Izraelevitz: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZAnd Thank you!
I very much appreciate the support expressed by the community last night. I am delighted and honored to be able to serve Los Alamos as your councilor for another four years. If you voted for me, one last thank you. If you didn’t, I will do my best to earn your trust!
During the campaign, I got a chance for many in-depth discussions with Susan O’Leary, Andrea Cunningham and Michael Redondo, and was impressed by their thoughtfulness and love for Los Alamos. I am looking forward to working with Susan as a fellow councilor, and I am sure that Andrea Read More
Los Alamos County Unofficial Results Are In
A crowd of candidates and supporters gather in Council Chambers to watch the results come in. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Results will be official Thursday but here are the unofficial results from the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office for Tuesday’s 2014 General Election:
Winners in purple
US Senate
Allen Weh 3,522
Tom Udall 4,399
US Representative District 3
Jefferson Byrd 3,564
Ben Lujan 4,279
Governor and Lt. Governor
Susana Martinez and John Sanchez 4,755
Gary King and Debra Haaland 3,099
Secretary of State
Dianna Duran 4,116
Maggie Toulouse Read More
Long Lines Delay Los Alamos County Election Results
Results are delayed because lines remain at both the Los Alamos Golf Course voting center and the White Rock Fire Station. County Clerk Sharon Stover just announced that 8,035 votes have been cast so far in the 2014 General Election. She added that 3,411 votes have been cast so far today. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Voters Pack Los Alamos / White Rock Polls
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover told the Los Alamos Daily Post that both voting centers in Los Alamos and the voting center in White Rock were experiencing at least a 20 minute wait due to heavy voter turnout. The lobby of the Municipal Building was filled with voters most of the day waiting in long lines to cast their ballot. The polls are now closed for the 2014 General Election. Check back throughout the evening for ongoing results at ladailypost.com. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon.ladailypost.com Read More
GOP And Democrats Host Election Night Parties
POLITICAL News:
Los Alamos Republicans are gahering at the offices of Zia Realty Group at 7 p.m., today at `1475 Central Ave., Ste. 150 to watch the election results. All Republicans are welcome to attend.
Los Alamos Democrats are gathering at their campaign headquarters beginning at 7 p.m. at 170 Central Avenue. They invite all Democrats to stop in and watch election results. Read More
Get Full Election Coverage From Los Alamos Daily Post News Team Beginning At 7 p.m. Today
Voters line up this morning to cast their ballots at the Municipal Building. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Voters cast their ballots for the first time this morning at the new Community Room at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
The 2014 General Election Day kicked off at 7 a.m. and runs through 7 p.m. today.
So far today, voters have cast:
- 276 ballots at Municipal Building;
- 248 at Golf Course Community Room; and
- 276 at White Rock Fire Station 3.
Voters of Los Alamos County registered in any precinct may vote at any of the following Vote Centers: Read More
Los Alamos County Chief Appraiser Lucas Fresquez Tapped For Nat’l. Institute For Newly Elected Officials
Lucas Fresquez
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Chief Appraiser Lucas Fresquez has been accepted to attend the NALEO Educational Fund’s 2014 National Institute for Newly Elected Officials. Fresquez works in the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office and is president of the Espanola Public School Board.
“We received a number of applications for the Institute this year and we have strived to assemble a group that reflects the great diversity of Latino elected officials. While at the Institute, you will be joined by other newly elected Latino education policymaker, municipal officials, Read More
Council Candidate Rick Reiss Votes In New Community Room At Golf Course
Los Alamos County Council candidate Rick Reiss cast his ballot at 7:30 a.m. today in the new Community Room at the Golf Course on Diamond Drive. Reiss is shown with his wife, Deborah Reiss, left, and poll worker Leslie Harelson. The polls are open for today’s General Election until 7 p.m. at the golf course, Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos and at the Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Courtesy photoDemocratic Party Releases Sign Violation Photos
GOP signs near Los Alamos High School draw controversy from Party leaders. Courtesy/DPLA
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Courtesy/DPLAJudicial Performance Evaluation Commission: Do Not Retain Judge Sheri A. Raphaelson
Letter to the Editor: Vote For A Progressive, Aggressive Council
By GEORGE R. JENNINGS Jr.Yes, I went to the League of Women Voters forum for the eight County Council candidates.
And yes I asked a question: “When elected what will be your top one or two initiatives to make Los Alamos more than a one-company town?”
