Letter To The Editor: To Reiterate – The Importance Of Voting In Judicial Elections
By KHAL SPENCER
Los Alamos
I can’t do enough to second Bethany Tierney’s letter “Important To Vote For Judges” published Thursday in the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Recall that several years ago, a judge working in our judicial district was seen as particularly soft on a high profile crime that occurred up here in Los Alamos*. Although the former Judge, the Honorable Sheri Raphaelson, did not win approval from the state Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission**, most of our judicial district voted to retain her. She barely missed the minimum retention voting percentage, entirely due to the overwhelming Read More
Political Fact Check: HB145 Causes House Race Controversy
By CAROL A. CLARKIt is election season and as usual inboxes fill up quickly with political ads and press releases. Usually these pass without comment but one recent press release has become an issue in Los Alamos because it concerns the local race for state representative, but is based largely on inaccurate information.
A press release distributed Sept. 16 by the Republican Party of New Mexico claimed that State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, a Democrat and incumbent in the seat, failed to follow the requests of the Los Alamos Public Schools to support House Bill 145 in the Read More
Heinrich Commends Rudolfo Anaya For National Humanities Medal
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Letter To The Editor: Important To Vote For Judges
By BETHANY TIERNEY, PresidentA colleague recently asked me if I thought it was really important to vote for the judges on the ballot in November. I told her absolutely! Judges make all sorts of decisions, from the very personal—such as child custody—to those with broader, community impact—such as sentencing a convicted burglar to probation instead of jail time.
The judges we vote for in November could make decisions that will affect our lives, sometimes for years to come. We need judges who can be trusted to make fair and impartial decisions based on current Read More
NMCCB Statement On Death Penalty Reinstatement
John F. Kennedy’s 100th Birthday Commemorated On Forever Stamp In 2017
USPS News:AUDIO: Udall Announces Effort To Put Wi-Fi On School Buses, Help Close ‘Homework Gap’
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
- Idea inspired by Hatch Valley High School Student
- Also discusses efforts to address exorbitant EpiPen price hikes and treat prescription drug abuse on ‘Tuesdays with Tom’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on a conference call with New Mexico reporters, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced an initiative — inspired by a Hatch Valley High School student — to help close the “homework gap” by installing Wi-Fi on school buses.
Udall’s proposal would allow the Federal Communications Commission
CIR Fall 2016 Lecture Series Begins With ‘China/Japan Confrontation In The East China Sea’ Oct. 8
CIR News:Governor Rallies Crowd For Sharon Stover
Local businessman and White Rock resident Brian D’Andrea visits with Gov. Susana Martinez and House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover as Stover campaign manager Denny Erickson and Los Alamos County Clerk candidate Naomi Maestas enjoy the band Sunday at Rover Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Gov. Susana Martinez congratulates LAHS Chemistry teacher Kathy Boerigter on receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Courtesy photo
Gov. Susana Martinez, her sister Lettie and others dance to the music of DK and The Affordables at a campaign event for Sharon Read More
Heinrich, Flake Introduce Legislation To Complete Parks, Wilderness Areas And Increase Revenues For Schools
SENATE News:“Inholdings present challenges for both public land managers and state trust land commissioners because
Udall On Hispanic Heritage Month
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Press Case For Moving F-16 Squadrons To Holloman AFB
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce meet with AF Under Secretary to promote Holloman’s experience, flying space and Alamogordo’s support for the military. Courtesy photoGovernor Susana Martinez Campaigns For House Dist. 43 Candidate Sharon Stover
Gov. Susana Martinez, right, speaks in support of Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover, left, during a campaign gathering Sunday at Rover Park in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd turns out for Sunday’s campaign gathering for Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover at Rover Park in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Heinrich Receives National Farmers Union’s Golden Triangle Award
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Former CIA Operative Valerie Plame Helps Raise Funds For Rep. Garcia Richard
From left, Dr. Marvel Harrison, Valerie Plame and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at Thursday’s fundraiser for Garcia Richard at Harrison’s home in Los Alamos. Garcia Richard, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Guests listen as former CIA operative Valerie Plame details the accomplishments of Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and encourages the crowd to support her re-election to a third term in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLuján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing, Enriching, Enabling. Courtesy/defense.gov
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
“As we celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the longstanding contributions that the Hispanic community has made throughout our nation’s history. This year’s theme, ‘Honoring our Heritage, Building our Future’ reminds us of the rich culture, Read More
Community Invited To Stover Fundraiser With Governor At Rover Park Today
Letter To The Editor: A Scary But Interesting Election
By E. ALAN WADLINGERI find this election to be both interesting and scary. On one side we have Hillary Clinton who can act at times as an ethically flawed individual but who does seem dedicated to helping the disadvantaged.
On the other side we have Donald Trump to whom ethics appears to be a meaningless concept and acts as if he were the anti-Christ sent to fool the true believers.
Apparently ethically damaged individuals can even become saints, so Hillary will get my vote for President but not sainthood. I guess this implies that I am not one of Donald’s true believers.
Question, Read More
LAFRW Announces Constitution Day Essay Winners
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women have announced the winners of the 2016 Constitution Day Essay Contest.
2016 Constitution Day Essay Contest Winners:
Elementary School Grades 4-6 – Tie for 1st Place – Each winner will receive $100:
- Jack Ammerman, Homeschool Student
- Julie Nolen, Piñon Elementary
Middle School – Winner will receive $200:
- Anna Clark, Los Alamos Middle School
High School – Winner will receive $300:
- Brooklyn Scott, Los Alamos High School
The local FRW organization sponsors the Constitution Day Essay Contest to encourage and challenge students to learn more Read More
Four New Mexico Republican Candidates Named Rising Stars By National GOP Group
RPNM News:The candidates highlighted as rising stars by the RSLC are Dr. Christina Hall in HD 24, Diego Espinoza in SD 9, Greg Baca in SD 29 and Rep. Nora Espinoza for Secretary of State.
“We are thrilled that the RSLC has recognized so many of our great candidates, four times more than in any other state.” said Republican Party
