Candidates React to Firefighters’ Union Endorsement
ELECTION 2012 News:
By Carol A. Clark
Incumbent County Council candidate Vincent Chiravalle and Council candidate Pete Sheehey have responded to request for comment from the Los Alamos Daily Post following Friday’s announcement by the Los Alamos Firefighters Association – IAFF Local 3279, that its membership elected to endorse them as well as House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard for the November General Election:
Vincent Chiravalle
“I am happy and honored to receive the endorsement of our firefighters. I want to thank the union membership for their Read More
Democratic Party Celebrates New Headquarters Monday
Community members who attend Monday’s grand opening celebration of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos 2012 headquarters, 140 Central Park Square, will have an opportunity to taste and vote for the best new flavors of Ruby K’s gourmet cupcakes. Courtesy/DPLA
GOP Convention Takes Center Stage on NM In Focus
NEW MEXICO PBS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS SERIES “NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS”
Airs at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 on Ch. 5.1
The program repeats 5 p.m. Saturday on Ch.9.1 and 7 a.m. Sunday on Ch. 5.1
This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, the Republican National Convention in Tampa has taken center stage in the political world. NMIF checks in with Gov. Susana Martinez from the convention, gathering her thoughts on its highpoints and on her prime-time speech Wednesday. The Line opinion panel will analyze Martinez’s performance. Panel regular and RNC delegate Jamie Estrada reports back from Read More
Secret Service Agent Left Loaded Handgun in Bathroom of Romney Plane
From an NPR Tweet:
A secret service agent accidentally left her gun inside the lavatory of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign plane.
CBS News reports that the loaded gun was found by one of its reporters who was travelling with the Republican presidential nominee from Tampa to Indianapolis, Ind., where Romney was scheduled to deliver a speech.
“A member of the Secret Service on board the plane was informed and retrieved the gun. Romney has traveled with Secret Service protection since early February and has an armed detail Read More
UPDATE: County Shares Letters of Interest
UPDATE: The Los Alamos County Administrator’s Office has made available the Letters of Interest submitted by seven local residents who want to be considered to fill a vacancy on the Los Alamos County Council. Click HERE to view the letters.
Staff report:
The following Los Alamos County residents submitted letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the Los Alamos County Council created earlier this month by the resignation of Ron Selvage:
- Edward R. Birnbaum – Former NMSU Faculty/Former LANL Employee – Democrat;
- John L. Bliss – Works at LANL – Republican;
Gov. Susana Martinez: In America, Everything is Possible [Video]
Watch New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez as she addressed the Republican National Convention Wednesday night:
Democrats Elect Redondo to Replace Johnson in Council Race
Newly elected Council candidate Michael Redondo. Photo by Greg Kendall.ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Central Committee tonight unanimously elected Michael Redondo to replace Ken Johnson who officially withdrew his name from the Los Alamos County Council race Aug. 17.
Redondo, 32, has lived in Los Alamos since the age of 3. He earned his master’s degree a little over a year ago in community and regional planning. He is the owner/director of Michael Redondo, LLC, a Biodiversity Planning, Outreach and Education company.
“I decided Read More
Feldman Hosts Campaign Event for Stephanie Richard
Sen. Dede Feldman held an event at her retreat in the Jemez for House District 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard. Courtesy photo
House District 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard speaks with guests during a campaign event hosted for her by Sen. Dede Feldman. Courtesy Photo Read More
Heinrich Meets Oz
On Thursday, Democratic Senatorial candidate Rep. Martin Heinrich met Oz Einstein Armbruster, the dog attacked by another dog while campaigning door-to-door for Heinrich with his owner Karyl Ann Armbruster a few weeks ago. Heinrich heard about Oz’s misfortune and called to check on his condition. After visiting Los Alamos National Laboratory contractors Thursday, Heinrich attended the opening of his Pojoaque Campaign Office. He told the crowd that as an engineer, he considered LANL vital to the health of Northern New Mexico. He spoke of his achievement as a congressman in raising Read More
Senatorial Candidate Martin Heinrich Campaigns in Los Alamos
U.S. Senatorial Candidate Martin Heinrich meets with a consortium of major Los Alamos National Laboratory subcontractors at UNM- Los Alamos Thursday. Courtesy photo
U.S. Senatorial candidate Martin Heinrich lunches on a green chile cheeseburger at Chile Works in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Local Democrat Kyle Wheeler chats with U.S. Senatorial candidate Martin Heinrich at the Los Alamos Farmer’s Market Thursday. Photo by Robyn McCool Schultz Read More
Gov. Martinez Speaks Tuesday at GOP Convention
GOP News:
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus has announced that the theme for the 2012 Republican National Convention will be “We Built It.”
