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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

Girls Scouts Lead Pledge Of Allegiance At Council

Members of Girl Scout Troop 10631 lead the Pledge of Allegiance during Tuesday’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler hands out gifts to members of Girl Scout Troop 10631 to thank them for leading the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night in the Pledge Of Allegiance. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

State Auditor Wayne Johnson Investigates ‘Retirement Refunds’ Totaling $65,000 To Tijeras City Employees

State Auditor Wayne Johnson
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE State Auditor Wayne Johnson has initiated a special investigation to determine if thousands of tax dollars recently given to Village of Tijeras employees were paid in compliance with all state and local laws and regulations.
 
Johnson says there’s reason to believe the payments were improper or miscalculated, were done outside of normal accounting methods, and skirted standard internal controls for a municipality like Tijeras.
 
The refunds appear to have been issued without anybody but the Mayor and the Village
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Los Alamos County Council Passes One Code Enforcement Ordinance; Amends Another

Community Development Director Paul Andrus speaks to Los Alamos County Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
 
 By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos County’s code enforcement program is getting some changes.
 
Two ordinances proposing amendments to the program were discussed during Tuesday night’s regular Council meeting. While one ordinance to revamp the code enforcement still awaits approval, Council did approve another ordinance.
 
Council
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Primary Candidate Forum: House Dist. 43; Judges May 9

LWVLA News:

The Los Alamos League of Women Voters invites the public to the final candidate forum to introduce candidates who have opposition in the June 5 Primary Election. Come to the forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at Fuller Lodge, but first enjoy refreshments at 6:30 p.m., as well as conversation with the candidates.

Candidates at May 9 forum:

  • First Judicial District Court Judge, Division 2: Gregory S. Shaffer, Donna M. Bevacqua-Young, Maria E. Sanchez-Gagne, and Jerry A. Archuleta (all Democrats);
  • First Judicial District Court Judge, Division 5: Jason Lidyard and Matthew Jackson (both
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U.S. Sen. Heinrich Unveils Plans To Introduce Legislation To Designate White Sands As National Park

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich plans to introduce legislation to designate White Sands National Monument as New Mexico’s newest national park. Photo by Jaxson Pohlman

STATE News:

LAS CRUCES – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) unveiled Friday the White Sands National Park Establishment Act, legislation he plans to introduce to designate White Sands National Monument as New Mexico’s newest national park.

“The vision to create White Sands National Park has been driven by a diverse coalition of community leaders and local elected officials for years. By elevating White Sands National Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Backs Establishment Of New Mexico Office Of Outdoor Recreation

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered the keynote address today at the New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference in Las Cruces, highlighting the inextricable link between conservation and growing the Western economy.
 
The two-day conference was the first event of its kind in New Mexico and featured business, elected, and outdoor industry leaders from across the West.
 
Accodring to the Outdoor Industry Association, the outdoor recreation economy in New Mexico generates 99,000 direct jobs,
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EMILY’s List Endorses Christine Chandler For House Dist. 43

EMILY’s List News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for House Dist. 43 to replace Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard who is running for New Mexico Land Commissioner.

“As a Los Alamos County Councilor, former Los Alamos National Laboratory attorney and legislative analyst, Christine Chandler has the experience and dedication necessary to represent the needs of all New Mexicans,” said Geri Prado, senior director of state and local campaigns at EMILY’s List. “EMILY’s List is excited Read More

Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Recommend Candidates To Fill Two Vacancies On US District Court

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Honorable Robert C. Brack announced his intention to assume senior status in November 2017, after 15 years of distinguished service on the federal bench.
 
Judge Brack’s announcement, effective July 25, 2018, will create a vacancy in Las Cruces, for a U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico.
 
Dec. 26, 2017, the Honorable Christina Armijo announced her intention to assume senior status after 16 years of distinguished service on the federal bench, including over five years as Chief Judge for the District. Judge Armijo’s announcement,
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Former CIA Covert Officer Talk On Cuban Missile Crisis May 16

CIA Covert Officer Bruce Held
 
CIR News:
 
Former CIA Covert Officer Bruce Held, who served as Chief of Station in Asia, Latin America, and Africa and was the former Director of Intelligence and Counterintelligence for the Department of Energy will present the talk, The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Secret Intelligence Perspective.
 
