County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Jan. 8, 2025
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Inclusivity Task Force is scheduled to meet 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public.
The complete agenda packet for the meeting has been published is available online here. Read More
Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Jan. 8, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet for the meeting is available at the Los Alamos County Legistar Site. Hard copies are also available during regular business hours within the Community Development Department lobby, window 3, at the Municipal Building.
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New Mexico Environment Department Secures Funding For Mobile Air Monitoring Lab From Legal Settlement
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is enhancing its ability to monitor air quality with a new mobile air monitoring lab, funded by a $500,000 legal settlement between conservation group WildEarth Guardians and OXY USA Inc., one of the largest oil and gas producers in the country.
The funding will allow NMED to purchase the lab, equip it with supplies, and cover start-up costs, including personnel and operational needs.
The mobile lab will be able to test air quality and weather conditions in real time in the Permian Basin, a region that produces nearly 40% of the Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Nominates Regents For New Mexico Colleges And Universities
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced 11 regent nominations for eight higher education institutes across the state.
These board appointments fall under Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico School for the Deaf, New Mexico State University, Northern New Mexico College and the University of New Mexico.
The nominees, a cohort of insightful individuals with diverse experiences in the education field, will contribute knowledge and Read More
State’s OBAE Announces Applications Have Opened For $675 Million In Broadband Infrastructure Grants
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SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced that 29 entities may begin submitting applications for projects in the state’s largest funding program for broadband infrastructure.
The state will be awarding $675 million in grants through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The federal government allocated the funds to New Mexico in 2023.
The program will help Read More
Heinrich Sworn To 3rd Term As U.S. Senator For New Mexico
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today for a third term as U.S. Senator for New Mexico. Sen. Heinrich’s wife Julie is by his side. Courtesy photo
Gathered for today’s swearing ceremony in Washington, D.C., from left, son Carter Heinrich, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, his wife Julie Heinrich, Vice President Kamala Harris, and son Micah Heinrich. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) was sworn in for his third term as a U.S. Senator representing New Mexico.
“I am honored to Read More
State Treasurer: Let’s Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is!
By LAURA M. MONTOYA
New Mexico State Treasurer
My journey is similar to many other New Mexicans’ in that it took a lot of hard work, hope, resilience, community, and prayer to keep pushing forward to work towards something better for me and my family.
Dreams were the hope that helped drive the determination to keep pushing forward, but survival was always at the forefront of every decision and job I undertook. Financial struggle, living paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet — a typical New Mexico story. Add limited resources, knowledge and opportunity, and you have an equation for failure or extreme Read More
Luján Applauds Signing Of Historic Bill To Protect Children
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauds President Biden on signing into law the Native American Child Protection Act and Jenna Quin’s Law, two historic pieces of legislation that will help protect children in New Mexico and across the nation.
The Native American Child Protection Act, introduced by Senators Luján and Susan Collins (R-Maine), reauthorizes and reforms three critical programs to ensure that Tribes have the necessary tools to treat, prevent, investigate, and prosecute cases of child abuse and neglect. U.S. Read More
Medicaid Provider Rates Increase In 2025
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SANTA FE – The Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that some Medicaid provider rates increased effective Jan. 1, as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s ongoing efforts to strengthen health care access across the state.
The adjustments aim to support providers delivering services to Medicaid patients.
“This increase is an important step in building a stronger partnership with health care providers who serve Medicaid members,” Medicaid Director Dana Flannery said. “By investing in our providers, we are Read More
2024 Was One For The Books! A Year In Review For Los Alamos County
Top from left, The Bluffs Senior Apartments open to renters. Los Alamos County honors outgoing Councilors Denise Derkacs and Keith Lepsch. After two focused meetings, council passes on purchasing properties on Diamond Drive. Center from left, after weighing the possibility of switching from natural gas to propane at Elk Ridge Mobile Home, owner Yes! Communities decides to replace the natural gas system. County Golf Course improves holes one through 18 this year. Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta holds a gopher trap at Overlook Park where the gophers are abundant. Los Alamos Reservoir Read More
Public Weighs In On Proposed East Downtown MRA
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Public reception toward the proposed Downtown Metropolitan Area (MRA) for East Downtown Los Alamos during a community forum Dec. 16 could be summed up in one word: skeptical.
Many seemed to wonder what the benefit would be, what role, if any, Columbus Capital, the owner of the former Mari Mac plaza that covers a good size chunk of the east downtown area, has in the MRA and how funding provided through a MRA works.
