Scenes At Swearing-In Ceremony For Elected Officials
Candidates elected to office in the Nov. 8 General Election took the Oath of Office during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Elected officials include from left, Probate Judge Anne Nobile (I), County Clerk Naomi Maestas (R), incumbent County Councilor Pete Sheehey (D), Councilor Chris Chandler (D), incumbent Dist. 43 House Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D) and Councilor Antonio Maggiore (D). Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Family, friends and County staff turn out for Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony of the newly Read More
Taxation & Revenue Cabinet Secretary Demesia Padilla Resigns Amid ‘Egregious Abuse Of Power’ Allegations
Former TRD Cabinet Secretary Demesia Padilla NNSA Awards Sandia National Laboratories Management & Operating Contract To NTESS
Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz (ret.), Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator
NNSA News:
- Contract Award Provides Best Value to Government, Mission Stability for Next Decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced today it has awarded National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS) with the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).
NTESS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International. Northrup Grumman and Universities Research Association Read More
Udall Among Senators Calling For National Intelligence Estimate Of Russian Tampering In US Election
u.S. SENATE News:O’Leary: Recreation Bond Project Series Part 3; Managing Spinning Plates
By SUSAN O’LEARYCaveat: Information included in all of these articles are my own views as an individual Council member and does not represent a formal opinion of the County Council.
When I worked in the corporate world, a particularly good boss used to compare the job of a senior manager to the ancient art of plate spinning. To do a good job, you need to have the right number of plates and you need to keep them all spinning at healthy speeds. It’s not possible to have all the plates spinning at top speed all the time, but if you’re paying attention, you can keep them Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
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NMLEGIS News:LAFRW Elects Officers For 2017-2018
LAFRW immediate Past President Bethany Tierny swears in new officers Dec. 8 from left, Treasurer Terry Marzili, Secretary Mary Wilhoit, Vice President Andra Winegeart and President Kelly Benner. Courtesy/LAFRW
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women gather Dec. 8 for their annual holiday luncheon. Courtesy/LAFRW
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) hosted its annual holiday luncheon Dec. 8 in downtown Los Alamos.
More than 25 women attended the pot luck event at which the group elected its slate of officers for 2017-2018. Members also donated gifts for Read More
Senators Call On Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos To Pay $5.3 Million In Election Violation Fines
SENATE News:Boerigter Announces Run For School Board
By STEVE BOERIGTER
Our district has been served well by Matt Williams for the past four years. Upon hearing about his choice to not seek reelection, I have decided to run for the position.
The LAPS Board has a substantial responsibility to our community. Our schools and the educational opportunities available in Los Alamos are a strong attractor for new Laboratory employees, retirees and others who come to Los Alamos.
We value Read More
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Enters Race For New Mexico Governor
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces today her bid for governor of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL News:
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she is running for governor of New Mexico:
“Today I’m announcing the beginning of my campaign for governor of New Mexico. And I want to emphasize that that’s what this can be … a new beginning. We all know the challenges we face in New Mexico. The second highest unemployment rate in the country, struggling schools, persistent poverty and high addiction rates, and there are far too many seniors and families who are afraid Read More
Reporters Without Borders: 2016 Round-Up … Number Of Journalists Detained Continues To Rise
RSF News:
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is today releasing its annual worldwide round-up of journalists who are detained, held hostage or missing. The numbers are rising dramatically.
A total of 348 journalists are currently detained worldwide – 6 percent more than were detained at this time last year. The number of detained professional journalists in Turkey has risen 22 percent after quadrupling in the wake of the failed coup d’état in July.
More than 100 journalists and media contributors are now in Turkish jails. RSF has been able to establish a direct link between the arrest Read More
Los Alamos GOP Central Committee Members Gather With Newly Elected State Chairman Ryan Congiolosi
Los Alamos GOP Central Committee members gather with newly elected State Party Chairman Ryan Cangiolosi, center, during the New Mexico Republican Party State Central Committee meeting Sunday in Albuquerque. From left, James Robinson, Jane Gordon, Bill McKerley, John Bliss, new Chairman Ryan Cangiolosi, Robert Gibson and Kelly Benner. Not pictured are JoAnn Johnson and Norma Tech. Courtesy photo
Several members of the Republican Party of Los Alamos Central Committee traveled to Albuquerque Sunday to participate in the New Mexico Republican Read More
Chamber Breakfast: SGR On 2017 Legislative Session
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
CHAMBER News:
This week’s Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday in Building 2, Room 230 on the UNM-Los Alamos campus.
The featured speaker is House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard who will be giving a preview of the upcoming legislative session.
Register at https://losalamoschamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/185.
Chamber Breakfasts are sponsored by the LANL Community Programs Office. Read More
Funding, Taxes, Profits Fuel LANL Coalition Discussion
Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson, left, with RCLA Board members Friday in the Santa Fe City Council Chambers. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities learned Friday that the Senate approved the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which included an extra $10 million in cleanup funding from $185 million to $189 million as recommended by the New Mexico delegation, along with removing a redundant, double-taxing measure on Los Alamos National Laboratory research and development Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham On Bill Passage To Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:O’Leary: Citizens Identify Recreation Projects As Priority For Today
By SUSAN O’LEARYCaveat: Information included in all of these columns are my own views as an individual Council member and does not represent a formal opinion of the County Council.
On Dec. 20, the County Council will make a final determination on which recreation projects to recommend to the voters for completion through proceeds of a May 2017 bond election; with the plan to supplement the bond proceeds with existing capital improvements funds if the bond passes. So, the Council is not voting to execute these projects; but is voting on whether to let the citizens of the
SOS Maggie Toulouse Oliver Takes Oath Of Office
Newly elected Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D), was sworn in to office Friday afternoon by State Supreme Court Justice Ted Baca to a standing room only crowd. Gary and Yolanda King, Rep. Brian Egolf, Justice Judith Nakamuraand Albuquerque City Counselor Pat Davis as well as many other New Mexico officials were in attendance. Toulouse Oliver’s mother, Cindy Chapman, held the Bible while her 7-year-old son Max Oliver stood with them. Outgoing Secretary of State appointee Brad Winter said a few words before Toulouse Oliver took the oath of office. She will complete Read More
USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities To Improve Water Quality And Restore Wildlife Habitat
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