Denish: All Politics Is Local—Especially School Boards
By DIANE DENISH
CORNER TO CORNER
There’s an old saying that “all politics is local.” It’s true. Yet too often, voters skip past local elections and focus on the next Governor’s race or the Presidential contest. Let’s not do that this year.
This fall, local nonpartisan elections will be held across New Mexico. Voters will choose mayors, city councilors, and—importantly—school board members. It’s that last group I want to focus on.
In 2019, House Bill 407 changed how school board elections are held. For decades, they were stand-alone elections scheduled in February, the coldest month of the year—when Read More
Luján, Bennet, Crapo, Hickenlooper, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Invest In America’s Forests And Watersheds
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Headwaters Protection Act to invest in America’s forests and watersheds by expanding two key U.S. Forest Service (USFS) programs. The two programs together prevent water pollution at the source, improve the health of our watersheds, and ensure investments benefit downstream communities.
“Water is essential to the health and safety of our communities. Protecting and improving our watersheds is Read More
Stephens: Statement Of Candidacy For School Board
By JASMINE STEPHENS
White Rock
Hello, Los Alamos!
My name is Jasmine Stephens and I am running for LAPS School Board – DIstrict 2.
I grew up in White Rock. I attended Pinon Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School, and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2012. I moved away from Los Alamos right after high school to pursue a career in entertainment but moved back when I met my husband in Santa Fe in We have 2 kids who are Chamisa Cheetahs. Though Chamisa was never “my school”, I have grown to love Chamisa and all the staff, students, and parents that make the school great.
I first wanted to run Read More
Today Marks Labor Day 2025
Labor Day History:
Today is Labor Day, which pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.
It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.
Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.
When Is Labor Day?
Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday in September.
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal
Los Alamos County Social Services Department Announces 2025 In-Person Evening Office Hours At Mesa Public Library
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Division is offering convenient evening hours at the Mesa Public Library to better assist people who may not be able to meet during regular business hours.
Community members in need of assistance with housing services, utility payments, food instability, or connections to other resources in the County are encouraged to stop by for a one-on-one meeting to learn how Social Services may be able to help.
No appointment is necessary.
The Social Services staff will be available monthly on Wednesday evening in a study room at the Mesa Public Library. Read More
Robinson: New Mexico Lawmakers Try To Understand State’s ICE Detention Centers
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
New Mexico has three ICE detention centers in Otero, Torrance and Cibola counties. The governor is considering a bill to ban immigration detention facilities during an upcoming special legislative session.
Understandably, local governments want to protect these sources of jobs and revenue, but detention centers aren’t your regular, accessible employer. They receive our tax dollars to warehouse human beings, but if you expect responsibility and transparency, you’d be disappointed.
And, of course, they’re politicized. Democrats see hellholes; Republicans Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic 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 (LANL) Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- 2025 Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazardous Waste Facility Permit Community Relations Plan
- Review Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2025, Quarter 2, Los Alamos National Laboratory EPA# NM0890010515 HWB-LANL-25-034
- Los
Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet Sept. 3-5
LESC News:
GALLUP — The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet in Gallup at the Gallup-McKinley School District (GMCS) Central Office Sept. 3-5.
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, Public Education Department (PED) Secretary, Mariana Padilla, will present the department’s public school support request (PSSR) for the upcoming legislative session. PED staff will also present the rollout of a statewide student information system.
GMCS will facilitate a community welcome, and LESC will host superintendents from the region in a Q&A panel. The committee will also hear an update on Read More
Art In Public Places Advisory Board Summer 2025 Update
By STEPHANIE HAASER
Chair
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
Art in public places helps to create beautiful public spaces and the Art in Public Places Advisory Board values community input.
Ongoing work being pursued by the Board:
- Senior Center Security Gate: After obtaining permission to use the Zia symbol, the Board voted to recommend to County Council the purchase of “Los Alamos Heritage Gate” by Jonathan Watson to be installed at the Betty Ehart Center. This item will be on County Council Sept. 9, 2025 agenda.
- Nature Center Art Proposal: The Board voted to recommend to County Council the
RPLA Announces September 2025 Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
It is hard to believe that summer break is over and school is in full swing! White Rock Republicans are invited for a Ward B cookout on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at 700 Meadow Lane. All food and drinks will be provided. Families are welcome. Meet our school board candidates! Please RSVP to Jennifer McKerley, jmckerley@comcast.net.
