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NM Common Cause Gives Best In Gov’t Awards Nov. 10

CCNM News:
 
Common Cause New Mexico will honor three separate groups of citizens and elected officials with its Best in Government Awards at its annual luncheon in Albuquerque Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
 
Common Cause New Mexico sponsors the lunch each fall to recognize individuals who have made the year a bright one for good government, fair elections and transparency. This year’s luncheon will be at the UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd. NW, at noon. Katy Duhigg, a former Common Cause New Mexico board member, who was recently appointed Albuquerque City Clerk,
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Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Presents Legislative Priorities To New Mexico Legislators

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver went in front of the New Mexico Legislature’s Courts, Corrections, and Justice Interim Committee Thursday to outline her Office’s legislative priorities ahead of the 2019 New Mexico Legislative Session.
 
Sec. Toulouse Oliver used the opportunity before the bi-partisan committee to discuss the funding her office needs for operations and election-related expenses and to advocate on behalf of issues that improve voter access and are essential for election security.
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Three Judge Hopefuls Speak At LA Kiwanis

Three candidates for judicial offices in Los Alamos County spoke Oct. 16 at Los Alamos Kiwanis. From, left, Pat Casados, incumbent Magistrate Judge, a Democrat seeking re-election; Alan Kirk, incumbent Municipal Judge, a Republican seeking re-election; and Elizabeth Allen, a Democrat running for Municipal Judge. Jim Rickman, a Libertarian running for Magistrate Judge, was also invited but unable to attend. Photo by Don Casperson
 
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Three of the four judge candidates in Los Alamos County participated in an election forum Oct. 9 at the Read More

CIR 2018 Gala With Ambassador Michael Mcfaul, Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Nov. 1

Ambassador Michael McFaul
 
CIR News:
 
The keynote speaker for the Santa Fe Council on International Relations 2018 Annual Gala will be Ambassador Michael McFaul, former United States Ambassador to Russia and currently Stanford professor of political science.
 
CIR’s 2018 Annual Gala is Thursday, Nov. 1 at La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. in the ballroom. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., followed by keynote speaker Ambassador McFaul. This is CIR’s preeminent fundraising and social event.
 
Amb. Michael McFaul served
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Early Voting Gets Underway Today

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Linda Fox welcomes voters today at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Early voting began today at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and at the Town Hall in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from early voting underway today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Voters filling out their ballot today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Bagels & Ballots GOTV Event

In an effort to encourage the community to get out the vote as early voting gets underway today, the Los Alamos Democratic Party, Christine Chandler for House District 43, Sara Scott for Council and several other Democratic candidates hosted a bagels and ballot event this morning. This is a photo of just some of the folks who packed the Democratic headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite B throughout the event. Early voting is now underway at both the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and the White Rock town hall. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Democrat Amy Birnbaum serves bagels and coffee this morning Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why I’m Voting For Elizabeth Allen For Municipal Court Judge

By KAREN HOLMES, Esq.
Los Alamos

As an attorney here in Los Alamos, I have known Elizabeth Allen professionally for several years. With both of us operating small solo law firms, I have had the privilege to know her as a colleague and friend. This gives me a unique perspective to offer the community regarding her bid for municipal judge.

Right now there are only two counties in all of New Mexico that require a local court judge to hold a law degree. Los Alamos county is NOT one of them. Our county, which regularly prides itself on the number of PhD’s, AP classes, awards, and caliber of education we have Read More

U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham Announces Official OIG Investigation Into Claims Of Fraud, Mismanagement And Facility Issues At Albuquerque USPS

Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE TU.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) announced Friday that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will open an independent investigation into claims of fraud, mismanagement, and dilapidated USPS facilities in Albuquerque.
 
The Congresswoman was informed about the investigation in a letter from USPS following a recent meeting between the USPS Post Master, local USPS managers, Rep. Lujan Grisham, and American Postal Workers Union (APWU) representatives.
 
The investigation
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Letter To The Editor: Raising The Bar

By KENNETH D. ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos
 
I am supporting Elizabeth Allen for Municipal Judge because I believe she will be the better choice to deal with issues facing youth in our community. 
 
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to elect a person who has a law degree from Pepperdine, and who brings new ideas, extensive knowledge of the law, energy, and vitality to the position.  
 
Elizabeth has unique experiences in her 10 years as a lawyer. She has represented or helped teenagers in many different areas such as advocating for youth with special needs to obtain services
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Letter To The Editor: Repudiate Disrespectful Negative Campaign

CHARLIE STRAUSS
Los Alamos
 
Unless you actually want to see more negative, disrespectful, campaigns in Los Alamos, please reject Lisa Shin. Her recent barrage of mailers are just the sort of ugly tactics we all loathe in national campaigns: demonizing reasonable differences of opinion rather than merely disagreeing with sound arguments.
 
