentor and advisor of the Key Club, our high school student service organization, several terms on the County Council, prior experience on our School Board when he led the fight to maintain federal support for our schools,
LWV Election Forum Draws Capacity Crowd
Voters fill the UNM-LA Lecture Hall Thursday to learn more about their choices in the upcoming election. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
County Clerk Naomi Maestas and Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus are the first two speakers Thursday at the LWV Election Forum. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe League of Women Voters hosted a Candidate Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA for those running for School Board in three districts (the White Rock districts are not on the ballot this year) and candidates Read More
LWV Forum For UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates
Candidates for UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3 are David Hampton, left, and Pat Soran. Laura Burrows, also a candidate for this seat, was unable to attend the Election Forum. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Candidates for Position 4 are left, Stephen Boerigter and Chris Luchini. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comIt was all about experience versus fresh perspective during the Los Alamos League of Women Forum Thursday at UNM-LA.
During the portion of the forum devoted to candidates Read More
Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Chris Bernstein
By JOLENE MARTINU.S. House Assistant Speaker Luján Introduces Legislation To Bridge Digital Divide; Promote Training
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánAssistant Speaker Luján And U.S. Sen. Warren Announce Plan To Reintroduce Accountable Capitalism Act
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren
From the Office of U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and United States Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced they will reintroduce the Accountable Capitalism Act to help eliminate skewed market incentives and return to the era when the success of American corporations translated into success for American workers.
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
The legislation aims to reverse the harmful trends over the last 30 years that have led to record corporate profits, Read More
Hotel And Conference Center Move Closer To Fruition As Council Approves Amendments To Ordinance
A group of citizens line up to share their thoughts on the proposed land grant to TNJLA during the Tuesday night Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comIn a 5-2 vote Tuesday, Los Alamos County Council approved to amend an ordinance to adopt an economic development project with TNJLA, LLC, pending a public hearing.
By amending the ordinance, TNJLA LLC is one step closer to receiving 2.6 acres of County-owned land at 20th Street, where the company plans to build an 86-room extended stay hotel as well as a Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Endorses LAPS Bond
Following careful consideration, the Los Alamos Daily Post is endorsing the Los Alamos Public Schools Bond.
Thanks to Los Alamos voters in a previous bond election, the LAPS School Board has been able to remodel Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos Middle School and Aspen Elementary School. Major facility improvements are underway at both Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Mountain Elementary School.
Well maintained schools enhance the learning environment for students, provide a comfortable work environment for teachers
Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James R. Mountain Addresses Participants At Leadership New Mexico
Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James R. Mountain, now publisher of the Valley Daily Post, was a featured speaker at the Leadership New Mexico government session Friday at UNM-LA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
RCLC Issues Response To DOE-IG Report
RCLC News:
SANTA FE – The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) issued the following response today to the Department of Energy Inspector General report:
The RCLC is pleased to see the Department of Energy Inspector General report issued and is working with the Department of Energy to provide them with the information they need to complete this process.
The RCLC looks forward to continuing to represent our local communities to the Washington leadership who control the lab.
There are benefits and challenges to hosting a DOE facility. Because the lab is part of our community, Read More
State Rep. Christine Trujillo Moves Endorsement To Congressional Candidate Laura M. Montoya
Congressional Candidate Laura M. Montoya
POLITICAL News:
RIO RANCHO – State Rep. Christine Trujillo withdrew her endorsement of fellow state representative Joseph Sanchez and endorses Sandoval County Treasurer Laura M. Montoya.
“This decision came after discussions with Joseph regarding his position on women’s equal access to healthcare,” Rep. Trujillo said. “No matter what you believe or choose for your own family, elected officials must respect the fact that government should not be interfering with women’s healthcare decisions. We are in 2019 and yet, still fighting for equal rights Read More
New Mexico GOP Chairman Steve Pearce Issues Statement On Forest Service Suspensions
GOP Chairman Steve PearceALBUQUERQUE — Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce released the following statement in response to today’s announcement from the U.S. Forest Service lifting the suspension of sales of fuelwood permits:
“Today’s announcement lifting the suspension of fuelwood permits only addresses one of the four main problems created by the U.S. district court judge who made a ruling against the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The ruling continues to kill jobs New Mexico desperately needs, puts our wonderful Read More
Kiwanis Hosts School Board Candidates, Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, center, participates in the Kiwanis Club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Trinity on the Hill along with school board candidates, from left, Morris Pongratz, Christine Bernstein, Julia Baker and Dawn Jalbert. Steinhaus discussed the school bond, which, if approved, would provide funds to upgrade school facilities in White Rock. Pongratz is running for District 3 (Aspen), Bernstein also is running for District 3, Baker is running for District 4 (Barranca) and Jalbert is running for District 5 (Mountain Elementary and Los Alamos Read More
Forest Service Resumes Fuelwood Permit Sales At Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, Santa Fe And Tonto
FOREST SERVICE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The court-ordered injunction suspending all timber management activities on the five national forests in New Mexico and the Tonto National Forest in Arizona has been modified to allow the personal cutting and collection of fuelwood.
The Forest Service will resume permit sales immediately.
“We are pleased with this modification, which highlights the fact that we all want to do right by the communities we serve and reduce unnecessary burdens on communities that depend on the national forests for their sustenance,” Southwestern Read More
AG: Risk Advisory On Dangers Of E-cigarettes, Vaping
Attorney General Hector Balderas
ALBUQUERQUE –Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement and risk advisory to all New Mexicans in response to increased reporting about the rise of deaths and health risks related to e-cigarettes and the practice of vaping, and the federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that it will begin working with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to investigate criminal activity related to the marketing and sale of e-cigarettes.
“I am warning all New Mexicans of the health and safety risks associated Read More
GOP Meeting At UNM-LA Oct. 3 & Hosting Constitution Day Dinner At Cottonwood On The Greens Oct. 5
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting two events this week:
- Monthly Meeting – at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Room 505 at UNM-LA with guest speaker is Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, superintendent of the Los Alamos Public Schools. A light supper will be provided; and
- Annual Constitution Day Dinner – 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Agenda includes a silent auction, winners of the Student Constitution Essay Contest, and featured speaker Dr. Gavin Clarkson. Tickets are $60/person at the door. Contact: leadership@losalamosgop.com.
New Mexico Delegation Announces HHS Grant To Taos For Rural Maternity And Obstetrics Development
