Politics

Heinrich Highlights New Security Enhancement Measure At Albuquerque International Sunport

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Director Roderick Allison, of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the Albuquerque International Sunport Friday to highlight a legislative measure the senator led to enhance U.S. airport and mass transit security.

The measure was included in the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension.

In the wake of Read More

Democratic Party’s County Central Committee To Appoint Council Candidate Replacement Sunday

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DPLA News:

The County Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County will meet  at 7p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at 170 Central Park Square.

The purpose of this meeting is to appoint a replacement on the ballot for Kristin Henderson who has withdrawn her candidacy for Los Alamos County Council.

If you are a registered Democrat in Los Alamos County and are interested in running for this opening, please contact Robyn Schultz at 505.661.8260 before 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Read More

Henderson Exits Los Alamos County Council Race

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By KRISTIN HENDERSON
County Councilor

I am writing for two reasons. 

First, to say thank you to my fellow citizens. It has been an honor to serve on the Los Alamos County Council for the last four years, to help make decisions that affect our day-to-day lives and our long-term plans, and to represent Los Alamos around the state and, occasionally, the nation.

Second, to let the community know that I have decided not to run for re-election in November.

There is some wisdom, I think, in a four-year term, and this is a good time in my life, with my family and my work, to take a step back from public Read More

Johnson Supports Johnson

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Longtime Los Alamos GOP leader JoAnn Johnson worked side by side with Gary Johnson as his regional campaign chairman in the 1994 election in which he became Governor of New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com  
 
By JoAnn Johnson
Los Alamos

If you are looking for a viable candidate for President of the United States in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is your man.

Johnson’s beliefs are what I want to hear. He has pushed for equal rights for LGBT couples, criminal justice and immigration reform and for less American military intervention. Read More

Luján’s Staff Holds Mobile Office In White Rock Today

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
 
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s staff is holding mobile office hours in the Third District this week including 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the White Rock Branch Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock.
 
Mobile office hours provide constituents who may not have the means or time to travel to one of Luján’s six district offices greater access to the services offered.
 
Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, immigration applications,
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Humanist Lobby Group Releases Scorecard For US House Members On Church/State Separation

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CFE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Freethought Equality, the 501(c)4 sister advocacy organization of the American Humanist Association, released its scorecard of the members of the US House of Representatives of the 114th Congress.

“It’s time for our US Representatives to listen to the concerns of the nonreligious community, especially now that the Pew Research Center is reporting that nearly a quarter of Americans do not identify as religious,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the Center for Freethought Equality. “This scorecard will hold legislators accountable

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Dist. 43 Candidate Stover Listens To Senior Concerns

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Senior residents gather with House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover recently to voice their views on a range of issues important to them. Courtesy photo

From left, Glen Lockhart, House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover and host Dorothy Crawford. Courtesy photo

POLITICAL News:

Sharon Stover, Republican candidate for House Dist. 43 recently sat with a group of residents in White Rock to discuss issues of concern to the senior community.

Dorothy Crawford hosted the event. Topics included the new White Rock Senior Center, public transportation availability Read More

NMVC: Pre-Special Session Negotiations Need To Be Open And Focused On Resources For Public Investment

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NMVC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Voices for Children issued the following statement from executive director James Jimenez regarding Gov. Susana Martinez’s agreement to call a special legislative session:
   
“Closed-door deals aren’t in the public’s interest. And quick ‘solutions’ that fail to promote long-term public investment don’t serve New Mexicans.
   
“For New Mexico’s communities to thrive, we need the resources for good schools, roads and other infrastructure, and safe neighborhoods. Years of tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest
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Garcia Richard Visits With Tech Transfer Companies

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From left, Fast Company Magazine founder Alan Webber and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard visit with UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel Aug. 11 during a tour of local tech transfer companies. Courtesy photo

From left, Fast Company Magazine founder Alan Webber and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard watch a demonstration by UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel during an Aug. 11 tour of local tech transfer companies. Courtesy photo

Rick Nebel, founder of Tibbar Plasma Technologies in Los Alamos speaks Read More

New Mexico Together Family Picnic Hosted by Hillary for Los Alamos County Campaign East Park Saturday

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POLITICAL News:

The community is invited to a Family Picnic 5-7 p.m. Saturday at East Park as a campaign kick-off event for the Hillary for Los Alamos County Campaign hosted by New Mexico Together. 

Special guests at the picnic include Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, State Sen. Richard Martínez and Marco Serna, Democratic candidate for District Attorney. Attendees will have an opportunity to speak to their local elected officials and those running for election and re-election this year.

I.A.T.S.E. Local 480 Labor Read More