Rose Endorses Melanee Hand’s Re-election To Council
By EVAN ROSE
Los Alamos
My family moved to rural Santa Fe in 1986 so that I could work at LANL on a laser fusion project. I met Melanee Hand through a co-worker. At the time, they lived in Sierra Los Pinos. Our children were about the same age, and we would get together socially.
Eventually, both families moved to Los Alamos. Long commutes with children are difficult. Both families gained an appreciation for the high quality of Los Alamos schools and the ongoing difficulties of finding modern and affordable housing. Both families gained an appreciation for living in safe communities with constructive Read More
NM Counties Awards $325,000 For Wildfire Risk Reduction
NM Counties News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Counties awarded $325,000 to nine grant recipients for community wildfire protection plan updates, fuel reduction treatments, and education efforts through the 2026-2027 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program.
The collaborative vetting process included the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Stewards Guild, NM Counties, NM Department of Game & Fish, NM Department of Homeland Security; Emergency Management, NM Forestry Division, NM State Land Office, and US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Grant recipients include:
- Catron County (CWPP update
New Mexico Launches Statewide Energy Dashboard
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico today launched a first-of-its kind energy dashboard, giving researchers, policymakers, businesses and the public a single source for data on the state’s energy production, emissions and infrastructure—and invites feedback to shape its development.
The DETECT dashboard, which stands for Data for the Energy Transition, Economy, Climate Change and Technologies, was created by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Today’s release is a test version; New Mexicans are encouraged Read More
Leger Fernández Landmark Bill To Protect Historic Land Grant Communities And Traditional Uses On Federal Lands Advances In House
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández secured a major legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands for her bill to strengthen the relationships between New Mexico land grant-mercedes and the federal government and protect their ability to practice centuries-old traditional uses on federal land. Rep. Leger Fernández and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (H.R. 2785) Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center To Close Monday In Observance Of Memorial Day
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 26. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More
Hand: What Have I Done For You Lately?
By MELANEE HAND
Candidate For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Councilor
As I seek the opportunity to continue serving Los Alamos County, I want to share how I have contributed behind the scenes over the past four-plus years. Anyone can see how I voted on hundreds of issues and initiatives in Council Sessions over the four plus years I have already served, and to mention only a few popular topics does not encompass the full scope of the job as a County Councilor.
The work of a County Councilor is often constrained by the Open Meetings Act and by the structure of our government, where no Councilor can direct Read More
Specter Endorses Steven Lynne For County Council
By ELLEN SPECTER
Los Alamos
I wholeheartedly endorse Steven Lynne for County Council and urge you to join me in voting for him in the primary which is currently underway.
I have known Steven for over 25 years. When I served on the School Board 2017-2026, we worked together regularly to discuss and collaborate on joint LAPS-Los Alamos County projects and issues of common concern.
Steven is the epitome of a servant leader who wants to continue to contribute to the wellbeing of our community. He embodies honesty, integrity and thoughtfulness. I admire Steven’s calm decision making process, which Read More
Luján, Leger Fernández, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation To Address Educator Shortages, Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness For Educators
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the federal loan forgiveness program for educators. This legislation would help address educator shortages and increase children’s access to a diverse and well-prepared educator workforce by strengthening the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program.
High college costs and student loan debt impact recruitment, retention, and Read More
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Improve Access To Healthcare & Keep Rural Hospitals Open
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve New Mexicans’ access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years.
Many small rural hospitals are too large to qualify for Critical Access Hospital status, but still struggle to stay open under Medicare’s current payment system. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program Read More
Governor Declares Statewide Drought And Severe Fire Conditions As New Mexico’s Snowpack Hits Historic Low
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE— Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and resources as needed.
New Mexico’s snowpack is at a historic low while spring temperatures have soared to record highs, a potentially dangerous combination that has resulted in record low runoff and below average river flows throughout the state.
“New Mexico is experiencing Read More
Op-Ed: Sacred Space Should Be Safe Space
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos
As a rabbi, I am sadly and keenly aware of the appalling rise in antisemitism in this country and around the world. And as a human being, I mourn alongside our Muslim neighbors in the wake of the tragic event in San Diego on Monday. Beginning with my move to New York in 2019 and continuing after my return to Los Alamos, I’ve been a member of the New York Board of Rabbis (NYBOR). Rather than try to express my own thoughts on the terrible shooting at the San Diego mosque, I reproduce here the message sent out by NYBOR earlier today and strongly encourage all of us to reflect Read More
Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close May 25 In Observance Of Memorial Day
Some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In observance of Memorial Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, May 25, 2026.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
Camp May Road – Open all of May – No construction activity.
Wheeler Endorses Steve Lynne For County Council
By MIKE WHEELER
Former Los Alamos County Councilor
I have known Steve Lynne for 23 years. Steve was the Los Alamos County Chief Financial Officer during my eight years on the council.
The County’s Finance Department consistently was honored as the best in the state. We came to expect that honor each year. Steve later served as Deputy County Administrator and then as County Manager.
His knowledge, experience, and integrity will lead Los Alamos into the future.
Steve and his family are long-time residents of Los Alamos and have contributed greatly to the community. He always has the community interests Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann On May 12 Session
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann discusses the May 12 council work session Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Senate Republicans Call For Interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice Committee To Prioritize Public Safety Concerns
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The Republican members of the legislature’s interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice (CCJ) Committee are seeking the inclusion of three key topics in its annual work plan.
The key topics are:
- Juvenile Justice reform — to address the increased incidence of younger offenders and the increase (in frequency and severity) of violent juvenile offenses
- Pre-Trial Detention — to consider mechanisms which will ensure that violent offenders, especially repeat offenders, are not released back into our communities
- Increasing penalties for misuse of firearms — to enhance
Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff
Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:
My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!
FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More
Council Recognizes 2026 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest Winners
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council recognized the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners during this evening’s Regular Session held at Fire Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners:
FOG: Six Lawsuits … Hundreds Helped … One Mission … Help Keep Government Transparent
By LUCAS PEERMAN
President, NMFOG Board of Directors
and
CHRISTINE BARBER
NMFOG Executive Director
In the past year, we filed lawsuits against six government offices that were breaking the law. And we’re investigating many others.
Your New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) continues to fight for transparency and the public’s right to know. We know you are well aware of our organization because you have been a supporter for years. Thank you!
But the battle is never-ending. And we need your continued support to ensure government officials take action only in the sunlight. Read More
New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders Congratulate Steve Pearce After US Senate Confirmation To Lead BLM
New Mexico Senate Republican News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders praised the United States Senate for confirming former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Across New Mexico, the BLM manages approximately 13.5 million acres of federal land, much of it concentrated in the oil & gas regions of southeastern and northwestern New Mexico but also encompassing vast grazing ranges and recreation areas like the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
“We are grateful to President Trump for appointing New Mexico’s own Steve Pearce to Read More
National Academies Report: New Technologies And Approaches Needed To Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy And Water Systems
NATIONAL ACADEMIES News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the nation’s energy and water systems, the U.S. Department of Energy should develop innovative technology and infrastructure at the intersection of the two systems through a suite of pilot programs, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. U.S. energy and water systems are profoundly interconnected, and disruptions can cascade rapidly across both, affecting public health, economic activity, environmental quality, and national security.
Energy Read More
