No Lunch With A Leader In October
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters is not hosting its monthly Lunch with a Leader in October because it is holding a consensus meeting instead to make a position statement on the issue of charter schools.
All members in attendance will be able to vote. Any non-members who would like attend this meeting are welcome. If they pay dues, they can vote, otherwise they may just sit in on the discussion.
The meeting is 11:15 a.m. (note time change from usual meeting) Tuesday, Oct. 18, at iMesa Public Library. The meeting will adjourn by 1:15 p.m. To order a lunch, call Karyl Ann Armbruster at Read More
Candidates Face Off At Thursday’s LWV Forum
House Dist. 43 candidates Sharon Stover (R), left, and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D) address the audience at the League of Women Voters Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members pack the Student Center at UNM-LA for Thursday’s Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, district attorney candidates Marco Serna (D) and Yvonne Chicoine (R) field questions from the audience as emcee Becky Shankland looks on during the League of Women Voters Forum ThursdayRetired U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici Endorses Sharon Stover For State Representative
Retired U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici
POLITICAL News:
Today, retired U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici formally endorsed Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for House District 43 State Representative.
“We must elect thoughtful leaders who can bring people together,” Domenici said in his letter of endorsement. “Sharon Stover is this kind of leader, and I urge you to send her to the New Mexico Legislature as your House District 43 representative.”
House District 43 candidate Sharon Stover
Domenici praised Stover’s integrity and dedication to New Mexico. He noted Stover’s advocacy with federal officials Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Local 3279 Endorses Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard In House Dist. 43 Race
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
POLITICAL News:
The Los Alamos Firefighters Association, IAFF 3279, has announced that it has chosen to endorse Democrat Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard in the race for the House Seat in District 43.
Bert Quintana, president of the Los Alamos Firefighters Association, expressed solid support for Rep. Garcia Richard’s re-election bid, and her commitment to all First Responders in District 43.
“We recognize your commitment to District 43, and the support you have provided us and the New Mexico Firefighters Association at the Legislature,” Quintana Read More
League’s Second Candidate Forum Thursday
LWV News:Letter To The Editor: Sharon Stover Supports Youth?
By TESS LIGHTI ask because as County Clerk, she moved to deny marriage licenses to same sex couples. (For background, see The LA Monitor, Aug. 31, 2013 or The ABQ Journal, Sept. 4, 2013.) Her prior actions could only be called hurtful to LGBT children, not Read More
Udall Leads Campaign Finance Reform Discussion At Santa Fe’s Collected Works Bookstore Thursday
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will lead a roundtable discussion titled, “Returning Democracy to We the People: A Discussion About Money in Politics,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Santa Fe’s Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse at 202 Gallisteo St.
Udall will be joined by Common Cause New Mexico Executive Director Viki Harrison and Santa Fe author Bruce Berlin of “Breaking Big Money’s Grip on America.” League of Women Voters New Mexico President Meredith Machen will moderate the discussion about the urgent need to reform our nation’s campaign finance Read More
The Elephant In The Room: ‘Meet & Greet’ GOP CD-3, County Council, County Clerk Candidates Thursday
The Elephant in the Room - Michael Romero – U.S. House of Representatives, CD-3;
- Naomi Maestas – Los Alamos County Clerk;
- Incumbent Steven Girrens – Los Alamos County Council;
To Keep Or Abolish Sheriff’s Office – That Is The Question Sparking Controversy In Los Alamos County
To keep or abolish the Office of the Sheriff in Los Alamos County – that is the question on the ballot in the Nov. 8 General Election and debated by John Horne, above, and Robert Gibson at the League of Women Voters Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Robert Gibson argues for abolishing the Office of the Sheriff during Thursday’s League of Women Voters Forum at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Audience members question John Horne and Robert Gibson At Thursday’s League Forum on the question of whether to abolish theU.S. Rep. Luján Rallies With Local Democrats
In a ‘Day of Action’ Saturday to get out the vote in Los Alamos, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján speaks to local Democrats about the importance of voting in the Nov. 8 General Election. He is running for reelection in the 3rd Congressional District. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from Saturday’s ‘Day of Action’ at the Democratic Headquarters at 170 Central Park Square. U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján calls on local Democrats to help get out the vote for the Nov. 8 General Election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local Democrats gather for the ‘Day Read More
League Of Women Voters Endorses Constitutional Amendment One 2016 – Bail Bond Reform
By Dr. Meredith R. Machen, PresidentNew Mexicans have the opportunity to make badlyneededchanges in the state’s antiquated bail bond system—-a system dating back to Pennsylvania state laws from the 1700s.