Amy Bell and Maren Neldam with Anthropopulous, which assists with MRAs and is funded by New Mexico MainStreet, attempted Read More
RPLA Announces Biennial Convention On Jan. 18, 2025
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Happy New Year! I wish all of you much joy, love, and happiness as we cheer for new beginnings!
Note that we will not meet on Jan. 16, 2025, and take care of Central Committee business at our Biennial Convention. Please make plans to attend our Biennial at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Fuller Lodge. We will elect new leadership for the next 2 years.
I am proud of my record as RPLA Chair for the past 2 years, hope to build on our wins, and encourage more participation with younger individuals and families. As Chair, we tripled our bank account Read More
Governor Announces Judicial Appointment Of Bryan Fox
Newly appointed Second Judicial District Court Judge Bryan Fox
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of Bryan Fox as a Second Judicial District Court judge.
Fox’s appointment follows the retirement of the Honorable Gerard J. Lavelle.
Fox is a welcome addition to the family court bench with nearly 30 years of practice in family law. Fox is a graduate of UNM School of Law. He was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1996.
His appointment commenced Dec. 21, 2024.
About the Second Judicial District Court:
The court is in Bernalillo County in Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Appoints Former State Sen. Greg Nibert To New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Former State Sen. Greg Nibert
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of former state Sen. Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) for a six-year term beginning today, Jan. 1, 2025.
Nibert will succeed Commissioner James Ellison, whose term concluded Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
“I am honored to be nominated to the Public Regulation Commission,” Nibert said. “My duty as a commissioner will be to regulate our utilities according to the laws of the land, which includes, first and foremost, the Energy Transition Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Hosts 2024 Government Session
Leadership Los Alamos participants listen to Deputy County Manager Juan Rael and Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule speak during the Dec. 13 session on local government. The session was held at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/LLA
Leadership Los Alamos participants attend a session on local government Dec. 13 at the Municipal Building. Courtesy/LLA
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) hosted an insightful session focused on local government Dec. 13 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, guided by Deputy County Manager Juan Rael and Sustainability Manager Read More
Robinson: Historians In 1980 Provide Election Perspective That’s Still Valid Today
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Some of us remember the turbulent economy of the 1970s, which made the last few years look like a walk in the park. We didn’t just have inflation; we had something called “stagflation”. It was a combination of high inflation, high unemployment and high interest rates, along with lines at the gas pump because of the energy crisis. (Remember the 55 m.p.h. speed limit to save gas?) President Jimmy Carter inherited this economic disaster, brewing since the Johnson administration.
In October 1980 a heated presidential campaign was Read More
New Mexico Governor Issues Statement, Orders Flags Half-Staff To Honor President Jimmy Carter
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter:
Manny and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we mourn the loss of this great American leader and humanitarian who dedicated his life to helping others.
President Carter served nobly in the White House and fought valiantly for environmental protections, civil rights, stronger U.S. alliances in Europe and much more. He also managed to accomplish what many at the time believed impossible—a Read More
New Documents On Review Of Chromium Interim Measures Remediation System In Mortandad Canyon Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, 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, visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
In March 2024, EM-LA and NMED convened a team of experts from the Network of National Laboratories for Environmental Management and Stewardship, industry, academia, and EPA Region 6 to perform a technical review of actions Read More
Op-Ed: County-Issued Roll Carts
By MARIA PEROTTO
Los Alamos
Nuisance or Not
Each property owner as a resident of Los Alamos [town and county] has been required to use a county-issued container, the roll cart, which was instituted to control garbage dispersal and to eliminate physical injuries to collection staff. Garbage generation and collection are a part of everyday aggravation of regular life. Using roll carts is not a nuisance. Using roll carts is a sufficient solution to the town of Los Alamos for reasonable garbage collection. Anyone who has newly moved to Los Alamos has assumed the risk and conditions of roll cart use, Read More
League Of Women Voters & American Association Of University Women To Host 2025 Legislative Preview Jan. 6
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite the community to the 2025 Legislative Preview, 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in Fuller Lodge. The community is invited to attend beginning at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and conversation.
Legislators including Rep. Christine Chandler and Senators Leo Jaramillo and Roberto Gonzales will share their views on the upcoming session.
In addition, Kristina Fisher from Think New Mexico will present proposals for solving the healthcare-worker shortage.
The 2025 New Mexico 60-day Read More
