Politics

Heather Wilson’s Son to Attend Local GOP HQ Grand Opening Saturday

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GOP News:

Joshua Hone, the son of U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson is scheduled to attend the grand opening celebration of the Los Alamos Republican Party headquarters at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

The headquarters is at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite D1, just north of Viola’s Restaurant.

The community is invited to attend the grand opening and meet Wilson’s son as well as Jefferson Byrd, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District.

Several Republican candidates running for state and local offices also will be on hand to speak with the public.

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Democratic Candidates for Los Alamos County Council Participate in Economic Roundtable

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Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Mike Wheeler introduces panelists from left, Democratic Council candidates Michael Redondo, Pete Sheehey and Kristin Henderson who participated in a roundtable event this evening at Democratic Party Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square, in which the sole topic of discussion was the economy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

“We need to be a town that works for all of us,” Council candidate Kristin Henderson said. “If we have a vision for Los Alamos … that helps us prioritize.”

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Luján Joining Richard for Local Door Knocking Saturday

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján will join the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County and New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard for door-to-door voter outreach at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in Los Alamos.

Campaign volunteers and Democratic activists will gather at the new Democratic Party of Los Alamos Headquarters to listen to Luján make remarks about the importance of the upcoming election and to give words of encouragement to volunteers.

Afterwards, Richard and Luján will knock on doors in Los Alamos to speak to voters about their respective campaigns.

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Democratic Council Candidates to Discuss Los Alamos’ Economy: Diversity, Jobs and Future

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DPLA News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos invites the community to hear a discussion among the three Democratic candidates running for Los Alamos County Council.

The discussion will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Democratic Party Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square.

Candidates Kristin Henderson, Michael Redondo and Pete Sheehey will discuss the topic of Los Alamos’ economy: diversity, jobs and the future.

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Heather Wilson Coming to LAMC to Discuss Heathcare Reform

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GOP News:

Republican U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson is set to meet with medical professionals from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Los Alamos Medical Center. 

The topic to be discussed at the meeting is concern over healthcare reform.

Individuals working in the medical field are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

RSVP to Dr. Lisa Shin at 695-9622 or JoAnn Johnson at 662-7981. Read More

Archuleta Responds to Hate Mail

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Editor’s note: New Mexico businessman Phil Archuleta reports that he has been receiving hate mail since speaking at the Republican National Convention last month. Here is his response to a letter from a small business owner:

By Phil Archuleta

I’m writing regarding your letter dated Aug. 31, 2012.

First of all, I appreciate the fact that you took the time to write to me, communicating your disappointment about my comments in my speech given during Tuesday night at the convention.

You stated that stories about people who genuinely make it on their own without the backing of government are Read More

Nona Bowman Hosts Event for Hall

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About 25 people attended a campaign meeting hosted by former Los Alamos County Councilor Nona Bowman for Rep. Jim Hall Thursday night at her home. Hall, a Republican running for the District 43 House seat gave a short presentation on current issues in New Mexico state government, answered questions and spent time with individual voters over refreshments. Photo by Christina Sierk
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