Politics

Letter to the Editor: Vote For A Progressive, Aggressive Council

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By GEORGE R. JENNINGS Jr.
Los Alamos

Yes, I went to the League of Women Voters forum for the eight County Council candidates.  

And yes I asked a question: “When elected what will be your top one or two initiatives to make Los Alamos more than a one-company town?”

And no candidate had a good answer, although Redondo alluded to a “needs further consideration”. Two of the democratic candidates – IZRAELEVITZ and O’LEARY – agreed to misinterpret the question as total Laboratory closure, and basically dodged the possibility of funding reductions and said “that never has and Read More

Letter to the Editor: Partisan Attack Misdirected

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Robert Gibson, Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos   

The recent letter by a prominent local Democrat (“Sign Laws are for Everyone,” Los Alamos Daily Post, Saturday, Nov. 1) exemplifies several facets of today’s political climate that turns so many people off. The letter asserts that “Republicans” were campaigning illegally near the High School late last Tuesday afternoon and had done so previously. It also asserts citations were issued. The letter then blasts Republicans several times.

At least the letter writer recognized that likely “the Republican Party knew nothing Read More

Letter to the Editor: Witnessing Candidate Susan O’Leary’s Integrity

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By MARVEL HARRISON
Los Alamos
 
It is a pleasure to be a member of a community that engages enthusiastically during elections and to have a resource like the Los Alamos Daily Post to share ideas, challenge others and offer a forum for people to have a voice without a price tag.
 
Over the past six weeks our family has received dozens of opulent mailings filled with obviously foolish and deceitful attacks on our local candidates. I believe my neighbors, friends and community members can see through the expensive political attacks sent by out of state PACS; we will think for ourselves and
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Cunningham: Thank You, Vote And Consider Me For Council

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By ANDREA CUNNINGHAM
County Council Candidate

As we move toward election day on Nov. 4 and the end of the campaign season, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow County Council candidates for their civil discourse, consideration and respect for me and each other throughout the race.  

It saddens me to see the vitriol and fear based ads for all levels of the other races. No matter our opinions, we should treat each other with dignity and respect as fellow human beings. Los Alamos is blessed to have candidates where we can distinguish ourselves through presenting our views

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Letter to the Editor: From My Family To Yours

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From My Family To Yours
By STEPHANIE WINGO

Some people know Paul Martinez as a role model for Los Alamos youth while others know Paul Martinez as an active member of the community, in part due to the many board positions in which he has served. Some have known him as a coach, neighbor, home builder or mentor. I know him and am proud to call him my dad!

I am filled with pride, as a daughter, to hear people express gratitude for his being a guiding influence for them when they were younger. I couldn’t be any more fortunate to have such an honorable and caring person to be my father and grandfather to my children

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O’Leary: Please Vote … And Consider Me For The Council

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By SUSAN O’LEARY
Candidate for County Council

Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 4. If you’ve already voted, thank you for participating. If you haven’t voted yet and are still thinking about who to vote for, here are a few reasons to consider supporting me.

I’m a seasoned manager with years of experience serving in leadership roles in a large, successful for-profit organization. I’ve been held accountable for delivering specific results; aligning day-to-day decisions with high level goals, and making sure that funds were spent in ways that truly served strategic level goals.  Read More

Udall Addresses Settlement Agreement To Reform Albuquerque Police Department

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

PUBLIC SAFETY News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement Friday on the settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Albuquerque to reform the Albuquerque Police Department:

“This is a sobering day for Albuquerque and its police force, as it joins a list that no city wants to be on. I hope this court-enforceable consent decree will mark a critical step forward in reforming the Albuquerque Police Department, where the use of excessive force and the lack of accountability and oversight have eroded the public Read More

Letter to the Editor: Sign Laws Are For Everyone

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Heinrich Statement On Virgin Galactic’s ‘SpaceShipTwo’ Crash

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement after Virgin Galactic’s ‘SpaceShipTwo’ crashed Friday in the Mojave Desert during a test flight.

The crash resulted in the death of one pilot and injured a second:

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the pilots of SpaceShipTwo and their families during this difficult time. This tragedy is a reminder of the incredible risks pilots make in the effort to expand our discovery of space. Their courage and bravery will serve as an inspiration Read More

The Pros And Cons Of Charter Changes

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Speaking in favor of the proposed change in language governing county utilities—County Question No. 2 at Tuesday’s Kiwanis meeting from left, George Chandler, John Hopkins and Steve Girrens. John Arrowsmith, Chris Ortega and Lawry Mann spoke against Question 2. Photo by Don Casperson
 
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Los Alamos Kiwanis Club

Representatives of both sides in the General Election debate about changing the Los Alamos County Charter spoke briefly at Kiwanis on Oct. 28.

Steve Girrens, John Hopkins, and George Chandler spoke in favor of the proposed change in language governing Read More