Los Alamos County Announces Planned Management Change For Housing Programs
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) have announced they will be ending their partnership after 30 years of success.
“We are grateful for the work LAHP has done over the years managing the Home Renewal Program and Homebuyer Assistance Program,” Dan Osborn, Housing & Special Projects Manager at Los Alamos County said. “Under the most recent contract LAHP has allowed us to give out nearly $2 million to a total of nearly 100 homeowners – something we couldn’t have done without them.”
LAHP, a local non-profit organization, has been managing both programs Read More
Nancy R. Bartlit And Dr. John C. Hopkins To Present May 14 Lecture On Imperial Japan’s Conflicted Surrender And Japanese Nuclear Weapons Program During WWII
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event that will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Fuller Lodge in the Pajarito Room. This marks the last lecture of the series. The Society thanks the community for its support.
Prior to the lecture, the Historical Society will host its annual Meeting of the Members 6-6:30 p.m., followed by the History Day Awards 6:30-7 p.m., and then Nancy Bartlit and Dr. John Hopkin’s lecture follows 7-9 p.m.
Bartlit will discuss the complex dynamics within Japan’s military culture during World Read More
Luján, Colleagues On FCC Vote To Restore Net Neutrality
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, and U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Angus King (I-Maine), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) issued the following statement applauding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to restore net neutrality:
“We applaud the leadership of Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Read More
Styron’s CSD Corner: Update On County’s Efforts To Assist Community Members Experiencing Homelessness
By CORY STYRON
Director
County Community Services Department
Over the past six months our Social Services Division, led by Manager Jessica Strong under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department, has initiated a new pilot program focused on mobile outreach services. This endeavor aims to support individuals in our community who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It’s an initiative funded by a $165,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Health, and I am proud to say that Los Alamos is among fourteen counties selected Read More
Military And Overseas Qualified New Mexico Voters Begin Receiving 2024 Primary Election Ballots
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Qualified New Mexico voters who are members of the military or living overseas began receiving their ballots for the 2024 Primary Election last weekend.
This is the first transmission of ballots to New Mexico voters for the 2024 election season.
This year, the Secretary of State’s Office implemented a new system for military and overseas voters to receive and return their ballots more securely, ultimately enhancing the entire voting process for these voters.
“Sending ballots to our military and overseas voters marks a critical step in the election process to ensure all Read More
NMDWS Launches Podcast: ‘Good Job New Mexico’
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) launched the first episode of its agency-wide podcast.
“Good Job New Mexico” provides a platform for conversations with New Mexico workers from all walks of life about various jobs they’ve worked, how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they might be headed.
The Department hopes the format will provide inspiring stories for anyone’s career journey.
The podcast will feature guests including youth discovering career opportunities and possibilities, career changers, executives, entry Read More
Council Tentatively Oks CDD FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to council during its budget hearing Tuesday in Council Chambers. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the approximately $19 million budget. Additionally, council voted to place the Community Development’s budget option, which is $250,000 for a historic preservation master plan, to the parking lot, meaning it will be discussed later. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves CSD FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to council during its Tuesday budget hearing. Council voted, 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the approximately $33.4 million budget along with two budget options: $122,185 for a Case Coordination Specialist for Social Services and $100,000 for the recommendation identified in the Comprehensive Health Plan. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Fire Dept. FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, left, and LAFD Senior Management Analyst Xavier Anderson present LAFD’s FY 2025 budget to Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the department’s approximately $55.9 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Administrative Svcs. FY25 Budget
Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio presents her department’s FY2025 budget to council during its budget hearing Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent to tentatively approve the approximately $14.6 million budget including a budget option totaling $20,000 for contractural consultant services for Microsoft Office 365. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Deputy Secretary Announces High-Speed Internet Deployment
USDA is partnering with rural cooperatives, local organizations and Tribes to support high-speed internet deployment in 11 states. Courtesy/USDA
USDA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is partnering with rural cooperatives, local organizations and Tribes to support high-speed internet deployment in 11 states.
USDA is awarding $5.2 million in cooperative agreements through the Broadband Technical Assistance Program, which is funded through President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Read More
Rep. Christine Chandler To Host May Office Hours
Rep. Christine Chandler
From the Office of Rep. Christine Chandler:
Rep. Christine Chandler, state representative for Los Alamos and White Rock has posted her local office hours for May as follows:
May 2, 4:30-6 p.m.; and
May 17, 9:30-11 a.m.
Rep. Chandler’s office is located at 1247 Central Ave., Room 218 on the second floor. The office can be accessed via stairs in the front of the building or via elevator at the back of the building.
Members of the public are invited to visit with Rep. Chandler regarding state issues of interest to them. Feel free to drop by or schedule an appointment by email at Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Police Dept. FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos Police Deputy Chief Oliver Morris presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to County Council while Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, seated, listens, during Tuesday’s budget hearing. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the police department’s approximately $15.4 million FY 2025 budget. Also, council tentatively approved two budget options: $325,677 for portable radios and $140,528 for an IPRA Analyst/Specialist. The third budget option, $149,455 for a management analyst position was place on the parking lot Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Public Works FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Director Juan Raul presents his department’s FY 2025 budget during the council’s budget hearing Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the approximately $67.6 million budget along with several options. These options include: $120,000 for transportation planning, $44,600 for equipment including an electric vehicle option, $20,500 for an electric vehicle replacement for the parks division field groomer and $75,000 for an utility lift and equipment trailer. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Governors Lujan Grisham And Gordon Take Part In National Governors Association ‘Disagree Better’ Initiative
STATE News:
CHEYENNE — Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., and Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., have announced their participation in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative and released a related video.
The two governors, who have collaborated on policy initiatives as chairman and vice chair of the Western Governors Association, recently sat down to share a message of working together to get the job done.
“At a time of deep partisan division in our nation, Gov. Gordon and I would like to remind our fellow Americans that the best way to resolve our differences and find common Read More
Scenes From Voting Tabulator Logic & Accuracy Certification
Scene from the Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas and her Clerk’s Office staff conducting voting tabulator logic and accuracy certification Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Clerk’s Warehouse at the Municipal Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office conducting voting tabulator logic and accuracy certification Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Clerk’s Warehouse at the Municipal Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
County Clerk’s Office News:
In accordance with NMSA 1-11-5, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office conducted Read More
Heinrich On Passage Of National Security Supplemental
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass a bipartisan supplemental package that will strengthen America’s national security, support our democratic allies, and provide critical humanitarian assistance, including to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
The package includes the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which Heinrich cosponsored, to tackle the opioid epidemic and Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Probate Judge FY 2025 Budget
Probate Judge Perry Klare presents his FY 2025 budget to Los Alamos County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve his $9,278 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
LAPS Board President Discusses Upcoming Resignation
By ANTONIO R. JAURIGUE
Board President
Los Alamos Public Schools
In this upcoming board meeting Thursday, I will be resigning my position on the school board in District 2. This is not an easy decision for me to make, and I would hope my explanation sheds light on why I’m making this decision now.
I would like to offer some background on why I value education, and the institution of public education. I come from a home where my father dropped out of high school his freshman year. I was the product of a teenage pregnancy, and although my father had dropped out, he supported my mom finishing high school, Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Attorney Office FY25 Budget
Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to council during its budget hearing Monday night. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the attorney office’s approximately $1.4 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
