Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet May 29-30
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet May 29-30, 2025, in Room 322 at the State Capitol Building in Santa Fe.
The committee is scheduled to hear an update on federal education funding, special education differentials, and an update on recent court decisions in the Martinez-Yazzie consolidated education sufficiency lawsuit.
The Public Education Department (PED) will also present the department’s strategic plan for education in New Mexico.
Additionally, LESC staff will be reviewing budget outcomes related to education in House Bill 2 and providing Read More
County Council Proclaims National Public Works Week
Councilor Melanee Hand, center, presents a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, National Public Works Week in Los Alamos County. Los Alamos County Public Works employees accepting the proclamation, from left, Anthony Strain, Pete Mondragon, Manuel Martinez, Miguel Jimenez, Jeremy Lujan. David Hampton, Eric Martinez, Charles Flowers, Kevin Wilson, Karen Henderson and Daniel Blea. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County P&Z Commission To Meet May 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 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:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651
Telephone:
- Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248
7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
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Tales Of Our Times: No Mammoth Brand Routinely Provides The Whole Truth
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
No Mammoth Brand Routinely Provides The Whole Truth
Political parties fib to their fans; other fibs start among fans. Fibs do not equate to lies. Fibs simply encourage misunderstanding by omitting key facts. In this same way, commercial ads reliably skip facts that brand owners hope will be forgotten. Currently, fans of either team have fibs going around about “due process”.
Some portion of Trump fans worries that their team could be bypassing due process in some actions taken. Trump foes use protests and the media to mount endless claims that Trump Read More
Daily Postcard: Honoring Those Who Died Defending America
Daily Postcard: Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, many homes around the community will display the American flag to honor those who died in defense of our country, including this one in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. A national moment of remembrance takes place tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
State Economic Development Department Seeks Public Members For New Technology & Innovation Board
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is seeking applicants for a new advisory board to help shape the state’s growing technology and innovation sectors.
Community and industry leaders are invited to join the new Technology and Innovation Network Advisory Board, established by House Bill 20 and signed into law April 9 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The board will help shape the future of the state’s tech economy by guiding strategic planning for the newly created Technology and Innovation Division.
The board will provide recommendations, ensure active Read More
Council Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month
County Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from left, presents a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos to, from left, Los Alamos Community Foundation’s (LAFC) Brandi Weiss with , Chair Cull, County Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong, Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s Jennifer McNeel and LACF’s Elizabeth Martineau. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
During the LAUNCH event May 19 at SALA, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos.
The Proclamation:
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Council Proclaims 2nd Week Of June LGBTQ+ Pride Week
Councilor Randall Ryti, fourth from left, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council designating the second week of June as annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos County. Representatives from Los Alamos Pride receiving the proclamation at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, from left, Melissa Mackey, Oliver Pruitt, Rev. Tina DeYoe, Councilor Ryti and Xeph Ivankovich. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County Recognizes 25th Anniversary Of Cerro Grande Fire
Los Alamos Acting Deputy Fire Chief Tim Johnson and Interim Fire Chief Wendy Servey at an event Tuesday, which recognized the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire. The event at the Municipal Building, showcased testimonials, newspaper clippings, photographs and other memorabilia about the fire, which started as a controlled burn in May 2000 but turned into a wildfire that burned 47,650 acres, destroyed 239 structures and displaced some 429 families. In addition to remembering past wildfires, Los Alamos County provided information on what it is doing to minimize the risk of potential Read More
Los Alamos Federation Of Republican Women Host Rep. Rebecca Dow And Honor 2025 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest Winners
The Smidt family, from left, Ethan, scholarship recipient Brooke, mom Esther, Adam and Jared. Courtesy/LAFRW
Rep. Rebecca Dow (District 38: Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro) gives the keynote address at the Sunflower Tea held May 3 in the Great Room of the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LAFRW
LAFRW News:
More than 80 attendees enjoyed tea, fellowship, a variety of foods and desserts at the Sunflower Tea, hosted by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW). The event was held May 3 in the Great Room of the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. LAFRW President Linda Bullock Read More
Stansbury Votes ‘No’ On GOP Tax Bill After 29-Hour Fight
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after House Republicans narrowly passed their H.R. 1 tax bill by one vote after 29 straight hours of debate.
Watch Rep. Stansbury break down the bill here and here.
