Lt. Gov. Speaks at LAFRW 60th Anniversary
New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez speaks to the crowd gathered at Fuller Lodge Thursday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Check back at ladailypost.com later for more photos and details from the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is the featured speaker at Thursday’s 60th anniversary celebration of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Check back at ladailypost.com later for more photos and details from the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Attendees listen to Lt. Gov. John Read More
DPNM Files Public Records Request for Martinez DA Files
STATE News:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Sam Bregman submitted a request April 30 for email and written correspondence between then-District Attorney and Gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez, her campaign staff and the Third Judicial District Attorney’s office in 2009 and/or 2010.
The request follows recent reporting that Martinez’s 2010 campaign utilized the DA’s office for overtly political purposes. According to the Mother Jones report:
“A former [Martinez] staffer recalls the campaign Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales Sparks Student’s Interest
LAHS student Alex Csanadi said he thought one of the best things Howie Morales, AFT endorsed candidate for governor, said at a Meet and Greet Monday night was, ‘I want to run, win, be governor for eight years and not go on … to the Senate or the White House. I want to stay in New Mexico.’ Csanadi poses for a photo at Monday’s event with Morales and Marvel Harrison Csanadi. Courtesy photo Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales Visits Los Alamos
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, with Sen. Howie Morales and Barranca Mesa Elementary teacher Andrea Determan at Monday’s Meet and Greet event sponsored by the Los Alamos Federation of Teachers. The union has endorsed Morales to be the Democratic candidate in the New Mexico governor’s race. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Sen. Howie Morales explains why he should be New Mexico’s next governor at Monday’s event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Federation of School Read More
Heinrich Website Wins Coveted Congressional Gold Mouse Award
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. was recognized Monday by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for having one of the best websites in Congress, awarding Heinrich.Senate.Gov with a 113th Congress Gold Mouse Award.
“I’m honored to share this award with New Mexicans. I’m especially proud that my website was recognized as one of the best in providing transparency and online constituent services,” Heinrich said. “My website is not just a one-way street, it’s a direct line for the community to connect Read More
Students 18 Years Old May Register to Vote at LAHS and UNM-LA
All 18 year olds have the opportunity to register to vote at Los Alamos High School and UNM-LA this week over their lunch hour. Registrations will be taken at UNM-LA today and Wednesday and at LAHS Friday. Registrants will need to know their social security number to register. Helping students register Monday were Mary Wilhoit and Kelly Benner from the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Courtesy photo Read More
American Politics Students Hear About Government First Hand at UNM-Los Alamos
Instructor Mike Wismer introduces Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard to students taking his American Politics class Monday evening at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard jokes with UNM-LA instructor Mike Wismer Monday evening before her talk to students taking his American Politics class. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard talks about government Monday evening with UNM-LA students taking instructor Mike Wismer’s American Politics class. Garcia Richard has served Read More
Vincent P. Chiravalle: My View on Public Education in New Mexico
My View on Public Education in New MexicoWhen our founders wrote the Constitution, they did not envision the federal government playing a heavy role in the education of our children.
Over the past 50 years, major federal intervention into local schools has expanded under the guise of improving education; however it has failed to improve academic achievement.
Instead it has eroded educational standards, disregarded parental rights, restricted and over-regulated teachers and over-tested our children. Read More
Lt. Governor Meeting Residents in Los Alamos Thursday
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez
STATE News:
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez will visit Los Alamos to meet with local leaders and citizens 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., as part of his ongoing “Mobile Office Day” Initiative.
Sanchez will be available to personally meet with constituents and his staff will be prepared to provide assistance with all issues related to state government. No appointment necessary. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Candidate Susan O’Leary Launches Campaign Website
Susan O’Leary filing for County Council last month at the Clerk’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
POLITICAL News:
Susan O’Leary filed in March as a Democratic candidate for the Los Alamos County Council and today announced that she has launched a campaign website at https:////oleary4lac.com.
O’Leary is one of five Democratic candidates who will be on the ballot in the June 3 Primary Election. Of the five Democratic Primary candidates, four will continue on to the General Election in November, vying for four vacancies on the County Council.
