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
Letter to the Editor: Approve Trinity Site Lease Agreement
Heather Wilson Shares Health Care Views at LAMC Meeting
By Bonnie J. Gordon
In a question and answer format, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Heather Wilson exchanged ideas with a group of medical professionals and other members of the public on the topic of health care during a meeting at Los Alamos Medical Center Wednesday.
“I think the Health Care Act was a mistake and should be repealed,” Wilson said speaking of The Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, signed by President Obama in March 2010.
Wilson said the Act would cause a number of ill effects on health care, including increases in the cost of health insurance.
Many small Read More
Letter to the Editor: NEDO: Good Investment But More is Needed…
NEDO: A Good Investment in our Future But We Need to do More to Make it Pay Off
By Stephanie Garcia Richard
Democratic Candidate for NM House District 43
Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba Counties
Yesterday Los Alamos County hosted a significant event that many consider New Mexico’s entrance into the future of energy production for the nation.
That event was a ribbon cutting for the “smart house” demonstration project integrating photo voltaic energy production, battery storage, and computer controlled distribution and use.
The project team included a consortium Read More
Letter to the Editor: From Weapons to Power Plant Fuel
By James (Jim) W. HallFor several weeks, citizens in New Mexico have had the opportunity to comment on a Department of Energy plan that would take plutonium from decommissioned U.S. nuclear weapons and convert it to material that would generate electricity in nuclear reactors.
A key element of this plan would take place at the world’s most capable and secure facility for plutonium, Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Scientists at Los Alamos have been proving Read More
Rep. Jim Hall Lectures at UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-LA guest lecturer Dist. 43 House Rep. Jim Hall presented to County Councilor Mike WIsmer’s American Politics Class Monday night, an overview of the 2012 Legislative Session focusing on basic state finances, the legislative budget process and outcomes and a lecture describing the recent redistricting process. See presentations at jimhallnm43.com. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner Read More
Rep. Ben Ray Luján Visits Local Democratic Party
By Greg Kendall
Gathering Saturday at the Democratic Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square, from left, New Mexico House Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Richard, Los Alamos County Council candidates Michael Redondo and Pete Sheehey, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Co-chairs Robyn Schultz and Mike Wheeler. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
On Saturday, after attending the Next Big Idea Festival in downtown Los Alamos, Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., spoke to a group gathered at the Los Alamos Democratic Headquarters, 140 Read More
Campaign Manager Stands in for Byrd
Byrd Campaign Manager Rey Herrera. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
GOP Dist. 3 Congressional candidate Jefferson Byrd was unable to attend Saturday’s grand opening celebration of the Republican Party of Los Alamos Headquarters, 1362 D-1 Trinity Dr.
Standing in for Byrd, his Campaign Manager Rey Herrera spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post about his candidate’s hopes for beating Democratic incumbent Rep. Ben Ray Luján.
Herrera said that the big issues are easily seen in comparing Congressional Districts 2 and 3.
“We don’t have to go very far Read More
Democratic Candidates Knock on Local Doors Saturday
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. talk with Lewis Muir, while campaigning door-to-door in the Western area Saturday. Courtesy photo Read More
Candidates Debate at White Rock Senior Center
The White Rock Senior Center hosted a Los Alamos County Council Candidate Debate Sept. 14. From left, Republican incumbent Vincent Chiravalle, Republican Steve Girrens, Democrat Kristin Henderson, Democrat Pete Sheehey and Democrat Michael Redondo. Republican candidate Marc Clay did not attend. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Heather Wilson’s Son to Attend Local GOP HQ Grand Opening Saturday
GOP News:
Joshua Hone, the son of U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson is scheduled to attend the grand opening celebration of the Los Alamos Republican Party headquarters at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.
The headquarters is at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite D1, just north of Viola’s Restaurant.
The community is invited to attend the grand opening and meet Wilson’s son as well as Jefferson Byrd, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District.
Several Republican candidates running for state and local offices also will be on hand to speak with the public.
Free Read More