Heinrich To Serve As Ranking Member Of Joint Economic Committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
POLITICAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after being selected as ranking member of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee in the 115th Congress. Heinrich currently serves, and will continue to serve, on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Armed Service Committees.
“Too many people in Washington, D.C. think that if the stock market is going up, the economy is in good shape. But that’s not the reality for working families. The way we should measure the success of the economy is if wages Read More
Peloton To Participate In DOE-Funded Team To Cut Heavy Truck Fuel Use By 20 Percent
DOE News:Top 10 Most Wanted DWI Fugitive Captured
Thomas FrankLandmark Rules Will Reduce Oil And Gas Waste, Pollution On BLM Lands
BLM News:Ambassador Vicki Huddleston Lecture Thursday
Ambassador Vicki Huddleston LAHS Athletic Director Speaking At Title IX Forum
LAHS Athletic Director Ann Stewart
AAUW News:
Los Alamos High School Athletic Director and LAPS Title IX Coordinator Ann Stewart will speak Thursday, Nov. 17 at a forum on implementing Title IX, hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
The forum is at 7 p.m. at the White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard and is part of the November AAUW branch meeting.
Title IX requires:
- Equal opportunities in sports
- Equal opportunities in academic classes
- Freedom from sexual harassment
- Freedom from bullying
AAUW strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all Read More
Democrats Offer Free Stuff At Local Headquarters
DEMOCRATIC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County is preparing to close its headquarters at 170 Central Park Square for this election season and has a variety of items available free of charge.
They also have furniture for sale at low cost.
The sale runs until 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Officials Honor Outgoing Parks & Rec Board Members
Outgoing Parks and Recreation Board Member JoAnn Johnson receives a certificate of appreciation from Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Chris Wilson, right, during Thursday’s board meeting in the Municipal Building. Los Alamos County Golf Course Professional Donnie Torres, center, thanks Johnson for her dedicated service on the Parks and Recreation Board as Golf Course Liason. Johnson also completed two terms in 2014 as Los Alamos County Assessor. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Outgoing Parks and Rec Board Member Christine Nackers receivesLetter To The Editor: Stover Congratulates Garcia Richard
By SHARON STOVERLast night I offered my personal congratulations to Stephanie Garcia Richard on her win as our House District 43 State Representative.
I wish her the best as she continues to represent us in the New Mexico Legislature. I know she cares for our district as well as our state and will work hard.
I would like to thank those who supported me during this campaign. I feel blessed with the new friends I made throughout District 43. I have invested 33 years in our community, and I pledge to continue working to make it the best it can be. Read More
Newly Elected Officials Discuss Their Plans On ‘Voice Of Los Alamos’ Today
Bonnie Gordon talks with successful candidates about their plans for their upcoming terms of office today on the Voice of Los Alamos radio show, which broadcasts noon to 1 p.m. on 101.5 FM., streaming live and podcasting on santafe.com. From left, (top) re-elected New Mexico Public Education Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster, re-elected Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, (bottom) re-elected House Dist. 43 State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and newly elected Los Alamos County Councillor Antonio Maggiore. Newly elected County Councillor Chris Chandler will join us on next week’sWater Right Owners Town Hall Meeting Nov. 14
Rep. Carl TrujilloDuring the meeting, Trujillo will explain what it means to the water right owners of the Nambe-Pojoaque-Tesuque Basin. Anyone who owns a well in Pojoaque, Nambe, El Rancho, Jacona, Read More
Udall Calls For Unity And Commitment To America’s Diversity Following Results Of Presidential Election
U. S. Sen. Tom Udall ALBUQUERQUE – U. S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement on the results of the presidential election:
“We have just come through one of the most contentious elections any of us have ever known, and now we must begin the very hard work of bringing Americans back together. Donald Trump is our president-elect, and I appreciate his appeal for unity last night. Now he must demonstrate that he is committed to following through — the world is watching. Like many Americans, I was deeply disturbed by the tone of Mr. Trump’s campaign; Read More
AG Balderas Announces $32 Million Judgment Against FastBucks To Benefit New Mexico Consumers
AG Office News:SGR: ‘I Sincerely Thank This Wonderful Community…’
House Dist. 43 incumbent Stephanie Garcia Richard (SGR) with her husband Eric Vasquez and their daughter Elia Vasquez Tuesday evening following her win over GOP challenger Sharon Stover in a vote of 5,920 to 4,673. This is her third straight win and she said, ‘I am honored and humbled that this wonderful community continues to choose me to represent their voice in Santa Fe. I pledge that our district will continue to be heard loud and clear in state government.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
State Releases Special Audit Of Town Of Estancia
State Auditor Tim KellerAmerican Federation Of Teachers New Mexico On New Mexico General Election Results
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“Voters across New Mexico cast their ballots for candidates who campaigned for a strong system of public education in New Mexico, protections for working New Mexicans, and increased transparency in our government and at the ballot box, and the results are clear.
“After two years of Republican control of the New Mexico House of Representatives, voters rejected failed policies like mandatory retention, so-called Right to Work, and the privatization of our schools Read More
Letter To The Editor: Chandler – ‘I’m Honored’
Newly elected Democratic County Councilor Chris Chandler expresses her feelings following the results of Tuesday night’s election saying, ‘I’m honored to have been selected and I look forward to working with the community as we move forward.’ Voters also selected Chandler’s fellow Democrats Pete Sheehey and Antonio Maggiore to fill the three vacancies on the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter To The Editor: McDonald – ‘New Councilors Have My Full Support’
By JARET MCDONALDI just want to say how thankful I am for all the support and votes I did receive throughout this election.
Although it would have been great to win, I don’t feel like I lost. As a citizen, I feel like I won by Pete (Sheehey), Chris (Chandler) and Antonio (Maggiore) getting elected. I know they are going to do a great job for Los Alamos County and they have my full support.
I am proud to be from a community where we had six great choices for council and we didn’t have to choose the least worst. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Brenner – ‘Los Alamos Wins!’
By PATRICK BRENNERIt was an exciting night. The results are in. Los Alamos wins, again. Congratulations to Antonio (Maggiore), Pete (Sheehey), Chris (Chandler) and Los Alamos! We’ve got great leadership, again.
The one thing that I’m not happy about is that everyone puts so much emphasis on the national results. The real change happens on the local level. We had fantastic candidates to choose from. Los Alamos would have won regardless of the results.
I’m looking forward to continue fighting for small business. While it won’t be through
Sheriff: ‘The People Have Spoken’
Sheriff Marco Lucero speaking to the Los Alamos Daily Post in the media room Tuesday night at the Municipal Building after learning the community voted to keep the Office of the Sheriff in Los Alamos County: ‘The People Have Spoken’. The final unofficial vote on whether to abolish the Office of the Sheriff is 5,284 against and 4,825 for. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
