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Governor Susana Martinez Campaigns For House Dist. 43 Candidate Sharon Stover

Gov. Susana Martinez, right, speaks in support of Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover, left, during a campaign gathering Sunday at Rover Park in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd turns out for Sunday’s campaign gathering for Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover at Rover Park in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich Receives National Farmers Union’s Golden Triangle Award

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  The National Farmers Union’s awarded U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) with the Golden Triangle, its highest legislative honor, for his work on behalf of New Mexico’s family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
 
“I grew up on small farm and ranch operation, and like many Americans, I learned the dignity of hard work long before I ever held a job. Farmers and ranchers in New Mexico help drive the economy and have shaped our state’s history, as many growers come
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Former CIA Operative Valerie Plame Helps Raise Funds For Rep. Garcia Richard

From left, Dr. Marvel Harrison, Valerie Plame and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at Thursday’s fundraiser for Garcia Richard at Harrison’s home in Los Alamos. Garcia Richard, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Guests listen as former CIA operative Valerie Plame details the accomplishments of Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and encourages the crowd to support her re-election to a third term in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing, Enriching, Enabling. Courtesy/defense.gov

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

“As we celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the longstanding contributions that the Hispanic community has made throughout our nation’s history.  This year’s theme, ‘Honoring our Heritage, Building our Future’ reminds us of the rich culture, Read More

Letter To The Editor: A Scary But Interesting Election

By E. ALAN WADLINGER
Los Alamos

I find this election to be both interesting and scary. On one side we have Hillary Clinton who can act at times as an ethically flawed individual but who does seem dedicated to helping the disadvantaged. 

On the other side we have Donald Trump to whom ethics appears to be a meaningless concept and acts as if he were the anti-Christ sent to fool the true believers.

Apparently ethically damaged individuals can even become saints, so Hillary will get my vote for President but not sainthood. I guess this implies that I am not one of Donald’s true believers.

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LAFRW Announces Constitution Day Essay Winners

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women have announced the winners of the 2016 Constitution Day Essay Contest.

2016 Constitution Day Essay Contest Winners:

Elementary School Grades 4-6 – Tie for 1st Place – Each winner will receive $100:

  • Jack Ammerman, Homeschool Student
  • Julie Nolen, Piñon Elementary

Middle School – Winner will receive $200:

  • Anna Clark, Los Alamos Middle School

High School – Winner will receive $300:

  • Brooklyn Scott, Los Alamos High School

The local FRW organization sponsors the Constitution Day Essay Contest to encourage and challenge students to learn more Read More

Four New Mexico Republican Candidates Named Rising Stars By National GOP Group

RPNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Four Republican candidates running this year in New Mexico were named to the Republican State Leadership Committee’s “16 in ’16: Races to Watch” list — more than in any other state.

The candidates highlighted as rising stars by the RSLC are Dr. Christina Hall in HD 24, Diego Espinoza in SD 9, Greg Baca in SD 29 and Rep. Nora Espinoza for Secretary of State. 

“We are thrilled that the RSLC has recognized so many of our great candidates, four times more than in any other state.” said Republican Party

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Luján Amendment To Help Fix Shortage Of VA Doctors Passes Unanimously

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District offered an amendment on the House floor to veterans legislation that addresses the need to fix a doctor shortage at Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in New Mexico and across the country.
 
Luján’s amendment passed by voice vote with unanimous support. Below are his remarks as delivered. Click here to watch Luján’s speech.
 
“Thank you Mr. Chairman. My amendment directs the VA to produce a report related to the part-time employment
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Attorney General Balderas Sues Bristol-Myers Squibb For False & Deceptive Marketing

AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Thursday, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that he filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical manufacturer Bristol-Meyers Squibb for false and deceptive marketing of the prescription drug Plavix.
 
The complaint alleges that the drug company knew that its drug was ineffective in a percentage of the population and may have increased a patient’s risk of internal bleeding, but the company failed to disclose that to prescribing doctors and the public.
 
