Letter To The Editor: Chris Chandler’s Education, Experience And Background Needed On Council
By MIKE WHEELERChris Chandler, Los Alamos County Council candidate, has worked for many years to move Los Alamos forward. Her analysis of legislative matters at the county and state have been invaluable to the legislature and county. For these reasons and many others, please join me in supporting Chris for Council.
Chris’s previous service on county council guided our community during some very difficult times. She however, remained a constant steady voice of reason. Her education, experience and background are needed on the council. Legal issues continue to come up at the council Read More
LAFRW Hosts GOP Candidates Noon Thursday
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its May meeting at noon Thursday, May 12 in the Patio Room at 1001 Oppenheimer Place.
The community is invited to attend the event and meet the Republican candidate for County Clerk, Naomi Maestas as well as Republican candidates for County Council Patrick Brenner and Jaret McDonald.
For further information, contact Donna MacDonald 505.662.4001. Read More
Lunch With A Leader: State League President Dr. Meredith Machen May 17
Dr. Meredith Machen
LWVLA News:
The League of Women Voter’s community event, Lunch with a Leader, features State League President Dr. Meredith Machen, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Mesa Public Library.
Dr. Machen graduated from Boston University with degrees in English and Sociology/Anthropology, and earned a PhD in English from UNM. Teaching while working on dissertations, she and her husband Stephen decided to stay in New Mexico and raise their daughter rather than pursue academic research and university teaching careers. Read More
Clerk’s Office Gears Up For Primary Election
Los Alamos County Elections Manager Gloria Maestas and County Clerk Sharon Stover welcome the 2016 Primary Election Poll Workers to the Election School Thursday in Council Chambers. Courtesy/LAC
County Clerk Sharon Stover, left, demonstrates the audio-visual ballot marking interface to Los Alamos resident Kim Thomas. In the background, Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez and Elections Manager Gloria Maestas certify the early voting machines. Courtesy/LAC
ELECTION News:
- Democratic and Republican Election – Tuesday, June 7, 2016
This week the Read More
Council Candidate Chris Chandler Launches Website
Council Candidate Chris Chandler
POLITICAL News:
Chris Chandler, a candidate for Los Alamos County Council in the Democratic Primary, announced that her campaign website is up.
“I encourage Los Alamos residents to log on and learn more about my experience and ideas,” Chandler said.
Early voting starts Tuesday, May 10, and Chandler urges all eligible voters to participate in their respective primaries saying, “These are both exciting and challenging times … make your voice heard.”
The link to the Chris for Council website is: https://chris4council.com/. Chandler encourages Los Read More
Council Declares Week Of May 15 Police Week
On behalf of the Los Alamos County Council at Tuesday’s meeting, Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary presents a proclamation declaring the Week of May 15, 2016 as ‘Police Week’ and Sunday, May 15, 2016 as ‘Peace Officers’ Memorial Day’ in Los Alamos County to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone addresses the County Council Tuesday evening in Council Chambers and invites the community to the annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday, May 16 in front of the Justice Center.
Council Declares May Motorcycle Awareness Month
On behalf of the County Council, Councilor James Chrobocinski presents a proclamation declaring the Month of May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month’ in Los Alamos County to LANL Motorcycle Safety Committee Chair Richard Sturgeon and other motorcyclists during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council has declared May “Motorcycle Awareness Month” in Los Alamos County.
Councilor James Chrobocinski presented the proclamation to Richard Sturgeon and a group of local motorcyclists Read More
Officials Participate In Community Safety Town Hall
Community Safety Town Hall panel members from left, Municipal Judge Alan Kirk, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, LAPD Chief Dino Sgambellone, District Attorney Jennifer Padgett and Los Alamos County Deputy Sheriff John Horne with facilitator Bill Wadt discussing community safety issues during Thursday’s event at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge Pat Casados at Thursday’s Community Safety Town Hall meeting at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
Municipal Judge Alan Kirk and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discussing community safety issues during Read More
Council Declares May Emergency Preparedness Month
Los Alamos Police Department Emergency Management Cmdr. Bev Simpson accepts a proclamation declaring the Month of May as ‘Emergency Preparedness Month’ in Los Alamos County from Councilor David Izraelevitz on behalf of the Council at Tuesday’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladilypost.com
LAPD Emergency Management Cmdr. Bev Simpson, left, with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladilypost.com
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s
Sen. Heinrich Visits High Tech Startup Descartes Labs
Gathered for a tour of Descartes Labs Thursday in the former Smart House at 1925 Trinity Dr., from left, Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, Descartes Labs co-founder and CTO Steven Brumby, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Los Alamos County Utilities Manager Tim Glasco. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Sen. Martin Heinrich, center, during Thursday’s tour of Descartes Labs, formerly the Smart House, a 3,000 square-foot building abutting Los Alamos Canyon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comHayes’ Physician Daughter Honored At White House
Ann HayesWhat do you do when you hear that your doctor daughter is going to be honored in a White House ceremony? You make arrangements to be there, of course.
