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Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Pearce Calls For Interagency Task Force To Fight Crime, Make NM Safer

From the Steve Pearce for Governor Campaign:

  • Former APD Det. Michelle Garcia Holmes to Lead Federal, State, Local Group

ALBUQUERQUE—Steve Pearce joined with leading police and law enforcement officials Tuesday to announce that as Governor he will immediately put in place an interagency task force to combat crime and make New Mexico’s communities safer.

“The time for talk is over. New Mexico communities have heard enough excuses. On my first day in office, I will bring together the best of our law enforcement community to combat New Mexico’s crime wave and make our communities safe again for Read More

Izraelevitz: Proud Of Service Among The Best People

By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Council Chair
Candidate for reelection

What makes for good government? Is it being responsive to local needs and expectations? Is it being fiscally responsible and a good steward of tax dollars? Or strategic planning that moves a community forward? Yes, all these things, but as the campaign season ends and my continued service is in the hands of you, the voters of Los Alamos, I want to talk about the most important component of government, and one that I have been most proud to serve with. We have some of the best people working for the County.

As the only incumbent Read More

Letter To The Editor: Trump’s Rhetoric Has Influence

By CAMILLE MORRISON
Los Alamos

Saying Trump’s rhetoric does not influence what people do is like saying Hitler’s rhetoric did not influence what the Nazi’s did.

Hitler’s people voted for him and then he betrayed his people.

Please vote.

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Letter To The Editor: Vote Yes On Amendment Two

By GEORGE BEST
Common Cause New Mexico Board Member
Los Alamos
 
New Mexico is one of only six states without an ethics commission to hold state officials accountable for any wrongdoing and process complaints from ordinary citizens.
 
Over the past decade there have been many scandals involving state senators, treasurers and public regulation commissioners. The reputation of our state has suffered and, combined with developments at the national level, an attitude of distrust of government has taken hold.
 
But that can change!
 
In November, as voters, we have a chance
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Robinson: Thank You For Being Engage In The Issues

By JAMES ROBINSON
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

It is hard to believe that we are down to the last week of this election cycle, and I want to thank everyone for their patience during this long campaign.

Elections seem to come earlier and earlier, but the people of Los Alamos have been fantastic in inviting me, and my fellow candidates to speak to as many different groups as we possibly could.

For me, it seems like yesterday that me and my fellow candidates were all crammed in the municipal building after declaring our candidacies, patiently waiting for our ballot position in the primary. Read More

Proposed Medicaid Cuts Violate Federal Law

NMCLP News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s Human Services Department proposed cuts to Medicaid would hurt families and violate federal law, said the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty in comments submitted Monday on the department’s Centennial Care 2.0 waiver proposal.
 
“Everyone needs access to healthcare coverage,” said William Townley, an attorney with the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty. “But HSD’s proposed cuts to Medicaid would force many New Mexican families to go into debt or simply drop coverage. That’s bad news for all of us. We know that when people go without healthcare,
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Democrats Host Booth At Trick Or Treat On MainStreet

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján has become a regular at Trick or Treat on MainStreet and brought along his little monster sidekick to help distribute candy to the massive crowd Friday on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Democratic candidates distributing candy to trick-or-treaters Friday, from left, Council candidates James Robinson in his Spider-Man costume, Randall Ryti and Sara Scott, Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, Council candidate David Izraelevitz and Municipal judge candidate Elizabeth Allen. Courtesy photo

Wonder Woman, AKA Andrea Determan poses with a powerful Read More

Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Will Follow High Standards Set By Jeannette Wallace And Stephanie Garcia Richard

By ANTONIO MAGGIORE
Los Alamos County Councilor

One of the hardest things about public service as an elected official can be to place the needs of the many over what you as an individual may selfishly want for yourself. Endorsing Christine Chandler is, if I’m being honest, for me one of those decisions.

I want to be clear about this, I have no doubts about Christine Chandler being overwhelmingly the best candidate to represent not only the interests of Los Alamos but all of District 43 as a whole. Why do I know this? I have campaigned against Christine, to refresh your memory I lost the primary to her Read More

Shin: An Extreme Ideologue Who Will Hurt Public Schools?

By LISA SHIN
Republican candidate for House Dist. 43
 
I am responding to Councilor Chandler’s mailer that calls me an “extreme ideologue who will hurt public schools.” First of all, as a Mom, I am thrilled to have a daughter who is thriving in our public school system. Yesterday, I learned that she excels in math, testing 2 grade levels above her peers. Teachers reported she is also well-rounded, gets along well with others, and has a sense of humor. Why would I want to hurt a system that is working so well for her?
 
Secondly, my 21+ experience as a small business owner
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President Orders Flags Flown Half-Staff In Honor And Remembrance Of Victims Of Tragedy In Pittsburgh

President Trump orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of victims at The Tree of Life Synagogue. Courtesy photo

 

From the Office of the Governor of New Mexico:

 

President Donald J. Trump has ordered flags flown at half-staff beginning today in honor and remembrance of the victims of the terrible tragedy at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn.

