POLITICAL News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post interviewed local and state candidates during Tuesday’s 2014 General Election in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
Former County Councilor Mike Wismer lightened the mood with his special form of commentary to kick off the evening’s interviews:
Former County Councilor Mike Wismer
House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (Dem.)
Stephanie Garcia Richard (winner)
House Dist. 43 Candidate Geoff
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Bill Hudson will be the guest speaker. All registered Republican women are invited to attend.
Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Esperanza Shelter (a shelter in Santa Fe for abused women and children). Read More
By Dr. Jessica McCordGood evening,
Congratulations on your re-election. I have a great respect for our democratic process, but have had to sincerely reflect on my thoughts after this latest election. As a concerned citizen and an educator, I have to take responsibility for communicating with my elected officials and believe that my voice can make a difference.
I have been an educator in NM for 10 years, I have worked within all levels of the system from my own classroom, all the way into higher education, and even community agencies for adults with disabilities. I also work with Read More
Republican James Chrobocinski
POLITICAL News:
In Tuesday’s General Election, voters selected two Republicans and two Democrats to fill the four vacancies on the Los Alamos County Council. In January they will join Democrats Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey and Republican Steven Girrens on the seven person council.
Democrat David Izraelevitz
David Izraelevitz and Rick Reiss were appointed within the last three years to fill vacancies and successfully ran for their seats. James Chrobocinski and Susan O’Leary are relatively new to Los Alamos and new to the local political Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Tuesday night in Council Chambers following her victory in the 2014 General Election. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By Hon. PAT CASADOSThank you, voters of Los Alamos. It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge.
I thank you for your vote of confidence. I promise to uphold the law and pursue fairness, understanding, honesty and integrity as I humbly serve as your Magistrate Judge
I would also like to thank my family, their support and guidance has been unwavering. Thank you to Nan Holmes, your hard work and ready smile has been wonderful. I don’t know what I would have done without them. Friends, thank you for all the encouragement. To all those Read More
Sen. Tom Udall
Staff Report:
Sen. Tom Udall won re-election to the U.S. Senate Tuesday with 279.820 votes or 55.42 percent to Republican challenger Allen Weh’s 225,085 votes or 44.58 percent.
Udall released the following statement:
“I’m very grateful to the many volunteers, supporters, and especially the voters who sent a powerful message tonight that we can work together to lift up all New Mexico families.
“For me, this election has been about one thing: Fighting to move our state forward. I get up every morning ready to do what’s right for New Mexico – to grow our economy, make a better Read More
Gov. Susana Martinez
Staff Report:
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez was elected to a second four-year term in Tuesday’s 2014 General Election.
Martinez, a Republican, received 287,812 votes or 57.31 percent over Democratic challenger Gary King’s 214,387 votes or 42.69 percent with the majority of the state’s 1,487 precincts reporting, according the the Secretary of State’s Office.
Following are her election night remarks:
Good evening.
We did it!
I certainly have a lot of people to thank tonight. First, Read More
Photo from Facebook
SANTA FE — It was November of 1952 — two years before a kid named Elvis Presley would cut his first record and a time when no major league baseball teams could be found west of St. Louis.
Before Tuesday night, 1952 marked the last time Republicans in New Mexico could celebrate on Election Night, knowing they had a majority in the state’s House of Representatives.
That 62-year losing streak came to an end.
By 3:11 a.m., it appeared that six seats in the House of Representatives flipped from one Read More
By ABE DISPENNETTEWow what a journey. When I was approached to run for County Assessor, being such a newcomer to the community, I had no idea I would attract so many votes. I honestly am deeply humbled for everyone’s vote and the trust you all placed in me to oversee the county tax assessment.
Yet even more, I am grateful for Ken Milder for running a civil race. It is a pleasure to be a part of a community where you can run on an idea, a belief system, and a resume as opposed to battling lies and misdirection. What a great example we lead! So thank you Ken and thank you Los Alamos.
While Read More