Shin: Questions Regarding County Sale Of 20th Street And A8A Properties
By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos
Tomorrow, on Aug. 26, 2025, the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreements for the 20th Street Redevelopment and the Mixed-Income Workforce Housing on the A-8-A Parcel will be on the Council agenda.
As many already know, I am closely watching redevelopment in Los Alamos. There are both positive and negative consequences on small business owners like myself. All citizens should be concerned about the impact of high-density housing on existing utilities, our environment, open spaces, traffic, pollution, and crime.
Please attend to make your voices heard, or email Read More
Video: Councilor David Reagor Discusses LEDA Program
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses the LEDA program. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Robinson: Sanitizing History Is A Dangerous Exercise
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
The history police are at it again. Taos officials want to rename Kit Carson Park, and the president aims to scrub “propaganda” from the venerable Smithsonian. Freeing the historical record from uncomfortable facts doesn’t change anything.
I’ve written before that history isn’t pretty. History is what happened, good and bad. History has shaped where we are today. If we ignore history, it repeats itself until we citizens finally get it.
Kit Carson, one of New Mexico’s best known historical figures, was a scout, soldier, Indian agent, rancher and trader. In 1862 Read More
Utility Payment Method Enhanced With Convenience Feature
COUNTY News:
The payment portal used on the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) website for web payments has a new feature called BillWallet™ that allows customers to save payment information for more convenient future transactions.
“Customers have expressed a desire to save their payment information when paying online and we’re excited that our vendor for online payments, Paymentus, has added that option to the payment portal’s functionality,” said Joann Gentry, DPU Deputy Utility Manager of Finance and Administration. “Customers who are more comfortable not saving information Read More
Kiwanis Club Features County Council Chair Theresa Cull
County Council Chair Theresa Cull presents an update to Kiwanis Club members on Aug. 11 about the happenings in the County Government. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At the Aug. 11th Kiwanis meeting, County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented an update on the happenings in the County Government, projects both underway and planned for the future.
She first talked about housing projects. The County adopted the Los Alamos Affordable Housing Plan in September 2024 and in January 2025, entered into a new contract with the SF Community Housing Trust for Homebuyer and Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday Aug. 26
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hold a Regular Session, Tuesday, Aug. 26 in COuncil Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and online.
Read the complete agenda and details to access the meeting online here. Read More
Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Help Veterans Struggling With Infertility Grow Their Families
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined his colleagues, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in introducing legislation to make it easier for veterans who struggle with infertility to build their families.
The Veteran Families Health Services Act would expand fertility treatments and family-building services covered under Read More
Heinrich Statement On New Federal Investment To Address Spread Of New World Screwworm
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration, welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that it will begin construction on a new domestic sterile fly production facility to combat the growing New World screwworm (NWS) outbreak in Central America that threatens to spread and wreak havoc on the U.S. cattle industry.
In June, Heinrich welcomed a USDA announcement of a sterile fly dispersal facility, which came on Read More
DEA Launches Bold Bilaterial Initiative To Dismantle Cartel Gatekeepers, Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Drug Enforcement Administration announces a major new initiative to strengthen collaboration between the United States and Mexico in the fight against cartels, whose trafficking networks are responsible for flooding American communities with deadly synthetic drugs.
At the core of this effort is Project Portero, DEA’s flagship operation aimed at dismantling cartel “gatekeepers”, operatives who control the smuggling corridors along the Southwest Border. Gatekeepers are essential to cartel operations, directing the flow of fentanyl, methamphetamine, Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $22 Million To Provide High-Speed Internet To Socorro, Torrance & Valencia
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed $22 million via the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide high-speed internet to 783 people, 14 businesses, and 40 farms in Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia Counties in New Mexico.
This investment is made possible through congressional funding provided to USDA’s Rural Development, which offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic Read More
Candidate Filing Day For School Board, UNM-LA Advisory Board, Mirador Public Improvement District Board Is Aug. 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos residents have the opportunity to make a difference by running for office in the upcoming nonpartisan local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Positions on the School Board, UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board, and Mirador Public Improvement District Board are on the ballot.
Candidate Filing Day
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
In person at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 240. Candidates should call the Clerk’s office at 505.662.8010 if unable to appear in person.
Positions Available:
- LAPS School Board – District 1: representing Piñon School
Palestine Film Series: ‘The Encampments’ Tuesday At SALA
COMMUNITY News:
The Palestine Film Series continues with the documentary “The Encampments” provided to the community free of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at SALA Event Center.
From Executive Producer Macklemore, “The Encampments offers an urgent, intimate portrait of America’s student movement, ignited at Columbia University as students protested their university’s ties to the war on Gaza. Their actions sparked a nationwide uprising, with encampments spreading across hundreds of campuses. Featuring detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, alongside professors, whistleblowers, Read More
MOWW To Feature Dr. Glen McDuff At Aug. 19 Meeting
Dr. Glen McDuff
MOWW News:
This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, Aug. 19, in conference room 203A at the Los Alamos Research Park. Dr. Glen McDuff will be the featured speaker. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of St. Andrews and a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was also a professor. Dr. McDuff is retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Jan. 1, 1947, saw the creation of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL). Ownership of LASL was transferred from the Department Read More
County Council To Hold Work Session Tuesday Aug. 19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council is set to hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994
Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699
Webinar ID: 854 Read More
County Procurement Meet & Greet For Local Businesses
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will host a workshop focused on procurement/purchasing by the County with local businesses, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
This event will provide an overview of the County’s procurement process and will be an opportunity to hear from the local business community.
The event is open to all local business owners and interested individuals.
Event goals:
- Define the types of goods and services the County buys – to deliver needed goods and services to our residents, the County contracts with a wide variety of vendors.
- Describe the
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet Aug. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board will meet at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chamber at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet is available here.
Note: The Sept. 16, 2025, Lodgers’ Tax meeting has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Read More
State GOP On Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison
Ryan Ellison
RPNM News:
Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement on the appointment of Ryan Ellison as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico:
“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ryan Ellison on his appointment as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Throughout his service as U.S. Prosecutor, Ryan has demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to protecting the people of New Mexico.
“While his official confirmation has been delayed by political gamesmanship Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day And National Financial Awareness Day
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Aug. 14 marked National ABLE Savings Day, a day recognized by ABLE Today and the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) to raise awareness of ABLE Account programs and their life-changing impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
These accounts have helped thousands of individuals in the disability community take control of their financial futures, build independence, and plan with confidence. In honor of this empowering day of savings, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (NM STABLE) program is proud to introduce the Read More
New Mexico House Leaders & Texas House Democrats Rally Around Need For Fair Representation
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) and Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) met Thursday with Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and House Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque). Courtesy/NMHD
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Texas House Democrats joined New Mexico House Democratic leaders Thursday as part of their national campaign against Donald Trump’s nationwide assault on voting rights. Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) and Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) met with Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and House Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil Read More
FBI: Candidate Who Orchestrated Shootings And Murder-For-Hire After Election Loss Sentenced To 80 Years In Prison
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Solomon Peña was sentenced to 960 months in prison for orchestrating a politically motivated shooting spree and plotting to murder witnesses to obstruct justice.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Solomon Peña, 42, ran for District 14 of the New Mexico House of Representatives during the November 2022 midterm elections. After his electoral defeat, Peña falsely claimed the election was rigged and began pressuring members of the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners not to certify the results.
When they refused, Peña recruited Jose Read More
