Chama Mayor: Public Transportation Vital To Connecting Rural Communities To Opportunities
By BILLY ELBROCKLetter To The Editor: The Tangled Web – Truth-telling In Political Life
By RICHARD SKOLNIK I commend Father Jones for bringing to our attention the importance of truth-telling in political life (link).
“There are six things which the LORD hates, seven which are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue … a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and a man who sows discord among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19)”
We have a President who has mocked women, Hispanic people, black people, disabled people, immigrants, war heroes, and gold star families, among others. Clearly, “sowing Read More
Local GOP Hosts Monthly Meeting 6 p.m. Thursday
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at GOP Headquarters, 1650 Trinity Dr., Ste 102.
Direct questions to RPLA Chair John Bliss, 505.672.4059. Read More
Scenes From Trivia Night Fundraiser Hosted By Democrats SGR, Christine Chandler And Friends
Trivia Night Fundraiser hosted by candidate for Land Commissioner Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, and Council Vice Chair and House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler with Councilor Antonio Maggiore, Tim Morrison, Cat Ozment and Tina DeYoe, Sept. 21 at the Posse Lodge. Amy Storey, center, and friend participated in the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Trivia Night Fundraiser co-host Council Vice Chair and House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler, right, chats with constituents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
County Council candidate Sara
New Mexico Supreme Court Candidate Michael E. Vigil Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
Judge Michael Vigil discusses his reasons for seeking a seat on the New Mexico Supreme Court during an interview last week with Publisher Carol A. Clark at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/kadailypost.com
Judge Michael E. Vigil visited with the news team Sept. 22 at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his candidacy for position one on the New Mexico Supreme Court.
He is credited with fighting to protect the rights of children, teachers and victims in general, workers’ rights and to increase individual Read More
Scenes From Elizabeth K. Allen Meet & Greet
Los Alamos Municipal Judge candidate Elizabeth K. Allen invited local families to meet her family Friday, Sept. 21 at her home on San Ildefonso Road. The event drew a crowd and many children in attendance enjoyed festivities in the upstairs game room at the home. Allen is an attorney running on the Democratic ticket against Republican incumbent Alan Kirk. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Municipal Judge candidate Elizabeth K. Allen chats with community members during her Meet & Greet Friday, Sept. 21 at her home on San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
DOE Awards Renewal Of Grant Agreement To New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
DOE News:- provide a mechanism through which the NMED can provide independent,
New Mexico Ethics Watch Releases Follow-Up Report On Compliance With Financial Disclosure Act
NMEW News:Fr. Glenn: The Tangled Web
By Rev. Glenn JonesFind yourself bored? Need a little excitement? … an adrenaline rush? This week all you may need do is find a crowded room and shout “Kavanaugh!”… and dive for cover. Let the melee begin.
The Kavanaugh hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee was quite the divisive spectacle last week. Now that issue has been passed on to the Senate, we are no doubt going to be afforded even more drama. One cannot but weary of it all … saddened as we watch the nation subjected to yet another trial of faith in its government. It seems that one Read More
Luján, Tonko Addiction Treatment Bill Included In Opioid Package Agreement
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. Rep. Paul TonkoSecond League Of Women Voters Forum Oct. 3
LWV News:Council Candidates Share Views At League Forum
Four Democrats and three Republicans and one Libertarian vying for four seats on the Los Alamos County Council participate in a League of Women Voters Forum Thursday evening in the student center at UNM-LA. League Co-President Barbara Calef, center, welcomes the crowd. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A crowd packs the hall Thursday evening in the student center at UNM-LA to hear eight candidates vying for four seats coming open on the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Letter To The Editor: Questioning Lisa Shin’s Ethics
By JAMES LITTLEUdall Statement On Senate Hearing With Dr. Christine Blasey Ford And Judge Brett Kavanaugh
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Urges Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Crime Bill
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamSecretary Of State Announces 2018 General Election Sample Ballots Available Through NMvote.org
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
SOS News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has announced that sample ballots for the upcoming 2018 general election are now available online at NMvote.org.
Secretary Toulouse Oliver encourages eligible voters to download and study their ballot before completing their official absentee ballot or before making their way to the polls during early voting or on Election Day.
“Sample ballots are a great tool to help New Mexicans research the candidates and issues before they vote and are a helpful guide to save voters Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Announces Funding For NM In Health Care And Defense Appropriations Minibus
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has announced strong support for New Mexico priorities in the FY 2019 Defense and Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Minibus, including funding to address the ongoing opioids crisis, improve public education, and strengthen our national security.
“This package includes funding for programs that are critical to public health and education efforts in New Mexico, while providing continued support for our servicemen and women,” Luján said. “Communities in New Mexico and in Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Does Not Endorse Candidates
By CAROL A. CLARKSince its inception nearly seven years ago, the Los Alamos Daily Post has held firm to its policy of not endorsing political candidates. This has not changed.
We want to make this very clear to our readers because as occasionally happens when elections heat up – ethical lines in some campaigns blur – and may mislead voters.
Over the last couple of days, readers have contacted us questioning whether we published an 8-page political newspaper that arrived in mailboxes this week. It bears a “Los Alamos Post” masthead. The Los Alamos Daily Post did not publish that newspaper Read More
First League Candidate Forum At UNM-LA Tonight
LWVLA News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) is hosting its first of two non-partisan candidate forums this evening in Building 2 at UNM-LA, the Student Union.
The forum begins at 7 p.m., but all are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and socialize with the candidates.
This forum features Anne Nobile (D), running unopposed for Probate Judge, followed by information about the North Central Regional Transportation District (NCRTD) Reauthorization Ballot Question and all of the candidates seeking a seat on the Los Alamos County Council: David Izraelevitz Read More
Donation Distribution In House District 43
By MICHAEL FRANCISWe have a coming election for House here in District 43.
I was interested in seeing what the distribution of donors was, to see what money was trying to influence our race, and what the breakdown is between the Democratic (Dem.) candidate Christine Chandler and the Republican (Rep.) candidate Lisa Shin.
The result is here, which is a distributional measurement of the data taken from the Secretary of State donation report. The distributional measurements shows the donations in amount, and source. The breakdowns are shown in pie graph and histogram form, telling Read More
