Politics

Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Celebrate 60 Years: 1954-2014

April 25, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

From the 2003 NMFRW state convention when JoAnn Johnson of Los Alamos was installed as state president. Front row from left, Betty Cox, Marie Todd, Jeanette Wallace, JoAnn Johnson and back row from left, Ann Wadstrom, Norma Tech, Nita Taylor, Mary Brooks and Mary Chambers. Courtesy/LAFRW

Members at the 2013 State NMFRW convention from left, Mary Wilhoit, JoAnn Johnson, Norma Tech, Kelly Benner, Terry Marzili and Elaine Miller. Courtesy/LAFRW

Members attend the 2014 NMFRW Legislative Day at the Round House. Courtesy/LAFRW

LAFRW News:

A special celebration will be taking place May 1, noon Read More

2014 Primary Election Voting Machines Are Now Certified and Ready For June 3

April 25, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover enters a sample ballot into one of 11 voting machines certified Wednesday afternoon at the County Clerk’s Office warehouse on the west side of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. The certification process included verifying that ballots were accepted whether fed into the machines in the front, back, top or bottom direction. The machines also were tested to ensure inappropriately filled out ballots were rejected, which was the case. Once certified, the 11 machines were sealed until the June 3 Primary Election. From left, Los Alamos Republican Read More

LAFSE Hosts ‘Meet & Greets’ Monday for Gubernatorial Candidate Howie Morales

April 23, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LAFSE News:

The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees (LAFSE) will hold a “meet and greet” for its endorsed gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Howie Morales 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 28 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.

A reception will follow, hosted by LAFSE President Ellen Mills and Karyl Ann Armbruster, former LAFSE president, 6-7:30 p.m. at Armbruster’s home at 605 Totavi to allow additional opportunity to meet Morales. Refreshments will be served.

Morales grew up in Silver City. After he finished his Bachelor of Science degree, he completed a Read More

2014 Primary Election Voting Machine Certification and Preparation April 23

April 19, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

Notice is hereby given that certification and preparation of the Absentee & Election Day Voting Machines will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at the County Clerk Warehouse, 1000 Central Ave.

The Warehouse is on the west side of the Municipal Building, next to the loading dock area.

All candidates, party/organization representatives, media and public may attend. Read More

Council Sends Proposed Changes in Utilities Ordinances in the Charter to Voters in Nov. 4 Election

April 18, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

County Council tonight voted 6-1 to move a single question forward to the voters in the Nov. 4,2014 election on proposed changes to the Utilities Ordinances in the Los Alamos County Charter, including a rewrite to Article 5. The changes update language and include giving Council authority over the Utilities Board to remove a board member in the event of undesirable behavior. At present, the Council has all the liability for the conduct of Utilities Board members but no authority. Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the motion for the single question. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Luján to Highlight Importance of STEM Education

April 13, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rep. Ben Ray Luján

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District will highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education during a number of stops across northern New Mexico this week on a STEM Tour.

Luján will meet with students, educators and other stakeholders to discuss the need to encourage students to pursue an education in STEM at a young age and the opportunities available in STEM fields. In an increasingly global economy, the high tech sector continues to grow and offer good jobs for those with the necessary skills Read More

Chiravalle: New Mexico Needs to be More Business Friendly

April 13, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

New Mexico Needs to be More Business Friendly

By VINCENT P. CHIRAVALLE

Candidate for State Representative, Dist. 43

I hear the owners of businesses of New Mexico District 43 echoing the same message, “I am a small business person who is over taxed and over regulated.”

Small businesses are the innovation centers of our communities and the engines of our economy. However, Democratic leadership in our state legislature has not produced the results needed to move New Mexico businesses forward.

Politicians do not create jobs they often create obstacles. Seven out of every ten jobs are created by Read More

Committee Launches Sheriff Marco Lucero’s Campaign Website

April 12, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Sheriff Marco Lucero

POLITICAL News:

The Committee to re-elect Sheriff Marco Lucero has officially launched his campaign website.

“We want more Los Alamos County residents to learn about Sheriff Lucero and his oath of office.”

The new website is www.ReElectSheriffLucero.org.

Lucero’s platform agenda on the new website states:

Sheriff Lucero…

is dedicated to keeping the Los Alamos Sheriffs’ Office a functional and professionally recognized department.
will continue to increase the capabilities of the Sheriff’s office.
is a strong believer

Los Alamos GOP Meets April 17

April 12, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

GOP News:

The Los Alamos Republican Party will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at UNM-Los Alamos in Room 608.

The topic of the meeting will be “Local Issues.” All registered Republicans are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call Chairman Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159.

2014 Primary Election – Voting Machine Certification and Preparation Notice

April 12, 2014 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

2014 Primary Election – Voting Machine Certification and Preparation notice.

Notice is hereby given that certification and preparation of the Absentee & Election Day Voting Machines will take place between Wednesday, April 23, 2014 and Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the County Clerk Warehouse, 1000 Central Ave.

All party, organization representatives, and candidates may be present.

NOTE: Anyone planning to attend, must contact Election Manager Gloria Maestas or any member of the County Clerk staff at gloria.maestas@lacnm.us or 505.662.8011 for Read More