Democratic Council Candidates Gather For Early Voting
All three Democratic candidates running for Los Alamos County Council were at the Municipal Building today for the opening day of Early Voting. From left, Beverly Neal-Clinton, incumbent Denise Derkacs and Ryn Herrmann. Early Voting runs through Oct. 18. For more election information, click here. Photo by Brad Storey Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In observance Of Indigenous Peoples Day
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System 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 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The NMDWS Read More
Second Annual Ekphrastic Poetry Contest Showcases Wider Variety Of Art To Inspire New Mexico Poets
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE – Following its inaugural success earlier this year, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) announces that the 2nd Annual Ekphrastic Poetry Contest has launched, with even more works of art from across New Mexico to serve as inspiration for poets and writers.
“This spring, the 1st Annual Ekphrastic Poetry Contest inspired poets from every corner of our state with artworks selected from 10 museums and Historic Sites,” NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. “In its second year, we’ve found an even broader selection of photos, paintings, collages, Read More
Hampton: Update On Oct. 3 County T-Board Meeting
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, Oct. 3, 2024, we received a presentation and took public comments on the FY25 Snow and Ice Control Plan. The plan was largely the same as last year, adding Camp May Road unconditionally as a Priority 2.
There will also be an enhanced educational outreach regarding public expectations on snow days. For example, do not park on the street if possible, as this inhibits snow removal. We approved the plan unanimously with the recommendation to move the North Mesa Stables to Priority 2 (from Priority Read More
Governor Talks Education With Industry Leaders At New Mexico Oil And Gas Association Annual Conference
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
State News:
SANTA FE — During the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association’s (NMOGA) Annual Conference Monday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined Tracee Bentley, president of the Permian Strategic Partnership, and Missi Currier, president and CEO of NMOGA, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the state’s education system and the important role the oil and gas industry plays in advocating for long-term improvements to the education system.
Gov. Lujan Grisham, Bentley and Currier discussed the administration’s education initiatives, Read More
League Of Women Voters’ Candidate Forum (Live Stream)
Happening Now: Public Power Week!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the American Public Power Association (APPA) are celebrating Public Power Week this week. DPU is among approximately 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 54 million Americans.
In observance of Public Power Week, DPU offers a few tips on how to save energy and money in your home:
- According to the Alliance to Save Energy, the average U.S. home uses 70 light bulbs. Even though modern bulbs are energy efficient, you should still turn them off when they aren’t in use.
Governor’s Statement On Death Of Sen. John Arthur Smith
Sen. John Arthur Smith
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today on the passing of Sen. John Arthur Smith:
Today, I join New Mexicans in mourning the loss of Sen. John Arthur Smith, an extraordinary public servant and a cherished colleague and mentor of mine and many other public servants in our state.
Senator Smith was committed to fiscal responsibility while consistently aiming to improve quality of life for all New Mexicans. His leadership of the Senate Finance Committee helped put the state on sound financial footing and Read More
Libertarian Chris Luchini Drops Out Of Local House Race
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Libertarian candidate Chris Luchini of White Rock has withdrawn from the race against Democrat incumbent Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for New Mexico House Dist. 43.
Luchini, who is chair of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico, won the June 4, 2024, Primary Election against fellow Libertarian Phillip Mach of Los Alamos. Then on July 26, 2024, Luchini submitted a Statement of Withdrawal of Candidacy to the Los Alamos County Clerk.
Also on July 26, 2024, the Los Alamos County Clerk received a Declaration of Candidacy for Phillip Read More
Los Alamos County Community Services Dept. Earns CAPRA Accreditation For Using Industry Best Practice Standards
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) was sanctioned as an accredited agency by the Commission for Accreditation for Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) today, at their annual conference.
With this Accreditation, Los Alamos County joins the other 206 agencies nationwide and is the first and only County in New Mexico accredited for following industry best practice standards.
NRPA’s CAPRA Accreditation delivers quality assurance and improvement to accredited park and recreation departments Read More
Robinson: How Do We Attract Doctors And Healthcare Workers? Think Tank Has A Plan
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
©2024 New Mexico News Services
How long does it take you to get an appointment with your doctor? If your answer is weeks or months, or “What doctor?” Think New Mexico has you in mind.
The nonpartisan think tank recently published a plan to solve New Mexico’s healthcare worker shortage. The group has done its usual thorough work of defining the problem and presenting a potentially do-able solution.
Most riveting, I thought, is the part about reforming the state’s medical malpractice act. This 48-year-old law, its changes and loopholes are a giveaway to malpractice Read More
Denish: Abortion, A Personal Story
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
On August 8 in a press conference, Donald Trump said he believed abortion has become “much less of an issue” and that it would be a “very small issue” in the general election. He is wrong.
Just a reminder: Donald Trump appointed justices committed to ending a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. He is proud of getting Roe v. Wade overturned. As a result, almost half the states now either ban or severely restrict women’s right to abortion and reproductive care.
Trump has forgotten about the women of my generation who were Read More
Holsapple: What I Wish For In Our County Councilors
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos
With an election coming up, I am thinking about who to vote for, for the open County Council seats. I encourage every voter to have some criteria in mind when choosing who to vote for. It isn’t clear to me how the available candidates (or our current Councilors) match up to what I wish for in our County Council, but I would sure welcome hearing from them all on the following criteria as I decide who to vote for and talk to other people who ask what I think. All of the current councilors and candidates are good, nice, community-minded people who mean well, but voting for friends Read More
County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday Oct. 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet for the Oct. 9 meeting has been published and is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Hard copies are also available during business hours within the Community Development Department lobby of the Municipal Building.
Note: Due to early voting, the meeting will be held in the Boards and Commissions Room #110. Read More
New Mexico Tourism Dept. Calls For Hot Air Balloon Emoji
*Note: this hot air balloon emoji graphic was produced purely for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the actual design submitted to the Unicode Consortium. –NMDT
NMTD News:
Petition calls for Unicode Consortium to approve hot air balloon emoji design that has been pending since 2020
SANTA FE – According to the Unicode Consortium, a non-profit corporation that reviews and approves emojis for use on electronic devices around the globe, there are nearly 3,800 emojis – and yet, a hot air balloon is not among them.
But the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is calling for change. NMTD launched Read More
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Staying Safe Online
OCS News:
- Office of Cybersecurity uses month to promote best practices
SANTA FE — The Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) announces its commitment to cybersecurity by participating in the 21st Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cyber information and best practices. This is a collaborative effort among government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals committed to educating others about Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 7, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update
- TLC Plumbing & Utility
Leger Fernández, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries On Housing Affordability Crisis & Home Of Your Own Act
Click here to watch the press conference with U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and House Minority Leader Hakeem Hakeem Jeffries. Courtesy/TLF
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández at the Homewise office chat with homeowners who have benefitted from down payment assistance. Courtesy/TLF
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a press conference Friday to discuss the growing homeownership and housing affordability crisis.
They were joined by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Read More
LAPS Board Of Education To Meet Oct. 8, 2024
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the LAPS Board Room at 2102 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting is also available on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=87288756 446
Meeting ID:
505 663 2222
Passcode:
j45K8H
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Superintendent Read More
Council To Meet At Fire Station 3 In White Rock Oct. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Fire Station No. 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The meeting is open to the public.
The complete agenda packet for this session has been published and is available online here. Read More
