Politics

Water Right Owners Town Hall Meeting Nov. 14

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Rep. Carl Trujillo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Rep. Carl Trujillo is hosting an informational Town Hall meeting for water right owners at 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at the Pojoaque Middle School Auditorium.
 
As the Aamodt Water Settlement comes closer to being entered into final decree, water right owners will be receiving many different packets from the Federal Court.

During the meeting, Trujillo will explain what it means to the water right owners of the Nambe-Pojoaque-Tesuque Basin. Anyone who owns a well in Pojoaque, Nambe, El Rancho, Jacona, Read More

Udall Calls For Unity And Commitment To America’s Diversity Following Results Of Presidential Election

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U. S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

ALBUQUERQUE – U. S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement on the results of the presidential election:

“We have just come through one of the most contentious elections any of us have ever known, and now we must begin the very hard work of bringing Americans back together. Donald Trump is our president-elect, and I appreciate his appeal for unity last night. Now he must demonstrate that he is committed to following through — the world is watching. Like many Americans, I was deeply disturbed by the tone of Mr. Trump’s campaign; Read More

AG Balderas Announces $32 Million Judgment Against FastBucks To Benefit New Mexico Consumers

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AG Office News:
 
SANTA FE ― This morning, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that a district court judge ruled New Mexicans should receive upwards of $32 million from FastBucks for their unfair and unconscionable business practices.
 
First Judicial District Judge Francis J. Mathew ruled that FastBucks should pay the sum of $32,255,054 in restitution to the consumer borrowers who were taken advantage of by FastBucks’ business practices.
 
The suit was brought by the Office of the Attorney General for violations of New Mexico law. This judgment is the
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SGR: ‘I Sincerely Thank This Wonderful Community…’

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House Dist. 43 incumbent Stephanie Garcia Richard (SGR) with her husband Eric Vasquez and their daughter Elia Vasquez Tuesday evening following her win over GOP challenger Sharon Stover in a vote of 5,920 to 4,673. This is her third straight win and she said, ‘I am honored and humbled that this wonderful community continues to choose me to represent their voice in Santa Fe. I pledge that our district will continue to be heard loud and clear in state government.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

State Releases Special Audit Of Town Of Estancia

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State Auditor Tim Keller
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a special audit of the Town of Estancia.
 
The audit assessed the Town’s financial controls during the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. The audit was requested by the Town’s management to examine concerns regarding financial practices, including a discrepancy in cash balances that arose in the last annual audit.
 
“This is a cautionary tale about how taxpayer dollars can be wasted over the years when the books are not in order,” State Auditor Tim Keller
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American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico On New Mexico General Election Results

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AFTNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

“Voters across New Mexico cast their ballots for candidates who campaigned for a strong system of public education in New Mexico, protections for working New Mexicans, and increased transparency in our government and at the ballot box, and the results are clear.

“After two years of Republican control of the New Mexico House of Representatives, voters rejected failed policies like mandatory retention, so-called Right to Work, and the privatization of our schools Read More

Letter To The Editor: Chandler – ‘I’m Honored’

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Newly elected Democratic County Councilor Chris Chandler expresses her feelings following the results of Tuesday night’s election saying, ‘I’m honored to have been selected and I look forward to working with the community as we move forward.’ Voters also selected Chandler’s fellow Democrats Pete Sheehey and Antonio Maggiore to fill the three vacancies on the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: McDonald – ‘New Councilors Have My Full Support’

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By JARET MCDONALD
Republican candidate for Council

I just want to say how thankful I am for all the support and votes I did receive throughout this election.

Although it would have been great to win, I don’t feel like I lost. As a citizen, I feel like I won by Pete (Sheehey), Chris (Chandler) and Antonio (Maggiore) getting elected. I know they are going to do a great job for Los Alamos County and they have my full support.

I am proud to be from a community where we had six great choices for council and we didn’t have to choose the least worst. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Brenner – ‘Los Alamos Wins!’

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By PATRICK BRENNER
Republican Candidate for Council
 

It was an exciting night. The results are in. Los Alamos wins, again. Congratulations to Antonio (Maggiore), Pete (Sheehey), Chris (Chandler) and Los Alamos! We’ve got great leadership, again.

 

The one thing that I’m not happy about is that everyone puts so much emphasis on the national results. The real change happens on the local level. We had fantastic candidates to choose from. Los Alamos would have won regardless of the results.

 

I’m looking forward to continue fighting for small business. While it won’t be through

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Sheriff: ‘The People Have Spoken’

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Sheriff Marco Lucero speaking to the Los Alamos Daily Post in the media room Tuesday night at the Municipal Building after learning the community voted to keep the Office of the Sheriff in Los Alamos County: ‘The People Have Spoken’. The final unofficial vote on whether to abolish the Office of the Sheriff is 5,284 against and 4,825 for. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More