Voter Registration Closes 5 p.m., Oct. 9.
GOP News:Voter registration for the Nov. 6 general election closes at 5 p.m., Oct. 9.
Anyone wanting to register for the first time in Los Alamos County or wanting to change their name, address or party affiliation, may do so at the Republican Party of Los Alamos County headquarters, 1362-D1 Trinity Dr. (north of Viola’s Restaurant.)
The GOP headquarters is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monsay through Friday and the telephone is 505-259-3732..
Applications for absentee voting and sample ballots will also be available at the GOP headquarters.
Teachers Union to Host Candidate Forum Sept. 25
LAFSE News:
The public is invited to attend a House District 43 Candidate Forum 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
Republican candidate Jim Hall, appointed incumbent, and Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard will participate in the event, which is sponsored by President Ellen Mills and Vice President Ryan Ross of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees.
The forum is structured to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and learn where the candidates stand on the issues.
Letter to the Editor: Ashley Pond Park Really Should Go Forward
By Kristin Henderson
Candidate for Los Alamos County Council
Since I am running for a seat on the County Council, I would like to clarify my position about projects that have already gone through the community vetting process and been approved by Council, as my attendance at a recent Ashley Pond project meeting was noted in a recent front page article in the Monitor.
I am in favor of moving forward with projects that have already had public input and then are approved by Council. That includes this one.
The meeting I attended was about the Ashley Pond project, which includes improving ADA access, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Approve Trinity Site Lease Agreement
Heather Wilson Shares Health Care Views at LAMC Meeting
By Bonnie J. Gordon
In a question and answer format, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Heather Wilson exchanged ideas with a group of medical professionals and other members of the public on the topic of health care during a meeting at Los Alamos Medical Center Wednesday.
“I think the Health Care Act was a mistake and should be repealed,” Wilson said speaking of The Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, signed by President Obama in March 2010.
Wilson said the Act would cause a number of ill effects on health care, including increases in the cost of health insurance.
Many small Read More
Letter to the Editor: NEDO: Good Investment But More is Needed…
NEDO: A Good Investment in our Future But We Need to do More to Make it Pay Off
By Stephanie Garcia Richard
Democratic Candidate for NM House District 43
Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba Counties
Yesterday Los Alamos County hosted a significant event that many consider New Mexico’s entrance into the future of energy production for the nation.
That event was a ribbon cutting for the “smart house” demonstration project integrating photo voltaic energy production, battery storage, and computer controlled distribution and use.
The project team included a consortium Read More
Letter to the Editor: From Weapons to Power Plant Fuel
By James (Jim) W. HallFor several weeks, citizens in New Mexico have had the opportunity to comment on a Department of Energy plan that would take plutonium from decommissioned U.S. nuclear weapons and convert it to material that would generate electricity in nuclear reactors.
A key element of this plan would take place at the world’s most capable and secure facility for plutonium, Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Scientists at Los Alamos have been proving Read More
Rep. Jim Hall Lectures at UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-LA guest lecturer Dist. 43 House Rep. Jim Hall presented to County Councilor Mike WIsmer’s American Politics Class Monday night, an overview of the 2012 Legislative Session focusing on basic state finances, the legislative budget process and outcomes and a lecture describing the recent redistricting process. See presentations at jimhallnm43.com. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner Read More
Rep. Ben Ray Luján Visits Local Democratic Party
By Greg Kendall
Gathering Saturday at the Democratic Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square, from left, New Mexico House Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Richard, Los Alamos County Council candidates Michael Redondo and Pete Sheehey, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Co-chairs Robyn Schultz and Mike Wheeler. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
On Saturday, after attending the Next Big Idea Festival in downtown Los Alamos, Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., spoke to a group gathered at the Los Alamos Democratic Headquarters, 140 Read More
Campaign Manager Stands in for Byrd
Byrd Campaign Manager Rey Herrera. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
GOP Dist. 3 Congressional candidate Jefferson Byrd was unable to attend Saturday’s grand opening celebration of the Republican Party of Los Alamos Headquarters, 1362 D-1 Trinity Dr.
