Scenes From Arson And Vandalism Sunday At Republican Party Of New Mexico Headquarters In Albuquerque
Scene of the aftermath of the arson early Sunday morning at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters at 5150 San Francisco Road NE #A in Albuquerque. State Republican leaders will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. today to address this situation. The event will feature comments from RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela, House Leader Gail Armstrong and Senate Leader Bill Sharer, with additional state lawmakers present. Courtesy/RPNM
Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters. Courtesy/RPNM
Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Read More
Luján, Min Introduce Legislation To Hold Special Government Employees Accountable
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 27, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-CA) introduced the Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025, legislation that would create transparency and accountability for special government employees (SGE).
Luján and Congressman Min’s bill would ensure that certain SGEs are subject to public financial disclosures and would ensure they abide by the same ethics rules as federal employees after 130 days.
“Accountability is critical in government, that is why special government employees should Read More
TA-63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2025, Quarter 1 Read More
Photos Reveal Life At Lab During Manhattan Project
Mike Michnovicz plays the accordion in his dorm. He was active in three popular musical groups during his time in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society Archives
LANL News:
- Photographer Michnovicz’s work provides a new perspective on Los Alamos
John “Mike” Michnovicz is the photographer behind some of the most lasting and impactful images of the Manhattan Project. In addition to shooting portraits of leaders including J. Robert Oppenheimer and Hans Bethe, Michnovicz documented technical areas and took forensic photographs of the criticality accidents that killed scientists Read More
Stansbury Reintroduces America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), continued their fight to protect American wilderness by reintroducing the America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act.
Read the bill here.
Forty-one members of Congress signed on to co-sponsor the legislation.
“I am proud to reintroduce legislation protecting some of America’s most iconic landscapes, the Red Rocks Wilderness,” Rep. Stansbury said. “Protecting Read More
Earth Month 2025 Features Online Events To Help New Mexicans Connect And Grow As Climate Advocates
Rita O’Connell
By SARA ANN MASON
State Coordinator
Citizens’ Climate Lobby New Mexico
Want to learn how to make climate impacts beyond Earth Day? Citizens’ Climate Lobby New Mexico is excited to offer three virtual events open to people around the state interested in building the political will for a livable world.
These workshops promise to focus on concrete actions that are:
- Effective. We stay focused on national legislative solutions that will reduce America’s carbon emissions from fossil fuels, fast.
- Nonpartisan. We welcome anyone who is serious about solving climate change as a volunteer.
Tales Of Our Times: An Independent Judiciary Is Indispensable To Democracy
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
Humans practice the craft of framing good things to look bad and vice versa. Be alert, good citizens, and be wary. The greatest of virtues can be, and often is, argued to be a weakness.
This troubling craft plays a large role in the political arena. And especially so at this pivotal time in our nation’s history. The time is ripe to revisit the subject called “civics”. Today, I write about the mix of democratic duties that pertain to the rule of law.
The phrase “government of the people, by the people, and for the people” has a strong ring to it. People are indispensable, yet none Read More
LWVUS Responds To Anti-Voter Executive Order
LWVUS News:
The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s signed executive order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” that threatens Americans’ freedom to vote and tramples states’ constitutional authority to run their own elections.
“Let’s keep it real: this order is not about protecting elections; it is about making it harder for voters — particularly women voters — to participate in them,” said Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters Read More
Utilities Board To Hold Work & Closed Sessions April 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may view proceedings online at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84348385574.
The complete agenda packet for this work session is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
BPU will also hold a Closed Session at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 in the DPU conference room to Read More
Luján, Colleagues Press USDA To Not Take Food Away
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and 24 of their colleagues in pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more information about the cancellation of previously-approved funding through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for food banks and other emergency food providers.
This would take food away from hungry Americans Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet April 2, 2025
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in Room 110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the pubic.
NOTE: This meeting is in person; however for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
Join Zoom meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84905750399
+13462487799,,81357060773# US
Dial by your location
+1 669 444 9171 US
Meeting ID: 849 0575 0399
The agenda for this meeting is available online at Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Dept. Helps thyssenkrupp Materials NA Open Metals Manufacturing Services Facility In Santa Teresa
Employees at thyssenkrupp Materials NA. Courtesy/ED 
thyssenkrupp Materials NA’s new facility in Santa Teresa. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — thyssenkrupp Materials NA, a trusted partner in materials distribution and manufacturing solutions, is expanding its operations with a new facility in Santa Teresa, N.M.
This strategic investment strengthens its ability to serve power distribution customers across North America and Mexico while optimizing the supply chain network. This expansion is supported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), which is providing Read More
NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office Manager Briefs Council
NNSA-LA Field Office Manager Ted Wyka
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Despite the significant changes being churned out at rapid speed in the federal government, NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office Manager Ted Wyka assured Los Alamos County Council that within the field office and in Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), it is business as usual.
Wyka made his report to County Council during its work session March 18.
When Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton asked if any of the federal initiatives will affect LANL’s role, Wyka said no.
“I think the work that we’re doing Read More
OBAE Receives 66 Applications For $675 Million In New Mexico Broadband Infrastructure Grants
CONNECT NM News:
SANTA FE — Today, the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced that 18 entities have submitted a total of 66 applications for $675 million in New Mexico grants through the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Entities competing for BEAD funding include 10 internet service providers, five cooperatives and three Tribal communities. Sixteen of those applied for projects in more than one location.
The total amount requested is more than $719 million. OBAE will review applications and award grants from the $675 allocated by the federal Read More
Video: Councilor Ryti Shares Highlights Of March 25 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti shares highlights of Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Proclaims March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day
Valle Grande Chapter Regent Linda Carol Alt, left, of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton designating March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Luján, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills To Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Recovery And Expand Workforce
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have reintroduced two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen recovery services for people struggling with substance use disorders, as well as expand the addiction medicine workforce.
“I’m proud to reintroduce bipartisan legislation with Senator Cornyn to expand substance use disorder recovery services and strengthen the treatment workforce,” Luján said. “Substance use disorder remains a serious issue in New Mexico, and this legislation will help by Read More
March 11 Council Meeting Audio Recording Now Available
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County experienced a community-wide communications outage March 11, 2025, that affected the ability to provide a Zoom option or a standard recording of the in-person County Council meeting held that evening.
The meeting was held in-person as posted, and members of the public and the media did attend. The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office was able to take minutes as required.
Prior to the meeting, it was determined the Zoom option would not be available; however, staff was able to provide a backup solution to record the meeting. That audio-only recording was uploaded and Read More
‘Los Alamos Indivisible’ Chapter To Join Protest April 5
Los Alamos Indivisible News:
Los Alamos is launching an “Indivisible” chapter, brought together to resist the Trump agenda.
Indivisible is a movement of thousands of group leaders and more than a million members taking regular actions to resist the Trump/Musk regime, elect local champions and fight for progressive policies. The goal is to build real democracy – of, by and for the people.
Los Alamos Indivisible is planning its first events. The local group will be going to the Hands Off! protest at noon Saturday, April 5 at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. The group will gather to make signs, 6-7:30 Read More
Skolnik: Shame On The Legislature
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
As a lifelong Democrat who has worked on health matters for 40 years, I am appalled by the legislature’s failure (again!) to pass well-known, evidence-based measures to reduce alcohol consumption and increase the health workforce.
The Governor says that improving public safety and reducing interpersonal violence are two of her central concerns. The evidence is clear, however, that she won’t achieve this unless excess alcohol consumption is reduced through increased taxes, among other measures, since alcohol is so strongly associated with interpersonal Read More
