Letter to the Editor: Error Made In Charter Amendment Question #1
By ROBERT PELAKThere is a flaw in Charter Amendment Question number one. One of the several changes packaged into this question excepts people who serve as poll workers (who are paid a small fee by the county) from the rule prohibiting county employees from serving as voting members on boards, commissions and ad hoc committees. If passed, the charter would now read: “Except for poll workers, who may serve as regular voting members of standing boards or commissions or ad hoc advisory committees, County employees serving on any standing board of commission of ad hoc advisory Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce More Than $780,000 To Spur Entrepreneurship, Economic Development
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have announced more than $780,000 in federal funding for two projects to spur economic development in New Mexico.
These funds, made available by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), will increase access to microloans for small businesses and support the renovation the iconic Santo Domingo Trading Post.
The EDA has awarded $270,000 to support the implementation of ACCION New Mexico’s Presto Loan program to promote and develop entrepreneurship throughout New Mexico. The program, which provides Read More
Letter to the Editor: Forum Debate Justifies ‘For’ Vote On Charter Amendment 2
By ROBERT WELLS, P.E.1. The Fuller Lodge forum on Oct. 7 regarding the County’s recommended amendment of the Utilities charter provided ample opportunity for proponents and opponents to present their respective views. Robert Gibson was particularly articulate in presenting opposing views; however, his arguments essentially stressed fear that the amendment would enable future County councilors to raid the Utilities Department’s treasury. In effect, Gibson seemed to be saying that, while former Read More
Redmond: Why I’m Running For Magistrate Judge
Fellow concerned citizens,
I want to thank you for the support you have shown me thus far in my campaign and to share with you some thoughts about the position of magistrate judge. Many of you have asked me, “Why do we have so many judges for such a small town? We don’t have that much crime do we?” The answer, when boiled down to the basics, is fairly easy to understand.
The differences between municipal and magistrate judges are their jurisdictions. Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of municipal ordinances, and the municipal
Sharp Political Differences Fuel Dust Up At Dist. 3 Congressional Candidates Forum
Congressional Dist. 3 Democratic incumbent Ben Ray Luján and Republican challenger Jefferson Byrd field questions from the audience gathered at Fuller Lodge for Thursday’s final forum of the 2014 political season. The forum was sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Republican challenger Jefferson Byrd. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comFeelings ran high at Thursday’s League of Women Voters (LWV) Forum at Fuller Read More
Charter Question #1 Explained At Thursday’s Forum
League of Women Voters President Barbara Caleb introduces Charter #1 panelists Larry Warner and Kyle Wheeler who discussed changes to the Charter during Thursday’s Forum, which was sponsored by Los Alamos County and facilitated by the League. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comUnlike Question #2, Charter Question #1, which concerns structure of government, has engendered little controversy from Los Alamos voters.
At Thursday’s forum on Question #1 at Fuller Lodge, no one spoke against the changes. Instead, Larry Warner and
LAFRW Hosts 2014 Republican Candidates
The Los Alamos Republican Women held their October meeting Thursday and hosted many of the 2014 Republican candidates. Most local candidates and some State candidates or their representatives were in attendance. The public was invited to attend this portion of the meeting. The candidates were able to focus on how the local Republican Party can assist them in their campaigns. A statement was also read on behalf of Judge J. Miles Hanisee. Candidates in attendance included Abe Dispennette for County Assessor, Robert Aragon for State Auditor, Rick Lopez for State Treasurer, Geoff Rodgers for
Udall Shines Spotlight On Los Alamos Volunteers
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., fourth from left, thanked his many Los Alamos volunteers gathered Wednesday evening at a political rally attended by 74 people at the local Democratic Headquarters in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/adailypost.com
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall speaks of the importance of volunteerism in elections and urged everyone to get out and vote. Photo by Carol A. Clark/adailypost.com
Jill Udall honored Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard during Wednesdays’s event for her work in the New Mexico Legislature. Photo by Carol A. Clark/adailypost.com
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Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta Of Los Alamos Sets Sights On Becoming First U.S. President Of Indian Descent
Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta, 18, traveled home to Los Alamos from Albuquerque to cast his first vote in a General Election Thursday. Signing in at the Municipal Building with poll worker Linda Fox, Gupta-Lahiry explained that he is majoring in political science at UNM and his goal is to become the first president of the United States of Indian descent. Lahiri-Gupta graduated from Los Alamos High School last year where he served as student body president. He participated in many school and community activities and organizations. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta Read More
Letter to the Editor: Responsible Thing To Do Is To Support Proposed Charter Amendments
By STEVEN P. GIRRENSNearly two years ago, the County Council decided that the Utilities section of the Charter required an in-depth review. Because of previous work done by the 2010 Charter Review Committee, the Council understood that there were possible weakness in the Charter that could create oversight and accountability problems for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Therefore it created the Charter Review Committee – Utilities (CRC-2). As a CRC-2 member, I realized the work would be challenging. I also realized that I was going need to immerse Read More
McDonald: Why I Want To Be Your Sheriff
By JARET MCDONALDMy reason for running for sheriff is simple: I will provide excellent service to the residents of Los Alamos County in a manner consistent with the Charter. The duties of the sheriff in Los Alamos County are different than the duties of any other sheriff in New Mexico.
