Politics

Record ‘Yes’ Votes For Los Alamos School Bond

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Pinon Elementary School thanks community for its support. Courtesy/LAPS
 
Chamisa Elementary School thanks community for its support. Courtesy/LAPS
 
LAPS News:
 
The Nov. 5, 2019 election in Los Alamos resulted in a record 82 percent of “yes” votes for the Los Alamos Public Schools general obligation bond.
 
The bond passed 3,609 to 780. During the last bond election in 2017, 79 percent voted in favor of the bond.
 
The general obligation bond will generate $20 million and primarily benefit Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary schools.
 
Next steps include
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Senators Heinrich, Wyden Call For Open Intelligence Committee Hearing On Section 215 Of Patriot Act

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2019) ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have called for open hearings in the Senate Intelligence Committee on Section 215 of the Patriot Act before any markup is held.
 
Wyden and Heinrich are senior members of the Senate Intelligence committee. They have consistently worked for common-sense reforms to surveillance programs to ensure Americans have both security and liberty.
 
“We appreciate that the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities
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Gov. Lujan Grisham Names Elizabeth Groginsky First Early Childhood Secretary In New Mexico

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Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky 
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that Elizabeth Groginsky will be the first secretary of the new Early Childhood Education and Care Department.
 
Groginsky comes to New Mexico from Washington, D.C., where she has been assistant superintendent of early learning for the District of Columbia since 2014. In that role, she administered a $160 million annual budget that funded programs to ensure equal access to quality services for the District’s most vulnerable children and their families.
 
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Letter To The Editor: Bernstein Thanks Supporters

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By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
School Board Member-Elect

Thank you.

I am so grateful to have had this experience running for School Board for the Aspen District and I owe so much to so many people that have helped to make this happen.

I first want to thank my opponent, Morrie Pongratz, who made this a fun and challenging race. He was a formidable opponent and I am glad to have had this opportunity to grow and learn.

I want to thank the community. I am so grateful for your support and votes, for welcoming me into your homes and having conversations on your doorsteps. I have come to love this community even more than Read More

LAPS Thanks Voters For Passing School Bond

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Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus thanks community ‘for investing in the future of our students and our schools’. Courtesy/LAPS

From Los Alamos Public Schools:

Los Alamos voters: thank you for voting to pass the $20 million general obligation bond (GOB) for Los Alamos Public Schools! 

Money raised by the GOB will primarily be used to refurbish and improve Chamisa and Piñon elementary schools.

“Improving our facilities is an important part of providing students with a quality education,” LAPS School Board President Ellen Ben-Naim said.

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Sen. Heinrich Issues Statement On Administration’s Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s official notification that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.
 
“This decision is a dramatic step back in a global effort to address the climate crisis. Pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement will deeply damage our credibility on the international stage and put us on a path toward very real and costly climate disruptions
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GOP Meeting Features Dist. 3 Congressional Candidate Anastacia Golden Morpher At UNM-LA Thursday

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GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos meets Thursday, Nov. 7 in Room 505, Building 5 at UNM-LA.

At 6 p.m., the public is invited to hear from guest speaker Anastacia Golden Morpher, Republican candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 3. A light supper will be provided.

At 6:40 p.m., all registered Republicans are invited to the RPLA Central Committee’s business meeting.

For more information, contact leadership@losalamosgop.com.

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2019 Unofficial Election Results For Los Alamos School Board, School Bond And UNM-LA Advisory Board

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Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus this evening at the Municipal Building thanks Los Alamos for supporting better schools and brighter futures by passing the School Bond in today’s election and by a large margin. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Los Alamos County Clerk has issued the 2019 Los Alamos County Unofficial Election results for School Board in Districts 3, 4, and 5, UNM-LA Advisory Board Positions 3 and 4 and the School Bond.

Los Alamos School Board Election Results

  • Dist. 3 Christine Bernstein (Aspen) 576 Winner
  • Dist. 3 Morrie
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Small Group Gathers To Await Election Returns

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A small group is gathered this evening in Council Chambers awaiting election results in the 2019 school board, school bond and UNM-LA Advisory Board elections. From left, Maslyn Locke, Meagan Green, Carrie Walker, Democratic Party Chair Cat Ozment and PED Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More