2024 Candidate Filing Day Results
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Nine residents filed for elected office Tuesday at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
Five Democrats, one Republican and three Libertarians threw their hats in the ring for seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Los Alamos County Council and County Clerk.
New Mexico House District 43 (one seat):
- Incumbent Rep. Christine Chandler, Democrat
- Chris Luchini, Libertarian
- Phillip Mach, Libertarian
Los Alamos County Council (three seats:
- Incumbent Denise Derkacs, Democrat
- Incumbent David Reagor, Republican
AAUW To Host Talk By Regional Development Corporation 6:30-7:30 PM Today At Mesa Public Library
AAUW News:
Are you interested in learning what a regional non-profit economic development organization is doing to diversity and build the economy in northern New Mexico?
You are invited to join the American Association of University Women, (AAUW) Los Alamos Branch, 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, March 14 at Mesa Public Library. Carla Rachkowski, Director of Operations for the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), will present on the non-profit economic development organization’s four key areas of focus, success stories, challenges and future plans.
The RDC’s four key areas of focus are: Read More
White Rock Named ‘Happiest Small Town In America’
COUNTY News:
The Travel—an online travel journal—recently named White Rock, New Mexico, the “Happiest Small Town in America” in their 2024 rankings. Based on the criteria of a town with a population below 8,000, as well as low poverty, crime, and unemployment ratings, White Rock—located in Los Alamos County—received the highest score.
“With a rural feel and a close-knit community, White Rock is one of the happiest small towns in America, where the abundance of picturesque landscapes is great,” The Travel wrote in their article.
“We’re honored to have White Rock receive such high acclaim from Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 15-21, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for March 15-21, 2024:
Friday, March 15, 2024
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-05–24
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. Neurodiversity in Literature
- 7 p.m. Healthy Longevity
- 8 p.m. PAC
Beverly Neal Clinton Files For Los Alamos Council
Democrat Beverly Neal Clinton files for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council this afternoon in the Municipal Building. She explained she decided to run for council to have ‘representation from a lesser known voice, direct involvement with the community and bring positive change.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS: 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners
LAPS 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools had 26 students compete at the 2024 Regional Science Fair held at New Mexico Highlands University.
Twenty-four students placed in their division.
Two Los Alamos High School students, Tate Plohr and Helena Welch, placed Best of Show which means they will be attending the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, Calif. in May.
Here are the rest of the results:
Junior Animal Science
- 2nd Place: Andres Trujillo, Los Alamos Online Learning Academy
- Honorable Mention: Megan
County Parks Division Staff Receive C’YA Certificates
From left, Alex Archuleta, Ben Prada and Nate Aguilar with the Los Alamos County Parks Division, were three of 40 individuals nominated for a Community Asset Award by the Champions of Youth Ambitions organization. The reception was held Feb. 18 at Fuller Lodge. While Archuleta, Prada and Aguilar could not attend the event, their supervisor, Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta, presented the C’YA Certificates of Acknowledgement at a March 11 luncheon. Photo by Sara E. Canfield/LAC Read More
Ryn Herrmann Files For Los Alamos County Council
Democrat Ryn Herrmann files for Los Alamos County Council this afternoon at the Municipal Building. She said she decided to run for a seat on council, ‘because I am looking to serve the community after my retirement from the Chamber of Commerce and this seems like a great way to do that.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Police Swearing In Ceremony
Officers Swearing In
Los Alamos Police Cpl. John Harris is sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor this afternoon in Magistrate Court. He is accompanied by his family. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Cpl. John Harris signs paperwork to make it official. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jessi Harris pins the badge on her husband Cpl. John Harris during this afternoon’s ceremony in Magistrate Court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cpl. Jose Ted Garcia being sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor in Magistrate Court this afternoon accompanied by his wife. Photo by Read More
Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Council incumbent Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, files for re-election this afternoon at the Municipal Building. ‘I’m running for re-election to council so I can continue to serve the people of Los Alamos County and continue working on priorities I’ve identified: housing, development, downtown revitalization and community services,’ Derkacs said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Q&A With County Council Candidate Ryn Herrmann
County Council candidate Ryn Herrmann
Staff Report:
Democrat Ryn Herrmann is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.
Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Herrmann: My family and I have lived in Los Alamos for 27 years.
Post: Where do you work?
Herrmann:I am the Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Los Alamos but will be retiring from that position in August after Read More
Libertarian James Wernicke Files For County Council
Libertarian James Wernicke files by proxy today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Fellow Libertarian Chris Luchini was his proxy. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Michael Redondo Files For County Clerk
Former Los Alamos Probate Judge Michael Redondo, a Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Clerk this afternoon at the Municipal Building. Redondo explained, ‘I decided to run because having served as Probate Judge I worked closely with the clerk’s office for the last four-and-a-half years and since Naomi (County Clerk Maestas) is term-limited I have a concern that it continue to run smoothly and serve Los Alamos County’.’ hoto by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Libertarian Chris Luchini Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat
Libertarian Chris Luchini files for N.M. Dist. 43 seat this morning at the Municipal Building. Luchini said he decided to run for the seat because ‘Mr. Phillip Mach (also Libertarian) filed and I wanted to have a real debate … and be able to really get into the weeds of the real issues of the state’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Councilor David Reagor Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, a Republican, files for re-election this morning at the Municipal Building. Reagor offered two reasons why he decided to run for re-election, ‘The main thing is I am very happy to campaign for small businesses,’ he said. He noted Los Alamos has lost a lot of small businesses and things like COVID mandates didn’t help. Reagor said he would like to do everything he can to support local businesses. Reagor added that he also wants to ‘preserve Los Alamos’ utilities’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Q&A With County Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs
Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs
Staff Report:
Democrat Denise Derkacs is running for re-election for her seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.
Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Derkacs: 42 years. Born and raised in New Jersey, my husband Dennis and I have lived in 10 states and settled in New Mexico in June 1982. We raised our three sons in Los Alamos County and chose to stay here Read More
Libertarian Phillip Mach Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat
Libertarian Phillip Mach files for New Mexico House Dist. 43 this morning at the Municipal Building. Mach, who has lived in Los Alamos for three years, said he decided to run for the seat because, ‘I think it is important that we have a contested election’. He added that he believes the Libertarian Party will have a contested primary, ‘which is exciting’. The seat is held by Democrat Christine Chandler who is seeking re-election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Clerk’s Office Stands Ready For Candidate Filing Day
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, center, prepared this morning for the opening of Candidate Filing Day today for the 2024 Primary Election. Maestas is joined in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building by her team, from left, Senior Deputy Clerk Danielle Miera, Deputy Clerk Casey Salazar, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Deputy Clerk Allison Collins, Deputy Clerk Marie Pruitt and Chief Deputy Clerk Tessa Jo Mascarenas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Video: Councilor Havemann Highlights March 5 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann discusses highlights from the March 5 council meeting. Video by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet March 14
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 890 3074 0299 Read More
