Antonio Maggiore Shares County Council Race Platform
Antonio Maggiore outside the local Democratic Party Headquarters Saturday in Central Park Square has been appointed to run for Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos native Antonio Maggiore sat down with the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his platform now that the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Central Committee unanimously appointed him to fill a vacancy in this year’s County Council race.
The 39-year-old ran for public office for the first time during this year’s
Garcia Richard Pushes During Legislative Finance Committee To Protect Children From Budget Cuts
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D-Los Alamos) participated in the Legislative Finance Committee’s hearing in Red River that heard revenue forecasts and discussed how to address a projected shortfall. Courtesy photo
‘We cannot fix the budget on the backs of our kids,’ State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard said at last week’s Legislative Finance Committee’ hearing in Red River. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
RED RIVER – Unexpectedly low revenues from oil and gas are threatening the State of New Mexico’s budget for the current fiscal year. Last week State Rep. Stephanie Read More
DOE Exercises Both Option Periods On LANL Cleanup Bridge Contract
EM-LA News:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Management – Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) exercised both the first and second option periods on the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Bridge Contract today.
Each option period is for six-months and have a combined total value of $154.7 million. Exercising both option periods now extends the contract to Sept. 30, 2017. Prior to exercising these two options, the contract would have expired Sept. 30, 2016.
The Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Bridge Contract is a Cost-Plus-Award Fee (CPAF) contract that is for the Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Urge Air Force To Relocate F-16 Squadrons To Holloman
U.S. SENATE News:In a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff General David Goldfein requesting a meeting to discuss “the
Udall Addresses Exorbitant Price Hike For EpiPen
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
Mylan has increased cost of life-saving EpiPen more than 480 percent in seven years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter sent Tuesday to the CEO of the pharmaceutical company Mylan, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) joined 19 senators in expressing his serious concerns about the company’s recent significant price hikes for the EpiPen Auto-Injector.
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch
Many children and adults who suffer from severe allergies use the EpiPen product to
Banner Signage Goes Up At GOP Headquarters
Chair Bill McKerley of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County hangs a banner sign Tuesday at the GOP campaign headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite C. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Party member Kelly Benner watches the progress as GOP Chair Bill McKerley hangs a banner sign Tuesday at campaign headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite C. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
GOP campaign headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite C. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Heinrich Among Senators Urging Obama To Raise Financial System Security Issues At G-20 Summit
By Mary-Louise HoffmanA group of six Democratic U.S. senators including Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) wrote a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to address cybersecurity of financial institutions when he meets with his international counterparts at the G-20 Summit Sept. 4-5 in Hangzhou, China.
The senators said in their joint letter published Monday they believe the increase in the number of cyber attacks on the financial services industry creates “significant” risks for the global financial system and economy. They noted that Read More
Democrats Appoint Maggiore To Council Race Vacancy
Antonio Maggiore is back in the Los Alamos County Council race. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
POLITICAL News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Central Committee has unanimously appointed Antonio Maggiore to fill a vacancy in this year’s County Council race.
Maggiore’s name will now be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election. He replaces Kristin Henderson who withdrew her candidacy Friday to spend more time with family.
The County Central Committee met at 7 p.m. today in the Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters Read More
Letter To The Editor: No Politics At Homecoming Parade
By Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz/GOP Party Chair Robert GibsonLocal political party leaders agree to stand by the joint Letter to the Editor published in 2014 that announced an agreement reached by Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz and then GOP Chair Robert Gibson regarding the annual Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade.
Joint Letter to the editor published in 2014:
The Los Alamos Homecoming Parade is coming up. In order not to politicize a beloved community tradition, our local parties have decided Read More
Democrats Gather At Hillary For Los Alamos County Campaign Kick-Off Hosted By New Mexico Together
Local Democrats and friends gather Saturday at their headquarters in Central Park Square for the Hillary for Los Alamos County Campaign kick-off family picnic hosted by New Mexico Together. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Lead for Hillary for New Mexico Katie O’Donnell Christoffersen. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Democratic Party leaders from left, PEC Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster and attorney George Chandler with County Council candidate Chris Chandler at Saturday’s Read More
Heinrich Highlights New Security Enhancement Measure At Albuquerque International Sunport
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Director Roderick Allison, of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the Albuquerque International Sunport Friday to highlight a legislative measure the senator led to enhance U.S. airport and mass transit security.
