Politics

NMDOT Issues Reminder About Political Signs

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) wants to remind political campaigns about the public safety issue regarding placing campaign signs and posters in state highway right-of-ways.

State highway right-of-ways mean all roads, patrol yards and rest areas owned, controlled or maintained by the NMDOT. The term “road” means the entire width of the right of way, including, but not limited to travel lanes, roadside, shoulder, median, ditches, culverts, ramps, turnouts and easements.

Signs in these areas are a public safety issue because they can impede a driver’s visibility Read More

Voter Registration At LAHS This Week

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LAFRW President Mary Wilhoit, left, and Treasurer Crystal Dufresne register students today at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo

LAFRW News:

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women are available 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Los Alamos High School to register students who will be 18 years old before Nov. 4.

Students will need to know their Social Security Number in order to register. Registration will allow them to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election.

 
 
 
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Two Public Forums On Ballot Questions Set For October

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COUNTY News:

Two ballot questions related to charter changes for Structure of Government and Utilities will be going to voters in the Nov. 4 General Election.

Two forums are slated for October to allow the community an opportunity to learn more about the issues before voting:

  • Utilities’ – proposed charter changes at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge; and
  • Structure of Government – proposed charter changes at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge

First the panel members representing the “pros and cons”  Read More

Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released this video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“This is an exciting time for the Hispanic community. Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, America comes together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It represents an opportunity to reflect on the enduring contributions of a community that has strengthened the fabric of a nation.

“As the fastest growing ethnic group, the future of our country is increasingly in the hands of Hispanic families Read More

Heinrich Co-sponsors Bill to Expand STEM Education

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Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. cosponsored a bill to expand engagement in afterschool programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and encourage New Mexico students to pursue STEM careers.

The bill, S. 2543, the Supporting Afterschool STEM Act, would help provide resources to support afterschool and STEM programs by strengthening state, local, and community partnerships.

“It has become increasingly important to engage students in STEM education. This proposal strengthens collaboration Read More

Gov. Declares Today Texting And Driving Day Of Action

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

Today is the third annual day of action to stop texting and driving as part of the It Can Wait campaign. 

This year, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez officially proclaimed Sept. 19 to be the “It Can Wait Day of Action” statewide. See her proclamation here: https:////bit.ly/Xq6FWN  

Once again, AT&T and partner organizations are calling on New Mexico drivers to get involved today in the movement to end texting while driving, which is involved in more than 200,000 vehicle crashes each year.

New Mexico drivers are encouraged to:

  • Text “ICWNM” (stands
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League of Women Voters Forum Shines Spotlight On Candidates

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This evening’s League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum leaves the audience with much to ponder as the candidates share their perspectives and answer League and audience questions throughout the event at Fuller Lodge. The second League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum is 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2, (with refreshments at 6:30 p.m.) in Fuller Lodge and will feature the four Democrats and four Republic candidates running for County Council. Also invited are the unopposed candidates for Probate Judge and Public Education Commission, who will make brief statements, and the County Read More

Dist. 43 State Representative Candidates Square Off

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Dist. 43 Republican candidate Geoff Rodgers answers questions from the audience during this evening’s League of Women Voters Forum at Fuller Lodge. He explained what he believes needs to be done to improve the legislature, education and other issues in the state. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 State Rep. incumbent Stephanie Garcia Richard, a Democrat, makes her opening remarks and fields questions from the audience. She spoke from her experience as a legislature. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Magistrate Judge Candidates’ Forum Was Shy One Participant

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Incumbent Magistrate Judge Pat Casados, a Democrat, was allowed four minutes to speak to the audience but was not allowed to answer questions because her Republican opponent Blair Redmond did not attend this evening’s forum. Redmond was allowed to submit a statement to be read at the forum but she declined to do so. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Forum Leads Off With County Assessor Candidates

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League of Women Voters President Barbara Caleb welcomes the audience and candidates, expalains the ground rules and invites County Assessor candidates Abe Dispennette, a Republican, and Ken Milder, a Democrat, to begin tonight’s forum. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers serve this evening as timekeepers and audience questions assistance aides. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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