Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Releases Election Statement
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Tuesday night in Council Chambers following her victory in the 2014 General Election. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comUdall Addresses Re-Election To U.S. Senate
Sen. Tom Udall
Staff Report:
Sen. Tom Udall won re-election to the U.S. Senate Tuesday with 279.820 votes or 55.42 percent to Republican challenger Allen Weh’s 225,085 votes or 44.58 percent.
Udall released the following statement:
“I’m very grateful to the many volunteers, supporters, and especially the voters who sent a powerful message tonight that we can work together to lift up all New Mexico families.
“For me, this election has been about one thing: Fighting to move our state forward. I get up every morning ready to do what’s right for New Mexico – to grow our economy, make a better Read More
Election Night Remarks Delivered By Gov. Susana Martinez
Gov. Susana Martinez
Staff Report:
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez was elected to a second four-year term in Tuesday’s 2014 General Election.
Martinez, a Republican, received 287,812 votes or 57.31 percent over Democratic challenger Gary King’s 214,387 votes or 42.69 percent with the majority of the state’s 1,487 precincts reporting, according the the Secretary of State’s Office.
Following are her election night remarks:
Good evening.
We did it!
I certainly have a lot of people to thank tonight. First, Read More
GOP Takes New Mexico House First Time Since 1950s
Photo from Facebook
SANTA FE — It was November of 1952 — two years before a kid named Elvis Presley would cut his first record and a time when no major league baseball teams could be found west of St. Louis.
Before Tuesday night, 1952 marked the last time Republicans in New Mexico could celebrate on Election Night, knowing they had a majority in the state’s House of Representatives.
That 62-year losing streak came to an end.
By 3:11 a.m., it appeared that six seats in the House of Representatives flipped from one Read More
CIR Presents: Resolving Ukraine Crisis With Former US Ambassador To Ukraine Thursday
Ambassador John E. Herbst
CIR News:
Speaker: Ambassador John E. Herbst, former U.S. Ambassador to the Ukraine (2003-06)
Thursday, Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m.
Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe
$15 CIR Members/$20 Non-members & Guests
*Students (25 and under) FREE with proper identification
Richard Eed’s radio program on KVSF, 101.5 FM featured a live interview with Ambassador John Herbst Wednesday, Oct. 29. For an introduction to Thursday’s lecture, click here and listen to a podcast of the interview. 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
Performers With Salzburg Marionette Theater Take Los Alamos Concert Poster Back To Austria
Performers with the Salzburg Marionette Theater prepare to carry a Los Alamos Concert Association’s concert poster back to Austria after their performance in the Smith Auditorium Saturday evening. They were so taken with the design that they plan to display the poster along with other memorabilia in their home theater in Salzburg, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013. Courtesy photo Read More
Statewide Lockdown Uncovers Shanks, Drugs And Cash
Corrections officers search and clear every housing unit, cell and inmate during a recent statewide lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD
Corrections officers found hidden stashes of shanks, drugs and cash during a recent statewide lockdown. Courtesy/NMCD
NMCD News:
New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary Gregg Marcantel ordered a statewide lockdown of the state’s 11 prisons as part of a periodic review to ensure safety and security.
During the past 10 days, officers and staff reviewed procedures, searched and cleared every housing unit, cell and inmate, and took account of the current Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Education Program Earns A+
VCNP Lead Educator Brittney Van Der Werff helps a young student ‘load’ the atlatl. Courtesy/VCNP
Students collect forest monitoring data for Preserve restoration work. Courtesy/VCNP
The report card is in and Valles Caldera Trust Education programs bested last year’s scores. The program includes class field trips, hands-on-learning activities and experiments conducted by Lead Educator Brittney Van Der Werff.
When students and teachers are unable to travel to the open air classroom of the Preserve, Van Der Werff brings a bit of the caldera to them ( Read More
IRS Saver’s Credit Could Be Financial Sweet Spot
IRS News:
PHOENIX — Low and moderate income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2014 and years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The saver’s credit helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to IRAs and 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement programs. Also known as the retirement savings contributions credit, the saver’s credit is available in addition to any other tax savings that apply.
Eligible workers still have time to make qualifying retirement contributions and get the saver’s credit Read More
