Harvey Yates Elected National Committeeman And National Delegates Elected At New Mexico GOP 2016 Quadrennial Convention
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – After months of planning, the Republican Party of New Mexico’s 2016 Quadrennial Convention Saturday at Sandia Resort & Casino was a huge success. The use of an electronic voting system meant that voting was organized, easy and efficient and results were tabulated in record time.
Harvey Yates elected National Committeeman. Courtesy Photo
“Our months of planning this important event paid off,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Debbie Maestas. “I am overly pleased with the convention outcome, the advancement we made Read More
President Clinton To Campaign For Hillary In Española
Bill Clinton to stump Tuesday in Española. Courtesy/wikipedia
POLITICAL News:
President Bill Clinton will campaign Tuesday for Hillary Clinton in New Mexico ahead of the June 7 primary.
President Clinton will hold a public event in Española where he will discuss why Hillary Clinton is the best candidate to raise wages and break down all the barriers holding New Mexico families back.
Information on President Clinton’s Wednesday stop planned in Albuquerque will be forthcoming.
President Bill Clinton Española Event:
- WHEN: Tuesday,
Bernie Sanders Brings Populist Message To Santa Fe
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a packed crowd during his campaign rally Friday afternoon at Santa Fe Community College. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Rally goers react to Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders Friday during rally at SFCC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com More than 3,000 New Mexicans felt the Bern Friday during a campaign rally at Santa Fe Community College.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders took time before his speech in the SFCC Fitness Education
Udall Advances Priorities Of NM Farmers And Ranchers, Rural Communities In Agriculture Funding Bill
SENATE News:Heinrich Meets With U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland, Urges Republicans To Do Their Job
Sen. Martin Heinrich meets Judge Garland. Courtesy photoCouncil To Consider Sending Ordinance Amendment To Electorate To Abolish Office Of Sheriff In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hear Ordinance No. 665, which proposes amendments, to be submitted to voters for adoption or rejection at the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The amendments would consolidate all remaining powers and duties of the Office of the Sheriff to the Los Alamos Police Department and abolish the sheriff as an elective office.
This proposed action arises out of discussion during the recent budget hearings at which Sheriff Marco Lucero pointed out that service of process has become a riskier activity than Read More
Probate Judge Bill McKerley Tenders Resignation
Probate Judge Bill McKerley
Staff Report:
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Bill McKerley has submitted his resignation from that office as recent changes to the Code of Judicial Conduct make the office incompatible with his role as chair of the local Republican Party.
As a result of the resignation of prior Probate Judge Christine Chandler, the office of Los Alamos County Probate judge was included in the Governor’s call for the general election. As Judge McKerley’s resignation comes too late for his name to be removed from the primary ballot, his withdrawal from the ballot will not be Read More
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Rally Underway At Santa Fe Community College
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is speaking now on the campus of Santa Fe Community College. He is speaking first to the crowd left standing outside the packed Fitness Center where he will speak in a few minutes. Check back at ladailypost.com for the full story and more photos from today’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is speaking now on the campus of Santa Fe Community College. Check back at ladailypost.com for the full story and more photos from today’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Former Senator Ken Salazar To Campaign For Hillary Clinton In New Mexico
STATE News:League Of Women Voters Honors Barbara Calef
Longtime League President Barbara Calef is recognized and celebrated for her leadership and inspiration. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Barbara Calef is stepping down from her role as president of the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos after leading the organization for a total of 10 years.
Calef served as president beginning in 2002 through 2005 and again in 2010 through this spring. She is being recognized and celebrated for her leadership and inspiration. She explained why she is drawn to the organization.
“I feel that we are doing Read More
Letter To The Editor: Voters … Now Is Your Chance
By DOUG PIPPIN
I know the money spent on the past law suits by us, the county, were paid for by our insurer(s), but we pay the insurance premiums, and at last reported our insurance premiums had not gone up due to these
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz To Dedicate NSTX-U At Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will dedicate the upgraded National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX-U) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
The NSTX-U is the nation’s newest fusion energy experiment, a spherical tokamak that explores the creation of high-performance plasmas at temperatures hotter than the center of the sun. The event will include a tour of the NSTX-U facility and the dedication ceremony.
Secretary Moniz will deliver remarks at the dedication and will be joined by Sen. Cory Booker and
Local GOP Hosts Monthly Meeting 6 p.m. Thursday
GOP News:The Republican Party of Los Alamos will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in Wallace Hall, Building 5 at UNM-LA.
The Guest Speaker is Los Alamos County Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas. She will provide updated information regarding New Mexico Voting Information for 2016.
The Public is invited to hear Maestas. A short break will then precede the Central Committee business meeting. For further information, contact Chair Bill McKerley at 505.672.1067.
Letter To The Editor: Lacking An Outside Audit … Doubt Remains
By KHAL SPENCERI am disappointed that Council voted 4-2 against commissioning an independent audit of the County’s personnel policies. This follows some high profile, successful lawsuits against the county and the loss of former acting Police Chief Randy Foster, who was fired, as I understand, due to his handling of a potentially catastrophic personnel situation.
I counted Randy as a friend as well as a Chief, so like Councilor James Chrobocinski, I am somewhat conflicted. That said, I think this was the wrong decision.
County spokespeople can attempt to assuage our concerns Read More
Udall, Heinrich Advance Funding For National Labs, Water Projects, WIPP In Energy And Water Appropriations Bill
SENATE News:Interior Department Expands Buy-Back Program Across Indian Country
DOI News:Environment Department Launches Review Process For Water Protection Regulations
NMED News:
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Environment Department’s Ground Water Quality Bureau will host an informational public meeting 2-4 p.m., Friday to launch the review process and public dialogue for proposed revisions to water protection regulations at the Runnels Auditorium at 1190 St. Francis Dr. in Santa Fe.
The current ground and surface water protection regulations can be found at 20.6.2 of the New Mexico Administrative Code.
The meeting will describe the forthcoming review process, highlight areas of the regulations that are under consideration for revision,
District Attorney Addresses Los Alamos County Council
First Judicial District Attorney Jennifer Padgett is addressing the Los Alamos County Council this evening at the White Rock Fire Station. Padgett explained that her office has approximately 75 employees and a budget of $5.8 million. She was recently appointed to the post by Gov. Susana Martinez to fill a vacancy left by Angela Spence Pacheco who retired. Padgett, who is seeking election to the position said no matter what happens in the June Primary Election she will serve for a year so she is interested in learning the needs and issues of each community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Udall On New Standards To Combat Methane Pollution
SENATE News:Letter To The Editor: I Endorse Councilor Pete Sheehey
By SHERIFF MARCO V. LUCERO
