Governor Knocks on Los Alamos Doors for Jim Hall
Gov. Susana Martinez joined Republican Rep. Jim Hall as he knocked on doors in Los Alamos neighborhoods Saturday including Tiffany Court. Hall is campaigning for HD43 and he and the governor spoke to residents about local issues and asked for their vote. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
Gov. Susana Martinez and Rep. Jim Hall speak with residents in Los Alamos neighborhoods Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
County Council Chair Sharon Stover, center, met up with other supporters in the Los Alamos National Bank parking Read More
Pete Domenici Endorses Jim Hall for HD-43
PETE DOMENICI
ELECTION 2012 News:
Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., came out this morning to endorse State Rep. Jim Hall for House District 43.
“Like me, Jim Hall has fought daily to protect Los Alamos National Labs. He has fought for LANL as a community member, a city councilor and now as a state representative. I’m proud to endorse Jim Hall for state representative,” Domenici said in a news release.
JIM HALL
Hall thanked Domenici for his support of the labs and of his campaign saying, “We all owe Sen. Domenici a debt of gratitude for all he has done for our labs. Without him, Los Alamos would be Read More
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Let ‘C.A.V.E. People’ Torpedo Future
By William T. SellersSometimes one simply has to step outside the immediate “box” of one’s perspective to see the bigger picture of what’s really at stake.
In his seminal work, Civilisation, the great British historian Kenneth Clark details the vignette of a decaying ancient city perched high above a river valley for protection, one that had long outlived its earlier dynamism, and now was suddenly confronted with the immediate danger of a barbarian horde camped out in the valley below.
As the indolent citizenry pondered their impending fate with some Read More
Column: Two Reasons Governor Supports Jim Hall
Two Reasons Gov. Susana Martinez Supports Jim Hall: Last Sunday Susana Martinez travelled to Los Alamos to support Jim Hall to be re-elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives.
In her speech she described how Hall worked to reform taxes so that construction and manufacturing companies could recover from the economic recession, and how he supported a “no social promotion bill,” and made sure that the initiative was fully funded.
Reforming the business tax system to allow businesses to thrive in New Mexico
“We’re Read More
Letter to the Editor: Charter Vote is Turning Point in Los Alamos History
By Ellen WaltonProtecting citizen home rule in Los Alamos begins with the voter. You have before you four ballot questions for Los Alamos County charter amendments, and a very serious decision to make about your home rule government.
A vote of “yes” to these amendments will move us towards an impenetrable central government; a vote “no” will preserve the rights that were fiercely fought for by citizens who considered the original charter of 1967.
That charter was defeated, mostly because the petitioning requirements for referendum, recall, and initiative were considered Read More
LAEN Hears Pros and Cons of Charter Changes
Los Alamos County Council candidate Kristin Henderson speaks in favor of the four proposed Charter Amendments during a presentation to members of the Los Alamos Entreprenuers Network gathered at The Hive in White Rock Thursday morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
LAGRI member Skip Dunn spoke against the proposed Charter Amendments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More
Florida’s Sen. Marco Rubio Campaigns for Heather Wilson
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., spoke in support of senatorial candidate Heather Wilson who shares the podium with Albuquerque Mayor R.J. Barry Wednesday at Tiguex Park near Old Town. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
A crowd of some 300 people cheer as, from left, Albuquerque Mayor R.J. Barry, Gov. Susana Martinez, Heather Wilson and Sen. Marco Rubio take the stage Wednesday for a Wilson political rally in Tiguex Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
By Carol A. Clark
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., campaigned for Republican Senate Read More
Letter to the Editor: Intent Was to Correct Any Short Comings
By Mike Wheeler
Several years ago I and my fellow councilors passed a non-partisen motion to appoint a citizen committee to review the county charter since several petitions had been brought by citizens but were found to be illegal.
Our intent was to correct any short comings that may impede citizen input to the council. Our appointed committee included several citizens who brought the problem petitions to the council.
Now three years later, Los Alamos can vote on needed amendments that clarify and simplify the county charter.
The proposed amendments should help citizens who wish to petition Read More
Letter to the Editor: History of Abuse
By George Chandler
I address an interesting recent take on the charter amendments in which we were told that there is no history of abuse of the petition process in Los Alamos.
In 1979 and again in 1982 there were successful referendum petitions and subsequent elections that reversed zoning actions by the county.
But the losers of the 1982 election appealed the voter’s decision and in 1983 the Supreme Court ruled that zoning can only be done by representative bodies, not by election.
