Politics

Letter To The Editor: Importance Of Political Parties

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By VERNON N. KERR
Los Alamos
 
Why do I belong to a political party?
 
We can pick a reason but most likely the reason is that the party we pick is the one our parents belong to. A political party usually represents the values of the home. Chances are that if grandpa and pop were Democrats, you are, too. There is not a lot of hard thinking involved in registering in a political party.
 
In the beginning of our nation, our first leader, George Washington was opposed to political parties because he felt that they would lead to non-productive political bickering and divert energy away from
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Letter To The Editor: I Believe We Are A Town That Values Education … Vote Yes For School Bond

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By DAVID LYONS
Committee member
Los Alamos School Bond Election Committee

When my wife and I decided to move back to White Rock with our two young children more than a decade ago, I knew one thing for certain: Our kids would receive a great education. A White Rock native, I grew up in the Los Alamos Public School system, going first to Chamisa Elementary and then to the Middle and High Schools. I knew first-hand the high quality of education here and was excited to know that our kids would benefit from the same. And they have.

We’ve been fortunate that our kids have had great experiences all the way through Read More

Letter To The Editor: Pleasure To Support Bernstein

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By TRAVIS RICHINS
LAHS Class of 2013

It is my pleasure to write in support of Chris Bernstein for a position on the Los Alamos Public School Board.

I attended Los Alamos school system from kindergarten to 12th grade, and ultimately graduated in May of 2013. During my time at Los Alamos High School I had the pleasure of getting to know Mrs. Bernstein, or Mrs. B as we called her.

I cannot over-stress the point that she was the most influential teacher in my high school years. She exhibits extraordinary passion while teaching, but more importantly, she cares for her students as people. She not only pays Read More

Udall Issues Statement On Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

SANTA FE — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement honoring indigenous communities across New Mexico and the United States:

“Today, we celebrate the resilience, culture, and history of Native Americans across Indian Country. New Mexico’s 23 Tribes have helped build the foundations of our state while tirelessly working to defend their land, cultures, traditions and way of life. The contributions of Native Americans to our state and our nation are innumerable Read More

U.S. Senatorial Candidate/Assistant House Speaker Ben Ray Luján Opens Campaign Office In Santa Fe

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Los Alamos supporters Jonathan and Ellen Mills at left, greet U.S. Senatorial candidate/Assistant House Speaker Ben Ray Luján Saturday Oct. 5 as he enters his new campaign office on St. Michael’s Drive behind Carl’s Jr. in Santa Fe. Luján is running for the seat held by Sen. Tom Udall who is retiring at the end of 2020. Courtesy photo

U.S. Senatorial candidate/Assistant House Speaker Ben Ray Luján addresses the crowd of supporters gathered Saturday Oct. 5 at the opening of his new campaign office in Santa Fe. As always, he joked that people came mostly to see his mother Carmen, third from left, but Read More

Bernstein Announces Meet & Greet Schedule

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Christine Bernstein

POLITICAL News:

Los Alamos School Board District 3 candidate Christine Bernstein announces her upcoming Meet & Greet schedule:

  • Oct. 17 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op;
  • Oct. 20 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ruby K’s; and
  • Nov. 1 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Film Festival.

District 3 is in the Aspen area. Read More

Goodbye, Columbus. Hello, Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Columbus Day parade, Oct. 12, 1949, New York City. Courtesy/history.com

 

By BECKY LITTLE
History.com

Since 1991, dozens of cities, several universities, and a few states have adopted Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans.

Not by coincidence, the occasion usually falls on Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, or replaces the holiday entirely.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed by the states of New Mexico, Minnesota, Alaska, Maine, Louisiana, Oregon, Nevada and Vermont, as well as South Dakota, which celebrates Read More

Volunteers Assist Voters In Local Election

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From left, election volunteers Isabel Brackbill, Jan Michel and Linda Fox, assist voters in the Los Alamos Public Schools Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board elections Thursday afternoon in the Municipal Building. Early voting started Tuesday and will continue through Nov. 2. If interested in voting in person, individuals can go 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Oct. 19 in the White Rock Town Hall. Election day is Nov. 5 and voting centers will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting centers will be the Municipal Building, White Rock Town Hall, Betty Ehart Senior Center, Los Read More

Governor Announces New Capital Outlay Dashboard

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday announced the Department of Finance and Administration’s new capital outlay dashboard, an online tool that will allow the public, local governments and state policymakers to track and analyze local infrastructure projects, a first for New Mexico government. 
 
The dashboard, viewable online here, is primarily an accountability measure, the governor said, intended to boost efficiency and ease of access to funding information and status updates about capital projects all across
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Letter To The Editor: David Hampton – A Honest And Transparent Voice For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By PAUL A. JARAMILLO
2nd Vice Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos 

I am writing this letter in support of David Hampton for the UNM-LA Advisory Board.

For all the time I have known Mr. Hampton I have found him to be a very honest and transparent person. He serves with integrity in all aspects of community involvement and local boards such as the LA Co-op Board and the LA retirement community board. He is also a volunteer with trail maintenance at Bandelier and Santa Fe National Forest.

I believe that as a retiree from LANL and a long-time resident of Los Alamos, he has first hand knowledge and experience Read More