Carol A. Clark

Luján, Blunt Rochester, Wyden, And Schumer Introduce Legislation To Cap Medicare Costs For Seniors

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), introduced the Medicare Cost Cap Act, which will create a $5,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) beneficiaries.

Currently, Traditional Medicare does not have a limit on out-of-pocket costs, meaning beneficiaries are confronted with unlimited, catastrophic health Read More

Upcoming Lane Closures On I-25 Near St. Francis Drive

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NMDOT News:

SANTE FE – As part of the upgrades on I-25 from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to US 285/El Dorado, lane closures are expected to take place beginning June 29 for guardrail installation.

There will be three closures northbound near the St. Francis exit, and one southbound in the same location. Each closure is expected to last no longer than 46 hours.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 29, the on-ramp from Old Pecos Trail to northbound I-25 will be closed. It will be reopened by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.

Beginning 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, the on-ramp from St. Francis Drive to northbound I-25 will Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Aiming Laser At Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to federal charges for aiming a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and striking the cockpit over a dozen times.

According to public court documents, on October 7, 2025, Jorge Pinon Armendariz, 48, aimed a green laser pointer at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Metro 1 helicopter while it was flying over Albuquerque. Armendariz struck the aircraft multiple times from two separate locations, including multiple strikes to the pilot’s eyes.

Using the aircraft’s onboard camera, the crew tracked the Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: June 29, 2026

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McCauley Springs fire map. Courtesy photo

USFS News:

Acres: 716                                        

Containment: 33%                                     

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                   

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter                                           

Personnel: 398                                                                                                                                              

Highlights: Containment lines were tested during Read More

Denish: Democrats Should Ask Questions, Too

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com

I’ve often thought the process of electing a Governor and Lt. Governor in NM resembles an arranged marriage.

In New Mexico, candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor are nominated separately in the primary election. They run separate campaigns, raise money through separate accounts, and develop their own strategies. Then, on primary election night, the winners are brought together to form a ticket. The marriage begins.

The Lt. Governor’s role during the general election campaign is limited. The gubernatorial candidate and campaign Read More

COUNTY: Electric Work Along Oppenheimer Begins July 6

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Businesses located in the 505 Oppenheimer Suite and the 505 Apartments will be without power for three hours on the evening of July 6, 2026, as electric distribution crews replace a switch and a junction box.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, line crews will shut off power to the 505 Apartments and the 505 Oppenheimer business building. The 557 Flats will not be impacted during this planned outage.   

County electric trucks will be stationed at two locations along the northwest side of Oppenheimer Drive, with cones alerting motorists of the work areas. The sidewalk Read More

Luján, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill To Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the Food Assurance and Security Act to reinstate the Food Security Supplemental Survey and resume publication of annual household food security reports.

In 1995, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Census Bureau developed this comprehensive nutrition access survey, collecting data on food security and nutrition assistance program participation. However, Read More

LAHS Class Of 1986 Is Hosting 40th Reunion July 9-12

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LAHS Class of 1986 News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1986 is hosting its 40th reunion July 9-12, and it won’t be the same without every Hilltopper classmate.

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has been gracious to host the reunion’s registration on its GiveSmart platform: Topper1986.givesmart.com

Do you know a Hilltopper from the Class of 1986 that’s not aware of the upcoming reunion, please share this information with them!

Have questions regarding the reunion events, booking hotel rooms, or registration? Email lahs1986reunion@gmail.com  or call 505.525.1986. Read More