Under this rule the 1979 referendum would have also been illegal. These are two petitions that were Read More
Letter to the Editor: Furious at Icons on Ballots
By JJ Maier
I just returned home from voting early here in my home town of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
I was furious to discover that the ballot had “icons” in front of the presidential candidates – not their party icons, but icons selected by the New Mexico Secretary of State:
1. Obama had a distorted eagle
2. Romney had the American Flag
When I called our local County Clerk, they said the local government has no control over how the ballot looks or what is on it and that this ballot format is being used by all precincts throughout the state.
This seems way over the top in attempting to influence citizens at the Read More
First Time Voter Opts For Straight Democratic Ticket
First time voter Mason Olcott cast his ballot for House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and the rest of the Democratic ticket Wednesday at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Courtesy photo Read More
Hope, Struggle and Change Comes to Los Alamos
LADP News:
Roy Zimmerman has driven 25,000 miles this year, fulfilling a “campaign promise” to perform his satirical songs in all 50 states.
He brings his live show, “Roy Zimmerman: Hope, Struggle and Change” to Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 for a performance at the Los Alamos Little Theater, 1670 Nectar St.
Admission is $18. Tickets are on sale at Democratic Party Office,140 Central Park Square. Call 661-9002 or visit the office noon to 8 p.m. every day.
“Hope, Struggle and Change” is a 90-minute juggernaut of funny songs and comic commentary on presidential politics, the Occupy Movement, Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Facebook Poll Results Are In
ELECTION News:
During the last week, the Los Alamos Daily Post conducted a non-scientific poll on Facebook.
Readers were asked to cast their vote for one State Representative candidate for House District 43 and – because three seats are available – to vote their first, second and third choices for Los Alamos County Council.
The poll was open Oct. 16 through Oct. 23 and readers were informed that their name would appear on Facebook when they cast their vote.
Readers who visited the poll totaled 597.
HD 43 Race Results:
Letter to the Editor: Vote for PRC Reform
By Fred NathanToward the end of your ballot in this coming election is an opportunity to professionalize and streamline New Mexico’s dysfunctional Public Regulation Commission (PRC) by voting in favor of Constitutional Amendments 2, 3 and 4.
This matters because no local, state or federal government agency directly affects more New Mexicans on a daily basis than the PRC.
In addition to approving the prices New Mexicans pay for electricity, natural gas, water, and Read More
Navajo Nation Announces Support for Heather Wilson
Johnny Naize, speaker of the Navajo Nation Council. Courtesy photo
ELECTION 2012:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Navajo Nation, the largest American-Indian reservation in the state, announced its support for Heather Wilson, citing her platform to create jobs and protect New Mexico’s energy industry.
“Mrs. Wilson, you have clearly voiced your stance in support of the jobs and economic revenues that the coal industry represents to our region,” said Johnny Naize, the speaker of the Navajo Nation Council. “Like you we believe in caring for our environment and our people with Read More
Rep. Debbie Rodella Hosts Campaign Meet and Greet for Stephanie Garcia Richard
Rep. Debbie Rodella, the former representative for Cuba and Gallina area before redistricting, hosted a Meet and Greet with Gene and Peggy McCracken of Gallina for House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, at El Bruno’s restaurant in Cuba over the weekend. Rodella addressed the crowd and told them she was encouraged by Garcia Richard’s commitment to level the playing field for small businesses and the need to close tax breaks for out of state corporations. A campaign worker at the event said, “Rodella highlighted integrity, enthusiasm, knowledge and Read More
Kristin Henderson to Address Charter Amendments Thursday at The Hive
LAEN News:Pete Sheehey Knocks on Doors in White Rock
Los Alamos County Council candidate Pete Sheehey was spotted attaching a campaign sign to a chain linked fence at the corner of Rover Boulevard and Bryce Street. Sheehey spent time Sunday knocking on doors and discussing the issues with home owners in the White Rock neighborhood and getting permission to post his signs. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More
Governor Mingles with Locals at Sunday Rally
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez speaks with Fr. John F. Carney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Los Alamos and Rep. Jim Hall at the Hilltop House Hotel Sunday during a campaign rally to return Hall to the Roundhouse. Republican Hall is running against Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard for House Dist. 43. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
Gov. Susana Martinez, left, with Martha Hawkins and her husband Terry Hawkins during Sunday’s rally. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Optometrist Lisa Shin speaks with Rep. Jim Hall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More
Candidates Go On Record Regarding Charter Changes
Staff Report:
The six candidates running for one of three seats on the Los Alamos County Council weighed in on where they stand on the hotly contested proposed changes to the Los Alamos County Charter. The four questions on the Nov. 6, General Election ballot propose changing the County’s Charter for Initiative, Referendum, Recall and Charter Amendment Process. Below are the candidates’ responses to the proposed changes followed by links to the language of the four proposed amendments:
PETE SHEEHEY: NO
“I have friends and supporters who have strong feelings both for and Read More