Udall Urges Support For NM’s Air Force Bases
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Group Of Senators Urging Trump Administration To Combat Anti-Semitism
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichCounty Assessor Ken Milder ‘Loves His Job’
Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder is running for reelection. Courtesy/Kiwanis
Democrat Ken Milder, the Los Alamos County assessor, is seeking re-election, and he is unopposed in both the Primary Election and the General Election.
Nevertheless, he told Kiwanis in a recent talk, “You can still vote for me….”
Milder has lived in Los Alamos County for 44 years. He retired after working 38 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He also served 12 years on the Utilities Board and 12 years on the County Council.
He noted that—like a judicial Read More
Letter To The Editor: Support Pete Sheehey For State Legislature
By LEWIS AGNEW As a resident of Los Alamos for many years, I would like to express my support for Pete Sheehey’s candidacy for District 43, New Mexico House of Representatives.
Comcast, Attorney General, Albuquerque Mayor, Teeniors, And Adelante Join Forces
STATE News:
This innovative, multi-dimensional effort will combine public service announcements, free in-person training programs, and free educational resources including videos,Lujan Grisham Discusses Discharge Petition And Immigration On CNN
CHC Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham discusses discharge petition and immigration with CNN’s Brianna Keilar
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) joined CNN’s Brianna Keilar May 17 to discuss the bipartisan discharge petition that would force a long-overdue vote on the House Floor to protect America’s Dreamers and President Trump’s recent comments on immigrants and immigration.
Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:
Heinrich Bipartisan Bill To Safeguard Tribal Items Clears Senate Indian Affairs Committee
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichRep. Lujan Grisham On VA MISSION Act Of 2018
Rep. Michelle Lujan GrishamAlbuquerque Journal Endorses Christine Chandler For House Of Representatives, Dist. 43 Democratic Primary
Christine Chandler
POLITICAL News:
Citing her experience, intelligence and independent voice, the Albuquerque Journal today endorsed Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for the New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43 Democratic primary:
“Chandler, a long-time attorney at the lab who transitioned into private practice, gets the nod here in part because she already has behind-the-scenes experience at the Roundhouse, where she’s worked as a legislative analyst for the Senate Judiciary Committee for four legislative session. She says she’s seen how lawmakers have to work across Read More
Council Candidate Sara Scott Hosts Let’s Chat Session
Los Alamos County Council candidate Sara Scott, center, with community members Amy Birnbaum, left, and Mary Jo Waltman at Scott’s fourth in a series of five Let’s Chat sessions. Her fifth session is set for noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Time Out Pizzeria in White Rock. Scott’s Let’s Chat sessions are designed to provide residents with the opportunity to express their concerns and discuss where Scott stands on the issues. Courtesy photo Read More
Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Will Be A Champion For Strong Progressive Values
By CATHERINE OZMENT
Los Alamos
I am writing to voice my strong support for Christine Chandler to represent State House District 43.
As our representative, Christine will be a champion for strong progressive values. She will fight to secure universal rights to health care and quality public education, to increase the minimum wage to a living wage, to solve the complex environmental issues New Mexico faces, to reform the criminal justice system to prioritize rehabilitation, to protect the rights of minority and vulnerable populations, and to bring Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sheehey Is Approachable, Hard Working, Cares About Issues
Some of you know me as the guy that owned Radio Shack. I have been in Los Alamos for the last 40 years. I came here from Lawrence Berkeley Lab. I left the lab and went into business back in 1987. I have been a businessman in Los Alamos ever since.
But enough about me. I want to tell you about my friend Pete Sheehey and what type of person he is. I have known Pete for many years now and had many conversations with him about the problems small businesses have in our town. I have found him to be concerned and interested in what I had to say. In my 30 years as a businessman in town I have seen many
Opioid Companies Try Dirty Trick; AG Battles Back
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
The opioid companies are trying to remove New Mexico’s lawsuit from Santa Fe to a federal court causing unnecessary delays
SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas issued an update Tuesday on his ongoing litigation against more than two dozen opioid manufacturers and distributors.
The lawsuit seeks reimbursement of state funds that have been spent as a result of the opioid epidemic, as well as civil penalties for violations of state law, money needed to treat citizens suffering from addiction, punitive damages, and permanent changes to the way
Bill From Reps. Luján, Fleischmann And Sens. Coons, Risch Supports Small Business Innovation
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánChat With Councilors At Farmers Market May 24
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to stop by the Farmer’s Market to visit with two County Councilors 9-11 a.m. Thursday, May 24. Read More
Letter To The Editor: We Endorse Pete Sheehey
By Ann McLaughlin and Bill WadtDemocrats in District 43 are very fortunate to have two strong, dedicated candidates who are running constructive, issues-oriented campaigns. We plan to vote for Pete Sheehey and wanted to share our reasoning.
First, we’ve always been impressed by Pete’s curiosity and humility. He’s always asking questions, analyzing information, and learning. These traits have served him well on the Planning and Zoning Commission and on the County Council. They will serve him well in the Legislature in building coalitions and making compromises to develop legislation Read More
Chandler: My Personal Tribute To Teachers
By CHRISTINE CHANDLER
Council Vice Chair
House Dist. 43 Candidate
Campaigning across House District 43, discussing the educational needs of our children, has prompted me to reflect back on my public school experience.
My father emigrated from Poland after the war, and met my mother when he settled in Western Massachusetts. My mother was born to Polish immigrants and at the time there was a vibrant Polish community in the area. Neither went to college and both worked in blue collar jobs their whole lives, carefully saving money for a down payment to buy a house and raising me Read More
Sheehey: Fiscally Responsible Progressive
By Pete Sheehey
County Councilor
House Dist. 43 Candidate
There is a myth that progressive government policies, while they may be the moral choice for the common good, are fiscally irresponsible.
I do my job as a county councilor, and am campaigning for state representative, as a fiscally responsible progressive. Actions can be taken that will save lives, preserve the environment, and save us money in the long run. Here are some examples.
I convinced Los Alamos County to join the Rio Grande Water Fund, an innovative coalition of public and private groups that is working to increase the rate of Read More
The Forgotten Race…
New Mexico Land Commissioner candidate Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard with rancher Milton Lopez outside a ranch in Pecos. Courtesy photo
Land Commissioner is one of those statewide offices that is just far enough down the ballot that most people don’t pay attention to it.
It is however one of the most important and powerful offices in the state of New Mexico.
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard of Los Alamos is a candidate for this office, in which a single officeholder holds sway over 9 million acres of surface property, and 13 million Read More
Pearce Chairs Committee Hearing On Customer Due Diligence Rule
U.S. Rep. Pearce
