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Op-Ed: Democrats – What Is Your Platform?
By TJ TAUB
Los Alamos
Signs, some incredibly clever, crisply accurate, funny – are fine.
But another critical message is: Democrats – What Is Your Platform? “We’re Not Them” is NOT a platform!
Our politics have degenerated and warped into two views.
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- “Republican” bottom line is ‘Dems are evil, we’re here to save you’.
- “Democrat” bottom line is ‘We’re not them, send money’.
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Dem communications must change from five words to describing how policies/practices got us here, and fundamental actions required to survive this nightmare and rebuild our democracy.
If you fail to see how Dems Read More
Kiwanis Aspen School K-Kids 2025 Year In Review
Abby Vollans speaks at recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Photo by Brooke Davis
Rachel Bartram, Aspen staff advisor for K-Kids. Photo by Brooke Davis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
At their April 13 meeting, the Los Alamos Kiwanis hosted Abby Vollans, a fourth grader at Aspen School and Treasurer of the K-Kids, a Kiwanis sponsored student service club. She was accompanied by Rachel Bartram, Aspen staff advisor for K-Kids for the past 5 years. Abby, along with fellow K-Kids member Eva Sandoval, used AI to create a slide show that highlights the many activities their club has done over the past year.
They Read More
Safe Actions In Work Zones Save Lives—National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24
Zippy the Roadrunner
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — As construction season ramps up across New Mexico, orange barrels are appearing statewide and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24.
The annual campaign highlights the importance of safe driving in work zones and the risks faced by roadway crews and motorists. This year’s theme, “Safe actions save lives,” underscores the simple choices drivers can make to prevent crashes.
In New Mexico over the past year, several work zone incidents have resulted Read More
Residents Interested In Guiding Direction Of County Through Boards Or Commissions Encouraged To Apply
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking residents interested in guiding the direction of the County through various board and commission positions.
Have a passion for art or history? Interested in parks and recreation or transportation issues? There are many ways for citizens to become actively involved in the business of government.
In addition to the opportunities that citizens have to express their thoughts and concerns at County Council meetings and public meetings, Los Alamos County residents may apply to serve on one of many Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).
Applications Read More
Los Alamos Tennis Advances To Finals Week In District Tournament, JV Tennis Wins In Albuquerque
Group Champion Los Alamos boys team in Taos, left to right, Coach Timur Khazratkulov, Zachary Gibson,
Cullen McLean, Mike Witkowski, Luke Gibson, Aditya Viswanathan, Logan Swickley, Levi Gibson, Coach
Travis Gibson. Courtesy/LAPS
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School tennis team advanced to the finals round of the district tournament this weekend with the boys finishing first and girls second in the group stage. The Los Alamos boys’ team won every match over the weekend with 9-0 wins over both Espanola Valley HS and Taos HS without dropping a set. The Los Alamos girls team beat Taos Read More
Pavement Preservation Project On US 285 To Start April 22
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE COUNTY — The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Five office will begin a nearly $6.3M pavement preservation project on US 285 between White Lakes and El Dorado on Wednesday, April 22.
This project, from milepost 270 to milepost 290.50 includes a novachip overlay on the existing asphalt, and re-striping of the roadway. A novachip overlay is a method in which an application of asphalt is applied over the existing surface. This process prolongs the lifespan of the road without full reconstruction.
Drivers can expect a single-lane closure with flagging operations Read More
Community Invited To 14th Annual ‘Around The World In White Rock’ At Piñon Elementary School May 5
LAPS News:
The public is invited to attend the14th annual Multicultural Festival, Around the World in White Rock, in the Piñon Elementary School gymnasium starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.
Presented jointly by Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Schools, the festival features dance, music, games, crafts and food tastings.
According to co-coordinators Andrea Lynch, Chamisa Elementary School art teacher, and Stephanie Rittner, Piñon Elementary art teacher, there are already a number of cultures that will be represented at the event including Brazil, Chile, Korea, France, Read More
Los Alamos County Transitions Public Website To .GOV Domain To Enhance Security And Public Trust
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces that its public website has successfully transitioned to a .GOV domain. The County’s web address has officially changed from losalamosnm.us to losalamosnm.gov, marking an important step toward strengthening cybersecurity and reinforcing public confidence in County communications.
The move to a .GOV domain is part of a nationwide effort to ensure that government websites are easily identifiable, secure, and trustworthy. The .GOV domain is restricted to verified government entities and offers enhanced protection against phishing, spoofing, Read More
LAPS Foundation’s Spring Grant Cycle Coming To A Close
LAPS teachers Miel Rim, Jessie Dixon, Jen Thayer, and Caitlin Bratton roll up their sleeves to serve pizza to their English Learner families at SALA. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The spring grant cycle for Los Alamos Public Schools teachers ends Wednesday, April 30, so now is the time to apply!
