BREAKING NEWS: Ken Johnson Withdraws from Council Race
Ken Johnson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Democratic candidate Ken Johnson officially withdrew his name from the Los Alamos County Council race, filing his paperwork with the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office late this morning.
Johnson shared with the Los Alamos Daily Post his reasons for leaving the race.
“A confluence of events in recent months has made it highly likely that I will be moving away from Los Alamos in the fairly near future,” Johnson said. “Consequently, if elected to the council, I would be unable to complete my term. As Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Opens 2012 Headquarters
The newly leased headquarters of the Los Alamos County Democratic Party in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
UPDATE: The Democratic Headquarters will open to the public with regular hours begining Saturday, Aug. 25.
The Los Alamos County Democratic Party inked a deal this afternoon to lease a space in Central Park Square for its 2012 campaign headquarters.
“We are very excited to have a central location where we can conduct the party’s business,” Chair Michael Wheeler said.
The 2,700-square-foot space at 140 Central Park Square is comprised of a large open area, 5 individual Read More
Wilson Campaign Names “Women for Heather” Los Alamos County Chair
- Los Alamos woman to lead coalition operations in county
ALBUQUERQUE — Heather Wilson, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, announced today that Los Alamos resident Francine J. Mendoza will lead Women for Heather in Los Alamos County.
Mendoza joins the statewide grassroots team and will lead the county’s efforts to elect the first female senator from New Mexico.
“This year we have a special opportunity to elect Heather Wilson as New Mexico’s first woman U.S. Senator,” Mendoza said. “Heather is the only pro-life candidate running for the U.S. Senate, and I know she will reflect my Read More
Romney Picks Ryan as Running Mate
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has chosen Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate, according to reports. Ryan, 42, has served in Congress since 1999.and is chairman of the House Budget Committee. Courtesy photo Read More
Heather Wilson to March in Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade Saturday
U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson will be in Los Alamos Saturday to march in the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade.
Following the parade, Wilson will meet with members of the local business community over lunch at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue.
After lunch, Wilson will travel to White Rock to tour The Hive at 134 N.M. 4.
While at The Hive, Wilson also will meet with members of the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network to discuss their work as well as the local business climate. Read More
Martin Heinrich Shows Concern for Non-Voters, Too
By Amy Storey
GOP Taps Steve Girrens to Fill Council Candidate Vacancy!
The GOP’s newly appointed County Council candidate Steven Girrens, center, discusses local issues this evening at the Republican Headquarters, 1362 Trinity Dr., as Treasurer Norma Tech and GOP Chair Jordan Redmond look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The Los Alamos County Republican Party Central Committee unanimously appointed Republican Steven Girrens this evening to fill the County Council candidate vacancy left when Roger Waterman withdrew from the race July 23 due to business and professional issues.
“We are very sorry that Roger had Read More
Martin Heinrich Spends Time in White Rock
Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is running for the U.S. Senate against Republican Heather Wilson. Heinrich visited White Rock residents during the day Saturday and met with a group of supporters later in the evening at a home in Pajarito Acres. Courtesy photo
Rep. Jim Hall Launches Door to Door Campaigning
With just over 90 days until the Nov. 6 General Election, incumbent Rep. Jim Hall of House District 43, right, kicked off his door to door campaigning Saturday and is seen here speaking about his stand on the issues with White Rock residents Stan Moore, center left, and Bob Moore as campaign aide Jim Cobble looks on. Stan said Saturday that he will vote for Hall. His son Bob said that he wants to talk a little more before making up his mind. Hall, a Republican, is running against Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard to retain his House seat, which represents Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. Photo Read More
GOP has Until Sept. 11 to Fill Candidate Vacancy
Republican candidate Roger Waterman sent shockwaves through the local community this morning when he announced his withdrawal from the Los Alamos County Council race.
Waterman said that he deeply regrets having to resign from the race but that recent business and professional issues have left him no choice, adding that he greatly appreciates the efforts of his many supporters.
County Council Chair Sharon Stover expressed her thoughts on Waterman’s resignation during a telephone conversation with the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning.
