Girls Scouts Lead Pledge Of Allegiance At Council
Members of Girl Scout Troop 10631 lead the Pledge of Allegiance during Tuesday’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler hands out gifts to members of Girl Scout Troop 10631 to thank them for leading the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night in the Pledge Of Allegiance. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
State Auditor Wayne Johnson Investigates ‘Retirement Refunds’ Totaling $65,000 To Tijeras City Employees
State Auditor Wayne JohnsonLos Alamos County Council Passes One Code Enforcement Ordinance; Amends Another
Community Development Director Paul Andrus speaks to Los Alamos County Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comPrimary Candidate Forum: House Dist. 43; Judges May 9
LWVLA News:
The Los Alamos League of Women Voters invites the public to the final candidate forum to introduce candidates who have opposition in the June 5 Primary Election. Come to the forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at Fuller Lodge, but first enjoy refreshments at 6:30 p.m., as well as conversation with the candidates.
Candidates at May 9 forum:
- First Judicial District Court Judge, Division 2: Gregory S. Shaffer, Donna M. Bevacqua-Young, Maria E. Sanchez-Gagne, and Jerry A. Archuleta (all Democrats);
- First Judicial District Court Judge, Division 5: Jason Lidyard and Matthew Jackson (both
U.S. Sen. Heinrich Unveils Plans To Introduce Legislation To Designate White Sands As National Park
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich plans to introduce legislation to designate White Sands National Monument as New Mexico’s newest national park. Photo by Jaxson Pohlman
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) unveiled Friday the White Sands National Park Establishment Act, legislation he plans to introduce to designate White Sands National Monument as New Mexico’s newest national park.
“The vision to create White Sands National Park has been driven by a diverse coalition of community leaders and local elected officials for years. By elevating White Sands National Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Backs Establishment Of New Mexico Office Of Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichEMILY’s List Endorses Christine Chandler For House Dist. 43
EMILY’s List News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for House Dist. 43 to replace Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard who is running for New Mexico Land Commissioner.
“As a Los Alamos County Councilor, former Los Alamos National Laboratory attorney and legislative analyst, Christine Chandler has the experience and dedication necessary to represent the needs of all New Mexicans,” said Geri Prado, senior director of state and local campaigns at EMILY’s List. “EMILY’s List is excited Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Recommend Candidates To Fill Two Vacancies On US District Court
U.S. SENATE News:Former CIA Covert Officer Talk On Cuban Missile Crisis May 16
CIA Covert Officer Bruce Held
Damon Martinez On World Press Freedom Day
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From the Office of Congressional Candidate Damon Martinez:
ALBUQUERQUE – In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, Damon Martinez released the following statement Thursday:
“On World Press Freedom Day, we honor those who have devoted themselves to holding up the light. Truth and freedom are the twin pillars that anchor just societies, and those like President Trump who mock truth – who belittle and suppress it – do so because they fear it.
“Today, we salute those who have sacrificed their lives in pursuit of truth, and we recommit ourselves Read More
Sheriff’s Attorney Files Brief In Advance Of Hearing At Los Alamos Justice Center May 10
Sheriff Marco Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn filed his response in First Judicial District Court Thursday to Los Alamos County’s brief in support of a restraining order, preliminary injunction and permanent injunction against Lucero. A hearing on the case is slated for 10 a.m., May 10 at the Los Alamos Justice Center before Judge Francis J. Mathew.
Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart maintains in his April 29 brief that Lucero has unlawfully exceeded the limits placed on his elective office by the citizens of Read More
NEA-NM Endorses Lujan Grisham For Governor
NEA-NM News:Hearing On Sheriff’s Suit Against Attorney General Slated For May 15 In Los Alamos
By MAIRE O’NEILLFirst Judicial District Judge David K. Thomson has slated a hearing in a suit filed by Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero against Attorney General Hector Balderas and his records custodian Patricia Salazar for 11 a.m., May 15 at the Los Alamos Justice Center.
Lucero’s suit, which was filed by his attorney Blair Dunn, accuses Balderas of withholding a 2016 memorandum containing an opinion or evaluation of the ongoing dispute involving the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s duties. Dunn is a candidate for Balderas’ position in this Read More
Sen. Martinez Endorses Christine Chandler
By RICHARD MARTINEZ
New Mexico Senate, Dist. 5
I am proud to endorse Christine Chandler for New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43, which includes Los Alamos and parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe Counties.
As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ve had the pleasure of hiring and working with Christine as a legislative analyst for four out of the last five sessions. Her legal expertise and analytical capabilities are outstanding, but more important, her knowledge of the legislative process and her relationships are what make her the best choice to represent Read More
Sheehey: Why I Care About Education And Health Care
By PETE SHEEHEY
Candidate for House Dist. 43
I have written about the importance of scientists like myself playing a role in government. I will work to make sure that facts and sound science are included in lawmaking. I was honored recently that the National Education Association-New Mexico has recommended my candidacy, because I also feel strongly that good affordable education and health care for all are the keys to a strong society and economy.
My life experience has taught me this. I grew up in a working class family. My parents were well-read, intelligent people, but were only able to get a Read More
Ryti: Focus On Values To Build Community
Randall Ryti during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comNational Education Association Of New Mexico Endorses Christine Chandler For House Dist. 43
NEA-NM News:
The National Education Association of New Mexico (NEM-NM) endorses Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for House District 46 and to assume Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s position representing Los Alamos and portions of Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba.
NEA-New Mexico announced Tuesday that they recommend Chandler as the candidate who will make the best legislative decisions for New Mexico students.
NEA-New Mexico endorses candidates who put students and education first and believe Chandler’s commitment to New Mexico students and the public school employees who educate Read More
Col. Ted Spain Shares Inspirational Stories At 2018 Annual GOP Patriots’ Day Dinner Saturday Night
Col. Ted Spain, USA (retired) brought the audience to its feet with his inspirational talk on war and patriotism Saturday night at the annual GOP Patriots’ Day Dinner at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Col. Ted Spain, center, and attendees stand in honor as the Los Alamos High School NJROTC presents the colors and cadet Echo Rogers sings the National Anthem at Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
When the head of security at Los Alamos National Read More
NM Congressional Delegation Welcomes New San Juan Watershed Monitoring Program
U.S. Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce (R-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) welcomed the launch of a new program to develop and implement long-term water quality monitoring for the San Juan River watershed. The delegation secured $4 million in the omnibus that was signed into law last month for the program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week that it has partnered with the seven states and tribes adjoining the
