Jaret McDonald, Republican candidate for Los Alamos County Sheriff with his wife Jennifer, left, was among the candidates who met with seniors today at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo Read More
Politics
Los Alamos County Officials Meet in Washington with Key Congressional and Federal Leaders
From left, Councilor Pete Sheehey, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Vice-Chair Kristin Henderson, and County Administrator Harry Burgess. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials commented today on their April 30-May 2 visit to Washington, D.C., to meet with key congressional and federal leaders.
Council Chair Geoff Rodgers, Vice-Chair Kristin Henderson, Councilor Pete Sheehey and County Administrator Harry Burgess represented the County in a number of meetings.
“Visiting one on one with our congressional delegation about the issues that are important Read More
Strengthening Small Business in Los Alamos: Join Lisa Shin & Vincent Chiravalle for Breakfast Thursday
Lisa Shin, ODBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
As the owner of Los Alamos Family Eyecare, Lisa Shin strives to treat her employees well and to serve the community. But she is also finding that lawmakers on the federal and state levels are creating a tough environment for her to run her business.
Shin’s frustration with current legislators is why she supports Vincent P. Chiravalle, who is running for State Representative of District 43. At 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15 Shin will host a business breakfast at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
Vincent P. Chiravalle
At the meeting, small business owners Read More
Absentee Voting Underway For June 3 Primary Election
Los Alamos Chief Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols assists voter Philip Gurskey Friday in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. Photo by Sharon Stover
COUNTY News:
Absentee voting by mail and in person has opened at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building – Boards and Commissions Room for the June 3 Primary Election.
Registered voters can visit the Los Alamos County Municipal Building – Boards and Commissions Room 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to cast their vote until May 16.
On Saturday May 17, Alternate (Early) voting begins and registered voters can visit either Read More
League Holds Primary Election Candidates’ Forum May 14
LWVLA News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is holding a candidates’ forum at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 at Fuller Lodge, with refreshments and a chance to meet the candidates at 6:30 p.m.
Candidates who have opposition in the primary election of June 3 are invited to appear at the forum.
They are as follows:
- U.S. Congressional District 3: Democratic candidate Robert Blanch; Ben Ray Lujan is unable to attend.
- NM House District 43 Republican candidates: Vincent Chiravalle and Geoff Rodgers
- 1st Judicial District Position 6 Democratic candidates: Yvonne Quintana, David Thomson
Udall Calls for VA to Broaden Probe into ‘Secret’ Waiting Lists
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
- Udall says VA should investigate NM, entire service network after alleged cover-up scheme at Phoenix VA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has expressed outrage at the ongoing allegations that the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System and possibly others were covering up the extent of their waiting lists while veterans died waiting for appointments.
In a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, Udall called for VA officials to expand their investigation to facilities in New Mexico and elsewhere.
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Read More GOP Meets in UNM-LA’s Jeannette Wallace Hall Thursday
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the UNM-LA Jeannette Wallace Hall, Bldg. 5, Room 505.
U.S. Senate candidate David Clements will be the guest speaker.
For information, please contact Chairman Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159. Read More
Ed Birnbaum: Why I’m Running For County Council
By ED BIRNBAUM
Los Alamos
I’m Ed Birnbaum, and I am running as a Democrat for a seat on County Council with a primary focus on the fire threat that exists, quality education at all levels, community viability within our budget, and making sure that decisions are made in a transparent manner.
I decided to run based in part on my experience last year as a member of the Los Alamos Utilities Charter Review Committee, where we were asked to address some important questions regarding Article V of the County Charter. Although many strongly-held opinions were expressed over the course of our many meetings, Read More
Councilor David Izraelevitz Shares County Government Experience With Students at UNM-Los Alamos
American Politics instructor Mike Wismer, right, introduces guest speaker County Councilor David Izraelevitz Monday evening to his students at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor David Izraelevitz describes the hierarchy of County government to students Monday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
Councilor David Izraelevitz presented a talk on County government to instructor Mike Wismer’s American Politics class Monday evening at UNM-Los Alamos. Izraelevitz explained that
Read More Lt. Governor Joins Los Alamos Federated Republican Women in Celebrating 60 Year Anniversary
NMFRW Kirsta Edwards, right, presents a 60-year banner to LAFRW President Mary Wilhoit, second from right, at Thursday 60th Anniversary celebration at Fuller Lodge. LAFRW Treasurer Crystal Dufresne holds the banner at right as Secretary Cathy Walters and Lt. Gov. John Sanchez look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is the keynote speaker at Thursday’s 60th anniversary event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Community members and Republican Party leaders gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Los Alamos Federated Read More