Politics

N.M. Senators Welcome Designation of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks a National Monument

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U.S. Senate News:

WASHINGTON, D.C- Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. released the following statements Monday after the White House announced President Obama’s plan to sign a proclamation designating the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks in southern New Mexico as a national monument:

“The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument will put the unique and spectacular desert landscapes of Southern New Mexico on recreation maps around the world, attracting tourists to the region, creating jobs and bringing in millions of dollars in tourism revenue,” Read More

Democrats Honor Mike and Kyle Wheeler

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The Democratic Party of Los Alamos held its annual JFK Award Dinner Sunday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. This year the award for outstanding service to the community and to the Democratic Party went to Kyle and Mike Wheeler. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, candidate for Secretary of State, gave the keynote address  to the more than 100 people who attended the special event catered by Jambo Cafe. Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard introduced U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan who presented the Wheelers their award and enumerated their service to the community for nearly 30 years, including holding Read More

County Council Candidate Andrea Cunningham Launches Campaign Website

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Democrat Andrea Cunningham in March when she filed for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Andrea Cunningham, Democratic candidate for County Council has launched her campaign website at www.andreaforcouncil.com. 

“I am running for County Council to create a community environment in which families and businesses want to move to, and stay in, Los Alamos,” Cunningham said. “A broad range of ages and stages of life are needed in a community to keep it vibrant and welcoming for all. I would like Los Alamos to be a place where Read More

Probate Judge Christine Chandler Speaks at Lunch with a Leader at Mesa Public Library Tuesday

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Los Alamos Probate Judge Chris Chandler

LWVLA News:

The League of Women Voters will have Probate Judge Christine Chandler as their speaker Tuesday, May 20 at Mesa Library. The lunch will begin at 11:40 a.m. and is open to the entire community.

Chandler was appointed Probate Judge by the Los Alamos County Council in August 2013 to fill a vacancy. She is running for the position in the 2014 election.

Chandler grew up in Massachusetts and received her BA from Smith College, with a major in economics. She obtained her law degree from Boston College Law School and has a masters degree in International

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Unitarian Church Forum: ‘Inside the New Mexico Senate – Boots, Suits and Citizens’ 9 a.m. Sunday

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DeDe Feldman

UCLA FORUM New:

The upcoming Forum at The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N. Sage Loop, is 9 a.m. Sunday, May 18.

DeDe Feldman will present information about her new book written after serving for 16 years as a state senator in the New Mexico Legislature.

“Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, Suits and Citizens” is a legislative history with a human face. Here maverick leaders, shameless special interests, and earnest advocates clash in the unique arena that is the New Mexico Roundhouse.

The New Mexico Senate comes alive, with stories of grit and grace, honor and Read More

Udall Opposes FCC’s Proposed Internet ‘Fast Lane’

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U.S. SENATE News:

 

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement expressing concern about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote Thursday for net neutrality rules that include a “fast lane” or “toll lane” to charge companies for faster delivery of content: 

 

“Today’s vote by the FCC is very disappointing. As the commissioners move forward to make a final rule, I’m calling on them to protect free expression, Read More

League’s Primary Candidates’ Forum Packs Fuller Lodge

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The community turned out in a big way for Wednesday evening’s League of Women Voters of Los Alamos Primary Candidate’s Forum at Fuller Lodge. Candidates in contested positions for the June 3 primary election participated, with the exception of Rep. Ben Ray Lujan who sent a statement that was read at the event. Robert Blanch, Lujan’s Democratic opponent for the 3rd Congressional District seat spoke at the event. The five Democratic candidates for County Council, two Republican candidates for Dist. 43 House of Representatives and three judges for District Court Read More

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All for LAFRW 60th Anniversary Success

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By KELLY BENNER
LAFRW

Putting on an event is never an easy task.

Several months ago, I was tasked with the responsibility of putting on the Los Alamos Federated of Republican Women (LAFRW) 60th Anniversary Celebration. The need to make this a special celebration was a feeling I could not escape and a challenge I took on willingly.

As everyone who has ever put on a special event knows, it is not a one person show. I  would like to thank several key players who helped to make this event such a success. Thank you to Fusion Cafe. Miracle Miller was a dream to work with. She helped to plan the menu, thought Read More

Betty Ehart Senior Center Hosts Monday ‘Meet the Candidate’ Event

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Democratic County Council candidates from left, Michael Redondo and Susan O’Leary, Republican Council candidate John Bliss and Democratic candidate for Sheriff  Marco Lucero at the Betty Ehart Senior Center’s first ‘Meet the Candidate’ event Monday. All candidates in contested races were invited to attend. Many people came to ask questions of the various candidates. Courtesy photo
 
Republican County Council candidate Rick Reiss, second from left, and Democratic candidate for County Assessor Ken Milder, right. Courtesy photo
 
From left,
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