“I’m running for County Read More
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Celebrate 60 Years: 1954-2014
From the 2003 NMFRW state convention when JoAnn Johnson of Los Alamos was installed as state president. Front row from left, Betty Cox, Marie Todd, Jeanette Wallace, JoAnn Johnson and back row from left, Ann Wadstrom, Norma Tech, Nita Taylor, Mary Brooks and Mary Chambers. Courtesy/LAFRW
Members at the 2013 State NMFRW convention from left, Mary Wilhoit, JoAnn Johnson, Norma Tech, Kelly Benner, Terry Marzili and Elaine Miller. Courtesy/LAFRW
Members attend the 2014 NMFRW Legislative Day at the Round House. Courtesy/LAFRW
LAFRW News:
A special celebration will be taking place May 1, noon Read More
2014 Primary Election Voting Machines Are Now Certified and Ready For June 3
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover enters a sample ballot into one of 11 voting machines certified Wednesday afternoon at the County Clerk’s Office warehouse on the west side of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. The certification process included verifying that ballots were accepted whether fed into the machines in the front, back, top or bottom direction. The machines also were tested to ensure inappropriately filled out ballots were rejected, which was the case. Once certified, the 11 machines were sealed until the June 3 Primary Election. From left, Los Alamos Republican Read More
LAFSE Hosts ‘Meet & Greets’ Monday for Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales
LAFSE News:
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) will hold a “meet and greet” for its endorsed gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Howie Morales 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 28 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
A reception will follow, hosted by LAFSE President Ellen Mills and Karyl Ann Armbruster, former LAFSE president, 6-7:30 p.m. at Armbruster’s home at 605 Totavi to allow additional opportunity to meet Morales. Refreshments will be served.
Morales grew up in Silver City. After he finished his Bachelor of Science degree, he completed a Read More
2014 Primary Election Voting Machine Certification and Preparation April 23
COUNTY News:
Notice is hereby given that certification and preparation of the Absentee & Election Day Voting Machines will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at the County Clerk Warehouse, 1000 Central Ave.
The Warehouse is on the west side of the Municipal Building, next to the loading dock area.
All candidates, party/organization representatives, media and public may attend. Read More
Council Sends Proposed Changes in Utilities Ordinances in the Charter to Voters in Nov. 4 Election
County Council tonight voted 6-1 to move a single question forward to the voters in the Nov. 4,2014 election on proposed changes to the Utilities Ordinances in the Los Alamos County Charter, including a rewrite to Article 5. The changes update language and include giving Council authority over the Utilities Board to remove a board member in the event of undesirable behavior. At present, the Council has all the liability for the conduct of Utilities Board members but no authority. Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the motion for the single question. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Luján to Highlight Importance of STEM Education
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District will highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education during a number of stops across northern New Mexico this week on a STEM Tour.
Luján will meet with students, educators and other stakeholders to discuss the need to encourage students to pursue an education in STEM at a young age and the opportunities available in STEM fields. In an increasingly global economy, the high tech sector continues to grow and offer good jobs for those with the necessary skills Read More
Chiravalle: New Mexico Needs to be More Business Friendly
New Mexico Needs to be More Business Friendly
I hear the owners of businesses of New Mexico District 43 echoing the same message, “I am a small business person who is over taxed and over regulated.”
Small businesses are the innovation centers of our communities and the engines of our economy. However, Democratic leadership in our state legislature has not produced the results needed to move New Mexico businesses forward.
Politicians do not create jobs they often create obstacles. Seven out of every ten jobs are created by Read More
Committee Launches Sheriff Marco Lucero’s Campaign Website
Sheriff Marco Lucero
POLITICAL News:
The Committee to re-elect Sheriff Marco Lucero has officially launched his campaign website.
“We want more Los Alamos County residents to learn about Sheriff Lucero and his oath of office.”
The new website is www.ReElectSheriffLucero.org.
Lucero’s platform agenda on the new website states:
Sheriff Lucero…
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is dedicated to keeping the Los Alamos Sheriffs’ Office a functional and professionally recognized department.
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will continue to increase the capabilities of the Sheriff’s office.
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is a strong believer
Los Alamos GOP Meets April 17
GOP News:2014 Primary Election – Voting Machine Certification and Preparation Notice
COUNTY News:
2014 Primary Election – Voting Machine Certification and Preparation notice.
Notice is hereby given that certification and preparation of the Absentee & Election Day Voting Machines will take place between Wednesday, April 23, 2014 and Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the County Clerk Warehouse, 1000 Central Ave.
All party, organization representatives, and candidates may be present.
NOTE: Anyone planning to attend, must contact Election Manager Gloria Maestas or any member of the County Clerk staff at gloria.maestas@lacnm.us or 505.662.8011 for Read More
