Video: Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann Shares Highlights From May 13 Work Session
Watch Video of Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann sharing highlights from the May 13 work session during a taping in the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Staff, Councilor Attend Conference
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, County Councilor Ryn Herrmann and Event Manager Alison Watkins at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Courtesy/LAMCD
MainStreet News:
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District recently attended the MainStreet Now Conference in Philadelphia, Penn. Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, Event Manager Alison Watkins, accompanied by Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, spent a busy and thought-provoking week participating in informative sessions and activities.
Pennsylvania Gov. Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday May 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Regular Session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person.
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 4861 9994
The agenda for Tuesday’s Read More
Chandler: Notice Of Value
By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos County Assessor
This year and next year you will see a number of changes in your Notice of Value (NOV).
Mailing and Protest dates: State Law normally requires us to mail the Notice of Value no later than the first day of April. Because of some of the changes discussed below, and the effective date of certain legislation that affected them, the Property Tax Division gave us a 30 day waiver that allowed us to mail the NOV’s for tax year 2025 on April 30, 2025. That has the additional effect of pushing the last day to file a protest to May 30 2025.
Veterans: The Veteran’s $4,000 Read More
Council Proclaims May 2025 ‘Historic Preservation Month’
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council declaring the month of May 2025 ‘Historic Preservation Month’ in Los Alamos. Reagor is joined for the presentation at the May 13 Council meeting by local historians Gerry and Georgia Strickfaden and Historic Preservation Advisory Board member Carrie Gregory. The County Council encourages citizens to celebrate those who own and preserve historic properties and support preservation efforts. ‘National Preservation Month’ highlights the importance of maintaining history, helping future generationsCounty Council Appoints Wendy Servey Interim Fire Chief
Following her appointment at the May 6 Council meeting, Wendy Servey will serve as interim fire chief for up to one year. Los Alamos County will begin a nationwide search for a new chief later this year. Courtesy/LACThe Los Alamos County Council unanimously affirmed the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey to serve as Interim Los Alamos County Fire Chief during the May 6 Regular Session.
Servey began her career at Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) in 2006 and brings a deep well of experience, technical expertise, and leadership to the position.
“I’m honored to serve the
Elias Isaacson Begins Role As Los Alamos County’s New Community Development Director
Elias Isaacson. Courtesy/City of Santa Barbara
COUNTY News:
Elias Isaacson, Los Alamos County’s new community development director, officially began his role Monday, May 12. The County Council approved his appointment March 11, 2025.
Isaacson brings more than a decade of public-sector leadership and planning experience. He most recently served as community development director for the City of Santa Barbara, Calif., where he led the city’s land use, development, and growth management efforts.
Prior to his time in Santa Barbara, Isaacson held senior leadership positions in the cities Read More
New Mexico Senate Republicans Call For Arbitrator Of Kevin S. Settlement To Consider Placing CYFD Under Receivership
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Republican State Senators Nicole Tobiassen (R-Albuquerque) and Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) are requesting the Arbitrator of the Kevin S. settlement to consider ruling in favor of placing CYFD under receivership in order to immediately assist in correcting the department’s failed direction and negligent mismanagement.
This call to action comes on the heels of a nationally publicized incident involving two juveniles under the age of ten brandishing a firearm at law enforcement officers. These children, who have been repeatedly failed by CYFD, reportedly Read More
BLM Seeks Initial Public Input For January 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Lease In New Mexico And Oklahoma
BLM News:
SANTA FE —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 32 oil and gas parcels totaling 20,479 acres that may be included in a January 2026 lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
The comment period ends June 11, 2025.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, Read More
Public Accountability Act Signed By Governor, Targets $5.8 Billion In Stalled Capital Projects
State Auditor Joseph Maestas
From the Office of the State Auditor:
SANTA FE — In a major bipartisan victory for fiscal oversight and infrastructure reform, the New Mexico Legislature has passed the Public Accountability Act (HB 493) — landmark legislation designed to bring increased transparency and accountability to the state’s capital outlay process.
