Stover: New Leadership For A New Tomorrow
Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover of Los AlamosLast week New Mexico legislators gathered in special session to address our state’s budget deficit. While they reached a deal, New Mexicans want to know how we can prevent this from happening again.
New Mexico’s revenue woes weren’t created overnight. Our current predicament is a result of decades of piecemeal policymaking.
New Mexico’s economy relies on two primary income streams: federal government spending and oil & gas revenues. When federal budgets are fat and the price
Letter To The Editor: No Brainer On Who To Vote For
By CAMILLE MORRISONAt one point choosing between Stephanie and Sharon would have been very difficult for me. After the primary it became a no brainer. I refuse to vote for anyone who would belong to a party that would nominate Donald Trump.
No matter how much the Republicans disavow him they will vote for him. If I don’t like the Democratic candidate for an office I won’t vote for that office. It has become an anybody but a Democrat or anybody but a Republican election. I doubt many people will cross party lines this election.
I switched from DTS to Democrat so I could vote for Read More
Corrections Department Secretary Marcantel To Retire
NMCD Secretary Gregg Marcantel
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary Gregg Marcantel will retire effective Oct. 31. Secretary Marcantel has served as Cabinet Secretary since 2011, spearheading a mission to reduce recidivism in the prison system.
“Secretary Marcantel is a man of integrity who has worked tirelessly to keep New Mexicans safe,” Martinez said. “Under his leadership, we’ve taken a tough, but smart, approach to crime. Gregg is a good friend of mine, and I’m proud of all the work he accomplished at his department.” Read More
Heinrich To Tout Economic Bright Spots In Torrance County And Santa Fe
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichGroup Calls For Removal Of Democratic State Chair
Chairwoman Debra HaalandA group of concerned Democratic Party of New Mexico State Central Committee members delivered a petition Oct. 8 to the Democratic Party of New Mexico State Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez asking for the removal of State Chairwoman Debra Haaland.
State Auditor Tim Keller Releases Report On New Mexico’s Financial Health
State Auditor Tim KelleSheriff Has Limited But Important Role
By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor
I will vote against eliminating the office of Sheriff in Los Alamos County, because it is important for an elected Sheriff to offer independent investigation of citizen concerns, among other services. This opinion is my own, not a legal position of the County. I offer here for your consideration the facts upon which my opinion is based.
The County Charter (municode.com/library/nm/los_alamos_county/codes/code_of_ordinances) does not take away all law enforcement authority from the Sheriff. Here’s what the Read More
Chandler: Sustaining Our Character
By CHRIS CHANDLERCounty Council Candidate
Over the course of my campaign for county council, I have worked hard to talk to as many residents as possible. As of today, I personally have knocked on over 1,600 doors, walked in every neighborhood, spoken to hundreds of residents.
The people with whom I spoke spanned a wide range of demographics – long term residents, people relatively new to town, home owners and renters; parents, grandparents and singles; young and older folks, some from other cultures and countries. We are fortunate to live in such a vibrant, multi-cultural community. Read More
Woods: Why I’m Running For County Clerk
By AMY WOODSI’m Amy Woods and I am running for Los Alamos County Clerk. I grew up here in Los Alamos. Our family came to Los Alamos when it was a closed military town and everyone had to have a badge or an escort. Clearly, things have changed a lot, however, I have inherited Carlotta and BB McInteer’s commitment to contribute to the community.
I returned to Los Alamos after living in a variety of places. In the communities I lived in I served as well as I could; I was on the Board of Directors at the Albuquerque YMCA, and on the Planning and Zoning commission in the town Read More
Letter To The Editor: Opinion On Question 1 And House Race
By REID PRIEDHORSKYI write in favor of Question 1 to abolish the office of sheriff as well as the re-election of Stephanie Garcia Richard.
Sharon Stover Campaign Listed In Nation’s ‘16 In ‘16: Races To Watch’
Sharon Stover
POLITICAL News:
Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 43, was named to the latest round of the Republican State Leadership Committee’s (RSLC) “16 in ’16: Races to Watch” list.
The RSLC list recognizes outstanding candidates in must-watch races for state legislative seats across the country.
“I’m excited to hear that the RSLC picked my campaign as one of the top races to watch in the country,” Stover said. “Since I announced my candidacy, I have visited with thousands of residents throughout District 43 and listened to their concerns. Read More
Gary Johnson Supporters Surface In Los Alamos
A Gary Johnson supporter waves a campaign sign today at Trinity and Diamond Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
A Gary Johnson supporter waves campaign signs today at Trinity and Diamond Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
From the Gary Johnson Campaign:
Open Letter To The Next President And Members Of The 115th Congress
NEMA News:Letter To The Editor: Stephanie Garcia Richard Has Shown She Represents Every New Mexican
By THERESA CULL I am writing to express my support for Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico State Representative, District 43.
My partner and I met Stephanie through the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos before her first campaign for public office. As Unitarians, we have 7 principles that serve as a framework for our lives, one of which is the inherent worth and dignity of every person. I believe that Stephanie has shown that she represents every New Mexican, not just those with money or power.
I am confident that her decisions will be thoughtful and principled. She truly seeks to understand Read More
Governor Breaks Ground On Facebook’s Data Center
STATE News:
LOS LUNAS – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez broke ground with company executives for Facebook’s massive high-tech data center.
Just a few weeks ago, Martinez announced that Facebook had chosen New Mexico for its latest data center following a nationwide search. The data center will bring thousands of long-term construction positions and an initial investment of $250 million in just the fir14st phase alone – with the potential for multiple phases, which would create more jobs and more investment.
Long-term, the project has the potential to attract other high-tech companies Read More
Local Democrats Gather To Support Small Business And Escort Council Candidate Chris Chandler To Vote
Early voting began at 8 a.m. today in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and a group of local Democrats and their supporters gathered to escort Council candidate Chris Chandler, center, to vote across the street at the Municipal Building. Marguerite McClay has owned Rose Chocolatier for more than two years at 991 Central Ave. Local Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz said the group gathered today at Rose Chocolatier near 9th Street and Central Avenue to show their support for small business owners while road construction is underway on Central. The group plans to Read More
House Candidate Sharon Stover Listens To Seniors
Sharon Stover and Krik Krikorian. Courtesy photoGovernor Appoints Matt Geisel Cabinet Secretary For Economic Development
Newly appointed Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Matt Geisel
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the appointment of Matt Geisel as cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
Geisel most recently served as the City of Rio Rancho’s economic development and business relations manager. Geisel also previously served as vice-chair of the New Mexico Economic Development Partnership, EDD’s marketing arm. In that role, he helped Martinez’s economic development team recruit new jobs and investment to New Mexico – including traveling Read More
New Mexico Department of Transportation To Unveil Powerful TV Ad To Combat Texting While Driving Today
NMDOT News:Voting Is Underway In Los Alamos County!
Reid Priedhorsky is the first resident to vote in the 2016 General Election. Courtesy/LAC
Election judges assisting voters today in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, from left, Liudmila Meana, Joan Marie Alexander, June Dukowitz and Jan Michel. Not pictured is Presiding Judge Linda Fox.
ELECTION News:
The polls opened at 8 a.m. today at at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and County Clerk Sharon Stover reports there were four people waiting in line to vote when the doors opened.
Reid Priedhorsky has the distinction of being the community’s first resident to cast his Read More
