Hampton: Vote YES On UNM-LA Bond
By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos
Can you imagine not having UNM-LA? I can’t, and strongly encourage a YES vote on the UNM-LA General Obligation Bond.
These funds will be used for projects including roof leak repairs, bringing UNM-LA up to ADA standards, modernizing IT, and modernizing energy efficiency of the buildings. Remember, many of UNM-LA’s buildings were constructed in the 1940s. Heck, they’re even older than me!
It is essential that our science based town have an institution of higher learning, and we cannot continue to successfully offer programs, such as our 4 year Mechanical Engineering Read More
County Clerk’s Office: 2024 Sticker Design Contest Winners
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office 2024 Sticker Design Contest winners, front row from left, Olivia Conner Lee, Eliana Michel, Siena and County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Back row from left, Abbie Johnson, Aubrey Rushton and Brook Smidt. Not pictured is Sophia Saunders. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has announced the winners of its recent 2024 Sticker Design Contest, a creative initiative aimed at engaging community and showcasing local artistic talent.
The Clerk’s Office received an overwhelming number of entries from passionate youth designers, and reveals Read More
Wernicke: Los Alamos County Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Update For September 2024
The Rose Garden would be more aesthetically pleasing protected with a fence than wire cages. Courtesy/LAC
By JAMES WERNICKE
Chair
Parks & Recreation Board
- Note: The October Parks & Rec Board meeting is canceled. The next meeting is Nov. 14.
The September 2024 Los Alamos County Parks & Recreation Board meeting began with public comments addressing concerns over difficulties with the gate at the North Mesa RV lot storage and a request for an electronic gate, citing safety issues and rising rental fees over the years. Additional public comments received before the meeting noted Read More
Location, Location, Location … Public Input Sought On Best Site For New Fire Station In Los Alamos
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes speaks to attendees at the public meeting held Sept. 23 at Fire Station No. 4. The meeting was held to collect input on where the new Fire Station No. 4 building should be located. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It has become obvious that Los Alamos Fire Station No. 4 on Diamond Drive near the Los Alamos Golf Course needs to be replaced. The building, which was built in 1964, no longer serves modern-day firefighting needs. It is a bit too small for vehicles and equipment, doesn’t accommodate genders and isn’t designed Read More
State OSI Announces 2025 Qualified Health Plan Rates … A Dozen Healthcare Plans For Less Than $10 A Month
Alice T. Kane
From the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance:
SANTA FE – The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) completed its review of 2025 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) rates for New Mexico residents.
The OSI reviewed Individual Market – Medical applications from Health Care Service Corporation (dba BCBSNM), Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc, Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc. and United Healthcare of New Mexico, Inc.
Overall, in 2025, New Mexicans will see a 10.2% rate increase in the individual market and 9% in the small group market. Despite these rate increases, subsidies Read More
2024 General Election: Los Alamos Voting Machine Certification A Success … Testing Results In Perfect Match Between Test Votes Cast And Recorded Results
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On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, the Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office successfully completed the certification and preparation of the Election Voting Machines for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5, 2024.
The testing resulted in a perfect match between the test votes cast and the recorded results. In addition, the voting machines underwent rigorous functional testing to ensure that all components—including buttons, connections, and the audio-visual Read More
Leger Fernández, Cortez Masto, Barragán Introduce Resolution To Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families and the economy.
“Mis hermanas y yo decidimos que ya basta! We introduced the bicameral Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the unequal and unfair treatment of women in Read More
New Mexico Dept. Of Finance And Administration Names Cecilia Mavrommatis Local Government Division Director
Cecilia Mavrommatis
DFA News:
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration has named Cecilia Mavrommatis its new Local Government Division Director.
Mavrommatis comes to the position with decades of experience serving in the military and working in federal and state government, most recently serving as principal executive policy and budget analyst for DFA.
“Cecilia is fully prepared for this opportunity, and our local communities will greatly benefit from her leadership, and experience in state and federal government, as well as from the lessons she took from her Read More
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján And Peter Welch Introduce Legislation To Ban Gifts For Supreme Court Justices
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-VT) led U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in introducing the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation that would ban Supreme Court justices from receiving gifts valued at over $50 and help strengthen ethical standards of the Supreme Court.
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced companion legislation in the House.
Under current law, Supreme Court justices Read More
LANL Director Thom Mason Issues Statement On NNSA Verified Completion Of First Production Unit Of Plutonium Pit For W87-1 Modification Program
LANL Director Thom Mason
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason today issued the following statement referencing:
On Oct. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) verified completion of the First Production Unit (FPU) of a plutonium pit for the W87-1 Modification Program.
