Gov. Lujan Grisham Welcomes President Biden’s Announcement Of Full Federal Coverage Of Wildfire Recovery Costs During His Visit To Santa Fe
President Joe Biden hugs Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today after arriving at Kirtland AFB. President Biden will go on to meet with state officials to get updated on the Calf Canyon Fire. Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday applauded President Joe Biden’s announcement that the federal government will cover 100 percent of costs for emergency protective work and debris removal under New Mexico’s existing wildfire disaster declaration.
The announcement came during the president’s visit to New Mexico Read More
LAPS Notice Of Agenda For June 14 Meeting
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will hold a school board meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the Administration Offices, School Board Room 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
This meeting is open to the public on Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222 Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
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County Issues Revised Agenda For Both Council Closed And Regular Sessions For Tuesday June 14
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a revised agenda for both the County Council Closed and Regular sessions scheduled for Tuesday, June 14.
The agendas have been published and are available at the following link:
Nucklos: County Violates Own Concert Protocols
By CORTNI NUCKLOS
Sirphey
The County Violated Its Own Concert Protocols.
Here’s How:
Many in the community have asked for details about Sirphey’s experience with the June 3rd concert and about the concerns Sirphey and other local operations have raised. I have tried to be as specific as possible, providing dates, times, and quotes for accuracy.
Our Experience:
Sirphey has proudly taken part in the Ashley Pond Summer Concerts since 2017, making us one of the longest-participating vendors. This year, we reserved a food-vendor-with-electricity spot for every single concert with the Community Read More
County Council Regular Session Tuesday June 14
COUNTY News:
The agenda of the upcoming Los Alamos County Council Regular Session scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 in Council Chambers has been published and is available at the following link:
https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Note: this meeting will be an in person meeting but a Zoom link has been provided in the agenda for public viewing and participation.
Joint County Council/School Board Meeting Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council and Los Alamos Public School Board will hold a joint meeting, 6 p.m. Monday June 13, to consider expanding recreation spaces and other spaces available to the community at the Chamisa and Piñon elementary schools in White Rock.
This joint meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may join in person or virtually by using the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87946514135.
The agenda and conceptual expansion plan are available on the county’s Legistar webpage. Read More
Luján Leads Veterans Listening Session In Gallup
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján listening to a veteran regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recommendation to close the Gallup Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
GALLUP — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led a community listening session Tuesday with New Mexico veterans regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recommendation to close the Gallup Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
The Senator met with Gallup-area veterans, their families, and local, state, and Tribal leaders to discuss the importance of these clinics and continue his advocacy Read More
HSD Adds Sites To Apply For Disaster Food Benefits
HSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced two additional application sites for the public to seek disaster food Benefits (D-SNAP) Thursday.
The sites, located in Mora and Holman, join the existing four locations and all HSD income support division offices.
Impacted residents can apply for D-SNAP at the new sites and their hours of operation are:
- Holman Elementary School, 3549 State Hwy 518, Holman, NM 87733 – Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, Jun 12, 2022; and
- Mora Independent School District Administrative Office, 10 Ranger Way, Mora, NM 87732 (Monday
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Votes To Empower Communities To Prevent Gun Violence Through Extreme Risk Protection Orders
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
…The two bills bring federal support to laws similar to New Mexico’s Extreme Risk Protection Order established in 2020.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted Thursday to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence.
The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act empowers family members and law enforcement to seek a federal court order to temporarily remove access to guns from those who pose a danger to themselves or others, while incentivizing states to adopt their own so-called “red flag laws”.
Governor Establishes Prescription Drug Price Task Force
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday signed an executive order creating a Prescription Drug Task Force directed to identify ways to expand access and affordable pricing for medications.
“This administration is committed to taking every step possible to lighten the load for New Mexico’s families and seniors,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’ve already taken great strides to create new pathways for affordable health care, and this task force will build upon that progress to find additional solutions that lessen the burden of prescription drug prices for New Mexicans across Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Important Water Infrastructure Investments for New Mexico in Water Resources Development Act
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voted in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. She championed significant water infrastructure investments for New Mexico that have now been included in WRDA. WRDA 2022 will support the economies of our rural and urban areas alike and keep New Mexico competitive while recognizing the needs of our communities and environment.