In short, the amendment would give judges the power to keep dangerous, violent offenders in jail and the discretion to release poor non-violent offenders. In other words, release decisions would be based on criminal history, community threat and flight risk, not on ability to pay for a “get out jail” card.
The first part of the amendment Read More
Letter To The Editor: Tough Decisions But Rep. Garcia Richard Is Audacious, Courageous And Smart
By JAMES L. NESMITH
Los Alamos
This is one of the most bizarre elections this nation has ever witnessed. Some decisions as to which candidate to support are amazingly easy, black and white, night and day. For others though, where both candidates are strong, have a history of public service and accomplishment, consistently represent their communities effectively and are held in high regard by their constituents and other community leaders, that decision can be agonizingly difficult.
This is the situation we face with the race for the 43rd State Legislative District. On the one hand we Read More
Letter To The Editor: Support Judge Anne Nobile For Probate Judge
By CHRIS CHANDLERI am writing in support of Judge Anne Nobile, Los Alamos’ current Probate Judge and candidate for the position in this election.
As a former probate judge, I know what the job entails and understand the qualifications and personal commitment necessary to be an effective probate judge. Judge Nobile is experienced in interpreting laws, rules and requirements, an important component of the position. She has completed the necessary training for probate judges at the New Mexico Judicial Education Center.
Prior to moving to Los Alamos, Judge Read More
Election 2016 Voting Machine Certification Complete
From left, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover tests the audio-visual ballot marking interface component on the ICE voting machine during Wednesday’s certification with Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez and Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas. Also in attendance, but not pictured, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
- ImageCast Evolution (ICE) Voting Machines Ready For Nov. 8 General Election
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office performed the certification and preparation process Wednesday for the Absentee & Election Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sharon Stover Exhibits Characteristics Of A True Leader And Visionary
By DOUGLAS R. MACDONALDChance Meeting Leads To Pro Basketball Player Alex Kirk’s Inspirational Speech To Coronado Students
Pro basketball player Alex Kirk of Los Alamos
Sharon Stover of Los AlamosAG Opens Review Of Longtime State Legislator’s Campaign Spending
State Rep. Andy Nuñez China Town Hall – Live Webcast With Dr. Henry Kissinger Followed By Interactive Panel Discussion
Dr. Henry A. KissingerCost: $20 Non-members;
Letter To The Editor: Role Of Los Alamos County Sheriff Is Fatally Flawed
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ It is unfortunate that the community discussion about the role of the Sheriff in Los Alamos County has reached the point where we are considering abolishing the position altogether. If we consider the history of the position during the last 40 years, until the current tenure of Sheriff Marco Lucero, there was hardly any controversy. His immediate predecessors, Bruce Takala and William Verzino, seemed comfortable in the historical and legally settled role played by the Sheriff in Los Alamos County, namely serving certain processes and maintaining
Letter To The Editor: Donald Trump Is Unfit To Be President
JAMES FISHERWe have the opportunity to win equal pay, higher wages and fair scheduling for workers.
Trump has a history of not paying workers he employs. He outsources jobs at his own companies. He says not paying taxes makes him smart. We can’t risk a Trump presidency.
Thank you.
