Politics

DPNM Welcomes Presidential Primary Campaigns To New Mexico

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DPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chairwoman Debra Haaland welcomes the Democratic presidential primary campaigns to New Mexico.

Recently, Secretary Hilary Clinton’s campaign opened an office in Albuquerque and announced plans to open statewide. President Bill Clinton also will host events on Secretary Clinton’s behalf. Over the weekend, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign announced they would be opening an office May 16 in Albuquerque.

“We are excited to have both our presidential primary candidates actively working in New Mexico. Their offices will bring Read More

Cabinet Secretary To Address Issues Surrounding Employees Caring For Aging Family Members

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New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Aging and Long Term Services Myles Copeland.

CHAMBER News:

New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Aging and Long Term Services Myles Copeland will be the presenter at the Chamber Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 in Room 230, Building 2, at UNM-LA, 4000 University Dr.

Secretary Copeland will be addressing a critical issue for business owners, managers and human resource personnel – employees who are distracted by the demands of also being a caregiver for an aging family member.

Employers across the state are faced with employees whose responsibilities are Read More

LWVLA Features Host/Commentator Gene Grant

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Host/Commentator Gene Grant discusses current affairs during his talk at the League’s ‘Lunch with a Leader’ April 19 at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comPhoto by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Host/Commentator Gene Grant speaking at the April 19 ‘Lunch with a Leader’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Gene Grant was the featured speaker at the April 19 Lunch with a Leader hosted by the League of Women Voters of Los ALamos.

He is a veteran journalist and columnist in Albuquerque in his 10th year as host of The Line on New Mexico in Focus. His Read More

Democratic Primary Candidates Speak To Kiwanians

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Ten candidates running in the June Democratic Primary Election attended Kiwanis on May 10 to introduce themselves and list the issues that they believe are most important this year. Candidates in front row from left, Maria Sanchez-Gagne for district attorney, Chris Chandler for council, Karyl Ann Armbruster for PEC and  Antonio Maggiore for council. Candidates in back row from left, Marco Serna for district attorney, Kristin Henderson for council, Jennifer Padgett for district attorney, Stephanie Garcia Richard for House Dist. 43, Amy Woods for county clerk and Pete
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Readers View: Why There Is Only One Choice For District Attorney

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Readers View
By TARIN NIX
Los Alamos

With the craziness at the national level and so much focus on our legislative races, it is easy to forget about some of the crucial down ballot races happening.

Although my political consulting firm is not representing Maria Sanchez-Gagne’s campaign, I am personally endorsing her for District Attorney and am asking for a moment of your time to explain why she deserves your support as well.

Maria Sanchez-Gagne

With a district that spans the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe – experience is beyond critical. From 1996-2000, Maria served Read More

LANL Major Subcontractors Consortium Hosts U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich At Cottonwood On The Greens

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LANL Major Subcontractors Consortium President Joseph Sanchez, left, welcomes U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and introduces him to the crowd gathered May 5 at Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich addresses the crowd. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The LANL Major Subcontractors Consortium (MSC) hosted an event for U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich during his May 5 visit to Los Alamos.

MSC President Joseph Sanchez welcomed Heinrich and introduced him to the crowd gathered at Cottonwood Read More

Sharon Stover Kicks Off House Dist. 43 Campaign

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Sharon Stover of Los Alamos kicked off her campaign for the House of Representatives in House Dist. 43 Tuesday at a community gathering at Pasta Paradiso on Trinity Drive. Dist. 43 comprises Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties. Watch Stover’s campaign kickoff speech here: https://youtu.be/kyDjG8B8OjM. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover addresses Tuesday’s gathering of some 90 people who turned out for her campaign kickoff at Pasta Paridiso. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
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Democrats Host Heinrich At Campaign Headquarters

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks to a crowd gathered May 5 at the newly opened campaign headquarters of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol Clark/ladailypost.com

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joins fellow Democrats for a group photo during his recent vist to Los Alamos. Photo by Carol Clark/ladailypost.com

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich with candidates during his May 5 visit, from left, county council candidates Antonio Maggiore, Pete Sheehey, Heinrich, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, council candidate Chris Chandler, county clerk candidate Amy Wood, Read More

Education Secretary Hanna Skandera Visits Los Alamos Daily Post Promoting Summer Reading Challenge

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New Mexico Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office Friday following her visit to Aspen Elementary School. She spoke about the importance of reading for students and is encouraging students to participate in the New Mexico True Summer Reading Challenge to keep students engaged during the break and allow them to compete. Gov. Susana Martinez recently announced the challenge using prizes to motivate students into reading. The challenge is open to all New Mexico elementary school children ages 5 to 12. For complete details about the Read More

National Bison Legacy Act Signed Into Law

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today announced that the president has signed into law legislation they introduced designating the bison as the U.S. national mammal.
 
The bipartisan bill, the National Bison Legacy Act, also recognizes the historical, economic, and cultural significance of the bison, as well as its importance to many Native American tribes as a sacred and spiritual symbol of their heritage.
 
“Recognition of our new national mammal will bring a new source of pride for Americans-just
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