House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Geoff Rodgers addresses citizens Thursday evening at a community meeting in Jemez Springs. The residents discussed the various issues that impact them in the Jemez Valley. Photo by Garrett Rodgers
House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Geoff Rodgers. Photo by Garrett Rodgers
House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Geoff Rodgers. Photo by Garrett Rodgers Read More
By KHALIL SPENCER Along with all the meaningless B.S. I’ve been getting in the mail from various special interest political groups, there is a constant influx of mostly thoughtful letters to the Los Alamos Daily Post about the Charter Amendments, particularly Amendment 2, regarding the relationship between the Board of Public Utilities and County Council.
I’ve not got the strong feelings others have about it although on balance, I remain skeptical, especially in light of Council trying to run around and brand our backsides with e^x. But either way, good governance Read More
By GILBERT MIRANDAThe advocates of Charter Amendment 2 are now claiming that it is preventive maintenance for the Utilities Department. This type of maintenance is based on the principle:
“If it ain’t broke, fix it ’til it is.”
Don’t let them politicize our utilities. Vote NO on Charter Amendment 2. Read More
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has directed the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate the state’s Ebola preparedness plan to be ready in the unlikely event there is an Ebola case diagnosed in New Mexico.
DOH will coordinate the state’s Ebola preparedness plan between state agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), as well as local governments, hospitals, and healthcare providers throughout the state to ensure New Mexico is ready to handle any potential cases of Ebola.
“The risk of New Mexicans contracting Read More
By MIKE WHEELER
By JOHN N. HORNEJarrett McDonald (Republican candidate for sheriff) recently wrote a letter to the editor explaining what his vision of the office of the sheriff should entail. In my opinion, his letter displays a significant lack of understanding as to what the office of the sheriff in New Mexico is and what the sheriff is required to do under New Mexico state law.
Mr. McDonald comments often on the County Charter, the H class County, and home rule status of Los Alamos. He uses this as the basis for the following statement: “The duties of the sheriff in Los Alamos County are different than Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich presents the Google 2014 eCity for New Mexico award to Los Alamos Commerce and Development Chair Bill Wadt on behalf of the community during a special event this morning at the Los Alamos Co+Op Market. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LACDC Chair Bill Wadt. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Co+Op General Manager Steve Watts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BUSINESS News:
The Los Alamos Co+op Market hosted an awards ceremony this morning for Google, which has named Los Alamos the 2014 Google eCity for New Mexico.
The eCity Awards recognize the Read More
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
POLITICAL News:
Statement from Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, “After a string of fraudulent mailers and yesterday’s (Oct. 15) utterly false attack against a vote I didn’t even make, Advance New Mexico Now PAC has clearly illustrated their disregard for the facts and the depths with which they will deceive to sway an election. The truth is that I voted against the bill cited in the mailer and Advance New Mexico PAC and my opponent have repeatedly distorted the facts instead of focusing on real solutions to solve New Mexico’s Read More
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Effective immediately, the Santa Fe National Forest’s Pecos and Las Vegas Ranger Stations have changed operating hours for selling Forest maps and Forest product permits (i.e., firewood, latillas, vigas, wildlings, and posts).
Although the ranger stations will remain open for business 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m., the new hours for sales are 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 12:30-4 p.m. in Las Vegas.
For more information, contact the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Stations Read More
House Dist. 43 Rep. Geoff Rodgers
POLITICAL News:
The public is invited to attend a “Meet the Candidate” event for Geoff Rodgers, Republican candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives, Dist. 43.
Rodgers is a longtime Los Alamos resident who currently serves as chair of the Los Alamos County Council.
Today’s event is 7-8 p.m., in the Jemez Springs Conference Room of the Library.
Light refreshments will be served. Read More