Moratorium For Furloughed Utility Customers In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is prepared to help ease the burden of utility expenses for furloughed federal employees during the federal government shutdown.
“While we can’t reduce or cancel out billings, we can work with our customers who have been furloughed to ensure their utility services remain on while they aren’t collecting paychecks,” said Deputy Utility anager Joann Gentry.
How will DPU help?
The DPU will work with furloughed customers in much the same way as department staff worked with customers who experienced interruptions in pay during the Read More
Shin: Los Alamos County MRA Review Committee Subject To New Mexico Open Meetings Act
By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos Family Eyecare
Last July 2024, I submitted an editorial, “Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Commission Necessary for an Open and Transparent Government.” In compliance with the New Mexico Redevelopment Code, this Commission would not include County Councilors or County employees, but rather key members from the community with experience in commercial property development, affordable housing, finances/banking and environmental sustainability. The MRA Commission would make recommendations to our County Council and would reflect a diverse and broad Read More
Scenes Of 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony At Ashley Pond
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) displays its American flag for the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. The Veterans Day event included Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8874, American Legion Post 90, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90 and Major General Franklin E. Miles Chapter 229 of the Military Order of the World Wars. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School NJROTC participates in the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails lead the Pledge of Read More
Heinrich: Thank You For Your Courage
By U.S. SEN. MARTIN HEINRICH:
In New Mexico, the tradition of serving our nation runs deep. Time and again, New Mexican service members and military veterans have put our country first. They have served at home and abroad, and they have fought for what it means to be American.
We owe our service members and their families more than lip service. They put their lives on the line to fight for America’s promise of freedom. Just like they fought for us, we must honor and fight for them here at home.
Honoring that service means rehiring fired workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. It means telling Read More
Deb Haaland Tours Veterans Integration Center In ABQ
Haaland tours Veterans Integration Center in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Deb Haaland, candidate for governor of New Mexico toured the Veterans Integration Center in Albuquerque. During the tour, Haaland was briefed on veterans’ needs as they move from active service to veteran status. Haaland emphasized her plans to strengthen the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services, fill the gaps in veterans programs after the Trump Administration slashed funding, create programs that formally recognize veterans’ transferable skills in the civilian workforce, Read More
Senator Luján’s Statement Commemorating Veterans Day
From the desk of Sen. Lujan:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:
“On Veterans Day, we come together and honor New Mexico’s proud legacy of service, and to pay tribute to the brave men and women who took an oath to protect our nation. Today, I am proud to join our nation to honor the men and women who wear the uniform, and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. To every veteran and military family: thank you.
“Our service members have stood on the front lines to protect our democracy and safeguard our way of life. We must ensure Read More
Letter To The Editor: Comment On Terry Wallace’s Nuclear Weapons Testing Op-Ed
By ROBERT D. DAY
Los Alamos
Terry Wallace’s Op-Ed (link) in the Nov. 6, 2025 issue of the Los Alamos Daily Post sounded like a lot of political-eze.
Nuclear weapons systems are very complex and even the most sophisticated numerical simulations being used to model them cannot allow for every complexity.
It falls into the you-do-not-know-what-you-don’t-know category. I, personally, would like to know if the weapons in our stockpile still work. (Especially since they have been “mothballed” for around 30 years.) The only way to determine this is by testing. Read More
Community Film Explores Indigenous Solidarity With Palestine Nov. 14 At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos
COMMUNITY News:
The Free Palestine Movie Series invites the Los Alamos and surrounding community to a powerful evening of truth-telling and solidarity with the screening of “From Minnesota to Palestine: Connecting Our Movements for Collective Liberation — An Indigenous Perspective”.
The event begins at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Admission is free and open to the public.
Produced by The Red Nation, this two-hour film captures an electrifying teach-in and panel discussion filmed at the New City Center for Healing Justice in Minneapolis. It draws bold connections Read More
ABLE Accounts Expand To Serve More New Mexico Veterans With Disabilities Starting Jan. 1, 2026
State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya
From the State Treasurer’s Office:
SANTA FE – This Veterans Day (Nov. 11), and as we conclude National Family Caregivers Month, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is highlighting critical upcoming changes that will significantly expand access to financial security for veterans and other Americans with disabilities.
