Sen. Richard C. Martinez Speaks to Constituents
Column by Sen. Richard C. Martinez
I want to thank all of my constituents living in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties for the warm receptions I received along the campaign trail.
I have been ill recently, so I will probably not be able to see a lot of you who live in the areas I planned to visit before election day.
As I met with some of you, we talked about topics related to our daily lives and we shared ideas about them.
As we move forward in the next few years, we will need to find solutions for issues like:
- Balancing environmental concerns
Candidates Address the Issues
County Council candidates discuss the issues during a forum Thursday at the Los Alamos Research Park hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and the Monitor. From left, Vincent Chiravalle, Marc Clay, Kristin Henderson, Ken Johnson, Pete Sheehey and Roger Waterman. Courtesy photo
House District 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard, at left, was among audience members at Thursday’s forum. Monitor Publisher Keven Todd, at right, served as moderator. Courtesy photo Read More
Column by Dist. 5 Senate Candidate Alfredo Montoya
Column by Alfredo Montoya
I have been honored, in recent weeks, to appear before voters in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties to debate the issues with my opponent for the District 5 State Senate seat.
I am anxious to appear in public with him so that you can learn about the differences between us.
I am confident that I can win your trust in fair debate.
Yesterday evening, my opponent and I were asked to continue the discussion we began at the Los Alamos League of Women Voters forum, albeit in Espanola.
I was extremely disappointed because, even though theRio Grande Sun called this election, “the Read More
First John F. Kennedy Banquet Set for June 2
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF LOS ALAMOS News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos will host its first JFK Banquet 6-9 p.m., Saturday June 2 at the Best Western Hilltop House.
Local baseball legend Bun Ryan is the featured guest.
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan is the at the Keynote Speaker. A special video will be shown of U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman honoring Bun Ryan.
The cost is $50 per person or reserve a table of eight for $350.
A delicious three course meal will be served with your choice of beef tenderloin or vegetarian crepes with dinner salad, baked potato, rolls and chocolate cheesecake.
The John F. Kennedy Read More
Kiwanis – Local GOP Candidates Forum [Audio]
Editor's Note: Marc Clay was unable to attend last week's forum. He spoke to the Kiwanis Club Tuesday, May 22, and his talk has been added to the original story.
Marc Clay, Candidate for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Karen Kendall.
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos held a local Republican Candidates Forum today. Local Los Alamos Republican Candidates Sharon Stover (Candidate for County Clerk – represented by her husband Steve Girrens), Vincent Chiravalle and Roger Waterman (both candidates for County Council) were in attendance.
Marc Clay, County Council Candidate, Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Providing Complete Election Night Coverage
The Justice Center lobby will remain open 7-9 p.m., during the June 5 Primary Election for the public to gather and watch as the Los Alamos County Clerk posts election results. Early Voting Underway Throughout County
Residents turned out this morning at the Community Building at 20th Street and Central Avenue for early voting, which continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for the June 5 Primary Election. Photo by Greg Kendall.ladailypost.com
Preview Sample Ballots:
Republican – All Precincts (1-17): www.losalamosnm.us/clerk/Documents/Sample%20Ballot%20REP.pdf
Democrat – Senator District 5 (Precincts 7-17): www.losalamosnm.us/clerk/Documents/Sample%20Ballot%20DEM%20Senator%205.pdf
Democrat – Senator District 6 (Precincts 1-6): Read More
Local Door to Door Campaining in Full Swing
Los Alamos High School graduate Patty Plank Maki with her husband Butch campaigned around Los Alamos Saturday for their son, Danny Maki, who is running for a seat on the Public Regulation Commission. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. and worked with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan both in Washington and when the congressman chaired the PRC. Residents are seeing more and more candidates coming to their door as the June 5 Primary Election draws near. Courtesy photo Read More
Councilors Greet Senator on Campaign Trail
Los Alamos Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor David Izraelevitz, right, welcome Sen. Richard Martinez during his campaign stop this morning at the Coffee Booth. Martinez is seeking re-election in District 5, which includes Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties.The Democrat also met with members of the public at the restaurant. Photo by H. Kris Fronzak Read More
Senate Candidate Discusses Passion for Protecting Natural Resources, Education
Thank you very much to the people of Los Alamos, and the very energetic League of Women Voters for the opportunity to participate in your voter forum laast Thursday.
Many excellent questions were raised, especially about the environment and the quality of our regional groundwater. Water is a passion of mine.
I thank the Los Alamos Daily Post for allowing me to continue the discussion at its online newspaper site.
I initially decided to run for State Senate because, as a five-term commissioner of Rio Arriba County, I grew frustrated by the incumbent’s unwillingness
Sen. Martinez Meet & Greet at 11 a.m.
By Sen. Richard Martinez
I want to remind all of my constituents living in Los Alamos that I will be visiting with a few of the Los Alamos County Councilors today, May 21.
