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Jaret McDonald Files For Los Alamos County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Republican Jaret McDonald, center, who works at Los Alamos National Laboratory just filed for Los Alamos County Council. Joining him this morning from left, campaign treasurer Alex Zubelewicz, campaign manager James Robinson, wife Jennifer McDonald and Rotary exchanged student Krissi Wallis who is residing with the McDonalds. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Chris Chandler Files For Los Alamos County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Democrat Chris Chandler just filed for Los Alamos County Council. ‘I am excited to be running for County Council,’ Chandler said. ‘I’ve loved living here for more than 20 years. I plan to draw on my experience as a community activist to improve oversight of county operations, ensure that neighborhoods are protected and thrive, and to encourage open government on every level.’ Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

County Councilor Steven Girrens Files For Reelection

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens, a Republican, just filed for reelection. Girrens is an associate director over engineering at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

County Councilor Kristin Henderson Files For Reelection

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson, a Democrat, just filed for reelection as Clerk Sharon Stover assists her at the counter. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Wendy Laird Files For County Clerk

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Republican Wendy Laird, chief operating officer for Zia group of companies, with her treasurer and campaign manager James Chrobocinski, a county councilor, just filed for the office of County Clerk. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Office of the County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Amy Woods Files For County Clerk

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Democrat Amy Woods, a Los Alamos Real Estate Broker with Zia Realty Group just filed for the office of County Clerk. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Patrick Brenner Files For County Council

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

Republican Patrick Brenner just filed for the office of Los Alamos County Council. The Los Alamos High School graduate is the chief catalyst for EdJ ink. Los Alamos residents have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council (three seats) in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Council candidate Patrick Brenner is joined by his family, wife Christy and daughters Charlotte, 2.5, and Marie, 4 months, this morning as he files his candidacy in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Read More

Pete Sheehey First Candidate Of The Day To File

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

County Councilor Pete Sheehey, a Democrat, just declared his candidacy for reelection to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Today is filing day in Los Alamos County for residents wishing to run for the position of probate judge, county clerk or county council.

County Councilor Pete Sheehey just filed his candidacy for reelection. He is the first candidate of the day to file. The Los Alamos Daily Post will report on each candidate filing throughout the day so visit ladailypost.com often through 5 p.m. today.

Sheehey released the following statement:

Heinrich, Udall, Pearce: Keep German Air Force Presence At Holloman Air Force Base

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 8, 2016

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce sent a letter to President Obama March 2 urging him to advocate for a mutually beneficial arrangement that will allow the German Air Force, “Luftwaffe,” to maintain a productive presence in the United States at Holloman Air Force Base.

Due to increasing budget constraints, the Chief of Staff of the German Air Force has recommended consolidation of its two operational Tornado wings in Germany and to not renew the contract with Holloman Air Force Base. The letter was sent

Luján Receives First Annual SER Advocacy Award

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 8, 2016

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, right, joined by SER-Progress for Jobs Executive Director Alex Martinez after receiving the first annual SER Advocacy Award. Courtesy photo

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District was recognized recently by SER-Progress for Jobs, Inc. for his support of efforts to prepare New Mexicans with the skills and training they need to compete in the 21st century.

SER, an acronym for “Service, Employment, and Redevelopment,” is a national network of community-based organizations

AFTNM/ATF React To PED Delay On Court Hearing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 8, 2016

AFTNM President Stephanie Ly

AFTNM/AFT News:

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein released the following statement regarding the PED delay on court hearing:

“The Public Education Department and Secretary Skandera have once again willfully delayed the AFT NM/ATF lawsuit against the current value added model evaluation system due to their purposeful refusal to reveal the data being used to evaluate our educators in New Mexico.

Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Read More

Luján Announces Congressional Art Competition For High School Students

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has announced details for this year’s Congressional Art Competition.

This annual competition allows members of Congress to display the talent and creativity of their high school constituents. The winning entry from each Congressional district will be displayed as part of an exhibit in the United States Capitol for one year. The winner will travel to Washington, D.C. for a reception honoring the national winners.

