Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Conversations – Marc Clay
The Los Alamos Daily Post concludes its series of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
Los Alamos County Council candidate Republican Marc Clay is featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted this Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos. Councilor Vincent Chiravalle was scheduled for the conversation, but was unable to attend.
Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Conversations – Sheehey & Redondo
The Los Alamos Daily Post continues its series of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
Los Alamos County Council candidates Democrats Pete Sheehey and Michael Redondo are featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos.
The Council candidates were paired at random and answered questions about topics that affect the lives of the people throughout the community.
Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Conversations – Girrens & Henderson
The Los Alamos Daily Post continues its series of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
Los Alamos County Council candidates Republican Steven Girrens and Democrat Kristin Henderson are featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted this Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos.
The Council candidates were paired at random and answered questions about topics that affect the lives of the people throughout the community. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Straightening Record on Several Levels
By Jim HallI noticed the column by Ms. Gunther in the Los Alamos Daily Post. It is an unfortunate combination of rehashing a past issue and conflating political posturing with practical policy.
Since I strongly support New Mexico based businesses (see the business-related bills that I advocated) and have a strong record of encouraging New Mexico business development, the column is particularly disingenuous.
A forthcoming column (perhaps columns—this is not a simple subject) will discuss my corporate tax policy position in detail. However, in the interim, Read More
House Candidate Garcia Richard Campaigns in Gallina
Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, was invited to a meet and greet/fundraiser by Gene and Peggy McCracken in Gallina recently, which is a new area now covered in New Mexico House Dist. 43. Gene McCracken listens as a voter speaks with Richard at the event. Courtesy photo
House Dist. 43 Democratic Stephanie Garcia Richard meets voters in Gallina recently at the home of Gene and Peggy McCracken. Courtesy photo Heather Wilson’s Son at Coffee Booth Friday Morning
Letter to the Editor: Hall Decent But Richard Far Superior
By Betty Ann Gunther
Jim Hall is a decent person, but we have a far superior Democratic candidate by the name of Stephanie (Garcia) Richard, who is running against him for representative to the New Mexico House of Representatives (Dist. 43.)
Jim Hall has been in the job as an appointee and has supported Republican issues even at the expense of Los Alamos County during the brief tenure of his appointment.
After it was revealed that a press release from Jim Hall claiming endorsements from Democratic Senators was not accurate, I found myself disappointed in Jim Hall’s campaign.
He, and his campaign, Read More
Column: Checks and Balances
By George Chandler
“Checks and balances” is the phrase that describes the interactions among the branches of a government that provides for limiting governmental excess by the separation of powers into legislative, executive and judicial sectors.
For example in the first instance, the federal government, the legislature passes laws but those laws can only be enforced by the executive and interpreted by the judicial, the legislature can remove judges or presidents and controls their budgets but is itself greatly constrained by being bifurcated.
And so on. In the extreme these Read More
Find Complete Election Coverage on the Los Alamos Daily Post
2012 Election News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post’s Election 2012 page has a wealth of information, including:
- A complete list of local candidates including email, website and phone number;
- League of Women Voters’ 2012 Voters Guide;
- Link to the County Clerk 2012 Voter Information Page;
- Los Alamos Daily Post Video Candidate Conversations; and
- Election 2012 News Stories.
Check out the Election 2012 page by clicking HERE or via the red menu bar at the top of each page. Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Launches Candidate Video Series
Today the Los Alamos Daily Post launched its first of four sets of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Jim Hall and Democratic opponent Stephanie Garcia Richard are featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted this evening at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos.
The video series concludes Wednesday evening with the Los Alamos County Council candidates including Democrats Kristin Read More
County Clerks Office Certifies Voting Machines
From left, County Council candidates Michael Redondo and Kristin Henderson with Los Alamos Canvasing Committee member Bill McKerley and observer Marie Chiravalle, review voting machine procedures Friday at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Bill McKerley, a member of the Los Alamos Canvasing Committee and Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols stand among voting machines to be certified by the County Clerk’s Office Friday. McKerley stated that he was recently in Starbucks and saw a uniformed soldier. McKerley thanked Read More
Garcia Richard: State Education Reform Must Start with Early Reading
Column by Stephanie Garcia Richard, Democratic Candidate for State Rep, District 43
As kids from Los Alamos and around the state get back to school, and the election season begins to gear up, the important role of education in our state’s future becomes more and more apparent.
