Behind The Scenes With Incoming Rep. Chris Chandler
Dist. 43 Rep.-elect Christine Chandler
Since winning election in November, Christine Chandler of Los Alamos has been involved in a whirlwind of preparations for her new role in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
“In December I joined other newly elected representatives for a two-day orientation set up by House Speaker Brian Egolf, which included ethics and sexual harassment training, legislative processes and procedures and a bill drafting overview,” Chandler said during a lunchtime interview last Thursday Read More
Head2Head: Trumped!
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Hopefully, those who’ve been on this trip from 1950 to 2016 with me will have seen that we didn’t just wake up post-election day 2016 and find ourselves polarized.
We’ve been going there for more than 60 years. While Republican Donald Trump pulled off a surprising (for most) upset in beating Democrat Hillary Clinton, he failed to win the majority of the popular vote. We’re clearly a divided country.
There has been endless speculation about how and why Trump won. One theory is that white Americans fear losing their place as the ruling Read More
Annual Legislative Preview Wednesday Jan. 9
Scene from previous legislative preview at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to the 2019 Legislative Preview 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 in Fuller Lodge.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women, it is preceded by refreshments and conversation at 6:30 p.m.
State legislators—Rep.-elect Christine Chandler, and Senators Carlos Cisneros and Richard Martinez—have agreed to come and share their views on the upcoming session.
In addition, Robert Rhatigan, an expert on the upcoming Read More
Scenes From Governor’s Inauguration Ball
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales greets people Tuesday night at the Governor’s Inauguration Ball at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
New Mexico’s first woman Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard with Public Education Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster and former LAFSE President Ellen Mills. all of Los Alamos, gather together Tuesday night at the Governor’s Inauguration Ball at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Newly elected Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler of Los Alamos and her husband George Chandler at the Governor’s Inauguration Read More
Land Commissioner SGR Announces Appointments
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
From the Commissioner of Public Lands Office:
SANTA FE – Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard (SGR) of Los Alamos took office Tuesday and has announced her first appointments to help oversee the State Land Office.
The State Land Office has 14 exempt positions, which serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Public Lands.
In her first act as land commissioner, SGR named her choice for Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Administrative Services and Assistant Commissioner Read More
U.S. Rep.-Elect Deb Haaland: My Team Is Ready To Work For New Mexico On Day 1
U.S. Rep.-elect Deb Haaland. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
- Haaland announces majority minority staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.-elect Deb Haaland has announced staff hires for her team, which will begin work Thursday.
Haaland made history in the 2018 midterm when she was elected as one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress. She will take the oath of officeThursday, the first day of the 116th Congress.
“My team is ready to work for New Mexico starting on day 1,” Haaland said. “I know how difficult it was for me to imagine a Native American woman in Congress because it was something Read More
Council Seeks Letters Of Interest To Fill Vacancy
COUNTY News:Scenes From Swearing In Ceremony At State Capitol
Gathered today for a swearing in ceremony in the New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda, from left, Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Attorney General Hector Balderas, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Supreme Court Justice Michael Vigil, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge Christine Rodriguez, State Auditor Brian Colón, Speaker of the House Brian Egolf, Court of Appeals Justice Celia Foy Castillo (ret.) and Second Judicial District Chief Judge Ted Baca (ret.) and State Treasurer Tim Eichenberg. Courtesy photo
Secretary of State Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Publicly Sworn In; Highlights Optimistic Vision In First Inaugural Address
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, in issuing an assertive and hopeful first inaugural address this afternoon at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, outlined the steps New Mexicans must and will take to collectively realize their shared vision of a thriving New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham was publicly sworn in at 12:27 p.m. by New Mexico Court of Appeals Judge M. Monica Zamora.
In optimistic and tough-minded remarks that reflected her lifelong commitment to fighting on behalf of the vulnerable, and against the inertia Read More
New Land Commissioner SGR Sworn Into Office
Supreme Court Justice Michael Vigil administers the oath of office to newly elected New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard of Los Alamos during a ceremony shortly after midnight this morning in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Supreme Court Justice Michael Vigil congratulates new elected Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard after swearing her into office during a ceremony shortly after midnight this morning in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo Read More
Udall On Democratic Proposal To End Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallGov.-Elect Lujan Grisham Announces Key Office Staff
Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of Gov.-Elect Michelle Lujan Grisham:
SANTA FE — Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the leadership and organizational structure of her Governor’s Office.
“This is a new way of doing business, and a better way,” Gov.-elect Lujan Grisham said. “We are working within the current budget for the office to create a dramatically new dynamic where highly talented people are put to their best use in developing and executing our goals and our vision.”
The governor-elect named John Bingaman her chief of staff and Teresa Casados her chief Read More
Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day At Roundhouse Jan. 30
Alzheimer’s News:
Officials with the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association plan to stage an Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State Capitol during the January legislative session.
The event will provide a valuable opportunity for all who are, or have been, affected by the disease to discuss, advocate and increase awareness of Alzheimer’s with state legislators, they said.
Chapter members will host legislators, caregivers and people diagnosed with the disease, along with concerned members of the community 9 a.m. to noon, Jan.30 in the Read More
RPLA Holds Biennial County Convention Jan. 12
RPLA News:
Western National Parks Association On Shutdown
WNPA News:
TUCSON, Ariz.—Due to the federal government shutdown, the National Park Service (NPS) has closed most of its park facilities.
Until the shutdown ends, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) has ceased operations at its park stores in 71 national parks.
WNPA understands the impact this will have on our NPS park partners, visitors to national parks, and our mission, which is to advance education, interpretation, research, and community engagement to ensure national parks are increasingly valued by all. Your purchases at WNPA park stores support the 71 national parks we serve; Read More
Chevel Shepherd Performs At Governor’s Inauguration
Chevel Spehert, 16, of Farmington is winner of The Voice. Courtesy photoSTATE News:
Chevel Shepherd, 16, of Farmington will perform at the upcoming inauguration of Governor-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham. She is this season’s winner of The Voice.
Shepherd will perform “God Bless America” at the Inaugural Ceremony Jan. 1 as well as various songs at the two Inaugural Balls.
“We are honored to have Chevel join us to mark this historic occasion after her incredible performance,” Lujan Grisham said. “She continues to make New Mexicans proud with her remarkable Read More
Heinrich On Resignation Of Defense Secretary Mattis
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichGov. Susana Martinez Appoints Daniel Gallegos Jr. To Second Judicial District Court
Gov. Susana MartinezGovernor-Elect Announces Regent Selection Process
Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham:
SANTA FE – Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday unveiled the process through which she will fill numerous forthcoming vacancies on New Mexico boards of regents.
The governor-elect named six individuals leading three advisory committees that are interviewing prospective candidates and vetting the background of each, using clearly defined criteria intended to determine what each institution must have in its board of regents.
The committees will offer recommendations to the governor-elect, Read More
IFPTE: Government Shutdown Places Unnecessary Burden On Highly-Skilled Professionals
By PAUL SHEAARON