Location: Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla.
Dates: Aug. 27-30
Official Convention Website: 2012 GOP Convention
Press release on the convention from the 2012 GOP Convention:
History will be made in Tampa August 27-30, when 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories gather together to nominate their candidate for president of the United States at the Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Ken Johnson Withdraws from Council Race
Ken Johnson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Democratic candidate Ken Johnson officially withdrew his name from the Los Alamos County Council race, filing his paperwork with the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office late this morning.
Johnson shared with the Los Alamos Daily Post his reasons for leaving the race.
“A confluence of events in recent months has made it highly likely that I will be moving away from Los Alamos in the fairly near future,” Johnson said. “Consequently, if elected to the council, I would be unable to complete my term. As Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Opens 2012 Headquarters
The newly leased headquarters of the Los Alamos County Democratic Party in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
UPDATE: The Democratic Headquarters will open to the public with regular hours begining Saturday, Aug. 25.
The Los Alamos County Democratic Party inked a deal this afternoon to lease a space in Central Park Square for its 2012 campaign headquarters.
“We are very excited to have a central location where we can conduct the party’s business,” Chair Michael Wheeler said.
The 2,700-square-foot space at 140 Central Park Square is comprised of a large open area, 5 individual Read More
Wilson Campaign Names “Women for Heather” Los Alamos County Chair
- Los Alamos woman to lead coalition operations in county
ALBUQUERQUE — Heather Wilson, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, announced today that Los Alamos resident Francine J. Mendoza will lead Women for Heather in Los Alamos County.
Mendoza joins the statewide grassroots team and will lead the county’s efforts to elect the first female senator from New Mexico.
“This year we have a special opportunity to elect Heather Wilson as New Mexico’s first woman U.S. Senator,” Mendoza said. “Heather is the only pro-life candidate running for the U.S. Senate, and I know she will reflect my Read More
Romney Picks Ryan as Running Mate
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has chosen Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate, according to reports. Ryan, 42, has served in Congress since 1999.and is chairman of the House Budget Committee. Courtesy photo Read More
Heather Wilson to March in Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade Saturday
U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson will be in Los Alamos Saturday to march in the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade.
Following the parade, Wilson will meet with members of the local business community over lunch at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue.
After lunch, Wilson will travel to White Rock to tour The Hive at 134 N.M. 4.
While at The Hive, Wilson also will meet with members of the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network to discuss their work as well as the local business climate. Read More
Martin Heinrich Shows Concern for Non-Voters, Too
By Amy Storey
GOP Taps Steve Girrens to Fill Council Candidate Vacancy!
The GOP’s newly appointed County Council candidate Steven Girrens, center, discusses local issues this evening at the Republican Headquarters, 1362 Trinity Dr., as Treasurer Norma Tech and GOP Chair Jordan Redmond look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The Los Alamos County Republican Party Central Committee unanimously appointed Republican Steven Girrens this evening to fill the County Council candidate vacancy left when Roger Waterman withdrew from the race July 23 due to business and professional issues.
“We are very sorry that Roger had Read More
Martin Heinrich Spends Time in White Rock
Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is running for the U.S. Senate against Republican Heather Wilson. Heinrich visited White Rock residents during the day Saturday and met with a group of supporters later in the evening at a home in Pajarito Acres. Courtesy photo
Rep. Jim Hall Launches Door to Door Campaigning
With just over 90 days until the Nov. 6 General Election, incumbent Rep. Jim Hall of House District 43, right, kicked off his door to door campaigning Saturday and is seen here speaking about his stand on the issues with White Rock residents Stan Moore, center left, and Bob Moore as campaign aide Jim Cobble looks on. Stan said Saturday that he will vote for Hall. His son Bob said that he wants to talk a little more before making up his mind. Hall, a Republican, is running against Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard to retain his House seat, which represents Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. Photo Read More