“Speaking as a private citizen, I really Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Waterman Resigns From Council Race
Roger Waterman, second from right, withdrew his candidacy this morning from the six-person race for three available seats on the Los Alamos County Council. Candidates from left, Pete Sheehey, Vincent Chiravalle, Marc Clay, Kristin Henderson, Waterman and Ken Johnson during the candidate’s forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Daily Post at the PAC 8 Studos in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Roger Waterman just announced in an email to the Los Alamos Daily Post that he is dropping out of the race for Los Alamos County Council – citing business and professional Read More
Local Democrats Meet Thursday
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos will hold its monthly meetingat 7 p.m., Thursday July 19 att Mesa Public Library.
The group will discuss upcoming events including a visit from U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
The meeting is open to the public.
Candidate Stephanie Richard Marches with Congressional Delegation in Sunday Parade
New Mexico House District 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard marched in the Espanola Fiesta Parade Sunday with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Sunday. Richard and Udall were joined by New Mexico’s U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich and about 100 other people walking in the parade in support of Democratic candidates. More than a dozen Los Alamos residents traveled to Espanola to participate in the event for which several thousand people lined the streets.Richard met voters from areas of Rio Arriba that now share the same legislative district with Los Alamos. Courtesy Read More
Three Televised Debates to Give Voters Unscripted Opportunity to See Where Senatorial Candidates Stand
U.S. Senatorial Candidate Heather Wilson announced today that she has accepted invitations to participate in three televised debates put on by New Mexico’s three major television broadcast stations.
“By accepting all three of these televised debates during the month of October, prior to the general election on Nov. 6, 90 percent of New Mexicans will be able to see Rep. (Martin) Heinrich and me give unscripted answers to questions about how we will get our country back on track,” Wilson said.
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The KRQE debate will be 6-7 p.m., Thursday Oct. 11 at the KRQE studios.
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The KOAT-Albuquerque Journal
U.S. Senatorial Candidate Heather Wilson Raises Concerns for LANL’s Future
By Carol A. Clark
U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson expressed worry “that there is no longer anyone standing up for Los Alamos National Laboratory since Sen. Pete Domenici retired.”
“Sending out press releases and speaking about amendments after they’ve been decided is ineffective,” Wilson said during a telephone interview today from Albuquerque.
Known for her strong advocacy for homeland security, the former U.S. Congresswoman cautioned about allowing LANL’s Chemical and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) project to Read More
Rep. Jim Hall Attends Summer Concert
Rep. Jim Hall, R-Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties, visits with KRSN Station owner Gillian Sutton at the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Friday evening. Hall is seeking re-election to House District 43 against Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner Read More
Local Democrats Host Booth at Overlook Park Wednesday
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos July 4 Celebration at Overlook Park will still take place despite the fireworks cancellation. We invite the public to stop by our booth to meet the candidates and spend time with Los Alamos Democrats.
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law
In a 5-4 majority, the U.S. Supreme Court, moments ago, announced that it upholds the Obama Administration law that requires most Americans to get health insurance by 2014 or pay a financial penalty.
“The Affordable Care Act‘s requirement that certain individuals pay a financial penalty for not obtaining health insurance may reasonably be characterized as a tax,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court’s majority. “Because the Constitution permits such a tax, it is not our role to forbid it, or to pass upon its wisdom or fairness.”
The decision Read More
Heinrich Visits Local Teachers Union Officials
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, center, visited with Vice President Ryan Ross of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees and LAFSE President Ellen Mills of Los Alamos at the American Federation of Teachers-New Mexico offices in Albuquerque Saturday. The AFT-NM endorsed Heinrich, a Democrat, who is running against Republican Heather Wilson for the United States Senate seat of retiring Sen. Jeff Bingaman. Courtesy photo. Read More
Henderson Launches County Council Campaign
Coming off her top win in the June 5 Primary Election, Democratic County Council Candidate Kristin Henderson kicked off her General Election campaign with an outdoor barbecue event at Urban Park June 16. Photo by George Chandler
Photo by George Chandler
County Councilor David Izraelevitz shares a moment of humor with local attorney Chris Chandler during the Kristin Henderson campaign event. Photo by George Chandler
County Council Candidate Kristin Henderson speaks with supporters during her campaign kick off June 16 at Urban Park. Photo by George Chandler
Supporters chat during Kristin Read More