Politics

Scenes At Swearing-In Ceremony For Elected Officials

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Candidates elected to office in the Nov. 8 General Election took the Oath of Office during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Elected officials include from left, Probate Judge Anne Nobile (I), County Clerk Naomi Maestas (R), incumbent County Councilor Pete Sheehey (D), Councilor Chris Chandler (D), incumbent Dist. 43 House Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D) and Councilor Antonio Maggiore (D). Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Family, friends and County staff turn out for Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony of the newly Read More

Taxation & Revenue Cabinet Secretary Demesia Padilla Resigns Amid ‘Egregious Abuse Of Power’ Allegations

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Former TRD Cabinet Secretary Demesia Padilla
 
NMDP News:
 
The Democratic Party of New Mexico released the following statement after Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) Cabinet Secretary Demesia Padilla resigned from her position for an egregious abuse of power.
 
The resignation comes after New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas and New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller conducted investigations into Secretary Padilla’s conduct giving preferential treatment to a client, which resulted in lost revenue for the state.
 
“This resignation is a signal that Secretary
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NNSA Awards Sandia National Laboratories Management & Operating Contract To NTESS

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Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz (ret.), Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator

NNSA News:

  • Contract Award Provides Best Value to Government, Mission Stability for Next Decade

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced today it has awarded National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS) with the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).

NTESS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International. Northrup Grumman and Universities Research Association Read More

Udall Among Senators Calling For National Intelligence Estimate Of Russian Tampering In US Election

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u.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bob Casey (D-Penn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in calling for a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) to determine the extent of Russian intervention in the 2016 presidential election, accompanied by an unclassified summary of its key judgments by Jan. 20, 2017.
 
An NIE is the formal, authoritative assessment of the Director
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O’Leary: Recreation Bond Project Series Part 3; Managing Spinning Plates

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By SUSAN O’LEARY
Vice Chair, Los Alamos County Council

Caveat: Information included in all of these articles are my own views as an individual Council member and does not represent a formal opinion of the County Council.

When I worked in the corporate world, a particularly good boss used to compare the job of a senior manager to the ancient art of plate spinning. To do a good job, you need to have the right number of plates and you need to keep them all spinning at healthy speeds. It’s not possible to have all the plates spinning at top speed all the time, but if you’re paying attention, you can keep them Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed passage of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), which includes a facility in Artesia, to ensure that our federal law enforcement officials and first responders are adequately trained for national security events, domestic threats, and combating terrorism.
 
The bill passed the Senate early Saturday morning and passed the House Tuesday and is now headed to the president
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New Mexico Democrat Nationally Recognized For Continued Commitment And Results To Economic Growth

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NMLEGIS News:
 
GALLUP ― State Rep. Patty Lundstrom (D-McKinley), has received the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Development Council (IDC).
 
This national recognition denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. The CEcD designation recognizes qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession.
 
“I am so grateful that my economic development efforts
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LAFRW Elects Officers For 2017-2018

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LAFRW immediate Past President Bethany Tierny swears in new officers Dec. 8 from left, Treasurer Terry Marzili, Secretary Mary Wilhoit, Vice President Andra Winegeart and President Kelly Benner. Courtesy/LAFRW

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women gather Dec. 8 for their annual holiday luncheon. Courtesy/LAFRW

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) hosted its annual holiday luncheon Dec. 8 in downtown Los Alamos. 

More than 25 women attended the pot luck event at which the group elected its slate of officers for 2017-2018. Members also donated gifts for Read More

Senators Call On Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos To Pay $5.3 Million In Election Violation Fines

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Tuesday that they are calling on President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, to ensure payment of the $5.3 million in fines and penalties owed by DeVos’ All Children Matter Political Action Committee (PAC) for campaign finance violations dating back to 2008.
 
All Children Matter broke Ohio election law by illegally funneling $870,000
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Boerigter Announces Run For School Board

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By STEVE BOERIGTER
White Rock 
 
I plan to run for the Los Alamos Public School Board in District 2 (Chamisa Elementary in White Rock) in the upcoming election.

Our district has been served well by Matt Williams for the past four years. Upon hearing about his choice to not seek reelection, I have decided to run for the position. 

The LAPS Board has a substantial responsibility to our community. Our schools and the educational opportunities available in Los Alamos are a strong attractor for new Laboratory employees, retirees and others who come to Los Alamos. 

We value Read More