Standing in for Byrd, his Campaign Manager Rey Herrera spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post about his candidate’s hopes for beating Democratic incumbent Rep. Ben Ray Luján.
Herrera said that the big issues are easily seen in comparing Congressional Districts 2 and 3.
“We don’t have to go very far Read More
Democratic Candidates Knock on Local Doors Saturday
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. talk with Lewis Muir, while campaigning door-to-door in the Western area Saturday. Courtesy photo Read More
Candidates Debate at White Rock Senior Center
The White Rock Senior Center hosted a Los Alamos County Council Candidate Debate Sept. 14. From left, Republican incumbent Vincent Chiravalle, Republican Steve Girrens, Democrat Kristin Henderson, Democrat Pete Sheehey and Democrat Michael Redondo. Republican candidate Marc Clay did not attend. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Heather Wilson’s Son to Attend Local GOP HQ Grand Opening Saturday
GOP News:
Joshua Hone, the son of U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson is scheduled to attend the grand opening celebration of the Los Alamos Republican Party headquarters at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.
The headquarters is at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite D1, just north of Viola’s Restaurant.
The community is invited to attend the grand opening and meet Wilson’s son as well as Jefferson Byrd, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District.
Several Republican candidates running for state and local offices also will be on hand to speak with the public.
Free Read More
Democratic Candidates for Los Alamos County Council Participate in Economic Roundtable
Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Mike Wheeler introduces panelists from left, Democratic Council candidates Michael Redondo, Pete Sheehey and Kristin Henderson who participated in a roundtable event this evening at Democratic Party Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square, in which the sole topic of discussion was the economy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
“We need to be a town that works for all of us,” Council candidate Kristin Henderson said. “If we have a vision for Los Alamos … that helps us prioritize.”
“In my 26 years living Read More
Luján Joining Richard for Local Door Knocking Saturday
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján will join the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County and New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard for door-to-door voter outreach at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in Los Alamos.
Campaign volunteers and Democratic activists will gather at the new Democratic Party of Los Alamos Headquarters to listen to Luján make remarks about the importance of the upcoming election and to give words of encouragement to volunteers. 
Afterwards, Richard and Luján will knock on doors in Los Alamos to speak to voters about their respective campaigns.
“In the age Read More
Democratic Council Candidates to Discuss Los Alamos’ Economy: Diversity, Jobs and Future
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos invites the community to hear a discussion among the three Democratic candidates running for Los Alamos County Council.
The discussion will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Democratic Party Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square.
Candidates Kristin Henderson, Michael Redondo and Pete Sheehey will discuss the topic of Los Alamos’ economy: diversity, jobs and the future.
The Democratic Party Headquarters entrance faces the large parking lot that borders Nectar Street and 15th Street. Read More
Heather Wilson Coming to LAMC to Discuss Heathcare Reform
GOP News:
Republican U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson is set to meet with medical professionals from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Los Alamos Medical Center.
The topic to be discussed at the meeting is concern over healthcare reform.
Individuals working in the medical field are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public.
RSVP to Dr. Lisa Shin at 695-9622 or JoAnn Johnson at 662-7981. Read More
Archuleta Responds to Hate Mail
Editor’s note: New Mexico businessman Phil Archuleta reports that he has been receiving hate mail since speaking at the Republican National Convention last month. Here is his response to a letter from a small business owner:
By Phil Archuleta
I’m writing regarding your letter dated Aug. 31, 2012.
First of all, I appreciate the fact that you took the time to write to me, communicating your disappointment about my comments in my speech given during Tuesday night at the convention.
You stated that stories about people who genuinely make it on their own without the backing of government are Read More
Nona Bowman Hosts Event for Hall
About 25 people attended a campaign meeting hosted by former Los Alamos County Councilor Nona Bowman for Rep. Jim Hall Thursday night at her home. Hall, a Republican running for the District 43 House seat gave a short presentation on current issues in New Mexico state government, answered questions and spent time with individual voters over refreshments. Photo by Christina SierkRichard Campaigns at Annual Cuba Fiestas
District 43 Democratic House candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard greets voters at this weekend’s annual Cuba Fiestas. Courtesy photo Read More
