Politics

Letter To The Editor: Fair Warning To Council Candidates

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By TERRY GOLDMAN
Los Alamos

I give fair warning to all candidates for County Council: 

I don’t care if you lie and say that you just want the electorate to decide whether or not to have a sheriff. But unless you actively support a ‘no’ vote on the proposal to eliminate the office of sheriff in Los Alamos County, I will find it very difficult if not impossible to vote for you in this upcoming election, no matter how completely we agree on other issues.

While there are certainly examples of very bad sheriffs (a case in Arizona Read More

Los Alamos Republicans Host Open House Aug. 18

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GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos County is hosting an open house 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at its campaign headquarters at 1362 C Trinity Dr. 

The community is invited to attend and enjoy hotdogs, drinks and desserts and meet local and state candidates. 

There will be fun giveaways for kids. For more information, call local GOP Chair Bill McKerley at 505.331.3686. Read More

Another Record-Breaking Year For NM Film Industry

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that New Mexico’s film industry injected nearly $390 million into the economy last fiscal year.
 
This is the second straight record-breaking year for the film industry in New Mexico, shattering last year’s record by almost $100 million.
 
“We take great pride in all we have to offer film and television production here in New Mexico – from our talented and diverse workforce and our breathtaking scenery, to our robust film incentive program,” Martinez said. “This is encouraging news, and underscores what a valuable
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Governor Expands Early Pre-K Investment

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced an additional $3.5 million investment in New Mexico’s Early Pre-K pilot program, bringing the total investment to more than $10.5 million over the last two years.
 
“In New Mexico, we’re committed to giving our kids a head start in their education because no matter their background, every child can learn,” Martinez said. “Expanding our investment in this important program helps us ensure that more of our kids start school prepared to learn.”
 
Through this expansion, access to Early Pre-K will now be available
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Air Force Releases RFP For Replacement To Nuclear Air Launched Cruise Missile

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USAF News:

The U.S. Air Force released today a request for proposals to industry for its Long Range Standoff, or LRSO, nuclear cruise missile program. Up to two contract awards are expected in 4th quarter fiscal year 2017.

The Long Range Stand-Off weapon will be developed to replace the aging AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile. The AGM-86B was fielded in the early 1980s with a 10-year design life. The current ALCM remain safe, secure and effective, it is facing increasingly sustainment and operational challenges against evolving threats. 

LRSO’s range, survivability, Read More

NMED Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn To Step Down

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NMED Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ryan Flynn will step down effective Aug. 12.

Secretary Flynn has served as Cabinet Secretary since 2013 and as Environment’s General Counsel from 2011 to 2013. Deputy Cabinet Secretary Butch Tongate will serve as acting Cabinet Secretary.

NMED Deputy Cabinet Secretary Butch Tongate

“Secretary Flynn has put his heart and soul into protecting our environment and always put New Mexicans first,” Martinez said. “Under his strong leadership, Read More

Hillary Clinton Makes History As First Woman Nominated By Major Party To Run For US President

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Hillary Clinton makes history Thursday as she accepts the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. TV Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Chelsea Clinton Mezvinsky reacts to her mother’s historic nomination while flanked by husband Marc Mezvinsky and father Bill Clinton at Thursday’s national convention. TV Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Hillary Clinton made history Thursday evening during the national convention in Philadelphia as she accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

The first woman to be chosen Read More

Senate Democrats Push Governor To Convene Emergency Special Session

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Senate Democrats have called on Gov. Susana Martinez to convene the New Mexico Legislature in an emergency special session to fix the quickly expanding budget deficit that has resulted from plummeting state revenues.

A new report last week revealed that the State spent between $150-$200 million more than it had budgeted in the fiscal year that just ended, and the year ahead looks even worse. Senate Democrats also vowed to oppose any proposal to cut public school classroom funds or higher education for universities or colleges in the course of addressing the budget crisis. Read More

Heinrich Welcomes DOJ Request To Retrieve Stolen Acoma Pueblo Shield

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a warrant to retrieve a stolen Pueblo of Acoma religious shield that’s being held in France.
 
The shield was scheduled to be sold off by the EVE Auction House in Paris in May, but was cancelled after the Pueblo of Acoma, Senator Heinrich, and others worked to halt the sale.

“The Department of Justice’s request to retrieve this sacred shield is welcome news, and I will work to ensure it’s brought

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How To Engage In Or Decline Political Conversations

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Sharon Schweitzer

COMMUNITY News:

After last week’s RNC and this week’s DNC, politics is on everyone’s mind. But what’s the best way to respond when someone asks you, “Which candidate do you support” or “Who are you going to vote for?”

Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette expert, author and founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide, says you have options.

You don’t want to respond

Keeping your opinion to yourself can be difficult; however, it is possible. Say something like, “In the midst of such a contentious political season, I feel it’s best to keep my opinion to myself. I do appreciate Read More