The measure was included in the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension.
In the wake of Read More
Democratic Party’s County Central Committee To Appoint Council Candidate Replacement Sunday
DPLA News:
The County Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County will meet at 7p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at 170 Central Park Square.
The purpose of this meeting is to appoint a replacement on the ballot for Kristin Henderson who has withdrawn her candidacy for Los Alamos County Council.
If you are a registered Democrat in Los Alamos County and are interested in running for this opening, please contact Robyn Schultz at 505.661.8260 before 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Read More
Henderson Exits Los Alamos County Council Race
By KRISTIN HENDERSONI am writing for two reasons.
First, to say thank you to my fellow citizens. It has been an honor to serve on the Los Alamos County Council for the last four years, to help make decisions that affect our day-to-day lives and our long-term plans, and to represent Los Alamos around the state and, occasionally, the nation.
Second, to let the community know that I have decided not to run for re-election in November.
There is some wisdom, I think, in a four-year term, and this is a good time in my life, with my family and my work, to take a step back from public Read More
Johnson Supports Johnson
Longtime Los Alamos GOP leader JoAnn Johnson worked side by side with Gary Johnson as his regional campaign chairman in the 1994 election in which he became Governor of New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com If you are looking for a viable candidate for President of the United States in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is your man.
Johnson’s beliefs are what I want to hear. He has pushed for equal rights for LGBT couples, criminal justice and immigration reform and for less American military intervention. Read More
Luján’s Staff Holds Mobile Office In White Rock Today
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:Humanist Lobby Group Releases Scorecard For US House Members On Church/State Separation
CFE News:“It’s time for our US Representatives to listen to the concerns of the nonreligious community, especially now that the Pew Research Center is reporting that nearly a quarter of Americans do not identify as religious,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the Center for Freethought Equality. “This scorecard will hold legislators accountable
Dist. 43 Candidate Stover Listens To Senior Concerns
Senior residents gather with House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover recently to voice their views on a range of issues important to them. Courtesy photo
From left, Glen Lockhart, House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover and host Dorothy Crawford. Courtesy photoPOLITICAL News:
Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for House Dist. 43 recently sat with a group of residents in White Rock to discuss issues of concern to the senior community.
Dorothy Crawford hosted the event. Topics included the new White Rock Senior Center, public transportation availability Read More
NMVC: Pre-Special Session Negotiations Need To Be Open And Focused On Resources For Public Investment
NMVC News:“Closed-door deals aren’t in the public’s interest. And quick ‘solutions’ that fail to promote long-term public investment don’t serve New Mexicans.
“For New Mexico’s communities to thrive, we need the resources for good schools, roads and other infrastructure, and safe neighborhoods. Years of tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest
Garcia Richard Visits With Tech Transfer Companies
From left, Fast Company Magazine founder Alan Webber and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard visit with UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel Aug. 11 during a tour of local tech transfer companies. Courtesy photo
From left, Fast Company Magazine founder Alan Webber and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard watch a demonstration by UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel during an Aug. 11 tour of local tech transfer companies. Courtesy photo
Rick Nebel, founder of Tibbar Plasma Technologies in Los Alamos speaks Read More
New Mexico Together Family Picnic Hosted by Hillary for Los Alamos County Campaign East Park Saturday
POLITICAL News:
The community is invited to a Family Picnic 5-7 p.m. Saturday at East Park as a campaign kick-off event for the Hillary for Los Alamos County Campaign hosted by New Mexico Together.
Special guests at the picnic include Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, State Sen. Richard Martínez and Marco Serna, Democratic candidate for District Attorney. Attendees will have an opportunity to speak to their local elected officials and those running for election and re-election this year.
I.A.T.S.E. Local 480 Labor Read More