A news release from the White House on April 24 announced that Dr. Leslie Hayes, daughter of Ann Hayes (a member of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos) was one of 10 people to be honored April 29 as “White House Champions of Change for Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.” The 10 were selected “for their leadership and tireless work to prevent prescription drug abuse and heroin use, improve access Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Visits Los Alamos Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters In Central Park Square
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., visited the Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters this afternoon in Central Park Square. He spoke to the volunteers and candidates, thanking them for running for office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper this afternoon following visits to Descartes Labs, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Cottonwood on the Greens at the Golf Course and the Democratic Campaign Headquarters in Central Park Square. Heinrich visited the newspaper in 2013 to congratulate the news team on its small business of the year award. The senator commented during his visit today that the Los Alamos Daily Post is on his daily read list and keeps him current on the events happenings throughout the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
House Dist. 43 Candidate Sharon Stover Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event For Tuesday, May 10
House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover. Photo by Don Taylor
POLITICAL News:
Candidate Sharon Stover has announced a kick-off celebration will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Pasta Paradiso, 1315 Trinity Dr.
This event marks the formal launch of Stover’s campaign to represent District 43 in the New Mexico Legislature.
“I am excited to have this opportunity to run for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives,” Stover said. “I invite my friends and neighbors to join me at this fun event to celebrate the start of my campaign.”
Stover, the current Los Alamos County Clerk, Read More
Celebration Of Labor Day At The Lensic
Sen. Tom Udall honoring what all the labor unions have done to shape America during a celebration of Labor Day Sunday evening at the Lensic in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto walk up to the stage. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard was among many celebrities asked to perform at a play reading Sunday at Labor’s celebration at the Lensic. Courtesy photo
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Matt Hanson , a LAHS and UNM music graduate, composed and played a new score for the classic blacklistedDPNM Chairwoman Calls On Corrections Department To Abide By N.M.’s Fair Pay For Women Act
Debra Haaland
DPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chairwoman Debra Haaland called on the Department of Corrections to abide by New Mexico’s Fair Pay for Women Act of 2013 after the Corrections Department claimed that the state departments are exempt from paying women equal pay for equal work.
“Women in the workplace deserve to be paid fairly. The fact that the Corrections Department does not want to abide by the law and the value that equal work deserves equal pay shows what Governor Martinez’s administration stands for,” Haaland said.
New Mexico passed the Read More
New Mexico GOP On Indiana Primary Results
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement this evening on the Presidential Primary results in Indiana:
“With Donald Trump’s win in Indiana and Ted Cruz dropping out, Trump has functionally secured the nomination,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Spokesman Tucker Keene. “We look forward to seeing Donald Trump in New Mexico and working with our nominee to defeat Hillary Clinton in November and delivering our five electoral votes for the Republicans.” Read More
DOE Announces $25 Million To Accelerate Integration Of Solar Energy Into Nation’s Electrical Grid
DOE News:Los Alamos County Council Adopts $186 Million FY 2017 Budget
Los Alamos County Council this evening unanimously adopted the $188,398,147 proposed FY 2017 budget and budget options. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Approves Changes To Financial Policies
County Council voted 4-3 this evening to approve financial policy changes to the general fund, including dropping general fund reserves to 20 percent from 25 percent, moving the warning for reserves to 15 percent and consolidating those funds into one fund. Councilors James Chrobocinski, David Izraelevitz, Pete Sheehey and Chair Rick Reiss voted for the measure. Council also approved 7-0 a general fund move of $1 million to the Economic Development Fund and $500,000 to the Capital Improvement Project fund. Reiss emphasized that these moves do not mean the money is being spent but rather Read More
