Senate Republican Leader Condemns Governor’s Support Of Violent Protests Against Law Enforcement
NM SENATE News:
SANTA FE — Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed onto a joint statement issued by the Democratic Governors Association that condemned actions taken by President Donald Trump to restore law and order to the streets of Los Angeles, California. Demonstrations there, in protest of legal law enforcement operations, quickly turned violent leading to the assault of several law enforcement officers and the destruction of both public and private property. The President deployed the National Guard in the absence of leadership from local elected officials who viewed Read More
AMA Statement On Sec. Kennedy’s Removal Of All 17 Members Of Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices
By Bruce A. Scott, M.D.
President
American Medical Association
Note: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday that he is removing all 17 sitting members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with new members. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes recommendations on the safety, efficacy and clinical need of vaccines.
“For generations, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been a trusted national source of science- and data-driven Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Consider Ice Rink Cover Structure Options During Regular Meeting June 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will consider conceptual alternatives for a cover structure to be installed at the Los Alamos Ice Rink during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in Council Chambers.
Staff from the Public Works and Community Services departments will present the options and seek Council direction on how to proceed.
Since December 2024, the County project team has engaged the public through two listening sessions with the ice rink user groups, three Parks and Recreation Board meetings open to the public, and two community surveys.
Community feedback indicates Read More
County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet June 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 12, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
Click here to view the full packet agenda. Read More
LAPS June 10 Board Meeting Canceled, Will Meet June 23
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board meeting scheduled for June 10 has been canceled.
The board will next meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the LAPS Board Room.
The packet for this meeting will be posted on Monday, June 23. Read More
Think New Mexico: Majority Of New Mexico School Districts Now Include Financial Literacy in High School Graduation Requirements
From Think New Mexico:
Forty-five of New Mexico’s 89 school districts, reaching 46.93% of all public school students in the state, have made financial literacy a high school graduation requirement for students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year and thereafter, according to a new survey completed by Think New Mexico. Thirty-five of those districts require completion of a year-long financial literacy course, while ten require at least a semester. Think New Mexico recommended ensuring that all students receive high-quality financial literacy education since the 2020 publication Read More
County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday June 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and on Zoom:
Heinrich, Vasquez Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Heads To White House
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), announced that their Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, legislation to strengthen the aerial wildfire suppression fleet and better combat the year-round threat of catastrophic wildfire, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This is the first bill passed by Vasquez in the House this Congress. Heinrich announced passage of the bill in the U.S. Senate in April. The legislation now heads to the Read More
‘Imagine New Mexico’ Launches Bold Initiative To Tackle State’s Toughest Challenges
Imagine New Mexico News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A coalition of accomplished leaders has come together to launch “Imagine New Mexico”, a groundbreaking nonprofit committed to delivering measurable progress on five of the state’s most urgent issues.
Issues include:
- Healthcare;
- Education;
- Economic Growth;
- Poverty Reduction; and
- Public Safety.
The founding team includes:
- Steve Moise, former New Mexico State Investment Officer;
- Mark Benak, former CEO of Asset Performance Technologies and Chair of the Sandia Foundation;
- Doug Brown, former State Treasurer and UNM Board of Regents Chair;
- Notah
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez Endorses Amanda López Askin For New Mexico Secretary Of State
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez endorsed Amanda López Askin for New Mexico Secretary of State today.
“I’m endorsing Amanda López Askin for Secretary of State because she’s exactly the kind of leader New Mexico needs to protect fair and free elections,” Rep. Gabe Vasquez said, “In Doña Ana County, Amanda works across the aisle to safeguard our elections and defend access to the ballot for everyone. She is ready to make sure every New Mexican’s voice is heard on Election Day.”
“I’m incredibly honored and thankful to have earned the endorsement of Congressman Gabe Vasquez,” Read More
EM-LA And N3B to Discuss Cleanup Progress Environmental Management Cleanup Forum June 12 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- EM-LA and N3B to Discuss Cleanup Progress Environmental Management Cleanup Forum June 12, 2025 https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703839_June12_Forum_Notice_060425.pdf
Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff For Ofc. Timothy Ontiveros
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff beginning June 5, and lasting through sundown of June 10, in mourning for Officer Timothy Ontiveros of the Bloomfield Police Department.
“Officer Ontiveros exemplified extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication in serving and protecting his fellow New Mexicans. He will be greatly missed by his family and community and will be remembered as a dedicated father to his two daughters, a fighter and a true public servant. It is appropriate and proper Read More
Local Republicans To Host Cookout In White Rock June 6
Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Lisa Shin, front row third from left, was invited to the White House recently for a special Asian American and Pacific Islander reception. Courtesy/RPLA
Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Lisa Shin, second from left, with others invited to the White House recently for a special Asian American and Pacific Islander reception. Courtesy/RPLA
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Congratulations to the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) for a successful Sunflower Tea event! Republicans in White Rock are invited to a cookout at 6 p.m. Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board To Meet June 5
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person, and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation.
Join Zoom Meeting
- Meeting ID: 813 5706 0773
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773
- +13462487799,,81357060773# US
- Dial by your location
- +1 720 707 2699 US
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Promoting New Mexico’s Energy Leadership At Alaska Summit
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and officials are attending the Fourth Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage, highlighting New Mexico’s position as one of the nation’s fastest-growing economies.
“New Mexico’s thriving economy is powered by our leadership in advanced energy and manufacturing,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’re focused on expanding our economic growth through LNG exports, carbon management, hydrogen, and geothermal development. This conference is an opportunity to spotlight what we’ve built and explore new partnerships.” Read More
Scenes From JROMC Dinner Honoring Scholarship Winners
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) 2025 scholarship recipients, memorial lecture speaker Dr. John Dabiri, back row 4th from left, JROMC Vice-Chair Sara Scott, left, and JROMC Chair Anna Llobet Megias, right, gather for a photo at the special dinner held to honor the scholarship recipients Sunday at Gabriel’s restaurant in northern Santa Fe. The JROMC, with financial support from community donors, honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures by distinguished speakers; a scholarship program for high school students exhibiting exceptional Read More
Council Seeks To Appoint Members To Board Of Registration
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking to appoint members to the local Board of Registration.
To apply, individuals should submit a letter with their name, address and a short paragraph indicating why they are interested in serving on the Board.
Letters should be emailed no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, to LACManager@lacnm.us.
The Board serves as the Canvassing Committee following Los Alamos County elections. It consists of five members, with no more than two members appointed from any political party. The Board is appointed for two-year terms every June/July of odd years. Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Mourns Death Of Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros
From the Desk of Gov. Lujan Grisham
SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement:
I am devastated by the loss of Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, who gave his life in the line of duty while protecting the Bloomfield community. His death is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every single day.
Officer Ontiveros joined the Bloomfield Police Department in November 2024 and quickly earned the respect of the community he served. At just 33 years old, he performed his duty with bravery and honor, demonstrating Read More
Global Santa Fe: ‘First We Bombed Los Alamos’ Screening June 5
LANL: Manhattan Project Day Trip From Santa Fe Leads To History In Los Alamos
Operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Bradbury Science Museum is free and open Tuesday-Sunday. Inside, visitors can see exhibits on the Manhattan Project as well as the Lab’s current research in supercomputing, nuclear nonproliferation, biotechnology and climate science. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Eighty years after the end of World War II, locals and travelers are more interested than ever in what remains of the top-secret lab and makeshift town that supported the Manhattan Project. Here’s a guide of what you can see in a day’s journey back in time.
Head out from Santa Fe around Read More