And no candidate had a good answer, although Redondo alluded to a “needs further consideration”. Two of the democratic candidates – IZRAELEVITZ and O’LEARY – agreed to misinterpret the question as total Laboratory closure, and basically dodged the possibility of funding reductions and said “that never has and Read More
Letter to the Editor: Partisan Attack Misdirected
Robert Gibson, ChairThe recent letter by a prominent local Democrat (“Sign Laws are for Everyone,” Los Alamos Daily Post, Saturday, Nov. 1) exemplifies several facets of today’s political climate that turns so many people off. The letter asserts that “Republicans” were campaigning illegally near the High School late last Tuesday afternoon and had done so previously. It also asserts citations were issued. The letter then blasts Republicans several times.
At least the letter writer recognized that likely “the Republican Party knew nothing Read More
Letter to the Editor: Witnessing Candidate Susan O’Leary’s Integrity
By MARVEL HARRISONCunningham: Thank You, Vote And Consider Me For Council
By ANDREA CUNNINGHAMAs we move toward election day on Nov. 4 and the end of the campaign season, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow County Council candidates for their civil discourse, consideration and respect for me and each other throughout the race.
It saddens me to see the vitriol and fear based ads for all levels of the other races. No matter our opinions, we should treat each other with dignity and respect as fellow human beings. Los Alamos is blessed to have candidates where we can distinguish ourselves through presenting our views
Letter to the Editor: From My Family To Yours
Some people know Paul Martinez as a role model for Los Alamos youth while others know Paul Martinez as an active member of the community, in part due to the many board positions in which he has served. Some have known him as a coach, neighbor, home builder or mentor. I know him and am proud to call him my dad!
I am filled with pride, as a daughter, to hear people express gratitude for his being a guiding influence for them when they were younger. I couldn’t be any more fortunate to have such an honorable and caring person to be my father and grandfather to my children
O’Leary: Please Vote … And Consider Me For The Council
By SUSAN O’LEARY
Candidate for County Council
Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 4. If you’ve already voted, thank you for participating. If you haven’t voted yet and are still thinking about who to vote for, here are a few reasons to consider supporting me.
I’m a seasoned manager with years of experience serving in leadership roles in a large, successful for-profit organization. I’ve been held accountable for delivering specific results; aligning day-to-day decisions with high level goals, and making sure that funds were spent in ways that truly served strategic level goals. Read More
Udall Addresses Settlement Agreement To Reform Albuquerque Police Department
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement Friday on the settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Albuquerque to reform the Albuquerque Police Department:
“This is a sobering day for Albuquerque and its police force, as it joins a list that no city wants to be on. I hope this court-enforceable consent decree will mark a critical step forward in reforming the Albuquerque Police Department, where the use of excessive force and the lack of accountability and oversight have eroded the public Read More
Letter to the Editor: Sign Laws Are For Everyone
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTEROn Tuesday a political savvy teacher passed by Los Alamos High School at 4:30 p.m. and saw some Republicans waving candidate signs on the sidewalk by the school property. But, in addition, there were numerous large and small candidate signs stuck into the ground, which blocked visual access to Diamond Drive from Canyon Road. She was concerned and called me.
This was the third time she had seen this action on the high school property with the Republicans. Los Alamos County has strict ordinances that candidates must follow with signage. In
Heinrich Statement On Virgin Galactic’s ‘SpaceShipTwo’ Crash
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement after Virgin Galactic’s ‘SpaceShipTwo’ crashed Friday in the Mojave Desert during a test flight.
The crash resulted in the death of one pilot and injured a second:
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the pilots of SpaceShipTwo and their families during this difficult time. This tragedy is a reminder of the incredible risks pilots make in the effort to expand our discovery of space. Their courage and bravery will serve as an inspiration Read More
The Pros And Cons Of Charter Changes
Speaking in favor of the proposed change in language governing county utilities—County Question No. 2 at Tuesday’s Kiwanis meeting from left, George Chandler, John Hopkins and Steve Girrens. John Arrowsmith, Chris Ortega and Lawry Mann spoke against Question 2. Photo by Don CaspersonRepresentatives of both sides in the General Election debate about changing the Los Alamos County Charter spoke briefly at Kiwanis on Oct. 28.
Steve Girrens, John Hopkins, and George Chandler spoke in favor of the proposed change in language governing Read More