“Agua es Vida and New Mexico’s precious water resources are a lifeline for our communities. For some of our communities, water is more precious than gold. I voted to authorize Read More
Chart 652: Majority Of New Mexico Counties Yellow, Two Red On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for all in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos Federated Republican Women Present Gift Baskets To Los Alamos Police Department In Appreciation
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) showed appreciation for the Los Alamos Police Department. It had been planned to present the gift baskets to them during Police Appreciation Week in May, but the Cerro Pelado Fire situation pre-empted that. Cpl. Brandon Archuleta received the donations presented Friday, June 3 by Mary Early, Mary Wilhoit, Cathy Walters, Donna Macdonald, Dianne Coane and Patricia Granich. Courtesy/LAFRW Read More
Los Alamos Democrats Host Meeting Monday On Zoom
LADP News:
The Los Alamos Democratic Party (LADP) will hold its monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 on Zoom.
Login information has been sent to the party email list and is available on the website at losalamosdemocrats.org. Read More
Luján Introduces Legislation To Require Transparency From Retirement Plans
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) Wednesday introduced the Savvy Savers Act, which would build toward more transparency for Americans planning for retirement.
This common-sense bill would require the Department of Labor (DOL) to conduct a study and report to Congress on the effectiveness of disclosures and their transparency for self-directed retirement accounts and pension accounts.
It also would direct the DOL to review reporting and disclosure requirements and make recommendations to Congress to consolidate, simplify, Read More
Chart 651: Los Alamos Top County In COVID-19 Diagnoses, Bottom In Hospitalizations In New Mexico
This scatter plot shows the current number of hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the current average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Statewide and countywide figures are highlighted in red. Los Alamos County ranks first in diagnoses and last in hospitalizations. Los Alamos County also has the highest test positivity rate in the state. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
North Mesa Shared-Use Gymnasium Public Survey Opens
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works and Community Services departments, together with Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS), invite the public to participate in a survey for the proposed shared-use gymnasium project at North Mesa.
Individuals are encouraged to take the survey launched today, online here, before it closes at midnight Friday, June 24.
Community feedback is solicited by the County and LAPS on the project that proposes development of a shared-use gymnasium at the Los Alamos Middle School that will support County recreation programs and allow LAPS’ programmatic use Read More
Rep. Leger Fernandez Addresses Primary Election Results
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Campaign of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez released a statement Tuesday evening on New Mexico’s primary election results and officially becoming the Democratic nominee in New Mexico’s Third Congressional District.
“Muchísimas gracias, New Mexico!” Rep. Leger Fernandez said. “I’ve taken the concerns and voices of New Mexicans to Congress and delivered for our state: from lowering health care costs, to delivering clean water, broadband, and infrastructure investments, to funding $74 million in local Read More
Republican Nominee For New Mexico Attorney General Jeremy Gay Prioritizes Fighting Crime, Stopping Corruption
Jeremy Gay
From the Jeremy Gay for Attorney General Campaign:
GALLUP — Gallup attorney Jeremy Gay – a father of six, Marine, and litigator– Tuesday night began the general election as New Mexico’s Republican nominee for attorney general.
“New Mexico is facing a staggering crime crisis, with violent crime out of control and a constant flow of drugs – especially fentanyl – across our southern border that is devastating families throughout our state,” Gay said. “Add to that the constant attacks we face on our water security and the fact that New Mexicans have lost faith in their government… Read More
Los Alamos County Unofficial Results: 2022 Primary Election
Members of the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office on the job this evening working the 2022 Primary Election results process at the Municipal Building, from left, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Deputy Clerk Anna Archuleta, Deputy Clerk Ubaldo Barela and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
From the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has released the final unofficial results of the 2022 Primary Election.
These results include the ballots cast at the Early Voting at the Municipal Read More
