Politics

Sanchez-Gagne: Why I Am Running To Be Your DA

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By MARIA SANCHEZ-GAGNE
Democratic Candidate
District Attorney

I am a native Santa Fean and life-long Democrat. I have worked as a career prosecutor for 20 years, having prosecuted hundreds of cases including violent crimes of child abuse, human trafficking and sexual assaults. I wrote New Mexico’s human trafficking law and prosecuted the first cases of human trafficking. Victims, regardless of their immigration status, are now able to receive benefits and resources to start a new life. I am responsible for the first state international extradition from Mexico. I have developed and implemented Read More

CIR: ‘Europe’s Economic Divide’ Thursday

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CIR News:
 
International Lecture Series #4 presents “Europe’s Economic Divide” with speaker Dr. Gary Hufbauer, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at The Forum, Santa Fe University of Art and Design at 1600 St. Michael’s Dr.
 
Dr. Gary Hufbauer is a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and formerly a Senior Director of Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to that, Dr. Hufbauer was professor of economics at Georgetown U., and before that
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Trump Draws Thousands To Rally In Albuquerque

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump draws thousands to a rally this evening at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by James Chrobocinski

Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski of Los Alamos and his son JJ at Tursday evening’s rally for Donald Trump at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by Jacqui Chrobocinski

Thousands turn out Tuesday evening for the Donald Trump rally at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by James Chrobocinski

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally Tuesday  evening at the Albuquerque Convention Read More

Heinrich Secures Major Gains For National Labs, Military Bases, Defense Industry, And Border Security

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced provisions he secured in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that benefit New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, national laboratories, border security, and job creation throughout the state.
 
The bill was reported out of the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday and will now advance to the full Senate for consideration. The bill sets the Department of Defense spending
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Eight Republicans Speak To Kiwanis Club

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These Republican candidates spoke at Kiwanis May 17, introducing themselves and outlining what they believe are the most important issues in the Primary Election. Candidates from left, Patrick Brenner for County Council; Steve Girrens for Council; Naomi Maestas for County Clerk; (at back) Michael Romero for Congress, Sharon Stover (in blue sweater) for House Dist. 43, Jaret McDonald (at far back) for Council, Judith Nakamura for New Mexico Supreme Court and Yvonne Chicoine for district attorney. Photo by Don Casperson
 
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

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Group Hosts Event For DA Candidate Sanchez-Gagne

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Karyl Ann Armbruster, Amy Storey and Tarin Nix host a Wine & Cheese Tasting May 17 for Maria Sanchez-Gagne, candidate for District Attorney. Special thanks to everyone who attended and the other co-hosts for the event including Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, Councilor Kristin Henderson, Kyle Wheeler, Pat Beck and Kathy Taylor. The group says don’t forget to vote Maria Sanchez-Gagne for Democratic DA now through June 7. For more information about Sanchez-Gagne, visit www.MariaForDa.com. Read More

Luján Named To Conference Committee On Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic

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CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has been appointed to a conference committee that will work to complete legislation addressing the opioid crisis that is hurting communities in New Mexico and across the country. 
 
Conference committees are formed after the Senate and House each pass its own bills in order to work out differences between the legislation.
 
“The drug crisis is one that touches communities throughout New Mexico, robbing friends, family, and neighbors of a brighter future. More must
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Democrats Host 5th Annual JFK Dinner June 5

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2016 Honoree Karyl Ann Armbruster

DPLA News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos will hold its 5th Annual JFK Dinner 5:30-8 p.m., Sunday, June 5 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The event is catered by the Blue Window Bistro.

This year’s honoree is Karyl Ann Armbruster. Armbruster is many things: a long-time Los Alamos Public Schools educator, union leader, super-volunteer, loyal friend and current Public Education Commissioner. Join us as we honor her and celebrate all she has done for our community and for the Democratic Party.

Keynote Speaker Brian Egolf

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