Politics

2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Board Election Is Tuesday

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Campaign signs for some of the candidates vying for seats on the LAPS Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board line Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

Staff Report

Tuesday is election day for seats on the Los Alamos Board of Education and UNM-LA Advisory Board. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registered voters to cast their ballots.

Election Day Polling Places:

  • White Rock Library / Multi-Purpose Room at 10 Sherwood Blvd.; and
  • County Municipal Building / B & C Room at 1000 Central Ave.

Sample Ballots:

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End Of Life Options Bill Moves Forward In Statehouse

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From left, Rep. Bill McCamley of Las Cruces and Rep. Deborah Armstrong of Albuquerque, sponsors of the End of Life Options Act, look on during Friday’s public comment on the bill at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. Dr. Katherine T. Morris, right, an Albuquerque oncologist was a plaintiff in the2014 case that affirmed the principle of the law but was overturned by the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2016. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos resident Carl Newton addresses the committee in support of the bill. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

 

By ROGER SNODGRASS
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Letter To The Editor: Why I Support Jim Hall For School Board From Pinon District

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By NORMA PUCKETT
Los Alamos

I am a retired teacher who often substitutes in the schools, often at Pinon. I live in the Pinon district, and am a strong supporter of Jim Hall for School Board. I have both professional and personal knowledge of his skills and contributions. 

I was still teaching when he was first on the Board and watched as he guided the Board through very contentious discussions about the Sex Education Policy. Whether as board president or member, his professional experience in group facilitation and building consensus greatly assists Board decision making. He always demonstrated Read More

Letter To The Editor: Ben-Naim Is Our Opportunity For Fresh, Community-minded Leadership On School Board

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By SUSAN BENJAMIN
Former New Mexico Teacher of the Year
 
Los Alamos has an opportunity for fresh, community-minded leadership on the School Board. Ellen Ben-Naim will provide new insights and vigorous advocacy for teachers and students.
 
As a professional educator with an MA degree and enormous community experience, Ellen will provide leadership to improve mental health, increase teacher salaries and reduce oppressive teacher evaluation.
 
Ellen is an excellent people-connector and communicator. She will serve our community well.
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Hall: LAPS School Board – Looking Ahead

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LAPS Board: Why I Am Running For Re-election – Looking Ahead

 

By JIM HALL
LAPS Board President
 

Editor’s note: this is the final column in a three-part series.

This is the final articleon why I am running for re-election to the LAPS Board. My first article provided basic information about LAPS as an institution, the Board, and some major accomplishments of the Board and administration (https://ladailypost.comcontent/laps-board-why-i-am-running-re-election). The second article focused on current issues facing LAPS(https://ladailypost.comcontent/hall-why-i-am-running-re-election).This Read More

Legislation Aimed At Creating Jobs Through Industrial Hemp Research Passes Second Committee

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NMS News:
 
SANTA FE ― Jan. 30, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 6, the Industrial Hemp Research Act, sponsored by Sen. Cisco McSorley.
 
The legislation lays the foundation for the production of industrial hemp which would stimulate both the agricultural and manufacturing industries.
 
“Opening up our markets to industrial hemp production is a no-brainer,” McSorley said. “Few places have the competitive advantage that New Mexico does when it comes to producing this low water cash crop that has the potential to create jobs while opening
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Rick Perry For Secretary Of Energy

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) voted against the confirmation of the former governor of Texas Rick Perry, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Department of Energy Secretary.
 
Heinrich made the following statement: 
 
“Since the Trump Administration took office, we have seen executive order after executive order that ignores the will of the American people. While Governor Perry walked back
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New Mexico GOP On Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement Wednesday on President Donald J. Trump’s choice to nominate Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill Antonin Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court:

“Aside from bringing some much-needed geographic diversity to the court, Judge Gorsuch is exceptionally well-qualified and we welcome his thoughtful, reasoned approach to the law on the Supreme Court once he is confirmed,” spokesman Tucker Keene said. “Gorsuch’s independent spirit, strong credentials and

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Attorney General Issues Scam Alert: Russian Email Addresses Cloning New Mexico Officials Asking For W2s

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
From the Office of the Attorney General:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has issued a scam alert concerning a dangerous phishing scam targeting schools and employers in New Mexico in an attempt to illegally obtain W2s.
 
The scammers email from addresses that end in “.ru” but show up as the name of someone working in the school district or business in an attempt to trick staff into sending confidential tax information belonging to employees. This scam has already hit four different school districts in New Mexico today.
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Udall To Sponsor Global Trade Conference For Local Businesses To Help Them Grow New Mexico’s Economy

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall 
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Feb. 1, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he will be holding a conference for New Mexico businesses of all sizes Feb. 21, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, to help business leaders and entrepreneurs learn about ways they can take advantage of international trade opportunities.
 
Titled “Growing New Mexico’s Economy—Exporting to Global Markets,” the all-day conference will provide participants with an opportunity to learn
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