The bill passed the Senate unanimously (40–0) and cleared the House with overwhelming support (51–13), a rare alignment that underscores growing concern about New Mexico’s $5.8 billion backlog in unspent capital funds.
Gov. Michelle Read More
Leger Fernández, Valadao And Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Water Conservation And Drought Resilient Practices
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M-03), David G. Valadao (R-CA-22) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) introduced the Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act (WEST) Act (H.R. 3293) to support agriculture practices more commonly used in Western arid climates. This bipartisan bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary to increase cost shares to 85 percent for Environmental Quality Incentives Programs (EQIP) practices that support water-conserving and drought-resilient programs. It would also make Read More
Statement From Republican Governors In Support Of Jewish American Heritage Month And Recognizing Israel’s Independence Day
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — All Republican governors joined together in a statement in support of Jewish Heritage month and to stand in solidarity with Israel on the 77th anniversary of Israel’s independence.
All Republican governors wrote:
“As public servants and governors, we are proud to recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month. We encourage all Americans to honor and celebrate the profound historical, cultural, and economic contributions of Jewish Americans who continue to enrich our communities and strengthen our nation. In our classrooms and at the kitchen table, we encourage Read More
Luján, Markey Urge FCC To Operate Transparently With Paramount-SkyDance Merger
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, urging the FCC to take a full Commission vote on the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.
Given the reports that Paramount is considering settling a frivolous lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump Read More
Community Invited To Provide Input On Wildfire Prevention
COUNTY News:
A research team from Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico and Northern Arizona University is asking the community’s help in understanding local concerns related to human-caused wildfires in the Los Alamos area.
Los Alamos County is hosting a series of public discussion groups to gather resident perspectives and ideas about wildfire risk, forest restrictions (including closures), and other strategies that could be used to protect the community.
These conversations are confidential. Key points will be summarized and shared with local, state, regional and national wildfire Read More
Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann Shares Highlights Of May 6 Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann shares highlights of Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Teatro Paraguas To Host ‘Voices Of Resistance’ June 1
ART News:
Teatro Paraguas at 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe will host seven women poets for a poetry reading to benefit two important non-profit organizations: Santa Fe Dreamers and Solace. Voices of Resistance – a poetry reading and benefit is 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, for Santa Fe Dreamers and Solace at Teatro Paraguas. Tickets are by donation.
Organized by Katherine DiBella Seluja, the poets are Tina Carlson, Alicia Elkhart, Natachee Momaday Gray, Mary Oishi, Michelle Otero, Stella Reed and Katherine DiBella Seluja.
The reading is part of the ongoing series of Poetry at Paraguas events. All seven Read More
TechSource, Inc. Executives Recognized As Runners-Up For SBA’s 2025 National Small Businesspersons Of The Year
TechSource Chairman/CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea
TechSource, Inc. News:
TechSource, Inc. has announced that its Chairman and CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea, and President and COO, Jeffrey E. Giangiuli, have been named second runners-up for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2025 National Small Businesspersons of the Year award. This prestigious recognition highlights their leadership and the collective contributions of the entire TechSource team in driving innovation and supporting economic growth.
“Keeping mission-centric and focused on our people is our priority. This sort of Read More
Public Workshop To Shape County Fleet And EV Charging Infrastructure In-Person & Virtually Today!
NNSA Announces Intent To Prepare Programmatic EIS For Plutonium Pit Production, Hold Public Scoping Meetings
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced its intent to initiate a National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) process to ensure NEPA compliance for the production of plutonium pits for NNSA’s Stockpile Stewardship and Management Program.
The PEIS will evaluate the programmatic environmental impacts of producing pits at the Congressionally mandated rate (and potentially other reasonable rates) using various single site and multi-site alternatives; associated activities at other NNSA Read More
Heinrich, Top Committee Leaders Press DOE Secretary For Answers On Detrimental Policies, Unlawful Funding Freeze
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, alongside other top Democrats in Congress with oversight over the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), sent a letter Tuesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright pressing for information the Department has thus far failed to provide about its suspension of critical energy programs, cancellation of awards and contracts, mass reductions in force, and other detrimental actions.
In their letter, Heinrich, alongside U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Read More
