Politics

Letter To The Editor: Lisa Shin Represents Us Not Big Government

October 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE

Los Alamos

I am proud to support Lisa Shin in her campaign for NM House District 43. Her recent editorial opposing new GRT taxes on the Laboratory showed great insight and a thoughtful command of the key issues effecting the economy of Northern New Mexico.

State government often focuses on one type of solution in order to address needs in our community: new taxes, new fees and excessive regulations. This type of government overreach drives up the cost of doing business and will ultimately drive new science and national security jobs away from Northern New Mexico to other more Read More

White: Sheriff Race Comes Down To Three Things

October 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By GREG WHITE
Independent Candidate For Sheriff

The race for Sheriff of Los Alamos comes down to 3 things. First, only one candidate will be a full time Sheriff for part time pay (the others have full time jobs). Second, only one has law enforcement and/or a legal background as well as managed people/offices. Third, only one tells you what they will and won’t do as Sheriff, and is currently doing that. I am that candidate. My name is Greg White. I invite and ask everyone to visit my web page https://greg4sheriff.com.

I am detailed but concise and I have a link to my Facebook page where

NM Common Cause Gives Best In Gov’t Awards Nov. 10

October 21, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

CCNM News:

Common Cause New Mexico will honor three separate groups of citizens and elected officials with its Best in Government Awards at its annual luncheon in Albuquerque Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

Common Cause New Mexico sponsors the lunch each fall to recognize individuals who have made the year a bright one for good government, fair elections and transparency. This year’s luncheon will be at the UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd. NW, at noon. Katy Duhigg, a former Common Cause New Mexico board member, who was recently appointed Albuquerque City Clerk,

Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Presents Legislative Priorities To New Mexico Legislators

October 21, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver went in front of the New Mexico Legislature’s Courts, Corrections, and Justice Interim Committee Thursday to outline her Office’s legislative priorities ahead of the 2019 New Mexico Legislative Session.

Sec. Toulouse Oliver used the opportunity before the bi-partisan committee to discuss the funding her office needs for operations and election-related expenses and to advocate on behalf of issues that improve voter access and are essential for election security.

Three Judge Hopefuls Speak At LA Kiwanis

October 21, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Three candidates for judicial offices in Los Alamos County spoke Oct. 16 at Los Alamos Kiwanis. From, left, Pat Casados, incumbent Magistrate Judge, a Democrat seeking re-election; Alan Kirk, incumbent Municipal Judge, a Republican seeking re-election; and Elizabeth Allen, a Democrat running for Municipal Judge. Jim Rickman, a Libertarian running for Magistrate Judge, was also invited but unable to attend. Photo by Don Casperson

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Three of the four judge candidates in Los Alamos County participated in an election forum Oct. 9 at the Read More

CIR 2018 Gala With Ambassador Michael Mcfaul, Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Nov. 1

October 21, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ambassador Michael McFaul

CIR News:

The keynote speaker for the Santa Fe Council on International Relations 2018 Annual Gala will be Ambassador Michael McFaul, former United States Ambassador to Russia and currently Stanford professor of political science.

CIR’s 2018 Annual Gala is Thursday, Nov. 1 at La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. in the ballroom. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., followed by keynote speaker Ambassador McFaul. This is CIR’s preeminent fundraising and social event.

Amb. Michael McFaul served

Early Voting Gets Underway Today

October 20, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Linda Fox welcomes voters today at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Early voting began today at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and at the Town Hall in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene from early voting underway today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Voters filling out their ballot today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Bagels & Ballots GOTV Event

October 20, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

In an effort to encourage the community to get out the vote as early voting gets underway today, the Los Alamos Democratic Party, Christine Chandler for House District 43, Sara Scott for Council and several other Democratic candidates hosted a bagels and ballot event this morning. This is a photo of just some of the folks who packed the Democratic headquarters at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite B throughout the event. Early voting is now underway at both the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and the White Rock town hall. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Democrat Amy Birnbaum serves bagels and coffee this morning Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why I’m Voting For Elizabeth Allen For Municipal Court Judge

October 20, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By KAREN HOLMES, Esq.

Los Alamos

As an attorney here in Los Alamos, I have known Elizabeth Allen professionally for several years. With both of us operating small solo law firms, I have had the privilege to know her as a colleague and friend. This gives me a unique perspective to offer the community regarding her bid for municipal judge.

Right now there are only two counties in all of New Mexico that require a local court judge to hold a law degree. Los Alamos county is NOT one of them. Our county, which regularly prides itself on the number of PhD’s, AP classes, awards, and caliber of education we have Read More

U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham Announces Official OIG Investigation Into Claims Of Fraud, Mismanagement And Facility Issues At Albuquerque USPS

October 20, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― TU.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) announced Friday that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will open an independent investigation into claims of fraud, mismanagement, and dilapidated USPS facilities in Albuquerque.

The Congresswoman was informed about the investigation in a letter from USPS following a recent meeting between the USPS Post Master, local USPS managers, Rep. Lujan Grisham, and American Postal Workers Union (APWU) representatives.

The investigation