Politics

Sheriff’s Attorney Files Brief In Advance Of Hearing At Los Alamos Justice Center May 10

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By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Sheriff Marco Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn filed his response in First Judicial District Court Thursday to Los Alamos County’s brief in support of a restraining order, preliminary injunction and permanent injunction against Lucero. A hearing on the case is slated for 10 a.m., May 10 at the Los Alamos Justice Center before Judge Francis J. Mathew.

Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart maintains in his April 29 brief that Lucero has unlawfully exceeded the limits placed on his elective office by the citizens of Read More

NEA-NM Endorses Lujan Grisham For Governor

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NEA-NM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Education Association New Mexico (NEA-NM) has endorsed U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor.
 
NEA-NM has been advocating for students, public education, and public education employees across New Mexico since 1886.
 
“Teachers and other educators are looking forward to a new Governor who better understands New Mexicans heartfelt desire for a world-class education system. There is no time to lose for New Mexico students, so we say it’s time for Michelle Lujan Grisham for our next Governor. We have full confidence
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Hearing On Sheriff’s Suit Against Attorney General Slated For May 15 In Los Alamos

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By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

First Judicial District Judge David K. Thomson has slated a hearing in a suit filed by Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero against Attorney General Hector Balderas and his records custodian Patricia Salazar for 11 a.m., May 15 at the Los Alamos Justice Center.

Lucero’s suit, which was filed by his attorney Blair Dunn, accuses Balderas of withholding a 2016 memorandum containing an opinion or evaluation of the ongoing dispute involving the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s duties. Dunn is a candidate for Balderas’ position in this Read More

Sen. Martinez Endorses Christine Chandler

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By RICHARD MARTINEZ
New Mexico Senate, Dist. 5

I am proud to endorse Christine Chandler for New Mexico House of Representatives, District 43, which includes Los Alamos and parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe Counties.  

As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ve had the pleasure of hiring and working with Christine as a legislative analyst for four out of the last five sessions. Her legal expertise and analytical capabilities are outstanding, but more important, her knowledge of the legislative process and her relationships are what make her the best choice to represent Read More

Sheehey: Why I Care About Education And Health Care

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Candidate for House Dist. 43

I have written about the importance of scientists like myself playing a role in government. I will work to make sure that facts and sound science are included in lawmaking. I was honored recently that the National Education Association-New Mexico has recommended my candidacy, because I also feel strongly that good affordable education and health care for all are the keys to a strong society and economy.

My life experience has taught me this. I grew up in a working class family. My parents were well-read, intelligent people, but were only able to get a Read More

Ryti: Focus On Values To Build Community

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Randall Ryti during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
 
By RANDALL RYTI
Candidate for County Council
 
As I walk the neighborhoods to meet residents, one thing I particularly appreciate is people talking about what they like and value about living in Los Alamos. Among the values, quality of life has been mentioned multiple times. Other times people have focused on one or two issues of concern to them. Code enforcement, County spending practices, and reductions to County
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National Education Association Of New Mexico Endorses Christine Chandler For House Dist. 43

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NEA-NM News:

The National Education Association of New Mexico (NEM-NM) endorses Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for House District 46 and to assume Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s position representing Los Alamos and portions of Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba.

NEA-New Mexico announced Tuesday that they recommend Chandler as the candidate who will make the best legislative decisions for New Mexico students.

NEA-New Mexico endorses candidates who put students and education first and believe Chandler’s commitment to New Mexico students and the public school employees who educate Read More

Col. Ted Spain Shares Inspirational Stories At 2018 Annual GOP Patriots’ Day Dinner Saturday Night

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Col. Ted Spain, USA (retired) brought the audience to its feet with his inspirational talk on war and patriotism Saturday night at the annual GOP Patriots’ Day Dinner at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com  

Col. Ted Spain, center, and attendees stand in honor as the Los Alamos High School NJROTC presents the colors and cadet Echo Rogers sings the National Anthem at Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

When the head of security at Los Alamos National Read More

NM Congressional Delegation Welcomes New San Juan Watershed Monitoring Program

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U.S. Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce (R-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) welcomed the launch of a new program to develop and implement long-term water quality monitoring for the San Juan River watershed. The delegation secured $4 million in the omnibus that was signed into law last month for the program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week that it has partnered with the seven states and tribes adjoining the

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AG Balderas Expands Lawsuit To Block Trump From Demanding Citizenship Info In 2020 Census

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas as part of a bipartisan coalition of 18 states plus the District of Columbia, nine cities, four counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors – filed an amended lawsuit to block the Trump administration from demanding citizenship information in the 2020 decennial Census, adding new co-plaintiffs and bolstering the arguments in their complaint.
 
“It’s outrageous and anti-American that New Mexico would be punished by the Trump administration for being a minority-majority
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