“I am proud of the important role our laboratory played in leading this critical mission for our nation’s security,” Director Mason said. “I want to recognize the tireless dedication of our workforce over the last several years. Along with Read More
U.S. Department of Energy’s NNSA Completes And Diamond-Stamps First Plutonium Pit For W87-1 Warhead
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Oct. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) verified completion of the First Production Unit (FPU) of a plutonium pit for the W87-1 Modification Program. A plutonium pit is a necessary component in America’s nuclear warheads.
NNSA is currently rebuilding the capability to manufacture plutonium pits, at the rate of no fewer than 80 pits per year. During the Cold War, the United States could manufacture hundreds of pits per year. Pit production ceased in 1989, and NNSA continues to recapitalize production capabilities Read More
New Mexico Department Of Transportation To Host Public Meeting For I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study Oct. 8
NMDOT News:
GALLUP — The I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study is sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve the I-40 and Miyamura Drive interchange for safety and operations.
The purpose of the first public meeting is to introduce the study, review the existing conditions of the study area, and hear from the public on their concerns and ideas before the study team begins developing alternatives.
A presentation and Q&A will be hosted at 6 p.m., with an open house format before and after, where the Read More
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against APD Over DWI Unit Corruption
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- “I lost my business, my home, and my dignity because of APD corruption. It even caused a deep rift in my family that we may never heal from.” –Carlos Smith
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ALBUQUERQUE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, Smith & Marjanovic Law, LLC, and The Soto Law Office, LLC filed a lawsuit Tuesday night against the City of Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Chief of Police Harold Medina, and several other individuals, on behalf of Carlos Smith, who was victimized by the APD DWI Unit’s extortion scheme.
The lawsuit, filed in the Second Judicial District Read More
New Mexicans Can Now Apply For Clean Car Tax Credit
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is accepting applications for the state’s Clean Car Tax Credit.
The tax credit, enacted during the 2024 legislative session, offers an income tax credit of up to $3,000 to individuals or businesses who purchase or lease an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle. It also offers a credit of up to $25,000 for purchasing and installing a qualified vehicle charger for home or commercial use.
“With these tax credits in place, we are able to support more New Mexicans when they Read More
Haaser: Ongoing Work By Art In Public Places Board
By STEPHANIE HAASER
Chair
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
Art in public places helps to create beautiful public spaces and the Art in Public Places Advisory Board values community input.
Ongoing work being pursued by the Board:
- Working to access indoor art,
- Pending gate art for Betty Ehart Center,
- Creating a Working Group to define criteria for art celebrating homestead families,
- Working to identify language for an information plaque for Flower of Flight, located at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center,
- Voted to recommend that the Maru Fountain, located at the Los Alamos Public
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Legislation To Build And Renovate Homes For Working Families
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the New Homes Tax Credit Act, legislation that will provide tax credits to incentivize new investments and additional resources for single-family home construction and renovations for working families.
As Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Heinrich released a report on housing supply in America, which found that underbuilding, restrictive zoning policies, and home financing hurdles have caused the supply of starter homes to shrink and prices to rise. High Read More
Council Proclaims October 2024 ‘Arts & Humanities Month’
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, center, presents a proclamation to MainStreet and Creative District Event Manager Alison Watkins and Operations Director George Marsden of The Family YMCA designating October 2024 ‘Arts & Humanities Month’, during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy photo Read More
League Of Women Voters Forum At UNM-LA Monday Oct. 7
LWV News:
The community is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) as it hosts the 2024 nonpartisan Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in the UNM-Los Alamos Student Center, Building 2. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and the opportunity to chat with the candidates.
Outgoing County Clerk Naomi Maestas will explain the voting procedures. Kristin Henderson, Chair of the UNM-LA Advisory Board, will explain the UNM-LA General Obligation Bonds question.
Two unopposed candidates will speak and answer questions: Rep. Christine Chandler, Read More
County: Local Water Infrastructure Secure From Hacktivists
COUNTY News:
After an alert concerning pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity at water systems was released last week, officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) wish to reassure customers that its water and wastewater systems are not at risk.
The alert was released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It said that certain internet accessible devices used in the Water and Wastewater Systems Sector, if exposed and vulnerable, may lead to exploitation or brute force attacks.
The control system used by the DPU for water and wastewater is independent Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Oct. 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
Note: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID:
813 5706 0773 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773 +13462487799,,81357060773#
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+1 720 707 2699 US
The complete packet can be accessed here: Agenda Packet Read More
