Letter To The Editor: How About A Charter Amendment To Require That Councilors Do Your Laundry
By KHALIL SPENCER
Insofar as we may already have one Charter Amendment on the ballot this year, i.e., to abolish the office of elected sheriff of Los Alamos County, I will suggest a second one after a chat with a counter staffer at one of our few remaining gas stations in Los Alamos: County Council will henceforth be responsible for ensuring laundry can be done frugally on The Hill.
Buying some groceries on the station located on what used to be “Conoco Hill”, I mentioned to the service staff member that it was nice to have at least one of the previous long time gas station Read More
Letter To The Editor: Media Has Made Trump & Sanders
By Dr. T. DOUGLAS REILLYThe news media no longer simply reports the news, they make the news. The media has made Trump and Sanders because they are novel and exciting. The consistent polling that rates Hillary Clinton as untrustworthy is a fiction promoted by the GOP and news media. In spite of claims to the contrary, they are primarily interested in the bottom line.
I’m 73, and I remember Edward R. Murrow and the Murrow boys; that was a time when media news was considered a ‘loss leader’ and was as honest and truthful as is possible.
Donald Trump is a great actor, lier, and flip-flopper; the Read More
Boxing Great Muhammad Ali Has Died
Athlete, boxer and philanthropist Muhammad Ali 1942-2016
NATIONAL News:
Muhammad Ali, a champion prizefighter whose boxing career took on a political hue died overnight in an Arizona hospital, surrounded by his family.
Arguably boxing’s most celebrated athlete, heavyweight champion Ali also was known for his public stance against the Vietnam War and his longtime battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Ali, 74, had battled Parkinson’s disease for 32 years. The cause of death is reported as a respiratory issue.
Early Life
Boxer, philanthropist and social activist Muhammad Read More
US Census Bureau: New Mexico Electorate Profile
Councilor Henderson And Friends March Through Downtown Los Alamos To Vote For Her Reelection
Councilor Kristen Henderson and friends march through downtown Los Alamos Friday to the Municipal Building to cast their votes for her reelection. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Heinrich And Higher Education Executives Huddle With LANL On Millennial Jobs
UNM-LA CEO Cindy Rooney with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich at his Roundtable on LANL Workforce Training meeting Wednesday at the New Mexico Community College Association conference room in Santa Fe. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
Millennials were on the menu Wednesday, as administrators from seven Northern New Mexico colleges and universities met with community and human resources officials from Los Alamos National Laboratory to digest the implications of a generational shift that is affecting much of the country. Members of the Read More
Community Invited To ‘A Starry Night In Seville’ July 2
Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Patrick CoulieChandler: It’s About Neighborhoods
By CHRIS CHANDLER, CandidateAt the League of Women Voters Forum recently I expressed my commitment to improving Los Alamos while preserving its essential character.
In particular, I believe the health and personality of the community are rooted in its neighborhoods. Robust neighborhoods and strong relationships among neighbors make for a vibrant and healthy community.
The Comprehensive Plan should express the aspirations of the community as a whole and should be designed to foster the strong neighborhood concept. The current update of our Comprehensive Read More
Heinrich Raises Concerns Over Expanding Warrantless Government Surveillance In 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act
SENATE News:Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Improve Behavioral Health System In New Mexico
CONGRESSIONAL News:Agreement Keeps North America’s Largest Powwow In Albuquerque
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez and Gathering of Nations Founder Derek Mathews announced an agreement to ensure that North America’s largest powwow remains in New Mexico for years to come.
With the agreement, the Gathering of Nations will be held at Tingley Coliseum and the New Mexico State Fairgrounds for the next four years, with an option for an additional four years. EXPO New Mexico General Manager Dan Mourning, Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry, and the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce joined Martinez and Mathews for the announcement.
“I’m proud to announce Read More
Heinrich: Kirtland Air Force Base To Receive New Combat Rescue Helicopter Fleet
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announces a new Combat Rescue Helicopter fleet Tuesday at Kirtland Air Force Base with, from left, Col. Tony Haught, Vice Commander of the 377th Air Base Wing; Col. Rob Reyner, Commander of the 150th Special Operations Wing – N.M. Air National Guard; and Col. Dagvin Anderson, Commander of the 58th Special Operations Wing. Courtesy photo
From The Office Of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced Tuesday that Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB)
Rep. Trujillo Endorses Maria Sanchez-Gagne For DA
By Rep. CARL TRUJILLOAs the State Representative of District 46 and an employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory for more than 30 years, I offer my endorsement for Maria Sanchez-Gagne as the democratic candidate for District Attorney for the 1st Judicial District, which includes the counties of Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba.
The person most qualified to represent the Democratic Party is Maria Sanchez-Gagne. Maria has dedicated 20 years of her professional career prosecuting tough felony cases and protecting innocent victims. She also knows the need to treat Read More
Scenes From Memorial Day Ceremony At Guaje Pines
Members of the Los Alamos High School NJROTC conduct the opening salute and March on the Colors during Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Guaje Pines Cemetary in Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The Reverend Glenn Jones of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a former Captain in the USMC, delivers the Invocation and Benediction during Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Robert Villa Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks #2083 served as Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Memorial Day Read More
Heinrich To Convene Roundtable On LANL Workforce Training With University And College Presidents
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
SANTA FE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., will nconvene a roundtable discussion at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, with university and college presidents and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) representatives in Santa Fe to discuss ways to increase job-training opportunities for positions at LANL.
One third of LANL’s employees will become retirement eligible within the next four years, and LANL is projecting that there will be approximately 2,425 vacancies to fill between 2016 to 2020. Heinrich Read More
Memorial Day In Santa Fe, Making Sense Of War
Sen. Tom Udall and Sen. Martin Heinrich on the speaker’s platform on Memorial Day at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
Volunteers put a flag on every grave for Memorial Day at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
Northern New Mexico remembered its loved ones this Memorial Day at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, with patriotic music military ceremonies and traditional meditations on historyharking back to Abraham Lincoln.
“This day is a different day from other occasions,” Read More
Heinrich Statement On Paris Auction House Canceling Sale Of Acoma Shield
Image of a 19th century Native American shield. Courtesy/english.illinois.edu
From the Office of Sen. Martin Heinrich
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., issued the following statement Monday after the Eve auction house in Paris announced that it is canceling the sale of a shield used in religious ceremonies at Acoma Pueblo:
“This is welcome news, and I am pleased that pressure from the Pueblo, federal officials, and the public at large forced the auction house to cancel its sale. But it never should have come to this. The Pueblo of Acoma has previously been Read More
Luján Addresses Memorial Day 2016
Remembering those who gave all … Memorial Day 2016. Courtesy/www.inspirationallovequotesimages.com
From The Office Of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
FARMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day and the men and women who died while serving in the United States Military. Luján will celebrate Memorial Day with veterans at the Shiprock Cemetery and the Farmington Vietnam Memorial Park.
“New Mexicans share a long and proud tradition of service in our Armed Forces and bravely answering the call of duty Read More
Heinrich Hosts Hillary For NM Memorial Day BBQ
POLITICAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Sen. Martin Heinrich is hosting a Hillary for New Mexico Memorial Day BBQ and organizing event at 4 p.m. today at the Hillary for New Mexico Santa Fe Office, 1492 Cerillos Road in Santa Fe.
The news release states that Heinrich will join supporters, volunteers and community members to talk to voters about Clinton’s record of achieving real results and her plan to break down all the barriers that hold New Mexico families back. Read More
Martinez On DFA Cabinet Secretary’s Retirement
STATE News:
