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
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
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 13, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In the May 11 Unit Championship game, Earle Marie Hanson and John Ruminer were 1st in Flight A, Jack Stafurik and Sam Borkowsky were 2nd, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic tied with Bev Cooper and Jerry Fleming for 4th. Alan Waddinger and Randy Baker were 1st in Flight B.
In the May 13 Grass Roots Fund game, Sig Lodwig and Jerry Morzinski were 1st in Flight A, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic were 2nd and Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 3rd. In Flight B, Allyn Pratt and Spook Kellum were 1st, and Alan Wadlinger and Randy Baker were 2nd.
The following is a very difficult hand for E/W to Read More
Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin Under Starry Sky
Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin under a starry night sky. Courtesy/NPS/Alex Arnold
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
Op‑Ed: Los Alamos Medical Center Is Prepared When It Matters Most – Emergency Care for Moms And Babies
By ALAN HEILPERN, MD, Medical Director & Physician, Emergency Department
And
DEBRA TEMPLE, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Los Alamos Medical Center
Pregnancy and childbirth are moments of great anticipation and joy – but they can also come with unexpected medical emergencies. As clinical leaders at Los Alamos Medical Center, we want our community to know this clearly: our hospital is and will continue to be prepared to care for pregnant and postpartum patients when urgent needs arise.
As we prepare to transition inpatient labor and delivery services to regional partners at the Read More
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
