Public Safety

League Of Women Voters Endorses Constitutional Amendment One 2016 – Bail Bond Reform

By Dr. Meredith R. Machen, President
League of Women Voters of New Mexico

New Mexicans have the opportunity to make badlyneededchanges in the state’s antiquated bail bond system—-a system dating back to Pennsylvania state laws from the 1700s. 

In short, the amendment would give judges the power to keep dangerous, violent offenders in jail and the discretion to release poor non-violent offenders. In other words, release decisions would be based on criminal history, community threat and flight risk, not on ability to pay for a “get out jail” card.

The first part of the amendment Read More

LAFD Announces 2016 Fire Prevention Activities

LAFD News:

Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What’s yours? Los Alamos County Fire Department urges all Los Alamos County residents to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years

Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer likely is yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.

A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their Read More

Letter To The Editor: Support Judge Anne Nobile For Probate Judge

By CHRIS CHANDLER
Former Los Alamos Probate Judge

I am writing in support of Judge Anne Nobile, Los Alamos’ current Probate Judge and candidate for the position in this election.

As a former probate judge, I know what the job entails and understand the qualifications and personal commitment necessary to be an effective probate judge. Judge Nobile is experienced in interpreting laws, rules and requirements, an important component of the position. She has completed the necessary training for probate judges at the New Mexico Judicial Education Center. 

Prior to moving to Los Alamos, Judge Read More

AG Opens Review Of Longtime State Legislator’s Campaign Spending

State Rep. Andy Nuñez 
 
NMAG News:
 
LAS CRUCES  New Mexico’s Attorney General is reviewing irregularities in the campaign accounts of Republican State Rep. Andy Nuñez after ProgressNow New Mexico filed a complaint outlining more than 40 different instances where Nuñez reported using his campaign cash to provide himself cash payments, travel to official events reimbursable by taxpayers (double-dipping) and purchases of power tools, truck parts and repairs to his personal office.
 
According to an article in the Las Cruces
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