Letter To The Editor: Checks And Balances Prevent Corruption
By GREG WHITE I can’t help but wonder what the motivation is for people to give up their rights that Americans died for, like happened in the last charter changes. Worse I can understand the motivation for doing away with checks and balances in the system. It’s called corruption. Let’s be clear I’m not making any accusations against any current Councilors or County employees.
No elected treasurer allows for the good ole boys (and girls) to misappropriate funds also called embezzlement. With no one elected by the people to treasurer if the “appointed” treasurer finds evidence of embezzlement Read More
Governor Susana Martinez Announces Plan To Serve Nearly 3 Million Meals To Kids Over The Summer
New Mexico Gov. Susuana Martinez
STATE News:
- More than 16.5 million Meals Served Since 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez joined CYFD Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson to kick off this year’s summer food program and announced that nearly 3 million summer meals will be served to New Mexico children over the summer. More than 16.5 million meals have been served since the governor took office in 2011.
“Having access to good meals ensures our kids get the essential fuel their bodies and minds need while they’re out having fun over the summer,” Martinez said. “I encourage all parents Read More
Chapman: More Thoughts On The REC Thingy
By Ralph E. ChapmanI have some post facto thoughts about the REC bond stuff, building on comments from before and after the vote. I hope the tone of this note, like that of the recent note by Shin, et al. (hey, I’m a scientist, so I cite like one), this link helps set a mood for the presumed on-going discussion of this topic.
I’ll start with my background with recreational facilities within municipalities. My experience is from the late 50’s through the mid 1970’s in Milford (CT) on the coast between Bridgeport and New Haven. It certainly affects the way I view our current situation. Read More
Sheriff Catches Recreation Bond Sign Vandals
A Rec Bond election sign vandalized in early May. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office News:
Two teenage girls who allegedly vandalized Recreation Bond election signs on San Ildefonso Road earlier this month have been apprehended and referred to Los Alamos Teen Court, according to Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero.
Lucero said he was asked to investigate damage to the signs, which advocated voting against the recent bond initiative. He set up cameras around the target location and was able to get video of the two teens involved in the vandalism.
After establishing Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To George Chandler
By PETE SHEEHEYMy friend George Chandler and I have respectfully disagreed about the Sheriff’s role in Los Alamos for a long time. However, his recent letter (link) misstates what my Resolution (link) proposes. First of all, I do not propose to “expand” the duties of the Sheriff, but simply to restore a limited set of traditional duties to the Sheriff’s Office, and insure that those duties are done by properly trained and certified persons.
I consulted the County Attorney about how to phrase the Resolution in a way that maintains the law enforcement mandate of the Police
Letter To The Editor: A Better Way For LA Responds To 2017 Recreation Bond Election Results
By A Better Way For LA
The results of the Rec Bond vote speak to a community, which is both eager to invest in itself and concerned about its economic future. We understand the disappointment of the advocates for the Rec Bond. We applaud and commend their many hours spent on this project. We are grateful for their vibrant participation in the democratic process.
Now, we must work together to achieve a fiscally responsible and mutually beneficial end goal. It is imperative that together, we call Read More
Letter To The Editor: No Language Mandating Expansion Of Sheriff’s Office In 2016 Election Question
By GEORGE CHANDLERCounty Councilor (Pete) Sheehey has prepared a resolution purporting to “settle the debate” about the Los Alamos County Sheriff. He writes that we must respond to the decision last year by voters to keep the vestigial Sheriff’s Office in our charter, by carving out law enforcement duties for the sheriff’s office, hiring and certifying deputies and staff, handing over the jail, and buying a pickup to pull the sheriff’s horse trailer to meetings of the Sheriff’s Association.
Oh, there is a slight oversight in the letter promoting his resolution: he apparently overlooked Read More
Participants Sought For New Mexico Girl’s State
Participants at New Mexico Girl’s State in 2016. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Local resident and American Legion Auxiliary icon Marie Todd who has been in charge of the program since being passed the torch in 1969 from Louise Mendez is hopeful that local young ladies will take the opportunity to experience what New Mexico has to offer.
Young women headed into their senior year in high school can apply for New Mexico Girl’s State being held June 4-9 this year. The one week experience boasts tremendous leadership training, three college credits and the experience of a lifetime surrounded in Americanism. Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján On Memorial Day
By U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
Tribute To Russ Gordon Placed In Congressional Record
Russ Gordon with Los Alamos County Councilor Chris Chandler after the reading of the ‘Tribute to Russ Gordon’ Friday at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park, which U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich placed in the Congressional Record. Chandler read the Tribute and presented Gordon with an official copy of the transcript, which he is holding. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCOMMUNITY News:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich placed a tribute to longtime local concert promoter Russ Gordon into the Congressional Record of the 115th Congress of the United States Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Heinrich Read More
Governor Susana Martinez Signs Bipartisan Agreement On Budget, Vetoes Massive Tax Increases
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed a bipartisan agreement Friday on the state budget, and vetoed hundreds of millions of dollars in tax increases.