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation still has funding available for three grant types:
- Great Ideas;
- Professional Development; and
- Professional Book Group grants.
This year LAPS EL teachers received a Great Ideas Grant to host a free family movie night for students in the English Read More
NNMC Earns Carnegie Foundation Opportunity Colleges, Universities Classification
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proud to announce that it has received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 2025 Opportunity Colleges and Universities Classification. Northern is one of 478 institutions to earn this prestigious classification, which recognizes institutions that provide higher than expected levels of access to low-income and underrepresented students, and their students experience strong earnings outcomes.
“The majority of students apply to college with the hope it is a path to opportunity, and the job they’ve dreamt Read More
Gallup-McKinley Tradeport Leaders Convene To Accelerate Transformational Economic Initiative
From left, kneeling, Frank Chiapetti, David Dallago, Bobby Baca. From left, standing, Rick Murphy, Mark-Tami Hotta, Brandon Howe, Casey McElroy, John Peña, Anthony Dimas, Jr., Patty Lundstrom, Jak Bracken, Marc DePauli, Jeff Kiely, and Wilfred Noble. Courtesy photo
GALLUP News:
GALLUP — Representing one of the Gallup area’s most ambitious economic development efforts, 13 leaders from the recently formed Gallup-McKinley TradePort Authority convened for a strategic retreat March 29–April 1 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. Board members and Technical Committee representatives Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 15, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In Monday’s game, Jack Stafuric and Sam Borkowsky were 1st in Flights A, B and C. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 2nd in Flights A and B. Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 3rd in Flight A. Earle Marie Hanson and John Ruminer were 4th in Flight A and 3rd in Flight B. Bobby Haynes and Tom Alexander were 2nd in Flight C.
In Wednesday’s game, Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A. Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 2nd in Flight A. Linda Lambert and Harry Dewey were 3rd in Flight A, and 1st in Flights B and C. Randy Baker and John Ruminer were 2nd in Flight B, Read More
East Park Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend
Scene of members enjoying East Park Pool during a previous season at 111 East Road. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
East Park Pool is preparing to open for the season on Memorial Day weekend—a community tradition every summer since 1962.
Memberships are now available at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.
East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long.
Members also have access to party rentals Read More
FBI: Woman Sentenced For Assault On Motorcyclist
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington woman was sentenced to five years of probation for intentionally causing a motorcyclist to crash following an argument
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, Sept. 2, 2024, Tenille Quintawna Peshlakai, 33, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, argued with the victim at a gas station before driving away. Peshlakai then turned around, caught up to the victim, and swerved her vehicle to block his path. This forced the victim to lay down his motorcycle and crash into Peshlakai’s vehicle. Peshlakai fled the scene before law enforcement Read More
Water In The West Is Life: Safeguarding Critical Watersheds In Western Colorado
The sun sets over the communities that sit below the Grand Mesa National Forest. The Grand Mesa Watershed Resiliency Partnership focuses on watersheds that directly supply municipal and agricultural water. Courtesy/Ian Reiling
SFNF News:
On Colorado’s Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests, water for the region begins as snow in high-elevation locations before flowing down to creeks, reservoirs and irrigation systems that support communities across the Western Slope. It’s a quiet process, but it supports nearly every part of life downstream.
However, that system has Read More
New Documents Added To Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
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.
- Approval Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Compliant Completion of Flanged Tritium Waste Container Operations Los Alamos National Laboratory EPA ID#NM08900010515 HWB-LANL-19-033
- LANL IBC Meeting Minutes, December 4, 2025
U.S. Marshals Task Force, NMSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit Arrest Fleeing Armed Fugitive
Courtesy/USMS
Courtesy/USMS
USDOJ News:
LAS CRUCES — On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) and the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) apprehended Jefferey Goebel, who was wanted on a Federal Probation Violation in the District of New Mexico. Goebel has a lengthy criminal history which includes a conviction for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
On the afternoon of April 9, 2026, Goebel was located and apprehended on the 800 block of Foster Rd in Las Cruces, NM by USMS-SWIFT Read More
FBI: Pojoaque Man Sentence To 14 Years In Prison For Abusing Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Pojoaque man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, between December 2021 and February 2022, Alexander John Duran, 31, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, engaged in a sexual act with a child under the age of 12.
Duran subsequently pled guilty to abusive sexual contact. Upon his release from prison, Duran will be subject to five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Tree Casts Decorative Shadows On Enterprise Bank & Trust Building
A small tree casts decorative shadows on the glass across the north side entrance to the Enterprise Bank & Trust building in early morning at 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Dixon Wolf 