“Today, the GOP showed who they’re really fighting for in passing a shameful package that will strip millions of veterans, working families, and children of access to healthcare and food assistance—in order to provide permanent tax breaks to billionaires. In so doing, nearly 14 million Americans will lose access to Read More
Republican Governors’ Response To Georgia’s Gubernatorial Democrat Primary
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) issued the following statement in response to Keisha Lance Bottoms’ announcement that she is entering the Georgia gubernatorial race, joining Jason Esteves in the Democratic primary:
“The gubernatorial primary is shaping up to be nothing but disappointing for Georgia Democrats. Keisha Lance Bottoms’ record as Mayor is one that was a disaster for Atlanta — crime skyrocketed, with incidents of homicide, rape, aggravated assault all surging due to her failed policies. Atlanta was drastically unsafe under Bottoms, Read More
Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office Announces Completion Of Board Of Registration Process
SFCCO News:
The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office announces the successful completion of the Board of Registration’s bipartisan biennial process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the county’s voter rolls in compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and New Mexico Election Code. This process plays a key role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter rolls, which helps ensure the integrity of elections in Santa Fe County.
The Board of Registration, which meets in a publicly accessible open meeting, is composed of five appointed bipartisan Santa Fe County Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher Addresses State’s Growing Health Care Worker Shortage
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher, speaking at the League of Women Voters ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event held May 15 at the Unitarian Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher discusses the state’s serious and growing shortage of health care workers during the May 15 ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher was the featured speaker at the monthly League of Women Voters Read More
Democratic Party Of New Mexico Announces Partnership With GoodChange-Political Fundraising Platform
DPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) announced Wednesday a new partnership with GoodChange, an innovative fundraising platform built by former political fundraisers.
The partnership will provide DPNM with a modernized toolset built for speed, transparency, and donor engagement.
This partnership reflects a shift in DPNM’s fundraising strategy toward more agile and affordable tech tools to appeal to a wider network of grassroots donors. GoodChange’s platform equips political entities and campaigns with donor fee cover options, spare change roundup fundraising, Read More
Republican Governors Issue Joint Letter To Senate Leadership Supporting Repeal Of California’s EV Rules
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican governors sent a joint letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune thanking him for his support of the Senate’s work to roll back burdensome regulations through the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and to encourage the use of the CRA to stop the radical unelected bureaucrats in California from dictating rules that negatively affect the quality of life, jobs, and commerce in states across the nation.
In part, the governors wrote:
“Toward the end of the Biden administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule approving California’s Read More
Rep. Stansbury Becomes Dem Vice Chair Of Congressional Native American Caucus For The 119th Congress
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINTGON D.C. — Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03), announced the new Vice Chairs of the Caucus on May 20. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) will serve as the Democrat Vice Chair, and Congressman Nick Begich (AK) will serve as the Republican Vice Chair.
After selecting the Vice Chairs, the Representatives released the following statements:
“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve as Vice Chair for the Native American Caucus. It is our duty to ensure that Read More
Republican Governors Stand United In Support Of President Trump And The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican governors sent a joint letter on May 20 to President Trump supporting the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to permanently secure the border, unleash American energy, and give working class families tax cuts worth thousands of dollars each.
In part, the governors wrote:
“As Republican Governors, we stand UNITED in strong support of your One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This landmark piece of legislation embodies your powerful vision to bring about the next great American revival. It truly delivers on the bold promises all Republicans made to the American people Read More
County Council Proclaims May 2025 ‘Older Americans Month In Los Alamos’
Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from left, presents a proclamation designating May 2025 ‘Older Americans Month in Los Alamos’ during a special gathering Friday at the White Rock Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LAC 
Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull reads a proclamation designating May 2025 ‘Older Americans Month in Los Alamos’ during a special gathering Friday at the White Rock Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LAC 
Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, right, at the special gathering Friday at the White Rock Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Robinson: Jet As Symbol Of ‘Greed And Excess’ Hasn’t Changed In 20 Years
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
In August 2011 Gov. Susana Martinez stood before her predecessor’s jet, festooned with a big “SOLD” sign.
“Last year when I was running for governor, I not only promised taxpayers that I would not use this state jet as a personal air taxi, I promised New Mexicans across the state that I would get rid of this symbol of greed and excess in state government,” she said. “And today, I make good on that promise.”
Then she hugged the buyers, handed them the keys and waved as the plane taxied down the runway. Sale price: $2.5 million.
Gov. Bill Richardson’s Read More
