Politics

LWV 2016 Candidate Forum At UNM-LA Oct. 6

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POLITICAL News:

The League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum Oct. 6 to introduce voters to candidates and discuss issues.

Early voting begins Oct. 11 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building. The last day to register to vote also is Oct. 11.

Candidates who have confirmed attendance:

  • House District 43: Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard and Republican Sharon Stover;
  • District Attorney, 1st Judicial District: Republican Yvonne M. Chicoine and Democrat Marco Peter Serna; and
  • Probate Judge: Republican Abraham Dispennette and Independant Anne Nobile. 

In addition, Robert Gibson Read More

Judiciary Cuts Mileage Payments To Address State’s Budget Shortfall

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NMSC News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Judiciary will reduce spending by about a half million dollars a year by lowering the mileage reimbursement rate for travel by judges, staff, jurors, interpreters and court-ordered witnesses.
 
The Supreme Court ordered the reduction to address a state budget shortfall for the 2017 fiscal year, which started in July.
 
Effective Oct. 1, the payment rate will be reduced from 46 cents to 29 cents a mile for employees using a privately owned vehicle for travel on court-related business. The reimbursement of 46 cents a mile followed
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Remarks From Secretary Carter’s Press Conference

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Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter at a press conference Tuesday at Kirtland AFB. Courtesy/photo

DOD News:

U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter met with reporters Tuesday during his visit to Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. A transcript of that meeting below.

The Secretary is scheduled to visit Los Alamos today.

Transcript: 

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ASH CARTER: Well, thank you, once again. The only thing I wanted to do was say thank you, once again, to the Albuquerque community, to New Mexico more generally, for being such a long-standing and true friend and supporter of defense, Read More

Udall Calls For Federal Crackdown On Deceptive Concussion Safety Claims For Youth Sports Gear

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At aTuesday hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crack down on deceptive and dangerous claims by manufacturers that their youth sports gear can prevent head injuries.
 
 
Udall has led efforts in Congress to curb false advertising by manufacturers and improve safety standards for sports equipment. A National Academies of Sciences report
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Letter To The Editor: Found Good Reason To Vote

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By APRIL NOLEN
Los Alamos

I have found a good reason to get out and vote on Nov. 8. Her name is Nora Espinoza. This political firecracker is currently a New Mexico state rep running for secretary of state. I had the privilege of hearing her speak recently at the Constitution Day Dinner hosted by the local GOP. Wow! The woman’s personal experience is impressive and her political rhetoric lively.

It is no wonder she recently made the national list of rising stars in the GOP (click here).

Rep. Espinoza has represented District 59 since 2007, chaired the NM House education committee for the past Read More

Henderson: Vote To Abolish Office Of Sheriff

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By KRISTIN HENDERSON
Los Alamos County Council
 
I am voting FOR County Question #1, to eliminate the Office of Sheriff in Los Alamos. I encourage everyone who believes in good government, strong public safety, and reduction of unnecessary risk to do the same.
 
Typically, a Sheriff provides law enforcement in County, or rural, areas. The Sheriff position in Los Alamos has no law enforcement duties, and Los Alamos has no County-only, or rural, land. All of the county land in Los Alamos is incorporated into the municipality of Los Alamos. There is not a square inch of just-County land
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Los Alamos County Council Candidate Models Kilts

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Los Alamos County Council candidate Jaret McDonald models a kilt featuring maximum comfort and style. Proceeds form his modeling gig goes to his nonprofit Famine To Feast. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos County Council candidate Jaret McDonald ponders the countryside as he models a kilt. Courtesy photo

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County Council GOP candidate Jaret McDonald has been tapped to model kilts.

“I am lucky enough to have been selected to be a kilt model in the USA for DNKE,” McDonald told the Los Alamos Daily Post.

McDonald works at Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More

Udall, Heinrich: New Mexico Ideal Location To Expand Defense Technology Innovation Hub

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

STATE News:

  • In letter to Defense Secretary, senators say NM labs and bases are perfectly positioned to advance defense technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that they have asked Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to consider opening a “Defense Innovation Unit Experimental” (DIUx) office in New Mexico as part of the military’s mission to widen the technology gap between the United States and its adversaries.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

DIUx offices have been opened in regions with a strong high-tech presence Read More

Local Democrats Host Debate Watch Party

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More than 120 people gather Monday evening for a debate watch party at the DPLA headquarters in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Folks gather at the DPLA headquarters in Central Park Square for Monday’s first Presidential Debate party of the General Election season. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

DPLA News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLA) hosted a Presidential Debate watch party Monday evening at the DPLA headquarters in Central Park Square.

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) released the following statement following Monday Read More