County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet June 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Find the agenda and meeting packet here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules State Regulator Can Change Rates Proposed By Rural Electric Cooperatives
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today that the state Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has the power to set rates different from those proposed by a rural electric cooperative.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court upheld the Commission’s decision to reject a $1.25 million rate increase proposed by Socorro Electric Cooperative (SEC) in 2018 and instead adopt a different rate structure for classes of customers without an overall increase in revenue for the utility.
“We conclude that the Commission’s decision to deny SEC’s proposed revenue requirement Read More
New Mexico State Library Programs; Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Smokey: Remember, ‘Only YOU can prevent wildfires’.
New Mexico State Library News:
The New Mexico State Library (NMSL) supports summer reading programs at libraries around the state and also partners for Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday.
This year’s theme for public libraries is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and NMSL is also partnering with the US Forest Service for its Smokey Bear Reading Challenge, providing related materials to New Mexico libraries celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday.
Additional resources including historical documents, videos, vintage poster images, news Read More
Robinson: Keeping Affordable Housing Affordable
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
I’m haunted by an online post I saw recently. A young woman said she’d been homeless for months and living in her car. She had lost her apartment because she couldn’t afford it. “Yes, I’m working,” she informed readers. A Good Samaritan had given her a camper shell, and she found a place to park it but needed help with the move.
In the furor over homelessness, let’s remember that this category includes regular people who simply can’t afford any rentals that might be available. In the parallel furor over affordable housing, consider the Read More
Dannemann: Half Truths, Outright Lies And Gas Stoves
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
In a campaign season filled with distortions, half truths and outright lies, the least I can do is correct my own mistake.
I made a factual error in my last column by writing that state House District 31 had three Republican candidates and no Democrat. I missed Vicky Estrada-Bustillo, Democratic candidate for that seat. The error has been acknowledged and corrections have been published.
But what worries me are all the distortions, half truths and outright lies that will not be corrected, because most of them are not in newspaper Read More
Cull: Why Is Pride Important To Me?
By THERESA CULL
Los Alamos
Pride is important to me because it reminds me that there was a time when LGBTQ+ people could be harassed, fired from a job, dishonorably discharged from the military, arrested, beaten, and even killed for acting a certain way or loving someone of the same sex.
Pride is important because, even though life has improved and almost become normalized for many LGBTQ+ people, many of those same threats still exist today. I’ll remind everyone that the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality isn’t even 10 years old. And we all know that the current Supreme Court is willing Read More
New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Launches Online Open House Option To Encourage Proactive Water Management Strategies
OSE Nws:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) has launched the online open house option for Main Stream New Mexico, a series of statewide open house meetings designed to involve communities in proactive water management strategies.
The NMISC invites the public to provide input either online or at one of the regional in-person open houses.
In response to New Mexico’s water challenges, the NMISC is implementing these open houses as part of the 2023 Water Security Planning Act.
“These open houses are created to empower local communities to help New Mexico re-envision Read More
2024 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference Focuses On Urging Members To File For Veterans’ Benefits
Air Force Veteran/Rep. Debra Sariñana
DVS News:
Albuquerque – The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) presented the 2024 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference Saturday in Albuquerque at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel.
One hundred fifty women veterans and vendors registered for the conference, which focused on educating women about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), state, and local community benefits available for veterans.
According to the VA, women make up the fastest-growing segment of our nation’s veteran population. VA data shows there are two million women veterans Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board To Meet Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board Room at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsP Q4QWg.1&omn=89719537463
Password: j45K8H
Anyone 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, may contact the Superintendent at Los Alamos Public Schools, at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
Public documents, Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session June 11
COUNTY News:
The complete agenda packet for the June 11, 2024, County Council – Regular Session has been published and is available online here. Read More
Shin: Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Boundaries Would Not Strengthen Local Business Activity
By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos Family Eyecare
On May 7, our County Council approved the boundaries of a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA). Based on the criteria for having an MRA, “aged infrastructure, low occupancy rates, and conditions of blight,” the 800 Trinity building should not be included in its boundaries. I would like to submit my public comment made at this meeting.
“I’m Lisa Shin and I’m Secretary of the 800 Trinity Condo Association. I’m a small business owner and a health care provider. And I have strong objections to including 800 Trinity in the MRA and I ask that you exclude Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Introduces Bill To Help New Mexicans Build Financial Literacy Skills
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced the Financial Fitness Act to create a public personal finance education portal on the Department of Education website to help students and families grow their financial literacy skills and better prepare for their future.
