Politics

Seven Candidates Speak at Kiwanis Forum

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County Council Democratic candidates from left, Michael Redondo and Ed Birnbaum, House Dist. 43 GOP candidates Geoff Rodgers and Vincent Chiravalle and County Council Democratic candidates Andrea Cunningham, Susan O’Leary and David Izraelevits. Photo by Don Casperson/Kiwanis

 

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

All seven of the candidates running in contested local races in the June 3 Primary Election spoke at Kiwanis May 13. In a lively 30-minute sharing of views, each candidate had three minutes to introduce himself,  explain why he was running, and say Read More

League of Women Voters Primary Candidate’s Forum Spotlights Contested Races

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A large crowd turns out for the LWVLA Primary Candidate’s Forum May 14 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Democratic County Council candidates Edward R. Birnbaum, Michael D. Redondo, David Izraelevitz, Andrea Susan Cunningham and Mary Susan O’Leary who is answering a question from the audience. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

House Dist. 43 candidate Geoff Rodgers addresses the audience. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

House Dist. 43 candidate Vincent Chiravalle speaks to the crowd. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Has Resigned

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VA Secretary Eric Shinseki

NATIONAL News:

In the midst of growing outcry over reported failings in the VA system, especially the prevalence of wait lists for veterans needing medical care, today VA Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned.

Shinseki headed the VA, which operates the nation’s largest integrated health care system, with more than 1,700 hospitals, clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, readjustment counseling centers, and other facilities. Stories have been emerging of veterans waiting fo months, some since 2012 for appointments, with some of those Read More

Heinrich Calls for VA Secretary Shinseki To Resign

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Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. Senate News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. issued the following statement Thursday calling for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki to step down as head of the VA after a preliminary report released by the agency’s office of inspector general. The report found that at least 1,700 veterans waiting for health care services at the Phoenix VA medical facility were not included on the facility’s wait list, and patients there waited an average of 115 days for their first appointments.

The interim report also found Read More

Committee to Elect Jaret McDonald Los Alamos County Sheriff Launches Campaign Website

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Jaret McDonald at his White Rock home is running unopposed on the Republican ticket in Tuesday’s Primary Election. He is challenging Democrat incumbent Marco Lucero in the general election Nov. 4. Photo by Don Taylor

POLITICAL News:

The committee to elect Jaret McDonald as Los Alamos County Sheriff has officially launched his campaign website.

“I believe that I can create and will direct the sheriff’s office in such a way that we can save the taxpayers some money and help educate the residents,” McDonald said. “I will work to eliminate any duplication of effort Read More

Udall Calls on VA Secretary Shinseki to Resign

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U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement today calling for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to step down:

“Independent investigators at the VA are now confirming what I have been saying for weeks: that the problems at the VA are systemic and rooted in a culture that has rewarded cover-ups and cheating to the point of risking the health of our veterans. What I have heard from New Mexico veterans and read in the OIG report is a betrayal of the heroes who fought for our freedom. It’s clear to me that Secretary Shinseki must step down to Read More

June 3 Primary Election Polling Places Set

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced this morning that the County has received approval to move one of three voting convenience center locations that will be used for Tuesday’s primary election.

Three voting centers will be open on Tuesday:

  • Municipal Building (Room 110);
  • White Rock Fire Station #3; and
  • Duane W. Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School.

The auditorium is the change in location – voting was originally set to occur at the new Golf Course Community Building; however, its delayed opening prompted the Clerk to request the change from the State of New Mexico Read More

Republican Whip Rep. Nate Gentry Endorses Geoff Rodgers for State House

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Nate Gentry

POLITICAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Republican Whip Rep. Nate Gentry, R-30, today endorsed Geoff Rodgers for New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43.

“I am pleased that we were successful in recruiting such a quality candidate for this seat. Geoff has repeatedly demonstrated that he is a true conservative with a long track record of getting results for the people of House District 43.  I have no doubt that Geoff will be a great addition to the New Mexico House,” Gentry said.

Geoff Rodgers

Gentry is currently the Republican Whip in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Read More

Duane Smith Auditorium to Replace Golf Course as 3rd Polling Place for Primary Election June 3

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Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, left, with Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols briefs Council this evening on the fact that the required state certification to use the Los Alamos Golf Course as a polling place for the June 3 Primary Election has not been received so she contacted Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Gene Schmidt who has made Duane Smith Auditorium available as a replacement polling site. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Dede Feldman Shares Insights on State Government at Authors Speak Talk

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Dede Feldman speaks at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

A former senator who served in New Mexico’s legislature from 1997 to 2012, Dede Feldman got an up close view of New Mexico politics.

There were the citizens who worked hard to usher in change to the state and the resistors who pushed against the reform efforts. Feldman listened to the legislators who complained that their constituents had nothing, while other lawmakers came from districts that had more than their fair share of money and resources.

Feldman observed that her colleagues’ Read More