U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Signs Agreement With Navajo Nation To Improve Speed, Cost Of Future Projects
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant
USACE News:
ALBUQURQUE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) South Pacific Division and Navajo Nation signed an agreement July 6 intended to improve USACE’s support to Navajo Nation at Window Rock, Ariz.
The agreement was signed by U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant, commanding general, USACE-South Pacific Division, and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren.
“With this framework provided for intergovernmental support, the South Pacific Division looks forward to assisting the Navajo Nation by collectively addressing the Nation’s highest priorities Read More
Sen. Luján Welcomes White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu To Highlight New Mexico Investments
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján welcomes White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu, right, to New Mexico Friday to highlight historic investments from the Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Courtesy/Lujan Press Office 
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Sen. Ben Ray Luján and Sen. Martin Heinrich are aomg those gathered Friday with Santo Domingo Pueblo leadership. Courtesy/Lujan Press Office
STATE News:
This week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu to New Mexico to highlight historic investments Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Requests Support From U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers In Recovery Efforts Across Mora County
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham sent a letter this week to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting advanced protective measures to limit flooding off the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar.
This request from Gov. Lujan Grisham allows the Army Corps to design, engineer and construct barriers to protect public infrastructure including roads, bridges and buildings in Mora County.
“We all must work together to support the communities in Mora County impacted by the devastating fire last year,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “The assistance provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Monday July 10, 2023
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Public School Capital Outlay Council Meeting, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023, in Room 317 at the State Capitol Building in Santa Fe.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken. Read More
Reminder: Los Alamos County Community Survey For 20th Street Redevelopment Closes Sunday July 9
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Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department (CDD) encourages the public to take a community survey to provide input to the redevelopment of publicly owned parcels on 20th Street south of Trinity Drive.
The survey is based on the project’s guiding principles and objectives presented at the June 21 public meeting. Surveys will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 9; visit the project webpage at lacnm.com/20thSt.
CDD is working with consultants Wilson & Company to develop high-level conceptual Read More
Stradling: How Can We Understand Each Other?
By GARY STRADLING
Los Alamos
Having written about the scientific validation of the relatively excellent outcomes for mothers, children, and fathers, through the social institution of marriage, over the reproductive alternatives (divorce, cohabitation, hook ups, isolation), and noting correctly that reproduction is the future of mankind, with technologically-advanced nations being at risk across the world because of their falling birthrates, with some at below-replacement level, Stephanie Nakhleh has had a field day making up alternative meanings for my statements.
She suggests Read More
Canceled: Democratic Party Of Los Alamos July Meeting
DPLAC News:
Due to all the activities surrounding Los Alamos ScienceFest, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) has canceled its July meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 14. Read More
Scenes From Leisure Lagoon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The red ribbon gets snipped to ceremoniously open the Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center Wednesday morning. Taking part in the ribbon cutting included Los Alamos County Public Works Deputy Manager Eric Martinez, far right, County Councilor David Reagor, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust, Community Services Department Director Cory Styron and Los Alamos resident Shelby Redondo, who helped spearhead the project. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Jane Young, right, expresses gratitude to Shelby Redondo for her extensive work Read More
JEC Chairman Heinrich, Democrats Call On World Bank To Direct More Resources To Climate Projects
Sen. Martin Heinrich
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Martin Heinrich, (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), sent a letter with Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) and Rep. Katie Porter (CA-47) to the World Bank Group’s newly elected president, Ajay Banga. The letter calls on President Banga to direct more World Bank resources and investments to projects that will address climate change.
“[I]t is imperative that the World Bank increase investment in projects which advance climate adaptation Read More
Coupland Announces Campaign For School Board Dist. 3
Lauren Coupland is running for a seat on the Los Alamos School Board in District 3 (Aspen). Courtesy photo
By LAUREN COUPLAND
Los Alamos
Since moving to Los Alamos 10 years ago, I have been actively involved in the community and in Los Alamos Public Schools.
In March 2013, our family moved to Los Alamos from Michigan. We immediately felt at home here due to the support and community we found in Family Strengths Network (FSN). Our visit was supposed to be a short postdoctoral appointment before returning to the midwest, but Los Alamos and New Mexico quickly became a place that I never wanted to leave. Read More
Applications Open For New Mexico’s First-ever Loan Fund To Jump-start Development Of Commercial Facilities
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s first-ever loan fund to jump-start development of business-ready commercial and industrial space is now open for applications.
The Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Fund (OERF), created in 2022 through HB7, is accepting applications for loans to be used to increase the inventory of commercial facilities in New Mexico, attract businesses to the state, grow jobs, and diversify the economy.
“One of the biggest obstacles for businesses growth in New Mexico is the lack of commercial space,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I signed this legislation Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Statement On Fourth Of July
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement to mark the celebration today of the Fourth of July:
“The United States of America is the first nation in the world founded on the idea that our government derives all of its powers from ’We the People.’
“Forged by a revolution against a monarchy and its absolute power, we are a beacon of liberty, equal justice, and democracy.
“Generations of Americans have stepped up to defend out most fundamental freedoms.
“They have helped us move closer to the full promise Read More
Canceled: Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
Notice: The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 5 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday July 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 817 8137 9747 Read More
Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force To Hold Hybrid Meeting Friday July 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 829 6052 0980 Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos Announces July Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Great news! The ordinance to increase our local GRT rate (Gross Receipts Tax) was voted down this past Tuesday on a narrow vote 4-3.
Many thanks to Councilors Reagor, Hand, Cull, and Ryti for ensuring that we can truly benefit from our Governor’s tax reforms! Citizens certainly did not need an increase in living expenses and our small business owners did not need additional operating costs. Effective July 1, 2023, there will be much needed tax relief for all citizens and businesses in Los Alamos, with a local GRT rate change from 7.1875% Read More
DHSEM & NMDOT Join Forces To Deliver Additional Sandbags To Support San Miguel County
DHSEM and NMDOT delivered 130 pallets of sandbags to the San Miguel County Maintenance building in Las Vegas, N.M., Wednesday to support the county as they continue to experience flooding from the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar. Courtesy/DHSEM
DHSEM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Wednesday delivered 130 pallets of sandbags to the San Miguel County Maintenance building in Las Vegas, N.M., to support San Miguel County as they continue to experience flooding from Read More
Op/Ed: Immigrants Are ‘Not Supplanting Us’, They ARE Us
By STEPHANIE NAKHLEH
Los Alamos
I’m writing this because I’m hearing from friends that Mr. Stradling’s recent piece (tl;dr — white Christians, who are the best parents, are being supplanted by non-Christian immigrants) is the latest in a string of incidents that have left people feeling unsafe and unwelcome in this town. The anti-LGBTQ+ crowd has been loud lately, and it’s not surprising that anti-immigration has entered the chat. Those of us who stand with our immigrant, religious-minority, and LGBTQ+ friends can’t just ignore this stuff and hope it goes away. It’s not going away. We need Read More
Governor Announces Departure Of Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes
Secretary Alicia J. Keyes
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the departure of New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia J. Keyes.
“New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before. Wages are higher and we’re seeing historic job numbers,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “That’s no accident. Secretary Keyes’ commitment to carrying out the vision of my administration and her dedication to making New Mexico a great place to live have been integral to the economic health of our great state. I wish her the very Read More
New Mexico Delegation Delivers $26.2M To Modernize Bus Fleets, Improve Public Transit Including Local NCRTD
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing $26,270,968 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the City of Albuquerque and North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) to enhance public transportation services and accelerate the transition to an American-made clean energy future.
Through their Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the delegation helped secure $18.2 million to allow the City of Read More
