Politics

Three Televised Debates to Give Voters Unscripted Opportunity to See Where Senatorial Candidates Stand

July 14, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

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.

The KRQE debate will be 6-7 p.m., Thursday Oct. 11 at the KRQE studios.
The KOAT-Albuquerque Journal

U.S. Senatorial Candidate Heather Wilson Raises Concerns for LANL’s Future

July 13, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

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

July 7, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

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

July 3, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By Mike Wheeler, Chair DPLA

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos July 4 Celebration at Overlook Park will still take place despite the fireworks cancellation.

The DPLA will have a booth set up again to pass out water, flags and meet the public.

Many of our local candidates will be present, and the music and celebration will go on as planned.

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

June 28, 2012 by Submitted by CSTadmin

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

June 27, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

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

June 26, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

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

Women Gather for Stephanie Richard Event

June 20, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A female crowd gathered at the Los Alamos home of Marvel Harrison Tuesday for a “Women For Stephanie” get together and fundraiser for Democratic House District 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

House District 43 Candidate Stephanie Richard addresses women voters gathered Tuesday to hear her stand on the issues facing Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.

Anita Schwendt, right, asks a question of Stephanie Richard. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Denise Carson, right, listens as House Read More

Letter to the Editor: Thanks For Your Support

June 13, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

I would like to thank everyone in Los Alamos who took the time to meet with me over the past few weeks.

I truly enjoyed getting to know my neighbors on the hill, and will continue to work with you to address issues of mutual concern as a Rio Arriba County Commissioner.

I anticipate many opportunities to strengthen regional collaboration towards clean water, economic development, educational opportunities, health care and other issues we all care about over the next few years.

Thank you once again for your support and kindness to me, and to my supporters.

–Alfredo Montoya

Senate Dist. 5 Candidate

How Voters Ranked Local Candidates

June 6, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Unofficial vote tallies hang on the window in the lobby of the Justice Center Tuesday night. Photo by Salvador Zapien.

By Carol A. Clark

Voters placed Kristen Henderson on top of the six-person race to fill three vacancies on the Los Alamos County Council, according to Tuesday’s unofficial election results. Henderson, a Democrat and an attorney who works as a Realtor for REMAX received 1,077 primary election votes.

Marc Clay of Los Alamos National Laboratory came in second with 1,061 votes. He is a Republican who coaches middle and high school sports and is a graduate of Leadership Los Read More