EMILY’s List Endorses Five NM Women Including Stephanie Garcia Richard – Land Commissioner And Christine Chandler – House Dist. 43
Stephanie Garcia Richard for Land Commissioner
EMILY’s List News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, made its first round of New Mexico state office endorsements ahead of the June 5 primary, endorsing five women leaders for statewide and legislative seats ahead of the June primary.
Christine Chandler for House Dist. 43
Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:
“EMILY’s List is excited by the large number of women running for office in New Mexico this year, and we are proud to be supporting these Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Questions CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel In US Senate Intel Committee Hearing
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questions CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel today in a Senate Intel Committee Hearing in Washington, D.C. ScreenShot/LADP
CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel undergoing questioning by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questions today in a Senate Intel Committee Hearing in Washington, D.C. ScreenShot/LADP
Scene today from the Senate Intel Committee Hearing in Washington, D.C. ScreenShot/LADP
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) questioned Gina Haspel during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Read More
Report: State Should Use Extra Federal Funds To Improve Child Care Assistance
NMVFC News:
Child Care Assistance Drops Off So Sharply, Families Face Financial Cliff
ALBUQUERQUE—Child advocates released an analysis of the child care assistance program that they hope will have an impact on how the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) spends an additional $20 million in federal funding.
The new funding will come through the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), which was recently increased by Congress. As CYFD begins its public hearings this week on how best to utilize the funds, policy analysts have this recommendation: fix the cliff effect.
The Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Continues To Fight For Those Impacted By Radiation Exposure
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) submitted four amendments today to the House Rules Committee to expand compensation for those impacted by exposure to radiation while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests.
Luján’s amendments included the full Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments (RECA), which he introduced last year, and provisions of that bill to expand RECA’s downwind exposure area and to qualify post 1971 uranium workers for compensation. The fourth amendment Read More
Sheehey Receives 4th Major Endorsement
Pete Sheehey
POLITICAL News:
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, Democratic candidate for New Mexico State representative, has announced the fourth major endorsement of his campaign, by Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM), a nonpartisan political action group that works to elect pro-conservation candidates.
This, is in addition to his recent endorsements by the Sierra Club, Rio Grande Chapter, and the educators unions National Education Association, New Mexico and American Federation of Teachers, New Mexico.
Conservation Voters New Mexico’s press release (link Read More
NNSA Senior Leader David Huizenga Nominated For Prestigious Public Service Award
David Huizenga named finalists for 2018 Samuel J. Heyman Medal
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A leader in nuclear nonproliferation at the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has been named one of 27 finalists for the 2018 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals.
David Huizenga, the Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for NNSA’s Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, works to reduce global nuclear dangers by advancing capabilities to prevent nuclear and radiological proliferation and terrorism threats worldwide.
“Dave is a widely regarded Read More
Early Voting Underway At Municipal Building … Deadline To Change Registration To Vote In Primary Election Is 5 p.m. Today
Election Official Sheila Molony assists voter Richard Lynch who is the 24th person to cast his ballot today as early voting gets underway in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Presiding Judge Linda Fox this afternoon in Council Chambers is nearing her 13th year of volunteering during elections in Los Alamos County. She reminds voters registered as Declined to State, Independent or Green, that 5 p.m. today is the deadline to change voter registrations to either Democrat, Republican or Libertarian to be able to vote in the 2018 Primary Election. Read More
Council And Sheriff Candidates Share Views At Forum
League of Women Voters Co-President Barbara Calef addresses the audience, which filled the student center for the League’s candidate forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
League of Women Voters Co-President Becky Shankland addresses the audience at the League’s candidate forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
Community members pack the student center for the League of Women Voters candidate forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Heinrich Introduces White Sands National Park Establishment Act
U.S. Sen Martin HeinrichAG Balderas Launches Investigation Of Technology Used To Facilitate Child Exploitation
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:
Balderas Requests Cooperation from BitTorrent and Other Companies
ALBUQUERQUE – This morning, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced his office is investigating the use of technology to distribute child pornography and has requested the cooperation of BitTorrent Inc. and other companies to provide information that will aid in the investigation.
Last week, Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Affairs Sharon Pino sent a letter to BitTorrent CEO Rogelio Choy demanding answers by June Read More
Council Seeks Letters Of Interest To fill Vacancy
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking Letters of Interest from those interested in filling the unexpired term of Councilor James Chrobocinski, who resigned last week. His term will expire Dec. 31, 2018.