Traditionally in New Mexico, the sheriff provides law enforcement services outside of incorporated communities. However, Los Alamos is an H Class county, which is one more way our county is unique in New Mexico. It also is a Home Rule county, which allows it to, in general, exercise Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall was in town for a political rally Wednesday and stopped to visit with publisher Carol A. Clark at the new headquarters of the Los Alamos Daily Post Newspaper, 1247 Central Ave. After hearing that the newspaper received 518,000 hits during the 30 days of September and is read in 129 countries across the globe, Udall said, ‘The world still listens to Los Alamos … it reads the Los Alamos Daily Post.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall chats with Los Alamos Daily Post Lifestyles Editor Bonnie Gordon Wednesday following his visit Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $15 Million For Expanded Telehealth Services Through UNM Health Sciences Center
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center has been awarded $15,120,767 to test expansion of their telehealth infrastructure system that will provide 30 hospitals statewide with remote emergency neurological and neurosurgical consultations.
The funding is being awarded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center. The award will support the Access to Critical Cerebral Emergency Support Services Read More
Miffed Aide Who Hacked Governor’s Emails Gets 9-Month Sentence
Jamie Estrada leaves an Albuquerque federal courthouse Wednesday after getting a nine-month sentence for hacking into the email account of Gov. Susana Martinez. Photo by Rob Nikolewski
Jamie Estrada was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in federal prison for breaking into the email campaign account of Gov. Susana Martinez and disseminating some of the messages to her political opponents
Changes To Roles Of Council And Utilities Board In Charter Question #2 Debated At Forum Tuesday
League of Women Voters President Barbara Calef introduces forum panelists, from left, George Chandler and Susan O’Leary speaking for Charter Question #2 on the ballot and Robert Gibson and Chris Ortega speaking against it at Tuesday’s public forum sponsored by the County and moderated by the League. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger at Tuesday’s public forum presents an overview of the Charter changes in Article V. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comNew Mexico Delegation Welcomes President’s Disaster Declaration For Summer Floods
CONGRESSIONAL News:
- Lawmakers had urged ‘prompt action’ to help state recover from widespread storm damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that President Obama has declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico for the severe storms and flooding July 27 through Aug. 5.
The declaration means the president has ordered federal aid to help state, tribal, and local recovery efforts. The first round of assistance will be available on a cost-sharing basis for damage Read More
Public Forum Focused On DPU Charter Changes Is 5:30 p.m. Today!
COUNTY News:
The ballot question going to voters in the Nov. 4 General Election related to the Utilities’ proposed charter changes will be discussed at a public forum at 5:30 p.m. today in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
Los Alamos County is sponsoring the forum, which will be facilitated by the League of Women Voters.
First the panel members representing the “pros and cons” will speak followed by a question and answer period.
Refreshments will be served. Read More
Clair Dexter Sutherland Casts First Vote In Los Alamos’ 2014 General Election
The first voter of the 2014 General Election in Los Alamos County, Clair Dexter Sutherland, receives his ballot from Poll Worker Mickey Snyder this morning in the Los Alamos County Municipal Builiding. Early/Absentee in-person voting began at 8 a.m. today at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and will run through Saturday, Nov. 1. Beginning Oct. 18, voting also will be held at the White Rock Fire Station #3 on N.M. 4. Voter registration ends at 5 p.m. today. Tuesday, Nov. 4, all three Vote Centers (Municipal Building, White Rock Fire Station and the Golf Course) will be open Read More
Think New Mexico Launches Health Care Affordability Initiative
TNM News:
Think New Mexico is launching a new initiative to make health care more affordable by increasing transparency and ending price discrimination.
These reforms are aimed at making it possible for patients to shop around for the highest quality, most affordable health care by providing price and quality information for common medical procedures on a user-friendly public website, similar to those in fourteen other states (five more states are currently developing them).
In addition, we propose to end the practice of price discrimination, in which patients at the same hospital receiving Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce More Than $550,000 To Strengthen Markets For New Mexico Produce
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $550,750 in grants to strengthen markets for New Mexico produce by providing tools and resources to help agricultural producers successfully enhance their competitiveness and expand their operations.
The funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Block Grant Program, and grants will be administered through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The grants are authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill, which Udall and Heinrich strongly Read More
