AG Launches Investigation Of National Cattle Industry
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
LAS CRUCES ― This week, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a multi-pronged investigation to review unfair and anticompetitive practices in the national cattle industry that harm New Mexican families, and our ranchers and cattle farmers– who are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy.
Family-owned farms and ranches that have been in operation for generations are vital to the health of New Mexico, which is why Attorney General Balderas is extremely concerned about the possibility of those businesses being threatened, especially
Letter To The Editor: Immigration Is A Serious Matter
By NANCY SCHICKIn response to the April 26 “Home of the Brave” letter, I’ll be brief.
Former Republican Party Of New Mexico Political Director Todd Johnson Takes Job At Pentagon
STATE GOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Todd Johnson, the Republican Party of New Mexico’s former Political Director under Chairman Debbie Maestas, has left New Mexico to take a job as Advance Officer to Secretary of Defense James Mattis.
Johnson left RPNM in August to serve as the Trump Campaign’s New Mexico state director.
“Todd had a strong impact on New Mexico politics, and his hard work in support of our candidates and building the party will not be forgotten,” said former Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Debbie Maestas. “He advocated tirelessly Read More
Los Alamos High School Sophomore Emily Jones Wins 2017 Congressional Art Competition
LAHS student Emily Jones with her winning art. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) announced Tuesday that Emily Jones, a sophomore at Los Alamos High school, is this year’s winner of the Congressional Art Competition.
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Read More
LAPD’s FY18 Proposed Budget Tentatively Approved
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, and Cmdr. Oliver Morris present their department’s budget Tuesday night in Council Chambers. The County Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the LAPD’s proposed $8,599,247 budget along with an additional two items: mobile computers at $45,000 and funding for a vicitm’s advocate position at $21,000. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves Proposed Non Departmental Budget Items
Deputy Manager Steve Lynne and Budget and Performance Manager Karen Kendall discuss non-departmental budget items with the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night. The Council tentatively approved non departmental items including the capital improvement project (CIP) fund and permanent fund. To clarify the state of the CIP fund, Councilor Chris Chandler confirmed with Deputy Manager Steve Lynne that if the proposed recreation bond question is passed, the CIP fund will have $11 million in it by the end of this year and is expected to have Read More
Letter To The Editor: News Flash … We NEVER Stopped Being The Home Of The Brave
By GREG WHITEPatriot’s Day Dinner Features U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce is the keynote speaker at the Republican Party of Los Alamos Patriot’s Day Dinner Friday at De Colores. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
RPLA First Vice Chair and County Councilor James Chrobocinski, left, and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce at Friday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner at De Colores. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comU.S. Representative Steve Pearce was the keynote speaker at the Republican Party of Los Alamos Patriot’s Day Dinner Friday at the former De Colores restaurant celebrating Read More
Heinrich Co-Chairs Outdoor Recreation Caucus
SENATE News:Council Tentatively Approves Manager’s Budget
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess presents his proposed budget to County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. After a lenghtly conversation, Council passed 6-1, with Councilor Pete Sheehey casting the opposing vote, to tentatively approve the County Manager’s 16,975,191 budget. They also tentatively approved a budget item for a salary adjustement for County employees of $186,500 to be divided between the general and non general fund. Sheehey argued that Council approved a major salary adjustment for County employees last year. He said, ‘The County is a good place Read More
County Attorney’s Budget Tentatively Approved
County Attorney Alvin Leaphart presents his proposed budget to County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the $703,539 budget. Councilor Pete Sheehey commended Leaphart and his staff. ‘We are grateful to him and his staff,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Bill Provides First In Nation Funding Mechanism
HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:GOP Senatorial Candidate Mick Rich Discusses Race
Mick Rich, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate speaks at Friday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner at De Colores. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comMick Rich, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich criticized Heinrich Friday evening for not voting for the confirmation of Gov. Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy.
“We’re up here on the hill and this guy can’t even vote for the confirmation of Gov. Rick Perry. I want a senator that can pick up the phone and call the Secretary of Read More
LAFD’s Proposed Budget Tentatively Approved
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Management Analyst of Finance and Budget Heather Garcia present the fire department’s $30,360,474 budget Monday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the budget. In the presentation, Hughes reported a number of acheivements in his department including continous improvement to EMS delivery through collaboration with other jurisdictions nationwide. He reported overall patient satisfaction for EMS services is 93.28 percent. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Its Proposed Budget
Deputy Manager Steve Lynne. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Deputy Manager Steve Lynne presents the County Council’s 2018 proposed budget, which totals $389,546 Monday night in Council Chambers.
Councilor Rick Reiss suggested adding a budget option for a one-time consultant-driven study for a utility financial assessment and for funding options. He added he would like to see some members of County Council, the Department of Public Utlities (DPU) staff, members of the Board of Public Utilities and County staff involved in this effort. Read More
Probate Judge, County Clerk Proposed Budgets Get Council’s Tentative Approval
County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz present their office’s $602,603 proposed budget to County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the County Clerk’s budget. In her presentation, Maestas reported that voter turnout for recent elections has been high. In fact, there was a 77 percent voter turnout for the November general election. ‘We were the highest in the state,’ she said. Maestas and Ortiz also presented the Probate Judge Anne Nobile’s budget, which totals Read More
Assessor’s Proposed Budget Tentatively Approved
County Council passed 7-0 its tentative approval of the County Assessor’s $597,058 budget Monday night in Council Chambers. Councilor James Chrobocinski commended the assessor’s office, saying, ‘We do have an excellent run tax assessor office.’ Assessor Ken Milder, left, and Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez make their presentation to Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From March For Science – Santa Fe Today
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan with PEC Board Member Karyl Ann Armbuster at today’s March For Science in downtown Santa Fe. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall ad Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales also spoke at today’s event and a letter sent by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich was read to the crowd. Courtesy photo
Thousands of people participate in today’s March for Science in Santa Fe. There are many booths on science with topics such as Chaco Canyon with the danger of fracking and science in the schools, experiments, solar and some hands on science for kids and adults set up all around the Roundhouse. Courtesy Read More
Letter To The Editor: It’s The Right Thing To Do – Vote Yes For Rec Bond
By ENRIQUE POSADA, DDS, FICOI, AF-AAIDI have had the honor of serving the Los Alamos community as a dental health care provider for the last 18 years. I have witnessed time and time again how our community comes together to solve the challenges which affect our small town. Another opportunity has presented itself for us to improve the quality of life for our community and we should be generous, selfless, and forward-thinking in our response.
Letter To The Editor: Let’s Save Up For New Stuff
By DAVID F. JONESIs this the example we want to set for our children?
Would we guide our children to save up enough money to purchase a bike and the necessary safety equipment and then tack on a skateboard with borrowed money instead of saving up for the board? Even better, by making the bike and skateboard available to other kids, applying democracy, and adding a few more sops to gain the support of the majority of the school body, you can force your fellow students to pay for the loan. Wow, what a deal – right? What kid wouldn’t go for it? Who cares about the kids that already have a bike Read More