“I’ve long said that budgets are about priorities, and this package is no different. I’m pleased to sign this bipartisan agreement on our budget that funds our colleges, universities and legislature. It also enacts my plan to invest more money in cancer treatment and research and help more New Mexicans go to college – while dipping into legislative retirement accounts and pork projects. Read More
AG Keeps Serial Murderer Clifton Bloomfield In Prison
Clifton Bloomfield
ALBUQUERQUE – In December 2016, the office of Attorney General Hector Balderas appeared before Judge Benjamin Chavez to argue to keep five-time convicted murderer Clifton Bloomfield in prison for the rest of his life.
Balderas has announced that Judge Chavez agreed with the Office of the Attorney General by denying Bloomfield’s attempt to get out of prison. Bloomfield, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to murdering five people in New Mexico, filed a writ of habeas corpus to withdraw his guilty plea. The Office of the Attorney General Criminal Appeals Division argued to the court Read More
House Passes Capital Outlay Sweeps Bill
Rep. Jason Harper
STATE News:
Santa Fe – The House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 1, legislation to sweep money from various state funds to the general fund and public school capital outlay fund. The bill includes a provision to sweep $71 million from the state fund earmarked for use on legislative pet pork projects.
During the regular session, Rep. Jason Harper (R-Sandoval) proposed suspending pet pork projects for one year to help the state meet its funding needs for this upcoming fiscal year. His proposal was roundly rejected by House Democrats at that time.
This time, Senate Read More
AFT-NM On PED’s Proposed Evaluation Changes
Stephanie Ly
AFT-NM News:
Santa Fe – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President, Stephanie Ly, released the following statement:
“Nearly two months after Governor Martinez and Secretary Skandera announced changes to the State’s educator evaluation system at a closed press conference, the New Mexico Public Education Department is finally holding hearings for public input to the changes.
“Secretary Skandera and Governor Martinez once again have disrespected New Mexico’s public educators by announcing changes to an already flawed system, and then are pretend to involve stakeholders Read More
Senators Tom Udall And Martin Heinrich Urge Trump Administration To Address Tourism Slump
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, ahead of Memorial Day weekend, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich called on the Trump administration to take concrete steps to address the reported decline in tourism to the United States as a result of President Trump’s hostile rhetoric and harmful travel policies, which have created the perception that the United States is not a welcoming place for foreign visitors.
In a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Udall and Heinrich said that this “Trump effect” threatens to hurt the economy of the United States and of New Mexico, Read More
Heinrich To Highlight Community-Driven Economic Development, Meet With Veterans In Los Alamos
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office Of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
- Heinrich to discuss importance of national parks and small businesses, meet with local veteran groups
SANTA FE – Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will travel to Los Alamos and Española. During his visit, he will make a special announcement about the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and host a discussion on the economic impact of New Mexico’s growing craft beer and wine industries to highlight new ways to diversify the local economy.
Heinrich also will meet with local veteran Read More
State Auditor’s Office Confirms Ongoing Investigation Into UNM Athletics Department Expenses
State Auditor Tim Keller
STATE News:
SANTA FE – State Auditor Keller has confirmed that the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has an ongoing investigation into financial practices at the UNM Athletics Department.
The investigation, which has been underway for the last three weeks, is in response to numerous concerns that have been raised. These issues include a 2015 golf trip, financial controls and practices of executive management, credit card transactions, payments to non-UNM employees, and possible violation of the Anti-Donation Clause as well as other legal restrictions on Read More
State And National American Federation Of Teachers Representatives Argue For Public Education Funding
STATE News:
In advance to the New Mexico legislature’s special session, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez, and Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein released the following statements:
Randi Weingarten
“I am so honored to be in Santa Fe standing shoulder to shoulder with New Mexico’s educators and legislators who are making educational funding for our students- Pre-K through college Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos … I Will See You Around!
By JAMES ROBINSONWow! What a couple days Los Alamos has experienced.
I want to first begin by thanking my fellow officers on the Republican Party of Los Alamos Executive Board. As stated in my resignation email, their hard work and diligence was uncanny and lead to great success.
James Chrobocinski was always willing to provide us with whatever we needed. Kelly Benner not only planned our events by herself, but also kept us all in line. Lisa Shin brought a new energy into the party from national campaign. Jane Gordon could always make us laugh, and make sure we were spending our money wisely. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Saddened We’ve Lost Two Valuable And Involved Members Of Our Community…
By ROBYN SCHULTZ, Chair
