Politics

Henderson Launches County Council Campaign

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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

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Women Gather for Stephanie Richard Event

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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/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

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/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

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Letter to the Editor: Thanks For Your Support

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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
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How Voters Ranked Local Candidates

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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

Los Alamos Daily Post News Team

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The Los Alamos Daily Post news team presented up to the minute coverage of Tuesday’s Primary Election live from the Justice Center in downtown Los Alamos.

The team published vote totals as they came in from the Los Alamos County Clerk’s office throughout the evening, streamed video interviews with the candidates and published photos of election night activities on ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net.

The Los Alamos Daily Post election night news team included from left, Greg Kendall, Salvador Zapien, Bonnie Gordon, Karen Kendall and Publisher Carol A. Clark (seated.) Photo Read More

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Early & Preliminary June 5th Votes Not Including White Rock

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      Early Voting Subtotal June 5th  Comm. Center June 5th  White Rock June 5th  Trinity on Hill Preliminary Total
               
Dem President Barrack Obama 578 301   196 1075
               
Dem US Senate Martin Heinrich 487 238   163 888
    Hector Balderas 145 97   50 292
               
Dem US Rep # 3 Ben R. Lujan 561 279   179 1019
               
Dem Judge – Court
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