We are having coffee at the Coffee Booth in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center and starting at 11 a.m. will follow with a “meet and greet” for the members of the public.
Some of the members of the Los Alamos community who were in attendance at the forum sponsored by the League of Woman Voters of Los Alamos Thursday, May 17, provided valuable input on issues we need to address not only as lawmakers, but together as a community
For those of you who Read More
Sen. Martinez Thanks the League
By Sen. Richard Martinez
I want to express my gratitude to the League of Woman Voters from Los Alamos for inviting me to participate in the forum sponsored by them last night (Thursday) and also to the members of the Los Alamos community who were in attendance.
It gave me pleasure to have the opportunity to participate and I sincerely enjoyed meeting with you to discuss some of the important issues that we are faced with finding solutions for.
I share the same concerns about our valuable resources: water, the environment and the education of the youth in our district and state.
During my tenure, I have Read More
GOP Elects Delegates to Quadrennial Convention
The Los Alamos County GOP held its Quadrennial County Convention Thursday evening at the Los Alamos VFW.
The purpose of the County Quadrennial Convention was to elect delegates to the Republican Party of New Mexico Quadrennial Convention to be held June 9 in Albuquerque.
The State Convention will elect delegates to the National GOP Convention in Tampa, Fla.
Newly elected Delegates seated from left, Heather McClenaghan, Marie O’Neill, JoAnn Johnson and standing from left, Bob McClenaghan, Mike Weaver, Bill McKerley and Jordan Redmond. Courtesy/GOP Read More
Candidates State Their Positions at League Forum
U.S. Congressional District 3 candidates Jefferson Byrd, speaking, and Rick Newton are Republicans running against each other in the June 5 Primary Election. The candidates discussed their positions and fielded questions from the audience and the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos, the nonpartisan organization sponsoring tonight’s Forum. The winner of the June 5 Primary Election will face Democratic incumbent Rep. Ben Ray Lujan in the November General Election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Monica Zamora and Victor Lopez are running for the New Mexico State Court Read More
League of Women Voters Forum Draws 11 Candidates, Full Audience, Plenty of Questions
President Barbara Calef of the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos opens tonight’s Candidates’ Forum underway in the Lecture Hall at UNM-Los Alamos. The Forum consists of only those candidates who are in contested races. In laying the ground rules, Calef asked the 11 candidates in attendance to refrain from personal attacks. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
State Sen. Richard Martinez, D-Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties chats with audience members as he awaits his opportunity to participate in tonight’s forum. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost/com Read More
Public Invited to Meet State Senator Monday
County News:
Sen. Richard Martinez is holding an informal meet and greet session with the public at about 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Coffee Booth in Mari-Mac Shopping Center.
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor David Izraelevitz are stopping by the restaurant to visit with Martinez as well.
Martinez is a Democrat representing Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties in the state legislature. He is running for re-election.
Born and raised in New Mexico, Martinez grew up in Guachupangue, a small farming community north of Santa Fe and Espanola.
His education includes Read More
Campaign Season Becoming More Visible
Volunteers Charlie and Max Hermann place campaign yard signs on a public site in White Rock. Volunteers for County Council Candidate Kristin Henderson distributed more than 60 yard signs on a recent evening in neighborhoods throughout Los Alamos, kicking off a flurry of campaign activity that included the candidate’s Facebook page launch that same day. Photo by Ryn Hermann
Political signs are popping up at a public site near Rocket Park in White Rock. Photo by Ryn Hermann
Early Voting Begins Saturday!
By Carol A. Clark
Voting early begins from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at both the Los Alamos Community Building, 475 20th St. and the White Rock Fire Station #3, 129 N.M.4.
Early voting will continue at both locations 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the following Tuesday, May 22 through Saturday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 29 through Saturday, June 2.
Also, Election Day has never been easier with Voting Convenience Centers (VCC) that will scattered throughout Los Alamos County.
VCC’s are Election Day polling locations available to any registered voter of Los Alamos County regardless of their designated precinct. Read More
Republicans Running for County Offices to Speak at Kiwanis Today
The Republicans running for Los Alamos County offices in the June 5 Primary Election will be speaking today (May 15) at the Kiwanis lunch meeting.
The meeting begins at noon and is held at the Masonic Lodge on Sage, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Drive.
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League of Women Voter’s Forum is Thursday
On June 5, New Mexico will hold its 2012 Primary Election. Although many offices will appear on the ballot, only five offices have contested primary races.
In order to inform the electorate about these contests, the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos will host a forum on May 17 at UNM-Los Alamos in the Lecture Hall in Building 2 to introduce the community to the candidates:
6:30 p.m. – refreshments served / meet the candidates
7 p.m. – forum begins
All 12 candidates have accepted the League’s invitation.
The candidates include:
- U.S. Congressional District 3 (two Republicans)