“Students and families face substantial and difficult financial decisions when they choose to pursue higher education. Students of color and low-income students tend to carry the heaviest burden when it comes to paying for college. We must give students and Read More
Democratic Party Of New Mexico Celebrates 100 Years Of Native American Citizenship Under The Snyder Act
DPNM Secretary Isaac Dakota Casados
DPNM News:
June 2 marked 100 years of the Indian Citizenship Act, also known as the Snyder Act, which granted full citizenship to all Native Americans in the United States.
Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Secretary Isaac Dakota Casados released the following statement:
“The Democratic Party of New Mexico is proud to recognize 100 years of the Indian Citizenship Act, also known as the Snyder Act. Centuries of injustice can never be undone, but this Act was an important early step on the road we are still on toward equity and inclusiveness of Native Americans Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Faces Lawsuit For Allowing Trespass Livestock Into Valles Caldera National Preserve
Trespass livestock grazing in May in VCNP. Courtesy/Caldera Action
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SANTA FE — WildEarth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project, and Caldera Action are taking legal action against the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating the Endangered Species Act by allowing livestock to illegally graze in the Valles Caldera National Preserve located in northern New Mexico.
The lawsuit follows years of inaction by the Forest Service to prevent Read More
County To Host Town Hall For East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area June 27 In Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is holding a town hall meeting starting at 6:30 p.m., June 27 in Fuller Lodge, to discuss next steps in developing the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan.
This initiative aims to address issues like vacant properties, low commercial activity, and deteriorating infrastructure. The town hall provides an opportunity for community members to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide valuable input on the project.
The MRA Plan will identify community-supported projects, programs, and policies to address identified Read More
County Council Learns About Los Alamos Police Department Efforts To Promote Safe Driving And Curb Bad Behaviors
Deputy Chief Oliver Morris
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Driver safety is a big focus of the Los Alamos Police Department, Los Alamos County Council learned during its May 21 work session.
Promoting safe driving and curb poor driving is under discussion.
According to the staff report, there is some good news in the traffic citation data. Accidents total 75 so far in 2024, a drop compared to 196 in 2023 and 751 in 2022. Criminal citations related to traffic decreased to six so far in 2024 compared to 34 in 2023 and 24 in 2022.
“There are a lot of opportunities to increase Read More
County Public Hearing On Proposed Animal Ordinance
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., as part of its scheduled council meeting.
The hearing will consider proposed Ordinance 02-355, which seeks to amend Chapter 6, the section of Los Alamos Code that governs animals.
Some of the proposed amendments include:
- Modifying the prohibition of unreasonable animal noises,
- Changes related to animal bites and impounding procedures,
- Updates regarding unclaimed animals,
- Removing the Municipal Court’s authority over dangerous dogs as dangerous
N3B Celebrates Opening Of New Occupational Medicine Clinic For Employees Inside Los Alamos Medical Center
Robert Edwards, N3B Environment, Safety, Health and Quality program manager, and Ellie Gilbertson, EM-LA acting manager hold the ribbon today while Dr. Turnbo, CEO and medical director at HealthWorks Medical make the ceremonial cut in celebration of the opening of the new occupational medicine clinic for N3B. Courtesy/N3B
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton addresses the crowd gathered today at the opening of a new occupational medicine clinic dedicated to serving employees working on the Los Alamos legacy cleanup contract. Operated by HealthWorks Medical, the new clinic Read More
New Mexico Governor Issues Statement On President Biden’s Executive Order To Secure Border
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden announced on June 4 new measures to secure our Southern border, barring migrants who cross unlawfully from receiving asylum.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement:
“As a border state governor and former chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I’m encouraged by President Biden’s plan to rein in illegal border crossings and help our nation’s immigration officers manage this challenge.
“In New Mexico, I’ve long emphasized the need for more border agents to help crack down on drug and human trafficking. While only Congress Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Needs Drivers!
Atomic City Transit’s Stephanie Conrad takes part in this year’s Earth Day Festivities. County Council learned during its work session May 21 that ACT is need of more drivers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During a previous fiscal year budget hearing, Los Alamos County Council approved an option for Atomic City Transit (ACT) to kick off a pilot project for a Saturday bus service.
The pilot project has yet to happen. The reason? The same one that so many other entities face: lack of employees.
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