Los Alamos Republican Party Elects New Officers
The Republican Party Of Los Alamos elected new officers during its Ward/Precinct Caucuses and Biennial County Convention today at Fuller Lodge. From left, Treasurer Jane Gordon, Chair Bill McKerley, 1st Vice Chair James Whitehead and 2nd Vice Chair Paul Jaramillo. The position of secretary is open. Watch for scenes and more details from the convention Sunday morning at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Health Security Act Jan. 15
LWV News:NMFOG Launches ‘Lift The Fog’ Advertising Campaign
Sierra Club Responds To Land Commissioner’s Announcement On Coyote-Killing Contests
SIERRA CLUB News:On First Day Employees Miss Paychecks, Udall And Heinrich Fight to Protect Federal Workers; Contractors
U.S. SENATE News:
- Legislation cosponsored by Udall and Heinrich to ensure that workers hurt during shutdown get paid retroactively passes the Senate
- In separate letter, Senators also press Trump Administration to guarantee that federal contractor employees receive backpay
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As hundreds of thousands of federal workers miss their first paychecks today due to the Trump shutdown, the U.S. Senate passed a bill cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich that ensures that impacted federal and other government workers will receive Read More
Head2Head: The Currents Of Populism And Pluralism
By BONNIE J. GORDONThe term “populism” is a vague and contested term that has been used in reference to a diverse variety of things. Populism can generally be defined as opposition of “the people” to a social elite.
The term originated with the People’s Party, active in the 19th century American Midwest. Its platform included calling for the nationalization of railways, the banning of strikebreakers, support for small farmers and so on.
The party gained representation in several state legislatures during the 1890s but was not powerful enough Read More
Legislators Connect With Constituents At Annual LWV & AAUW Legislative Preview At Fuller Lodge
House Dist. 43 Rep.-elect Christine Chandler and Sen. Carlos Cisneros answer questions at the Legislative Preview Wednesday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Community members fill Fuller Lodge Wednesday evening to hear the annual Legislative Update. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comDr. Siegfried Hecker Presents ‘A Look Ahead At 2019 Nuclear Hotspots Around The World’ Lecture Saturday In Los Alamos
Dr. Siegfried Hecker
Although the North Korean nuclear crisis took a bit of a breather in 2018, the rest of the world turned more dangerous.
Dr. Siegfried Hecker will review developments around the world and look ahead at 2019 during the Second Annual Alice and Lawry Mann Lecture at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. in Los Alamos.
Dr. Hecker is a professor (research) in the Department of Management Science and Engineering and a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Signs Executive Order Banning Killing Contests On State Trust Land
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard today signs Executive Order 2019–001, which bans killing contests on State Trust Lands. Courtesy/SLO
From the State Land Office:
SANTA FE – State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed her first Executive Order (2019 – 001) today banning killing contests on State Trust Lands.
As she signed the order, Garcia Richard was joined by animal and wildlife advocates from Animal Protection Voters, The Sierra Club, Project Coyote, Wild Earth Guardians, Prairie Dog Pals and Wildlife Conservation Advocacy Southwest.
“These are not hunting Read More
Robinson Congratulates New Council Leadership
By JAMES ROBINSONDemocratic Party Of Los Alamos County Holds First Meeting Of 2019 Jan. 14 At UNM-LA
DPLA News:
The community is invited to attend the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLA) first meeting of 2019 when it will honor its dedicated volunteers, get updates on upcoming events, and talk about ways to stay involved this year.
The meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 in Building 5 at UNM-Los Alamos.
At the meeting, DPLA officials will present many dedicated volunteers a token of appreciation for their hard work during election season. There will be important updates about events happening around New Mexico for Democrats. A limited number of T-shirts featuring Democratic winners
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
U.S. SENATE News:Sara Scott, Pete Sheehey Elected Council Leaders
Council elects Sara Scott its chair during Tuesday night’s meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Council elects Pete Sheehey its vice chair during Tuesday meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comWith new members on Los Alamos County Council comes new leadership and during Tuesday’s regular meeting Sara Scott was elected chair and Pete Sheehey vice chair.
Councilors voted 4-2 to elect Scott to the position. Councilor Randall Ryti nominated her. Councilor Antonio Maggiore nominated Read More
Strong Ethics Commission, Automatic Voter Registration Are Common Cause NM’s Priorities For 2019 Session
CCNM News:
Common Cause New Mexico announced its priorities for the 2019 legislative session.
“We’re focusing on creating the strong, independent ethics commission that 75 percent of voters approved in a constitutional amendment last fall,” Common Cause Executive Director Heather Ferguson said.
Over the past few months, Common Cause participated in an interim working group on enabling legislation for the commission, which Ferguson expects will be introduced early in the session. In addition, she said Common Cause is determined to require greater disclosure from independent groups
Secretary Toulouse Oliver To Provide Second Year Of Sexual Harassment Trainings For New Mexico Lobbyists
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver will provide two lobbyist trainings for the 2019 New Mexico legislative session covering lobbyist registration, reporting requirements and sexual harassment.
The trainings are 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 10 and 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 in room 238 of the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe.
“These sexual harassment trainings are part of my ongoing commitment to ensure that the Roundhouse is a safe space for everyone who works or Read More
Council Proclaims Jan. 20-27 As ‘Diversity Week’
From left, Dr. Madhavi Garimella, Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore and Anagha Dandekar of Voices of Los Alamos hold up the proclamation declaring Jan. 20-27 as ‘Diversity Week’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
During Tuesday night’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting, Councilor Antonio Maggiore presented a proclamation declaring Jan. 20-27 as “Diversity Week”.
The proclamation reads:
WHEREAS: Our community’s success depends upon making everyone living in Los Alamos County feel welcome and included; and
WHEREAS: We are fortunate Read More
Heinrich Fights To Protect Victims Of Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichHuman Services Department Working Hard To Minimize Impact Of Government Shutdown On New Mexicans
Human Services Department News:County Notice Of Possible Quorum At Legislative Dinner
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Legislative Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at Ken’z Cuisine at 233 N. Paseo De Ornate in Espanola.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Rep.-Elect Chandler Launches Constituent Survey
Rep.-Elect Christine Chandler of Los Alamos on the House floor at the state capitol in Santa Fe. Courtesy photoWith a newly elected governor and a budgetary surplus, there is a hope that with thoughtful legislation, New Mexico will set a positive and prosperous course towards our future.
In order to best serve you, my constituents, I need your help. I have put together a constituent survey and I’d love