“My office will continue to protect vulnerable New Mexican families
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Conservation Lands Foundation Applauds First Marine Monument In The Atlantic

CLF News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  The Conservation Lands Foundation applauds Thursday’s designation of the New England Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
 
President Obama’s proclamation will make this the first national monument in the North Atlantic Ocean.
 
“In taking this action, President Obama has demonstrated the same bold leadership he has shown in protecting America’s mountains, rivers and forests,” said Brian O’Donnell, executive director of the Conservation Lands Foundation. “The monument will advance the important
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Milder: Risk Of Maintaining Sheriff’s Department

By KEN MILDER
Former County Councilor

What does the lawsuit stemming from former Governor Gary Johnson’s support of Indian gaming have to do with the current risk associated with retention of the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Office? As it turns out, quite a lot.

During Gary Johnson’s first campaign for governor he promised New Mexico’s tribal nations that he would support their efforts to establish casinos. Once elected, and without authorization from the NM legislature, Governor Johnson executed gaming compacts with the reservations. He did this against advice from state legislators and the attorney Read More

O’Leary: A Single Excellent Police Department Is The Right Approach For Los Alamos

By SUSAN O’LEARY, Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Council
 
When Los Alamos County was incorporated as a special and unique type of small, one-community County, a conscious decision was made to have a single well-trained, well-funded professional law enforcement agency, the Los Alamos Police Department. At that time there was discussion about just having no Sheriff at all. Some say it was a close call, but the position of Sheriff was maintained as a largely ceremonial post with a nominal salary and a few administrative duties; probably as some kind of compromise decision.

The law of

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Tickets Available For Los Alamos GOP Constitution Day Dinner Sept. 24

Courtesy image

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting its annual Constitution Day Dinner 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Church of Christ at 2323 Diamond Dr., in Los Alamos.

Tickets are available for this special event, which features guest speaker State Rep. Nora Espinoza who is a candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State. The winners of the Constitution Essay Contest for students of all school levels will be announced and the winners will have an opportunity to read their essays at the event. The elementary winner receives $100, the middle school winner receives $200 and Read More

Senator Padilla: When Is The Special Session?

By SEN. MICHAEL PADILLA
Majority Whip
 
New Mexico is facing a budget crisis of historic proportions, one that must be dealt with now, not later. The state budget crisis requires responsible cuts and reliable revenue sources.
 
For reasons that are difficult to fathom, the Governor and her Republican allies in the House of Representatives have been downplaying the seriousness of the budget crisis. Both the Governor and the Legislature have an obligation to fix the problem, not to pretend it doesn’t exist.
 
Now is the time for democrats and republicans to come together
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Rep. Garcia Richard Evaluates Proposals During LESC Meeting At State Capitol

During a recent meeting at the state capitol in Santa Fe, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard as an educator and member of the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) evaluates proposals that will affect New Mexico schools, teachers, insurance premiums for New Mexico, charter schools and the Every Child Succeeds Act that replaced No Child Left Behind. Courtesy photo Read More

N.M. Delegation Welcomes News That Facebook Will Build New Data Center In Los Lunas

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement welcoming today’s news that Facebook will build its new data center in Los Lunas:

“We welcome Facebook to New Mexico and are proud to help secure this new investment in our state’s future. Facebook will bring innovative opportunities for our economy and much needed jobs. As a leader in energy development, New Mexico is an ideal fit for the new facility, which Read More

New Mexico Human Services Department Announces Nearly 25 Percent Decrease In Uninsured Rate

NMHSD News:
 
SANTA FE  The New Mexico Human Services Department announced that the number of New Mexicans without health insurance coverage dropped by nearly 25 percent last year. Since Gov. Susana Martinez took office in 2011, New Mexico’s uninsured rate has plummeted by nearly half.
 
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual “Health Insurance Coverage in the United States” report, the uninsured rate in New Mexico dropped from 14.5 percent in 2014 to 10.9 percent in 2015.
 
“We’ve expanded and reformed Medicaid to make it more patient-centered and provide basic
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