Politics

Lt. Gov. Speaks at LAFRW 60th Anniversary

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New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez speaks to the crowd gathered at Fuller Lodge Thursday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Check back at ladailypost.com later for more photos and details from the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

New Mexico Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is the featured speaker at Thursday’s 60th anniversary celebration of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Check back at ladailypost.com later for more photos and details from the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Attendees listen to Lt. Gov. John Read More

DPNM Files Public Records Request for Martinez DA Files

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STATE News:

Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Sam Bregman submitted a request April 30 for email and written correspondence between then-District Attorney and Gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez, her campaign staff and the Third Judicial District Attorney’s office in 2009 and/or 2010. 

The request follows recent reporting that Martinez’s 2010 campaign utilized the DA’s office for overtly political purposes. According to the Mother Jones report:  

“A former [Martinez] staffer recalls the campaign Read More

Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales Sparks Student’s Interest

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LAHS student Alex Csanadi said he thought one of the best things Howie Morales, AFT endorsed  candidate for governor, said at a Meet and Greet Monday night was, ‘I want to run, win, be governor for eight years and not go on … to the Senate or the White House. I want to stay in New Mexico.’ Csanadi poses for a photo at Monday’s event with Morales and Marvel Harrison Csanadi. Courtesy photo Read More

Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales Visits Los Alamos

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Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, with Sen. Howie Morales and Barranca Mesa Elementary teacher Andrea Determan at Monday’s Meet and Greet event sponsored by the Los Alamos Federation of Teachers. The union has endorsed Morales to be the Democratic candidate in the New Mexico governor’s race. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Sen. Howie Morales explains why he should be New Mexico’s next governor at Monday’s event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos Federation of School Read More

Heinrich Website Wins Coveted Congressional Gold Mouse Award

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. was recognized Monday by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for having one of the best websites in Congress, awarding Heinrich.Senate.Gov with a 113th Congress Gold Mouse Award.

“I’m honored to share this award with New Mexicans. I’m especially proud that my website was recognized as one of the best in providing transparency and online constituent services,” Heinrich said. “My website is not just a one-way street, it’s a direct line for the community to connect Read More

Students 18 Years Old May Register to Vote at LAHS and UNM-LA

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All 18 year olds have the opportunity to register to vote at Los Alamos High School and UNM-LA this week over their lunch hour.  Registrations will be taken at UNM-LA today and Wednesday and at LAHS Friday. Registrants will need to know their social security number to register. Helping students register Monday were Mary Wilhoit and Kelly Benner from the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Courtesy photo Read More

American Politics Students Hear About Government First Hand at UNM-Los Alamos

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Instructor Mike Wismer introduces Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard to students taking his American Politics class  Monday evening at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard jokes with UNM-LA instructor Mike Wismer Monday evening before her talk to students taking his American Politics class. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard talks about government Monday evening with UNM-LA students taking instructor Mike Wismer’s American Politics class. Garcia Richard has served Read More

Vincent P. Chiravalle: My View on Public Education in New Mexico

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My View on Public Education in New Mexico
 
By VINCENT P. CHIRAVALLE
Candidate for State Representative, District 43

When our founders wrote the Constitution, they did not envision the federal government playing a heavy role in the education of our children.

Over the past 50 years, major federal intervention into local schools has expanded under the guise of improving education; however it has failed to improve academic achievement. 

Instead it has eroded educational standards, disregarded parental rights, restricted and over-regulated teachers and over-tested our children. Read More

Lt. Governor Meeting Residents in Los Alamos Thursday

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Lt. Gov. John Sanchez

STATE News:

Lt. Gov. John Sanchez will visit Los Alamos to meet with local leaders and citizens 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., as part of his ongoing “Mobile Office Day” Initiative.

Sanchez will be available to personally meet with constituents and his staff will be prepared to provide assistance with all issues related to state government. No appointment necessary. Read More

Los Alamos County Council Candidate Susan O’Leary Launches Campaign Website

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Susan O’Leary filing for County Council last month at the Clerk’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

POLITICAL News:

Susan O’Leary filed in March as a Democratic candidate for the Los Alamos County Council and today announced that she has launched a campaign website at https:////oleary4lac.com.

O’Leary is one of five Democratic candidates who will be on the ballot in the June 3 Primary Election. Of the five Democratic Primary candidates, four will continue on to the General Election in November, vying for four vacancies on the County Council. 

“I’m running for County Read More