Ad hominem adjectives and grotesque photos of opponents. Duplicitous sound bite summaries twisting opponents positions. And perhaps most alarming about her state of mind are the the ludicrous hagiographies masquerading
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Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Reminds All New Mexico Voters Early Voting Begins Today

Sec. of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver reminds all eligible New Mexico voters that early voting for the 2018 general election begins today, Saturday, Oct. 20.
 
“New Mexicans lead busy lives and sometimes it’s hard to take time off of work or to find childcare in order to go vote. That’s why I encourage all eligible New Mexican voters to consider casting their ballots early this year,” Sec. Toulouse Oliver said. “Early voting is a secure, convenient way to participate in the upcoming election. Voters should visit
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Udall Joins Protect Our Care Bus Tour Fighting To Protect Health Care For New Mexico Families

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, along with local health care advocates, community members, and elected officials, joined Protect Our Care on its nationwide Care Force One Bus Tour at its stop Wednesday in Albuquerque.
 
During the event, he called on Republicans to end their relentless attacks on New Mexicans’ health care, and pledged to work to defend and improve access to comprehensive coverage for hardworking New Mexico families.
 
Udall began by committing to defend comprehensive health care coverage against Republican
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Steve Pearce Outlines Vision To Make New Mexico An International Trade Hub

From the Steve Pearce for Governor Campaign:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor, announced Friday his vision to make New Mexico an international trade hub between the United States, Latin America and Canada.
 
In a speech to the Economic Forum of Albuquerque, Pearce laid out a roadmap for taking advantage of New Mexico’s strategic advantages.
 
“New Mexico must strike now to make our competitive advantages work for the people of this state and the world. Our state’s geography, culture, bilingual workforce, renewable energy, and great weather for uninterrupted
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Roy Zimmerman Concert Thursday Oct. 25

Courtesy/DPLA

 

DPLA News:

 

The community is invited to attend a Roy Zimmerman Concert sponsored by the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

 

Over more than 20 years on stages, screens and airwaves across America, Roy Zimmerman has brought the sting of satire to the struggle for Peace and Justice. His songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime. He has recorded for Warner/Reprise Records. His YouTube videos have garnered over seven million views, and he’s a featured blogger for the Huffington Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Local Political Party Leaders

On the job in Los Alamos: Los Alamos Republican Party Chair John Bliss and Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz taking care of business this afternoon unexpectedly encountered each other at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Despite the frenzy that often comes near the tail end of the election season, these local party leaders exhibited good-natured friendliness toward one another. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: Someone Needs To Correct Mischaracterizations Of County Tourism Plan … I Volunteer

By DAVE FOX
Los Alamos

Someone needs to correct mischaracterizations of the County tourism plan made by council candidate Brady Burke. I volunteer.

I volunteer to do that, having spent more than two years on that plan, working with one of the most conscientious planning groups (20-plus citizen volunteers) I’ve been a part in 39 years here in Los Alamos and in my 20 prior years as a marketing exec before moving here.

I also volunteer to correct what’s flat wrong, having founded an enduring business in Los Alamos, based on what are flat-out real-world realities. Don’t give me that other stuff. Please. Read More

Reps. Lujan Grisham And Luján Demand Air Force Secretary Address Cannon AFB Water Contamination

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) and Ben Ray Luján (NM-03) sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, after New Mexico’s Environment Department (NMED) issued a warning that water from several wells on and off the Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) have been contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

These chemicals are found in foam used for firefighting and are associated with an increased risk of cancer.

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Heinrich Releases Resource Guide On Federal Funding Opportunities To Address Opioid Crisis

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released a Resource Guide on Federal Funding Opportunities to Address the Opioid Crisis to offer helpful information and guidance to local governments, tribes and service providers.
 
In addition to providing a clearinghouse of resources, Heinrich also encouraged eligible grant seekers in New Mexico to contact his office for assistance in identifying and competing for available funding opportunities.
 
“The opioid epidemic is
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Letter To The Editor: Sara Scott Well-qualified, Dedicated, Believes In This Community And Its Citizens

By LAURA BOHN
Los Alamos

Sara Scott is an excellent choice for Los Alamos County Council. She is keenly intelligent and remarkably capable while at the same time being approachable, down-to-earth, and very “user-friendly”.

These attributes have been demonstrated in her successful career at LANL and everything else she does from contract work, to home and service projects, to her current candidacy. Sara doesn’t do things halfway; when she takes on a project, she does thorough – but not belabored – analysis and planning, proceeds adeptly through implementation, and directs Read More

Heinrich Releases ‘Labs & Bases’ TV Ad

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From the Martin Heinrich for Senate Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s campaign for U.S. Senate released a new television ad titled “Labs & Bases”.

The ad features former Sandia National Laboratories Director Jill Hruby, President and Chief Technical Officer of Pajarito Powder Barr Zulevi, General Atomics physicist Robert Peterkin and retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Gene Sisneros, speaking about Sen. Heinrich’s work to strengthen New Mexico’s labs and bases and bolster Read More

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