Politics

Meet School Board Candidate Andrea Cunningham

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By ANDREA CUNNINGHAM, Candidate

Los Alamos School Board Dist. 4

 

Hello, my name is Andrea Cunningham. My husband and I moved to Los Alamos 22 years ago from the University of Michigan and have raised our three daughters, now 21, 19 and 16 here. I was a stay at home mom for several years and became active in volunteering, both in the schools and community.

 

I am a nurse and have worked in a variety of positions, including at LANL. I now manage the Los Alamos Public Health office. While volunteering, I became a voice for young families in the political process and successfully led many projects, Read More

Heinrich Applauds President’s Actions To Expand Paid Sick And Family Leave For Workers

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement Wednesday after President Obama announced a plan to expand paid sick and family leave for working families.

In New Mexico, there are an estimated 270,000 workers currently without paid sick leave.

“The fact that we are the only developed country in the world that does not offer paid maternity leave is unacceptable. We shouldn’t force working moms and dads to choose between a paycheck and caring for a newborn. Workplace flexibility and practices Read More

Luján On Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1964. Courtesy/wikipedia

 

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

 

SANTA FE – Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

 

“Today we honor a man whose message of equality and nonviolence propelled a movement that changed our nation, and whose message we must continue to heed. Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of a Beloved Community – a community that is founded on love, respect, and hope; a community that rejects darkness and discrimination, hate and racism, Read More

Udall Speaks Against Congress Mandating Approval Of Keystone Pipeline

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Congress should focus on broad energy policy that includes renewables, rather than a pipeline for a private foreign corporation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall delivered a speech Friday on the Senate floor against a bill to mandate approval of the Keystone pipeline. Udall said that Congress should not intervene in approving a pipeline for a foreign corporation.

“We are being asked to do something that I believe is unprecedented,” he said in his remarks, “for Congress to step in and promote a bill for one private sector energy project, and to wave Read More

Legislation Targets Toughening Child Pornography Possession Penalties

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Representative-elects Randy Crowder of Clovis and David Adkins of Albuquerque plan to file legislation to toughen penalties for possessing child pornography. Currently, offenders are charged with just one count of possession of child pornography even if they have dozens of images.

“We need to clarify the law if we want to get tough on predators in possession of child pornography,” Crowder said. “I call on my colleagues to join me in protecting New Mexico’s children.”

The courts have said that current law fails to define what constitutes one count of child pornography. Read More

Heinrich: ‘Let Us Be Reminded Of His Dream’

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Heinrich makes statement on MKL Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is celebrated Monday, Jan. 19.

“On Martin Luther King Day, communities across New Mexico come together to honor Dr. King’s profound lessons of justice and equality.
“He gave a voice to the marginalized and oppressed and inspired a nation to stand up against intolerance.
“Let us be reminded of his dream to build a country where social and economic opportunities
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School Board Candidates State Views At Forum

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School Board candidates from left, NancyAnn Holmes, William Hargraves, Sheryl Nichols, Andrea Cunningham, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer McCumber. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Local teacher Andrea Determan addresses school board candidates. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The second half of the election forum held Wednesday by the League of Women Voters was devoted to the School Board Election which takes place Feb. 3. The School Board is divided into districts by area and a voter may only vote for candidates in his

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UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates Present Views At League Of Women Voters Forum

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League of Women Voters President Barbara Calef moderates Wednesday’s forum with UNM-LA Advisory Board candidates, from left, Michael D. DiRosa, Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, James Nealy Robinson and incumbent Stephen Boerigter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

UNM-LA Advisory Board candidates field questions from the audience Wednesday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Editor’s Note: This is part one in a two-part series on the League of Women Voters education forum. UNM-LA Advisory
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New Mexico ACI, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Introduce Legislation For New Mexico Business

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Dr. Beverlee McClure

STATE News:

Today, The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) partnered with Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard to introduce HB 130, a bill to strengthen the procurement process in New Mexico and modernize the state’s definition of small business.

ACI President and CEO Dr. Beverlee McClure praised Garcia Richard for working closely with ACI and ACI member businesses to develop this legislation. 

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard 

“Rep. Garcia Richard’s bill takes much-needed steps to strengthen our state’s procurement process,” said McClure.  Read More

Meet UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3 Candidate James Robinson

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By JAMES ROBINSON, Candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board, Position 3

It is hard to believe that we are only three weeks from another election. It seems just like yesterday that I was filling my candidacy forms and gearing up for the holidays.

With the holidays behind us, I would like to take some time to explain what I would like to do if I am elected to Position 3 of the UNM-LA Advisory Board.

I would first like to thank The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos for inviting me to talk to and meet their chapter last week. It was a great pleasure to meet the members, and enjoy a great lunch.

As I have said before, UNM-LA holds Read More