The talk is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at Hotel Santa Fe Hacienda and Spa at 1505 Paseo de Peralta.
 
Many people know about the Thirteen Days, the dramatic story of how President Kennedy managed the Cuban Missile Crisis. This talk provides a secret
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Damon Martinez On World Press Freedom Day

Courtesy/en.unesco.org

From the Office of Congressional Candidate Damon Martinez:

ALBUQUERQUE – In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, Damon Martinez released the following statement Thursday:

“On World Press Freedom Day, we honor those who have devoted themselves to holding up the light. Truth and freedom are the twin pillars that anchor just societies, and those like President Trump who mock truth – who belittle and suppress it – do so because they fear it. 

“Today, we salute those who have sacrificed their lives in pursuit of truth, and we recommit ourselves Read More

Sheriff’s Attorney Files Brief In Advance Of Hearing At Los Alamos Justice Center May 10

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Sheriff Marco Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn filed his response in First Judicial District Court Thursday to Los Alamos County’s brief in support of a restraining order, preliminary injunction and permanent injunction against Lucero. A hearing on the case is slated for 10 a.m., May 10 at the Los Alamos Justice Center before Judge Francis J. Mathew.

Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart maintains in his April 29 brief that Lucero has unlawfully exceeded the limits placed on his elective office by the citizens of Read More

NEA-NM Endorses Lujan Grisham For Governor

NEA-NM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE The National Education Association New Mexico (NEA-NM) has endorsed U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor.
 
NEA-NM has been advocating for students, public education, and public education employees across New Mexico since 1886.
 
Teachers and other educators are looking forward to a new Governor who better understands New Mexicans heartfelt desire for a world-class education system. There is no time to lose for New Mexico students, so we say it’s time for Michelle Lujan Grisham for our next Governor. We have full confidence
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Hearing On Sheriff’s Suit Against Attorney General Slated For May 15 In Los Alamos

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

First Judicial District Judge David K. Thomson has slated a hearing in a suit filed by Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero against Attorney General Hector Balderas and his records custodian Patricia Salazar for 11 a.m., May 15 at the Los Alamos Justice Center.

Lucero’s suit, which was filed by his attorney Blair Dunn, accuses Balderas of withholding a 2016 memorandum containing an opinion or evaluation of the ongoing dispute involving the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s duties. Dunn is a candidate for Balderas’ position in this Read More

Sen. Martinez Endorses Christine Chandler

By RICHARD MARTINEZ
New Mexico Senate, Dist. 5

I am proud to endorse Christine Chandler for New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43, which includes Los Alamos and parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe Counties.  

As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ve had the pleasure of hiring and working with Christine as a legislative analyst for four out of the last five sessions. Her legal expertise and analytical capabilities are outstanding, but more important, her knowledge of the legislative process and her relationships are what make her the best choice to represent Read More

Sheehey: Why I Care About Education And Health Care

By PETE SHEEHEY
Candidate for House Dist. 43

I have written about the importance of scientists like myself playing a role in government. I will work to make sure that facts and sound science are included in lawmaking. I was honored recently that the National Education Association-New Mexico has recommended my candidacy, because I also feel strongly that good affordable education and health care for all are the keys to a strong society and economy.

My life experience has taught me this. I grew up in a working class family. My parents were well-read, intelligent people, but were only able to get a Read More

Ryti: Focus On Values To Build Community

Randall Ryti during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
 
By RANDALL RYTI
Candidate for County Council
 
As I walk the neighborhoods to meet residents, one thing I particularly appreciate is people talking about what they like and value about living in Los Alamos. Among the values, quality of life has been mentioned multiple times. Other times people have focused on one or two issues of concern to them. Code enforcement, County spending practices, and reductions to County
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National Education Association Of New Mexico Endorses Christine Chandler For House Dist. 43

NEA-NM News:

The National Education Association of New Mexico (NEM-NM) endorses Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for House District 46 and to assume Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s position representing Los Alamos and portions of Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba.

NEA-New Mexico announced Tuesday that they recommend Chandler as the candidate who will make the best legislative decisions for New Mexico students.

NEA-New Mexico endorses candidates who put students and education first and believe Chandler’s commitment to New Mexico students and the public school employees who educate Read More

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