New Mexico State Treasurer Honored As Inaugural Track ‘Ambassador’ At National Institute Of Public Finance
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya was recognized this week as the inaugural ‘Ambassador’ for the Investments & Pensions Track at the 2025 National Institute of Public Finance (NIPF), held July 20-23 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.
This year’s program marked the first time NIPF introduced a track ambassadorship, honoring public finance leaders who have demonstrated exceptional finance expertise, strategic leadership, and unwavering dedication to public service.
Treasurer Montoya was selected Read More
In Wake Of Trout Fire In Grant County, New Mexico State Agencies React Quickly To Restore Wildlife Habitat
NMDGF Director Mike Sloan
NMDGF News:
SILVER CITY — In the wake of the Trout Fire in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) swiftly reseeded burned areas in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to restore more than 1,200 acres of key habitat near the Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area through targeted reseeding efforts.
The state agencies’ quick reaction was crucial because the rapid response bypassed the potentially lengthy federal approval process that could have jeopardized seeding efforts due Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy
A funny thing happened on the way to the news forum. I started out to write a column about the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA). Before I was too far along, I got tangled up in the political linguistics of our time. Such problems catch many of us unawares, and often, I suspect.
When Americans hear the term “pillars of democracy”, a big bunch of them might think of Democrats; another large bunch might think of Republicans. Democracy itself benefits most from more awareness of free speech and Read More
Terrance C. Cole Sworn In As Administrator To Lead DEA
Terrance C. ‘Terry’ Cole
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Terrance C. “Terry” Cole was sworn in July 23, 2025, as administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Cole is a distinguished public servant who has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement, 22 of which were at DEA fighting the drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
Since 2023, Cole has served as Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security in Gov. Youngkin’s cabinet, overseeing 11 state public safety agencies, comprising more than 19,000 Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday
Governor Addresses Friday’s Deadly Shooting At UNM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham posted the following statement on Facebook following a shooting Friday at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) main campus in Albuquerque, during which an 18-year-old shot and killed a 14-year-old and injured a 19-year-old.
“Today’s (Friday’s) deadly shooting at UNM is heartbreaking and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of the individual who lost their life in this tragedy.
“I’m grateful for the swift response by UNM police, New Mexico State Police, and other first responders Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Awards $258,000 To Innovative Projects Across 11 Counties
AREA’s September 2024 Town Hall, hosted by President & CEO Danielle Casey, brought together top voices in site selection. From left, Danielle Casey, president & CEO for AREA, Tony Ramirez, MBA, founder, PlazaSource LLC at Navigator Consulting, James Blair, founder and managing director of Navigator Consulting. Courtesy/EDD 
Grow Raton commercial kitchen will have five studios to rent and a basement for the commercial food storage processing of value added packaging. From left, EDD Regional Representative Tim Hagaman with Grow Raton staff VP Brandy Dietz, President Read More
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich & Tim Sheehy Introduce Legislation To Study Cost Of Wildfires On Homeowners
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act, legislation to better understand the cost of increasingly destructive wildfires on homeowners’ insurance coverage and identify possible measures to alleviate the financial risk of wildfires.
“I’m hearing from more and more New Mexicans who’ve seen their insurance premiums skyrocket, lost coverage entirely, or been priced out of protecting their homes. That is completely unacceptable,” Sen. Heinrich said. “Families deserve Read More
County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Wednesday July 30
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Inclusivity Task Force is scheduled to meet at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public. For convenience, the following Zoom meeting link or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85262446713
The complete agenda packet for the meeting has been published and is available for review here. Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs Emergency Order For Doña Ana County Flooding
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to make $750,000 in state funding available to support state agencies responding to the flooding in Doña Ana County.
“Vado is facing devastating flooding, and this crisis demands immediate action,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “New Mexico is mobilizing resources to support this resilient community through recovery.”
Executive Order 2025-333 directs the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration to allocate $750,000 to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Read More
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage Of Over $69 Million For New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Bills. With Committee approval of these bills, Heinrich secured support for over $65 million for New Mexico, including $52 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for 39 local projects between these bills and their House-companions.
“While these Appropriations bills Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools To Host Informational Meeting For Potential School Board Candidates Aug. 18
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the School Boardroom at 2075 Trinity Drive.
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Rodondo will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Former and current school board members will then host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities.
Two seats for the Los Alamos Public Schools School Board will be on the ballot this Read More
Chamberlin: Response To Kelly Myers And Emma Abata
By REBECCA CHAMBERLIN
Los Alamos
I wish to respond to the July 22 Op/Ed from Kelly Myers and Emma Abata (link).
The situation is all the more tragic because so much of the Palestinians’ pain has been perpetuated by their own leadership, and maintained and fostered for decades by the UN agency that should have provided resolution to their displacement.
Rep. Christine Chandler Introduces House Speaker Javier Martinez To Los Alamos
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark, center, welcomes New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Rep. Christine Chandler for a visit to the newsroom Tuesday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Sitting down for an interview Tuesday in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post, from left, Post Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey, Rep. Christine Chandler, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Post Graphic Designer Páya Pavlíková. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
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Council Approves New EV Chargers At Municipal Building
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton, right, checks out one of the EV chargers in 2024 at the Municipal Building. Council unanimously approved to purchase and install three new EV chargers at the Municipal Building during its July 8 meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council has approved purchasing and constructing new electric vehicle (EV) chargers; this approval is a bit of a milestone since the chargers are the first in the County’s EV expansion project to be installed.
The purchase Read More
Goldman: About Benson’s Response To Rabbi Shlachter
By TERRY GOLDMAN
Los Alamos
I write to appreciate Jody Benson’s civilized response (link) to Rabbi Shlachter’s post (link).
Of course, I have some quibbles with language. Bret Stephens’ NYT opinion piece (link) covers better than I can, the misuse of the word “genocide”. Benson degrades the meaning and power of that word just as those who call someone a Nazi for their bad (not even evil) behavior. We should all be more careful in our use of language.
My other objection is to the use of the term “ethnic cleansing”. As a member of a very large family of people repeatedly subjected to ethnic cleansing Read More
Luján Fights For National Lab Science Funding
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Co-Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, today called on President Trump to reverse course on proposed reductions in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget to research and development programs within the Department of Energy (DOE), including cuts to programs at National Laboratories.
In the letter to President Trump, Sen. Luján highlights the successful economic impacts by these DOE research and development programs, including our National Laboratories’ critical role in driving global scientific Read More
N.M. Delegation Announces President’s Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration For Lincoln County, Maintains Push For Inclusion Of Chaves, Otero, & Valencia Counties
U.S. SENATE 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.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump’s granting of a Major Disaster Declaration for Lincoln County, while renewing their call for President Trump to grant a Major Disaster Declaration for Chaves, Otero, and Valencia Counties and authorize Public Assistance Categories C-G in the wake of severe flooding that took the lives of three people and damaged Read More
Heinrich, Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation To Expand, Improve Access To Clean Water For Tribal Families
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), introduced the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act to dramatically expand access to clean water for Tribal families by investing in water infrastructure. This bill would increase funding through the Indian Health Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Bureau of Reclamation to support water infrastructure projects in Tribal communities and help provide clean water to Native American households that currently lack Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Seeks Answers From U.S. Forest Service On Laguna Wildfire Mismanagement
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz demanding answers about the agency’s decision-making and response to the devastating Laguna Wildfire that continues to burn across Rio Arriba County.
In the letter, Leger Fernández makes clear that this fire is not just about acres burned. It’s about trust burned. It’s about the lives and legacies of the people of Rio Read More
