Morrie and Cheryl Pongratz, standing, held a reception at their home Sunday to give residents of the 2500 Central community an opportunity to meet with Ed Birnbaum, center, and find out more about his run for County Council. They discussed a variety of issues that impact County residents, how Birnbaum would approach resolving problems as a councilor, and his views of the future. The gathering also presented an opportunity for him to hear their concerns. Check out Birnbaum‘s website at www.ed4lacouncil.com for more information about his background and views. Courtesy photo Read More
Politics
Letter to the Editor: Leave Lawful Gun Owners and Sportsman Alone
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLECandidate for State Representative, Dist. 43
Criminals don’t play by the rules. New regulations on law abiding gun owners are not going to deter violent gun crimes. There are already numerous restrictions on the sale, use and possession of firearms and ammunition. I oppose new regulations, including background checks at gun shows.
Instead we need to focus on measures that will improve physical security at our public schools and we need to support tough, mandatory sentences for gun crimes. Law enforcement organizations have long recognized the positive role of civilian Read More
Governor Orders Flags Half-Staff Sunrise to Noon Memorial Day
STATE News:
SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday, May 26, in honor of the men and women who served America and died while protecting its freedoms.
The full text of the Governor’s executive order:
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2014-008
ORDERING FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who served our country and died while protecting our freedoms;
WHEREAS, we must also remember and recognize members of the U.S. military here and abroad who help make Read More
Heinrich Issues Statement In Honor Of Memorial Day
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:
“Memorial Day is more than just a holiday weekend. It’s a time where communities throughout New Mexico and across the country come together and pay tribute to the men and women who selflessly gave their lives to preserve the freedom and liberty we enjoy today.
“Our country’s history is made up of stories of our brave service members volunteering to defend our country at home and abroad. They’ve served with Read More
Letter to the Editor: Bowman Endorses Andrea Cunningham for Council
By NONA B. BOWMANFormer Los Alamos County Councilor
Dear Democrat Friends,
My friend Andrea Cunningham is running in the primary for election to the Los Alamos County Council and I am happy to endorse her.
She has persisted for a long time in improving shopping opportunities in Los Alamos for everybody but especially for our younger families, and to make Los Alamos a great place to live in all other ways. She has recognized the possibility of keeping our schools among the best by working every angle of improving the funding, including the benefit to the schools through development of the Read More
New Mexico’s Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Officially A National Monument
Retired U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and community leaders from New Mexico joined the president and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for Wednesday’s signing ceremony at the Department of Interior. Courtesy/Sen. Udall’s Office
The Organ-Mountains. Photo by Mike Groves
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—New Mexicans celebrated Wednesday the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Proclamation that was signed by President Barack Obama.
Retired U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Read More
Damon Martinez New U.S. Attorney for New Mexico
Damon P. Martinez
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined the Senate in voting unanimously to confirm Damon P. Martinez to be U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico.
Martinez has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 2001 and as acting U.S. Attorney since March 2014. He is highly experienced in cases concerning national security and anti-terrorism, immigration and narcotics. The senators recommended Martinez for the position of U.S. Attorney in an April 26, 2013, letter to President Obama.
“Damon Martinez has already stepped up Read More
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Beginning of Shuttle Bus Service, Summer Activities at Bandelier
Cavate dwelling in Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of summer activities at Bandelier National Monument, and the return of free shuttle bus service from the White Rock Visitor Center area to the Park.
“The shuttles are a partnership between Atomic City Transit, Los Alamos County, and Bandelier,” Superintendent Jason Lott said. “Since the Las Conchas Fire in 2011 and resulting floods, our parking has been very limited. The flood last September made it impossible to get cars to the parking area across the creek, so Read More
Luján Statement on Reports of Mismanagement at VA Medical Centers
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on reports of mismanagement at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
Luján recently sent a letter to Secretary Shinseki expressing concerns with these reports and excessive wait times for veterans in New Mexico seeking health care services from the VA. Click here to read the letter.
“When we as a nation ask brave Americans to serve and protect our country, we make a promise that when they answer the call of duty we will Read More
Tis a Sign of the Season!
Citizens running for local and state offices make their candidacy visable through political signs along Trinity Drive. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
ELECTION News:
Alternate (Early Voting) is underway in Los Alamos County at the following locations:
Townsite:
Monday, May 19 through Saturday, May 24
Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30
8 am to 6 pm
LAC Municipal Building – 1st floor, Boards & Commission Room #110
Special Notice: Early Voting ends Saturday, May 31, 10am to 6pm at the LAC Municipal Building
White Rock:
Monday, May 19 Read More