Carol A. Clark

Governor Orders Health, Food Inspections To Resume

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday directed the New Mexico Environment Department to immediately resume routine health and food safety inspections that were temporarily paused due to a funding shortfall in the agency’s Environmental Health Bureau. 

“The Environment Department’s decision to halt inspections was premature,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We will resolve the agency’s budget shortfall to ensure the crucial service of providing health and safety inspections is uninterrupted moving forward.” 

The Environmental Health Bureau oversees routine Read More

Elizabeth Meek Selected New Principal At Chamisa Elementary School

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Elizabeth Meek

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools announced that Elizabeth Meek has been selected as the new principal at Chamisa Elementary School. She will be taking over for Craig Washnok who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Meek has been the assistant principal at Chamisa Elementary for the past two years. Prior to coming to Chamisa, she worked as the LAPS assistant director of Student Services.

“I am excited to become the new principal,” she said. “I have enjoyed the last two years as the assistant principal of Chamisa and appreciate the spirit of community that is evident through Read More

Heinrich, Young, Rounds, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Expand AI Research Access

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, and Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the CREATE AI Act, legislation to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) as shared national research infrastructure that provides AI researchers and students with greater access to the resources, data, and tools needed to develop safe and trustworthy AI.

“The CREATE AI Act will help us develop and deploy AI responsibly, Read More

Pets Of The Week: Gage And Olive

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Gage the golden go-getter is soon to be ‘paw-roled’! This 1.5-year-old charmer is crate, potty and leash trained and cue-savvy thanks to the Paws in the Pen 8-week 24/7 training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. He’s playful, people loving, dog friendly, and bursting with love. Gage goes home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of heartworm prevention plus follow-up training support is included—set up for success from day one. Smart, spirited, and seriously sweet—Gage is ready to go home and glow! Apply on the Española Humane website to meet Gage. Española Humane Read More

Obituary: James Bohanon June 14, 1941 – April 12, 2026

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JAMES BOHANON June 14, 1941 – April 12, 2026

The greatest dad in the world has left us. James (Jim, Jimbo, Bobo) Bohanon passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on April 12, 2026.

Jim was born June 14, 1941 in Ventura, California to his mom, the marvelous Eva Mehringer. They moved to Perry, Oklahoma when he was in junior high, along with his little sister Shirley after his mom and her friend threw a dart at a map to determine where to open a business. He graduated from Perry High School where he loved sports and was a star basketball player for the Perry Maroons.

Jim received his Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Read More

Registration Open For Los Alamos Elks Lodge Annual Charity Golf Tournament June 12

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Elks Lodge News:

Registration for the annual Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 Charity Golf Tournament is now open. This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, June 12 at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Golf will start at 9 a.m. followed by a luncheon and other festivities at the Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive.

Player registration is $130/player or $520/team and includes entry into golf scramble, greens fees, golf cart and lunch. To register, visit www.bpoe2083.org or click the QR code.

Proceeds will fund a local child’s wish through Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico, with any additional funds going Read More

Independent Government Watchdog Launches Investigation Into DOJ Handling Of Epstein Files

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a request from U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and bipartisan Senators, the nonpartisan, independent Government Accountability Office (GAO) opened an investigation into the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) practices in redacting information from the public release of the Epstein Files.

“The American people deserve accountability, transparency, and a process they can trust. But under this Department of Justice, the Trump administration has failed to release the Epstein files as required by law. This audit is a necessary step toward transparency Read More

Take Action—Today Is National Fentanyl Awareness Day

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DEA News:

National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Wednesday, April 29, is a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the need to prevent drug misuse. Even one counterfeit pill can contain a potentially deadly dose. Understanding fentanyl risks and having open conversations can help people you care about make safer choices.

Through the Fentanyl Free America initiative, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages individuals, families, and communities to learn the dangers of fentanyl, share trusted resources, and promote prevention nationwide.

Fentanyl Free America highlights prevention Read More

Bregman Announces Bold Transformation Plan For CYFD, Vows To End Decades Of Systemic Failure

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Gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman

Sam Bregman Campaign News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman has unveiled a comprehensive policy platform to transform the Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD). Citing a history of instability, staggering staff turnover, and tragic outcomes for New Mexico’s most vulnerable children, Bregman’s plan moves beyond incremental shifts to propose a complete structural overhaul of the agency.

“CYFD was created in 1992 with good intentions, but we are not living in 1992 anymore,” Bregman said. “Today, the agency is overextended Read More