Applicants must be a registered voter and resident of Los Alamos County, and cannot be employed by the County. They should submit a letter of interest explaining their background, experience and why they are interested in the position. Letters of interest must be received no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, May 31. The letter should be submitted to County Manager Harry Burgess, 1000 Read More
First Judicial District Judge Jason Lidyard Visits Post
First Judicial District Judge Jason Lidyard stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday to visit with public safety reporter Maire O’Neill. The two became acquainted when O’Neill began reporting on District Court cases while Lidyard was a prosecutor for the District Attorney’s office. After seven years there, Lidyard was appointed to fill the vacancy created when Judge Jennifer Attrep joined the Court of Appeals. He is seeking to keep his position by being elected in November and has spent the past two weeks campaigning in the Los Alamos and White Rock area. A former federal Read More
Heinrich Calls On CIA To Declassify Information On Haspel’s Role In Enhanced Interrogation Program
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats requesting that all Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) information related to any involvement Gina Haspel may have had in the CIA’s Rendition, Detention, and Interrogation program be declassified in advance of her nomination hearing May 9, 2018 at the Senate Select Committee on the Intelligence. Read More
Benson: You Cannot Vote In The Primary IF…
By JODY BENSONMany first-time voters registered either Independent or Declined to State. But dear Libertarians, Independents, Declined-to-States, Greens, Communist, Unity, American Delta Party, Party for Socialism and Liberation, and any of the other parties of New Mexico—please be aware that New Mexico has a Closed Primary, which means you can only vote in the party in which you are registered.
Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians have candidates in the Primary. But, except for the local office of sheriff in the Republican Party, the only party with candidates with opposition Read More
Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Listens To Young Professionals … Gives Voice To Marginalized Citizens
By Tina DeYoeAs a young professional in the Los Alamos community working in the nonprofit sector, I support Christine Chandler for House District 43’s State Representative.
Christine has done a great job as one of our Los Alamos County Councilor. She understands and listens to concerns that young professionals have including the need for affordable housing, green energy initiatives, the importance of lifting up the voices of women in society, and acceptance of diversity and differing perspectives.
Last year, I had the fortunate opportunity of participating in a book discussion Read More
Luján Visits Sandia; Discusses Workforce Training
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánLetter To The Editor: Pete Sheehey Will Listen To And Work Hard For Us As State Representative
By HOWARD N. BARNUMI’m writing to share my reasons for supporting Peter T. Sheehey’s candidacy for our State Representative for District 43 and to urge district voters to support him in the upcoming Democratic primary, and in the fall election should he be chosen as the Democratic candidate.
Pete has worked tirelessly as County Councilor to carefully research issues before the council, and to reach out to community members to take into account their concerns and take advantage of their knowledge and expertise. As a friend and supporter of Pete’s for many years, I’ve observed the joy Read More
Martin Heinrich, Stephanie Garcia Richard, Christine Chandler Campaign In Cuba
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard who is running for New Mexico Land Commissioner and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, right, who is running for re-election visit Cuba as part of their campaign activities. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard chats with residents in Cuba as part of her campaign activities. Courtesy photo
House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler shares a laugh with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich during a campaign stop in Cuba. Courtesy photo Read More
New Española Mayor Javier E. Sanchez Meets With Los Alamos And Valley Daily Post Publishers
Newly elected Española Mayor Javier E. Sanchez in his office Monday during a meeting with Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark who also is co-publisher with Eric Vasquez of the Valley Daily Post. Mayor Sanchez met with Clark and Vasquez to discuss community issues and said he looks forward to working in collaboration with Los Alamos on issues important to the region. Sanchez replaces Mayor Alice A. Lucero who opted not to seek a third term. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Proclaims May As Bike Month
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, left, and Public Works Department County Engineer Eric Martinez hold up a proclamation that delcares May 14-18 Bike to Work Week and May as Bike Month Tuesday night at the regular County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Councilor proclaimed May 14-18 Bike to Work Week and May as Bike Month Tuesday night at the regular County Council meeting.
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: On November 30, 2017, Los Alamos became a Bronze status Bicycle Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Read More