 

PROCLAMATION 

 

As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, by the authority vested in Read More

Lujan Grisham Calls On DeVos To Address Failures With Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
STATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) has joined more than 150 Members of Congress in requesting Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to turn over more information on — and swiftly act to fix — the Department’s flawed handling of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
 
New data show that an alarming number of PSLF borrowers are being denied forgiveness, and it appears that both the Department and the companies that receive nearly $1 billion in taxpayer funding each year to service federal student
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Letter To The Editor: Elizabeth Allen Represents A Fresh Vision As Municipal Judge

By PHILIP GURSKY
Los Alamos

As we reach the end of the 2018 election season, I invite local voters to consider our local Municipal Judge’s election. The current Municipal Judge has long sat in judgment of residents appearing in Municipal Court and been the leader of the direction of municipal justice in our town. It goes without saying that Judge Kirk has put in thousands of hours of service over the last decades and deserves our respect and thanks.

However, in the demanding and changing times in our community and country, to represent the needs and views of an increasingly new and younger community Read More

Letter To The Editor: Sara Scott Will Serve Interests, Well-being Of Our Residents

By MOLLY CERNICEK
Los Alamos

I have coached Sara Scott’s children in soccer; I am her neighbor; and I have worked with her in LANL’s Russian programs. Sara is approachable, inclusive and makes decisions based on a carefully considered consensus of all stakeholders.

Sara has lived, worked, built friendships, recreated, and raised a family here over the past 30 years. She loves this community and will serve the interests and well-being of its residents.

Join me in supporting Sara Scott for the Los Alamos County Council. Here are others that I know support Sara as well:

Laura and Roy Bohn, Laura and Read More

Letter To The Editor: I Love Lisa

By VERNON KERR
Former House Dist. 43 representative
White Rock

I really  love Lisa Shin for State Representative, she reminds me so much of Representative Cecelia Rosales from Gallup in McKinley County, the district that she was elected from, and like Lisa, she lit up a room when she entered. She was elected from a Democrat district.

Lisa has a personality that gives entry into conversation and is ready to work out differences when needed, I have found her very bright and she can search out vital information in short order, she has an analytic mind tuned to clarifying issues.

Some people disagree Read More

Pearce, Other Candidates Rally Crowd At Los Alamos GOP Headquarters

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce addresses the crowd gathered this afternoon at the Republican Party of Los Alamos County Campaign Headquarters on Trinity Drive. Pearce also stopped at campaign rallies in Nageezi, Cuba, Espanola and Santa Fe on Day 2 of his ‘Jobs Now’ Bus Tour across New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Lt. Gov. candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes addresses community members and supporters gathered this afternoon at the Republican Party of Los Alamos County Campaign Headquarters. House Dist. 43 candidate Lisa Shin looks on at left. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

OJP Awards $64 Million To Combat Human Trafficking

OJP News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced awards of more than $67 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 grant funding to support state, local and tribal jurisdictions’ efforts to protect human trafficking victims, prosecute those who commit trafficking crimes and support coordinated community responses to human trafficking throughout the United States

“Human trafficking is a particularly perverse and illegal form of evil that enriches its perpetrators by exploiting its victims in atrocious ways,” said OJP’s Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney Read More

Steve Pearce Visiting Los Alamos Today

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce

POLITICAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE—Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce is visiting Los Alamos this afternoon as part of his “Jobs Now” Bus Tour across New Mexico.

The campaign rally is 3:30-4:15 p.m. at the Los Alamos County Republican Party Headquarters, 1650 Trinity Dr. #102.

The community is invited to attend. Read More

Michelle Lujan Grisham Releases Plan To Support New Mexico Veterans With 100+ Veteran Endorsers

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
From Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor Campaign:
 
ALBUQUERQUE Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released her plan to increase our state’s support for veterans and their families. The plan calls for the state to play a greater role in helping New Mexico veterans access services and benefits.
 
“New Mexico’s veterans face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare access, education assistance, housing, and employment,” Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I’m proud of my record of serving veterans throughout my career. I took on
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Governor Dedicates Veterans Cemetery In Angel Fire

The Village of Angel Fire now has the state’s third veterans cemetery. Courtesy/wikipedia

From the Office of the Governor:

ANGEL FIRE — New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez dedicated the new $3.2 million Veterans Cemetery Friday in Angel Fire. The cemetery is the third cemetery constructed under Governor Martinez for veterans who live in rural areas throughout the state.

“We dedicate this new cemetery to honor all who have served in uniform,” Martinez said. “New Mexicans have always stood ready to defend our state and nation in the U.S. Armed Forces, and they deserve a final resting place Read More

Lujan Grisham Announces Healthcare Action Plan

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
From the Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor Campaign:
 
ALBUQUERQUE U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham has released her plan to build a Healthcare System that Works for all New Mexicans.
 
The action plan details the nine steps she will immediately take as governor to make healthcare more accessible to New Mexico families.
 
“Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege,” Lujan Grisham said. “Too many New Mexicans suffer from a healthcare system that is understaffed, hard to understand, and not affordable. As governor, I will immediately
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