Politics

County Council Candidates Participate In LWV Forum

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From left, Los Alamos County Council incumbent candidate Denise Derkacs, Council candidate James Wernicke, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos Chair Felicia Orth, Council candidate Ryn Herrmann, Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton and incumbent Council candidate David Reagor participate in Monday’s LWV forum. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The 2024 General Election day is just four weeks away and Los Alamos County Council candidates pitched why they believe they are the best selection on the ballot, during Read More

Governor Appoints Mariana Padilla PED Cabinet Secretary

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Mariana Padilla

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department.

Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Children’s Cabinet since the start of the administration, leading the Governor’s child and family well-being agenda. She also serves as the Governor’s senior education policy advisor, overseeing early childhood, K-12, and higher education. In this role, Padilla has shaped program, policy, and budget priorities, and worked across state agencies to implement Read More

Heinrich Agrees To Two Debates With Dominici This Fall

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

POLITICS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has accepted two separate invitations to participate in debates against his multimillionaire former hedge fund executive opponent, Nella Domenici.

Heinrich has agreed to two proposed debates—one sponsored by the Congregation Albert Brotherhood and the other jointly sponsored between KOAT, the Albuquerque Journal and NewsRadio KKOB—both scheduled to take place in October.

“I believe that open and honest debates are crucial for our democracy. With our fundamental rights and freedoms on the line this election, Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich And Colleagues Urge President Biden To Use Executive Authority To Lower Food Prices

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D- N.M.) joined Senate colleagues to urge President Biden to use executive authority to lower food prices for families in New Mexico and across the country.  

Americans are facing sky-high food prices, caused by excessive price gouging by food and grocery giants.

A small group of players dominate those industries:

  • Four grocery retailers account for over a third of national grocery sales; and
  • Ffour food companies control more than 60 percent of sales in most grocery categories.

As a result, consumers are spending more of their Read More

Libertarian Party Of Los Alamos To Host Debate May 11

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Libertarian Party News:

There is a contested Libertarian Primary for House District 43. As a result, there will be a debate between local candidates Phillip Mach and Chris Luchini 6 p.m., May 11 at the SALA Events Center, 2551 Central Ave.

Libertarian candidate for County Council James Wernicke will moderate the debate.

Topics will include:

  • What to do with all the money;
  • How to actually address crime;
  • Education reform that works; and
  • Audience questions.

To suggest a topic or participate remotely, email losalamoslibertarianparty@gmail.com. Read More

Libertarian Chris Luchini Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat

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Libertarian Chris Luchini files for N.M. Dist. 43 seat this morning at the Municipal Building. Luchini said he decided to run for the seat because ‘Mr. Phillip Mach (also Libertarian) filed and I wanted to have a real debate … and be able to really get into the weeds of the real issues of the state’.  Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Clerk’s Office Stands Ready For Candidate Filing Day

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Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, center, prepared this morning for the opening of Candidate Filing Day today for the 2024 Primary Election. Maestas is joined in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building by her team, from left, Senior Deputy Clerk Danielle Miera, Deputy Clerk Casey Salazar, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Deputy Clerk Allison Collins, Deputy Clerk Marie Pruitt and Chief Deputy Clerk Tessa Jo Mascarenas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More