“I am pleased to announce

Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board Sets Area G Hearing In Santa Fe March 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 7, 2016

Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board Chairman Joyce Connery

By ROGER SNODGRASS

Los Alamos Daily Post

The Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board announced that it will hold a public hearing March 22 in Santa Fe.

The board will hear from its own staff and from LANL, DOE and NNSA officials on new and residual management and safety issues concerning Area G, Los Alamos National Laboratory’s hazardous waste disposal area.

In a prepared statement Thursday, DNFSB Chairman Joyce Connery said, “With the upcoming wildfire season, the Board is interested in understanding potential hazards to Read More

Interior Deputy Secretary Connor To Host Listening Session On Land Buy-Back Program

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 7, 2016

Interior Deputy Secretary Michael L. Connor

USDI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Michael L. Connor hosted a Listening Session March 3 in Albuquerque, to hear directly from tribal leaders and individual landowners on the progress of the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (Buy-Back Program).

Deputy Secretary Connor was joined at the Albuquerque Convention Center by Special Trustee for American Indians Vincent G. Logan and Acting Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Lawrence S. Roberts.

As part of

Governor Signs Racheal’s Law

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 7, 2016

Gov. Susana Martinez

From The Office Of The Governor:

HOBBS — Gov. Susana Martinez has signed Racheal’s Law, legislation that will help protect victims of sexual assault from their abusers.

House Bill 27, sponsored by Rep. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, allows the courts to grant permanent restraining orders against convicted sexual predators to keep them from contacting their victims. It also allows courts to grant these orders without requiring the victim to be present in the courtroom.

“As a career prosecutor, I’ve seen firsthand the tragic impact that

Udall Introduces Legislation To Abolish Federal Election Commission And Create New Agency

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 7, 2016

From The Office Of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has introduced legislation to abolish the broken Federal Election Commission (FEC) and replace it with a new agency empowered to crack down on campaign finance violations.

The new Federal Election Administration would be established to avoid the partisan gridlock that currently prevents the FEC from doing its job and enforcing our election laws. Udall is a champion for fair elections that are free of unlimited and undisclosed special interest money, and is the lead sponsor

New Mexico Republican Party: Death Of Nancy Reagan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 6, 2016

GOP New Mexico News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement on the death of former First Lady Nancy Reagan:

“We are saddened by the loss of Nancy Reagan, whose grace and class in office served as an example to first ladies for generations to come,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Debbie Maestas. “While she was first lady she made an impassioned case against drug abuse, and upon leaving the White House was a tireless advocate for Alzheimer’s research. Her voice will be dearly Read More

Lunch With A Leader: DPU Manager Tim Glasco

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 6, 2016

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Glasco

LWVLA News:

The League Of Women Voters of Los Alamos will feature Los Alamos County Utilities Department Manager Tim Glasco for this month’s Lunch with a Leader. The luncheon is 11:45 a.m., March 15 at Mesa Public Library.

A licensed Professional Engineer and certified as a Level IV Wastewater and Water Systems Operator, Glasco has more than 30 years of experience in municipal and public works engineering and management. In 2014, the Los Alamos County Council approved the appointment of Glasco to lead the County-owned utilities Read More

Fish And Wildlife Conservation Leaders Call For $1.3 Billion Annual Investment For States

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 6, 2016

NWTF News:

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — A group of energy, business and conservation leaders released their recommendations March 3 on how to avert the growing endangered species crisis in this country.

The Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources determined that utilizing a portion of revenues from energy and mineral development on federal lands and waters to fund state-based conservation could address conservation needs for thousands of species. An annual investment of $1.3 billion from these development

Governor Signs Bill Allowing 17 Year Olds To Vote

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 6, 2016

STATE News:

LAS CRUCES ― Gov. Martinez signed House Bill 138 into law Wednesday, allowing 17 year olds who will be 18 by the general election, the right to vote in primary elections.

Currently more than 20 states provide this opportunity. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Jeff Steinborn (Las Cruces). The legislation was supported by a number of organizations including Common Cause New Mexico, and the association of County Clerks.

Steinborn expressed his excitement at the bill’s signing. “I am excited for the opportunity that

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