Politics

Letter To The Editor: My Endorsement Goes To Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Councilor

A recent mailing by the Sharon Stover campaign highlights portions of a 2011 Monitor article where I am quoted complimenting her on her leadership abilities. Indeed, while Ms. Stover and I served on the County Council, I saw her work tirelessly as council chair on behalf of our county, and it was a pleasure and an honor to serve with her.  Every word that was quoted of me is accurate and heartfelt. Moreover, she displayed the political courage to cross party lines and vote to appoint me to Council. Sharon is a dear friend and a role model to me. Nevertheless, Read More

GOP Invites Community To Pizza And Politics Nov. 8

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GOP News:

The Republicn Party of Los Alamos County invites the community to its election night pizza party Tuesday, Nov.8.

“Please come join the RPLA on election night as we watch the results of the hard work we have all put in over the last year … it all comes down to this!,” RPLA Second Vice Chair James Robinson said. “The RPLA will provide pizza and sodas for the event. We also will have the results as they come pouring in from around the nation. With the Municipal Building a short walk away, we can even check on the local results as they are published.”

The pizza party begins at 6:30 p.m. at the GOP Headquarters, Read More

Letter To The Editor: Your Vote Counts

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By JODY BENSON
League of Women Voters

As we registered voters at the Farmer’s Market and LAHS, I was not shocked exactly, but more, disappointed that too many people stated that they never vote because (1) they hate the candidates, (2) they don’t know the candidates or the issues, or (3) it doesn’t matter. They did not register. Now they don’t have the option.

The first opinion is personal, and therefore inarguable. But (2) and (3) are destructively untrue.

First, if you’re not voting because you don’t know the candidates or the issues, you can learn. We all have values that we want actualized, and Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thoughts About Council Candidates

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By KRISTIN HENDERSON
Los Alamos County Council
 
For those who haven’t yet voted – there are three seats open on the Los Alamos County Council, and six people running.
 
I personally believe that Council has been making good progress in town for the last few years, and I would like to see that continue. Accordingly, I would really like to see the two incumbents get re-elected – Steve Girrens and Pete Sheehey.
 
Steve has always been an advocate for youth and families and is a big supporter of the County working with our Schools. Having an excellent School system is critical
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Letter To The Editor: Marco Lucero Responds To Question About Constitutional Sheriffs Organization

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By Sheriff Marco Lucero
Los Alamos County

This is in response to the Letter to the Editor by Stephanie Nakhleh, published in the Oct. 30 edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post, (link). Ms. Nakhleh asks why I don’t answer the question of whether I’m a member of the Constitutional Sheriffs Organization. I actually answered this question in my June 13, 2016 Letter to the Editor published in the Los Alamos Daily Post, (link). 

I am not nor have I ever been a member of this organization. Anyone can place your name online and say what they want to further their cause. I do profess my allegiance Read More

Letter To The Editor: Justifying My Vote For Stephanie Garcia Richard For Our Dist. 43 Representative

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BY JOEL M. WILLIAMS
Los Alamos
 
Above is a plot of how the New Mexico House of Representatives has changed over the past four elections. What it shows is the dramatic change from the “old-guard”, democratic-controlled, House to a fairly even seating as a result of the voter revolt of 2010. Indeed, only one democrat that is seated today was elected in 2010. With a fairly even house, I foresee a flip-flop between the two parties for control. In such a case, a district’s representation is best fostered by longevity (seniority).

We have two good candidates running for Read More

Letter To The Editor: Rep. Garcia Richard – A Proven Leader With Integrity, Courage, Strength Of Character

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GREG CUNNINGHAM
Los Alamos

 

I am writing in support of Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, a proven leader with integrity, courage, conviction and strength of character. As a lifelong educator, her qualifications to determine what is needed for the education and well-being of our children is beyond compare.

 

While I respect her opponent’s contribution to our community, Sharon Stover appears to be an adamant supporter of the current Republican administration and the Public Education Department’s flawed testing policy, punitive and error-riddled teacher evaluation Read More

Rooney: Vote On Bond C Is Vital For UNM-LA

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Cynthia Rooney, CEO of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, speaks at Kiwanis on State Bond C and its importance to UNM-LA. Photo by Don Casperson

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Cynthia Rooney, chief executive officer of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), spoke at Kiwanis on Oct. 25, explaining the importance of the $142,356,000 State Bond Question C on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.

Rooney is a former professor at the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management. At UNM-LA, she was a professor, Business Department chairwoman, associate dean, Read More

Stover: A Leader For The People Of New Mexico

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By SHARON STOVER
Republican Candidate for House Dist. 43

Running for the state House of Representatives has given me a crash course in how New Mexicans view our government as well as politics in general. During the past months, I’ve had conversations with thousands of citizens throughout District 43. I listened as they voiced their concerns about our state and its future direction.

Leaving a positive legacy for our children is a central part of the American Dream. New Mexico parents are no different. They want to make sure their kids will have opportunities to build better lives for themselves Read More