Schools and classrooms may not share top billing in this season’s political debates, but it’s one of the most important issues for me.
Maybe that’s because I’m on the front lines. I teach third grade and have been a classroom teacher for over ten years. I have taught in charter schools, BIA schools and public schools. Read More
McCain, Graham and Ayotte Stump for Heather Wilson
From left, Heather Wilson’s husband Jay Hone, Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, US. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson, Wilson’s son Josh Hone and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-NC. Courtesy photo
News release:
ALBUQUERQUE — Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte stumped for Heather Wilson Tuesday, telling New Mexico voters that she is the only candidate who will stand up to protect jobs at New Mexico’s labs and bases.
“Massive across-the-board cuts in defense spending would have a devastating effect here in New Mexico — 20,000 jobs lost here Read More
CLARIFICATION: Democratic Senators Expressed Support of – But Have Not Endorsed Republican Rep. Jim Hall
UPDATE: Sen. Richard Martinez has responded to the Los Alamos Daily Post request for comment regarding information from a Hall Campaign news release published here Tuesday:
“I haven’t endorsed anyone in that race. I like Jim Hall a lot. He is a very nice gentleman and he works well with both parties. I used to be Democratic Party Chair and I am not supporting anyone in that race.”
Staff report
After receiving calls from area democrats insisting that Democratic State Senators Carlos Cisneros and Richard Martinez have not endorsed Republican Rep. Jim Hall for Dist. 43, the Los
Stephanie Garcia Richard Lectures at UNM-LA
House District 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard explains to Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer’s American Politics Class recently that the New Mexico Constitution specifically calls for an unpaid citizen’s legislature so that working mothers and fathers, and every sort of profession could be represented, not just the wealthy or retired. Courtesy photo Read More
House Education Chairman Joins Tuesday’s Forum
- New Mexico House Education Committee Chairman Endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard For Dist. 43
Staff report
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees sponsored a House Dist. 43 Candidate Forum Tuesday evening at Los Alamos High School in which Rep. Rick Miera, Chairman of the New Mexico House Education Committee addressed the audience about school funding issues.
RICK MIERA
Miera also endorsed Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard.
“I came to Los Alamos to support Stephanie today,” Miera told audience members after the forum ended. “She’s
Council Tightens Confidentiality Rules
Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle voted in favor of an amendment proposed by Councilor Michael Wismer following Chiravalle’s disclosure of information discussed in a closed door session earlier this month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor Michael Wismer spoke of Councilor Vincent Chiravalle’s “breach of confidentiaility” recently and requested that staff place an item on this evening’s agenda so that Council could consider amending its procedural rules to more clearly define its members’ responsibilities Read More
Voter Registration Closes 5 p.m., Oct. 9.
GOP News:Voter registration for the Nov. 6 general election closes at 5 p.m., Oct. 9.
Anyone wanting to register for the first time in Los Alamos County or wanting to change their name, address or party affiliation, may do so at the Republican Party of Los Alamos County headquarters, 1362-D1 Trinity Dr. (north of Viola’s Restaurant.)
The GOP headquarters is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monsay through Friday and the telephone is 505-259-3732..
Applications for absentee voting and sample ballots will also be available at the GOP headquarters.
Teachers Union to Host Candidate Forum Sept. 25
LAFSE News:
The public is invited to attend a House District 43 Candidate Forum 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
Republican candidate Jim Hall, appointed incumbent, and Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard will participate in the event, which is sponsored by President Ellen Mills and Vice President Ryan Ross of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees.
The forum is structured to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and learn where the candidates stand on the issues.
Letter to the Editor: Ashley Pond Park Really Should Go Forward
By Kristin Henderson
Candidate for Los Alamos County Council
Since I am running for a seat on the County Council, I would like to clarify my position about projects that have already gone through the community vetting process and been approved by Council, as my attendance at a recent Ashley Pond project meeting was noted in a recent front page article in the Monitor.
I am in favor of moving forward with projects that have already had public input and then are approved by Council. That includes this one.
The meeting I attended was about the Ashley Pond project, which includes improving ADA access, Read More
