Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable On Raising Gas Prices
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), host a roundtable on how Trump’s policies have driven up energy costs, June 16, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Trump administration’s policies, including the war with Iran, have driven up energy costs for families, consumers, communities, and small Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Marks 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Dreamers
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) marked the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by reaffirming his commitment to protecting Dreamers and pushing for a permanent pathway to citizenship.
“New Mexico is home to more than 4,000 DACA recipients who contribute millions in state and local taxes, support local businesses, and help power our state’s workforce. These folks are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, and community leaders,” Vasquez said. “Most came to the United States through no choice of their Read More
Op-Ed: Celebrating Our 236th
By JOHN PAWLAK
Los Alamos
Back in high school, several math-nerd friends of mine and I were in the Debate Club. To tell the truth, we didn’t really like formal debating. Being fans of axiomatic thinking, we just liked to argue!
One year, we tackled the question of “When did the United States of America become a country?” Having battled many math problems in my life, I learned that the declaration of a propositional “truth” was not considered complete until the final victory flag was waved with a QED.
And so we declared the Declaration of Independence to be just that, a declaration, a proposition, a Read More
James Beard Foundation Celebrates Sen. Luján As 2026 Impact Award Honoree
Courtesy/James Beard Foundation, Max Flatow
U.S SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The James Beard Foundation® celebrated U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and four other honorees of the 2026 James Beard Impact Awards at a luncheon in Chicago Sunday, June 14.
The event honored five changemakers from across the country whose work is helping to build a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry and food system. Through advocacy, policy, innovation, and direct community support, this year’s honorees are advancing meaningful change for producers, workers, and Read More
Haaland To Ban Rent Fixing, Address Housing Shortage
Gubernatorial candidate, Deb Haaland
From the campaign of Deb Haaland:
ALBUQUERQUE — Deb Haaland, the democratic nominee for governor in New Mexico, understands the struggle to access affordable housing options. To address the housing shortage, renters need protections from corporate landlords and Wall Street shouldn’t own our state’s Main Streets.
Haaland believes that New Mexicans deserve a safe and healthy place to live that doesn’t make them choose between paying the rent or putting food on the table.
That’s why she will fight to:
- Ban rent fixing—protect renters from corporate
County Councilor David Reagor Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor shares highlights from June 9 meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 19-25, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 19-25, 2026:
Friday, June 19, 2026
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Replay 6-09–26
- 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Understanding Homelessness
- 08:00 PM LARSO Town Hall Meeting
- 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
Saturday, Read More
Today Is Flag Day 2026: So What’s It All About?
Today marks Flag Day 2026. Courtesy photo
From The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Flag Day is today, Sunday, June 14, 2026. What is Flag Day all about? Who really designed the first flag, and what do the red, white, and blue colors symbolize? See how much you know about U.S. flag history and meaning, plus find five fun trivia questions to test your knowledge.
What is Flag Day?
Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption.
What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official Read More
League Of Women Voters’ Lunch With A Leader To Feature County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson
Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
Los Alamos County
From the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos:
Have you ever wondered what the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with a Leader is all about? Every month the League invites a local or regional expert to talk with the community about current issues. The event is held at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Street. The meetings are open to all.
This month on Thursday, June 18, the community is invited to hear Community Development Director Elias Isaacson discuss economic development in Los Alamos County.
Attendees arrive around Read More
Vasquez Seeks Answers About Diverted National Park Fees
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter on June 12, 2026, to Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum raising concerns that approximately $90 million in National Park Service entrance fee revenues have been redirected from park maintenance and repairs to fund cosmetic “beautification” projects in Washington, D.C.
The Rep. Gabe Vasquez noted repairs and maintenance are being deprioritized at places like Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands National Park to pay for wasteful, ornamental projects Read More
Council Proclaims June 7-13 Pride Week In Los Alamos
Members of the Los Alamos Pride accept a proclamation, declaring June 7-13 as LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos, from County Councilor Theresa Cull, second from right, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed June 7-13 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos” Tuesday night. Councilor Theresa Cull read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, discrimination, violence, or hatred based on gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; and,
WHEREAS: Read More
Board Of Public Utilities To Meet In Regular Session June 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Build at 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.
The agenda is attached and the complete packet is available here. You may also watch BPU Meetings here.
The BPU will also hold a closed session immediately following the work session in the Department of of Public Utilities Conference Room. Read More
Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close June 19 In Observance Of Juneteenth
COUNTY News:
In observance of Juneteenth, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Friday, June 19.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Recognizing and observing this holiday provides an important opportunity for all to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans throughout history.
While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division Read More
Luján, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Slotkin, Colleagues Urge USDA To Address New World Screwworm Outbreak
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) led 17 of their colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take further immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States.
“We write with great concern regarding the current outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) Read More
Interior Department Begins Nationwide Review Of Rock Climbing And Wilderness Study Area Management Policies
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed recreational climbing guidance and potential updates to wilderness study area management policies for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service.
The Department is seeking public input on two important efforts:
- First, establishing a consistent approach to recreational rock climbing management across designated wilderness areas; and
- Second, evaluating whether existing wilderness study areas and
Los Alamos County Council Honors Special Olympians
Los Alamos County Council recognized Special Olympians during its regular meeting Tuesday night for their participation in the May 9 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs. From left, Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors member Adam Trubow, Special Olympian Bella Sieberg, Special Olympian Ben Blewett, Jemez Mountain Trail Runs volunteer Laura Musgrave, Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors member Art Montoya and County Councilor Suzie. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Council Votes Down Proposed Gas Rate Increase
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Department of Public Utilities (DPU) customers will not see, at least for the time being, an increase in their gas rates.
The proposed rate increase, which the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recommended, was voted down 4-3 during the regular Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night. Councilor David Reagor, Councilor Melanee Hand, Vice Chair Ryn Herrman and Council Chair Randall Ryti voted against the new rate while Councilors Beverly Neal-Clinton, Theresa Cull and Suzie Havemann voted in favor.
According to agenda Read More
Heinrich Calls For Consideration Of Conservation Bills, Bipartisan Cooperation On ENR Legislation
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers opening remarks at a hearing to consider pending legislation before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, June 10, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending legislation, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) for continuing to advance Republican priorities while leaving bipartisan and Democratic conservation, public lands, and Read More
Sen. Luján Presses Agriculture Secretary Rollins On New World Screwworm At Senate Agriculture Hearing
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on the New World screwworm that has now been detected in Lea County, New Mexico. At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Sen. Luján questioned Secretary Rollins on the impacts of staffing cuts on the response to the spread, the federal government’s response, and USDA’s commitment to prioritizing impacted states.
A full video of the exchange is available here.
Senator Luján’s Read More
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Help New Mexico Farmers & Ranchers Access Virtual Fencing
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of the Fencing Eligibility for New Conservation Equipment (FENCE) Act, legislation cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), to allow farmers and ranchers to access U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding for virtual fencing.
Virtual fencing technology allows for the controlled movement and grazing of livestock through GPS-enabled collars that deliver audio cues and electrical pulses; replacing physical infrastructure that often interferes Read More
