Carol A. Clark

Leger Fernández Landmark Bill To Protect Historic Land Grant Communities And Traditional Uses On Federal Lands Advances In House

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Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández

U.S. CONGRESS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández secured a major legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands for her bill to strengthen the relationships between New Mexico land grant-mercedes and the federal government and protect their ability to practice centuries-old traditional uses on federal land. Rep. Leger Fernández and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (H.R. 2785) Read More

Seven LAHS Seniors Sign Onto NMSU eSports Team

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Jasmine Heft, Philip Smith, Sirena Quezada, Astra Vigil, Alice Thieme, Mars Brunette, and Freddy Broyles are headed to NMSU after successful high school Esports careers. Courtesy/LAPS 

LAPS News:

Seven members of the Los Alamos High School Secret City Esports team signed letters of intent to attend New Mexico State University as members of their Esports team.

Jasmine Heft, Philip Smith, Sirena Quezada, Astra Vigil, Alice Thieme (previous player), Mars Brunette, and Freddy Broyles are headed to NMSU after successful high school Esports careers.

Jasmine was the captain for Marvel Rivals, Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Names Michael H. Covert As Chief Executive Officer

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Michael H. Covert

LAMC News:

 Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced that Michael H. Covert, FACHE, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 15. Covert will replace Bob Singletary, who has been serving as interim CEO since March.

Covert brings decades of healthcare leadership experience with a strong focus on community access, quality of care, and collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and local partners. He has led hospitals and health systems across the country, helping organizations grow services, strengthen operations and quality, and meet the evolving Read More

County Website Improvements Begin This Month

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Screenshot of new County website homepage. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Starting this month, Los Alamos County is rolling out a series of improvements to the County website to make the site the digital hub of County information.

As of May 21, there is a new design for the website with all information categorized under five main topics: Community, Business, Visit, Government, and Services. Over the next couple of months, the pages under those topics will be organized to make it easier to navigate.

The fresh new homepage highlights County news and events, as well as timely information on the strategic Read More

New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Electronic Public Reading Room On Behalf Of EM-LA

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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LAPS Board Selects Jovita Mowrer, Christa Saenz For 2026 NMSBA Excellence In Students Achievement Awards

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This year’s NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award nominees were recognized at the May School Board meeting. Jovita Mowrer (left) and Christa Saenz (not pictured) were selected as the recipients of the 2026 New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Excellence in Student Achievement Award. Also pictured are Miel Rim, Michelle Rosette, Ashley Schmiedicke, Courtney Smith, Amanda Ferran, Haley Gayner, Reagan Hall, Rebekah Butcher, Minesh Bacrania and Matthew Bohlen; (front, left to right) Alisa Rolfe, Kim Vo and Michela Ombelli. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Read More

Currier: Voting Shapes NM’s Future—Your Voice Matters

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By MISSI CURRIER
President & CEO
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association

Every election cycle brings debates about candidates, policies, and politics. But at its core, voting is about something much bigger: shaping the future of New Mexico and ensuring your voice is heard on the issues that matter most to you, your family, and your community.

Primary elections are now underway across New Mexico, and this year’s races will help determine decisions about our economy, education system, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, energy policy, and job creation for years to come. Those choices Read More

Ten Los Alamos High School Native American Seniors Recognized At 2026 Sash Ceremony

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Ten LAHS Native American students received their 2026 sashes during a Sash Ceremony attended by family, friends, LAPS staff members, tribal representatives and other dignitaries. Pictured with Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Cris Velarde are Hannah Waldschmidt, Alessandra Valencia, Hailey Duran, Laila Muller, Graeme Martinez, Liliana Griego, James Gurule, Abegail Brown, River Sheppard and Steven Romero. Courtesy/LAPS

Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Weaver Cris Velarde tells the story of the sash. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Ten Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Native American Read More

Unemployment Insurance Operations Center To Close Monday In Observance Of Memorial Day

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 26. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More