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will host a meeting on Thursday Sept. 18, 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Church. They have invited the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman, Amy Barela, as Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Announce Legislation To Protect New Mexico Workers From Extreme Heat
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As temperatures climbed to historic levels once again this summer, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), announced legislation that would implement workplace heat stress protections in New Mexico and nationwide.
“Every day, thousands of New Mexicans work to maintain our grid, build our roads, care for our favorite open spaces, farm the land, and do countless other jobs under the heat of the sun — work we all rely on to make our communities function. These folks deserve our respect. And with temperatures hitting higher than ever Read More
DPLAC To Hold Monthly Meeting Monday Sept. 8
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 Monday, Sept. 8, with open discussion starting around 7 p.m. for about 30 minutes.
DPLAC is continuing its new meeting format with a short business meeting followed by open discussion.
In person option:
- ProjectY co-work space at 150 Central Park Square.
Zoom option:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593
- Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593
Agenda:
- Candidate introductions, 3 minutes each;
- Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs);
- School Board Candidates;
- County Council update; and
Los Alamos County Council Approves Selling 20th Street Land … Paving Way For Multi-Use Development
Rendering of a multi-use development on County-owned land on 20th Street. The County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to sell the 3-acre property to RBMM during Tuesday’s meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County-owned land located on 20th Street has been vacant for a long time but perhaps that will now change; the for-sale sign is being removed in hopes that in its place there will be a mixed-use development.
During its meeting Tuesday night, County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to sell the 3 acres of Read More
Galvez: Why I Am Running For Los Alamos School Board
By STEPHANIE GALVEZ
Candidate
School Board District 1
Hi Los Alamos! I wanted to take a few moments to introduce myself.
My name is Stephanie Galvez, and I’ve proudly called Los Alamos County home for over 40 years. As both a graduate of Los Alamos Public Schools and a parent to three children who also attended, I deeply value the role education plays in shaping lives and communities.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management. For the past 27 Read More
Heinrich, Luján Announce Introduction Of Legislation To Restore Abortion Access Nationwide
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025, legislation to guarantee access to abortion everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans.
The introduction of this legislation comes as the Trump Administration further attacks a woman’s right to choose and Congressional Republicans seek to effectively defund Planned Parenthood. Put together, Trump and Congressional Read More
Jaurigue: Statement Of Candidacy For School Board
By ANTONIO JAURIGUE
White Rock
My name is Antonio Jaurigue, and I am running for the Los Alamos School Board in District 2. I am the proud parent of three children in Los Alamos Public Schools: two in high school and one in elementary school at Chamisa. Each of my kids is engaged in a different facet of school life—music, art, and sports—giving me a firsthand view of the opportunities and challenges our students experience every day.
My spouse is a Special Education teacher in our district, and together, we are deeply invested in the success and wellbeing of all Los Alamos children. I hold a Bachelor’s Read More
Op-Ed: Which Side Are You On?
By ANDI KRON
Los Alamos
I recently reunited with an Israeli friend who was visiting the Lab on official business. It had been 2 1/5 years since I last saw him in Israel. “How are things going in Israel?” I asked with trepidation. “We are traumatized,” he answered. His brother is a surgeon and has been on reserve duty for months as a medic in Gaza. His wife is a lecturer in universities and lost several students in the massacre of October 7, 2023. Her parents live in the south where Hamas terrorists infiltrated and killed residents of their community. He needs police protection when he travels to Europe Read More
April Wade Files Candidacy For Seat On Los Alamos Public Schools Board In District 1
April Wade files to run for the District 1 seat on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. As Director of Little Forest Playschool, Wade said, ‘I want to continue to give back to the kiddos even after they leave my school.’ She added that she would like to build bridges between early childhood and the school district. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board’s Conner Tharp Files For Re-Election
UNM-LA Advisory Board member Conner Tharp files for re-election this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Tharp said she was appointed to the advisory board in 2024 and decided to run for re-election because, ‘I think building a strong relationship with UNM-LA is important’ as well as fostering workforce development in the community. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Katherine Martin Files To Run For Mirador Public Improvement District Board
Katherine Martin filed to run on the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Martin said she decided to run for the board because she spent most of her career managing utility systems. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