The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office worked with Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson to draft legislation that would align state law with the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Age Adjustment Act, passed by Congress in 2022. Read More
Acting Governor Howie Morales Signs Bill To Extend State Food Assistance For New Mexicans
Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed House Bill 1, providing up to $20 million per week to extend state food assistance for New Mexicans, ensuring continuity of food benefits only if federal funding fails. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed House Bill 1, providing up to $20 million per week to ensure New Mexicans continue receiving food assistance amid ongoing federal uncertainty over SNAP benefits under President Donald Trump’s watch.
“The Trump administration’s chaotic approach to SNAP funding during the shutdown demonstrates Read More
Fearey: Congratulations And Thanks!
By BRYAN LEO FEAREY
Former Candidate
for UNM-LA Advisory Board
Congratulations to the UNM-LA Advisory Board election winners (David Hampton, Conner Tharp, and Andrew Wright). I look forward to your success in shepherding UNM-LA’s future.
Thanks to everyone who voted for me, and for their support of my campaign. I enjoyed the opportunity to speak to all of my new friends — the Los Alamos members of the public.
I really loved spending time visiting throughout the community discussing the unique roles that UNM-LA plays in Los Alamos and working to advocate for its future.
I got to meet and spend Read More
United States Marine Corps Marks 250th Anniversary
The United States Marine Corps marks its 250th anniversary today. A special Oorah to all Devil Dogs. Photo taken in May 2025 in Washington, D.C. by Bernadette Lauritzen
Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps
Source: www.history.com
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the recently formed Continental Navy. The resolution, drafted by future U.S. president John Adams and adopted in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775, created the Continental Marines and is now observed as the Read More
Robinson: Pearce Can Bring His Best Self To BLM Post
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2025 New Mexico News Services
During the Vietnam War former congressman Steve Pearce flew C-130 transport planes when the enemy was trying hard to shoot them down. As the president’s newly appointed director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Pearce may feel like he’s still in the cockpit.
He’s got a great deal of relevant experience for the job – “at least he’s not a Fox News host,” grouses one BLM retiree I know – but the environmental community is already warming its legal engines. The BLM oversees about half of all federal land in New Mexico and some 245 million Read More
New Documents Added To LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify the public that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room:
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- DP-1132, Monitoring Report, Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility, Third Quarter 2025 (link).
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The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
View these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More
Councilor Randall Ryti Discusses Tuesday’s Meeting
County Councilor Randall Ryti discusses Tuesday’s Council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Launches Kinship Caregiving Pilot Program
ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico has begun accepting applications in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program.
Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist individuals and families who are raising children who are not biologically theirs. The program helps these caregivers navigate available services, legal resources and financial support so that these children can thrive in their homes and communities.
“In New Mexico, Read More
Tribal Excellence Honored At 2025 New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference
IAD New:
ALBUQUERQUE — The 2025 New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference recognized tribal excellence at the Albuquerque Convention Center with Nations, Pueblos, Tribes and tribal-serving entities receiving seven out of the nine infrastructure project awards.
The awards highlight investments made through both Capital Outlay funds and the Tribal Infrastructure Fund (TIF), administered by the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) and other state departments.
“To have a majority of these awards go to Nations, Pueblos, Tribes and communities, exemplifies how meaningful Read More
County’s Inclusivity Task Force Survey Ends Nov. 30
COUNTY News:
The Inclusivity Task Force of Los Alamos County seeks the community’s feedback on a short survey about accessibility regarding County facilities, programming and projects.
Public feedback is being gathered in an effort to help make the community more inclusive and welcoming to all people.
The Inclusivity Task Force will continue to collect as much data as possible through the end of November.
The community is asked to take a moment to answer a few questions. Scan the QR code, or go to the website.
“Thank you for your participation!” –The Inclusivity Task Force of Los Alamos
Jemez Pueblo Wins Prestigious State Infrastructure Award For Broadband Project
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Friday, Jemez Pueblo was honored with the Project Excellence Award at the New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference for its broadband project, which aims to deliver reliable fiber connectivity to more than 670 unserved or underserved households, Tribal departments, programs, and businesses.
Jeff Lopez, Director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), presented Jemez Pueblo leadership with the inaugural broadband award during the Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) annual infrastructure conference. OBAE awarded Read More
Governor Calls Special Legislative Session For Nov. 10 To Extend State Food Assistance As Shutdown Drags On
From the Office pf the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she will call the New Mexico Legislature back into special session on Monday, Nov. 10 to extend state-funded food benefits to New Mexicans as the longest federal government shutdown in history drags on under President Donald Trump’s watch.
The Nov. 10 special session — expected to last one day — will occur 10 days after the governor released $30 million in emergency state funds to provide food benefits to New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Those funds, allocated Read More
