Politics

Jaret McDonald Files For Los Alamos County Council

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Republican Jaret McDonald, center, who works at Los Alamos National Laboratory just filed for Los Alamos County Council. Joining him this morning from left, campaign treasurer Alex Zubelewicz, campaign manager James Robinson, wife Jennifer McDonald and Rotary exchanged student Krissi Wallis who is residing with the McDonalds. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Chris Chandler Files For Los Alamos County Council

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Democrat Chris Chandler just filed for Los Alamos County Council. ‘I am excited to be running for County Council,’ Chandler said. ‘I’ve loved living here for more than 20 years. I plan to draw on my experience as a community activist to improve oversight of county operations, ensure that neighborhoods are protected and thrive, and to encourage open government on every level.’ Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

County Councilor Steven Girrens Files For Reelection

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Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens, a Republican, just filed for reelection. Girrens is an associate director over engineering at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Wendy Laird Files For County Clerk

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Republican Wendy Laird, chief operating officer for Zia group of companies, with her treasurer and campaign manager James Chrobocinski, a county councilor, just filed for the office of County Clerk. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Office of the County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Patrick Brenner Files For County Council

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Republican Patrick Brenner just filed for the office of  Los Alamos County Council. The Los Alamos High School graduate is the chief catalyst for EdJ ink. Los Alamos residents have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council (three seats) in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Council candidate Patrick Brenner is joined by his family, wife Christy and daughters Charlotte, 2.5, and Marie, 4 months, this morning as he files his candidacy in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Read More

Pete Sheehey First Candidate Of The Day To File

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County Councilor Pete Sheehey, a Democrat, just declared his candidacy for reelection to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Today is filing day in Los Alamos County for residents wishing to run for the position of probate judge, county clerk or county council.

County Councilor Pete Sheehey just filed his candidacy for reelection. He is the first candidate of the day to file. The Los Alamos Daily Post will report on each candidate filing throughout the day so visit ladailypost.com often through 5 p.m. today.

 

Sheehey released the following statement:
 
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Heinrich, Udall, Pearce: Keep German Air Force Presence At Holloman Air Force Base

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce sent a letter to President Obama March 2 urging him to advocate for a mutually beneficial arrangement that will allow the German Air Force, “Luftwaffe,” to maintain a productive presence in the United States at Holloman Air Force Base.
 
Due to increasing budget constraints, the Chief of Staff of the German Air Force has recommended consolidation of its two operational Tornado wings in Germany and to not renew the contract with Holloman Air Force Base. The letter was sent
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Luján Receives First Annual SER Advocacy Award

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, right, joined by SER-Progress for Jobs Executive Director Alex Martinez after receiving the first annual SER Advocacy Award. Courtesy photo
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District was recognized recently by SER-Progress for Jobs, Inc. for his support of efforts to prepare New Mexicans with the skills and training they need to compete in the 21st century. 
 
SER, an acronym for “Service, Employment, and Redevelopment,” is a national network of community-based organizations
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