Courts
Dispennette: Merging Of My Backgrounds Needed For Probate Judge
By ABE DISPENNETTEGOP Candidate
Probate Judge
I am asking for your vote to be Los Alamos’ next Probate Judge because I believe who I am and my professional experience make me uniquely qualified for this position.
As an Army Chaplain I spent years helping families through some of the most intense moments many of us could imagine. With two combat tours myself to Iraq and Afghanistan, I became an expert in family crisis management as well as helping my soldiers deal with PTSD. There is no question that I will be a light when needed most for families sorting out the legal needs as a result of losing a loved Read More
County Attorney Finalists Share Interests In Job
County Manager Harry Burgess, center, speaks with County Attorney finalists and guests at an Oct. 6 community reception at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
The four finalists for the Los Alamos County Attorney position gathered at a community reception Oct. 6 in the Community Room at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Residents were invited to visit with each finalist and then fill out a comment card with their top choice(s). The cards were collected and given to the County Council as part of their review
Letter To The Editor: Keep Justice Judy
By VERNON N. KERRFormer Representative, Dist. 43, 1971-1986
Los Alamos
I have known Judy Nakamura for over 30 years and have followed her career as a member of the judiciary.
I first met Judy as a member of the Young Republicans where Judy worked hard to encourage young talented people to run for public office. She was enthusiastic and tireless. She impressed me and we became fast friends. I remember she was encouraged to go to law school and she entered the UNM School of Law. After law school I did not hear much of her, but when she ran for office and won, I was proud
Read More FBI: Former Jicarilla Apache Nation Purchasing Agent Sentenced For Federal Embezzlement Conviction
FBI News:ALBUQUERQUE – The former purchasing agent for the Jicarilla Apache Nation was sentenced Monday in federal court in Albuquerque to three years of probation and ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution for embezzling funds from the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
Vanessa Cohoe, now known as Vanessa Vicenti, 46, formerly of Dulce, was charged in an indictment filed Dec. 17, 2015, with theft of funds belonging to the Jicarilla Apache Nation, an organization receiving more than $10,000 in federal funds.
The indictment alleged that Cohoe committed the crime by embezzling
Read More Candidates Face Off At Thursday’s LWV Forum
House Dist. 43 candidates Sharon Stover (R), left, and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D) address the audience at the League of Women Voters Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members pack the Student Center at UNM-LA for Thursday’s Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, district attorney candidates Marco Serna (D) and Yvonne Chicoine (R) field questions from the audience as emcee Becky Shankland looks on during the League of Women Voters Forum ThursdayLeague Of Women Voters Endorses Constitutional Amendment One 2016 – Bail Bond Reform
By Dr. Meredith R. Machen, PresidentLeague of Women Voters of New Mexico
New Mexicans have the opportunity to make badlyneededchanges in the state’s antiquated bail bond system—-a system dating back to Pennsylvania state laws from the 1700s.
In short, the amendment would give judges the power to keep dangerous, violent offenders in jail and the discretion to release poor non-violent offenders. In other words, release decisions would be based on criminal history, community threat and flight risk, not on ability to pay for a “get out jail” card.
The first part of the amendment Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Sierra Lin (Gutgsell) Moller Passes Colorado Bar Exam
Sierra Lin (Gutgsell) Moller at her Law School Graduation May 7, 2016. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Sierra Lin (Gutgsell) Moller has passed the Colorado 2016 Bar Exam.
She is a 2007 graduate of Los Alamos High School.
“Your family and community are so proud of you!” says mom Linda Gutgsell.
Letter To The Editor: Support Judge Anne Nobile For Probate Judge
By CHRIS CHANDLERFormer Los Alamos Probate Judge
I am writing in support of Judge Anne Nobile, Los Alamos’ current Probate Judge and candidate for the position in this election.
As a former probate judge, I know what the job entails and understand the qualifications and personal commitment necessary to be an effective probate judge. Judge Nobile is experienced in interpreting laws, rules and requirements, an important component of the position. She has completed the necessary training for probate judges at the New Mexico Judicial Education Center.
Prior to moving to Los Alamos, Judge Read More
Magistrate Judges Association Elects New Officers
Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge Pat Casados. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLACM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge Pat Casados has been elected president of the New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association.
Valencia County Magistrate Judge John R. Chavez is vice president and the association’s secretary-treasurer is Eddy County Magistrate Judge D’Ann Read. The new officers were elected at the annual Magistrate Judges Conference last week in Albuquerque.
The association was established in 1970 as a nonprofit organization
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