RPNM Statement On Historic Election Of Pope Leo XIV
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE —The Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement on the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
“The Republican Party of New Mexico congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the first American pope. We join with the Catholic community in New Mexico in celebrating this milestone and extend our heartfelt prayers for his success in leading the Church in faith and unity.”
The Republican Party of New Mexico remains committed Read More
ONME Report On Findings From 2024 Election Observers
ONME News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME), a nonpartisan observation effort designed to increase trust and transparency in elections, recently finalized a full report on findings gathered from ONME’s election observers during early voting and on election day, Nov. 5, 2024.
On Election Day, ONME mobilized 160 election site watchers in 29 of New Mexico’s 33 counties. During early voting, 50 individuals observed 91 sites in 24 counties. ONME watchers observed processes from start to finish at their respective locations. They also observed the logic and accuracy testing Read More
LANL Proceeds With Plans To Vent Four FTWCs
A Flanged Tritium Waste Container (FTWC) is a stainless-steel certified pressure vessel designed for long-term storage of tritium-contaminated waste items. The Laboratory is planning to vent headspace gases from four of these containers in June. Courtesy/LANL
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Four flanged tritium waste containers (FTWCs) in TA-54’s Area G will undergo a venting process in June before eventually being transported off the Hill to an out-of-state facility.
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Public Affairs Specialist Toni Chiri said venting Read More
DEA Disposes Of 620,000 Pounds Of Unused Medications On 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DEA and nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications in an effort to prevent drug misuse and abuse.
The spring collection event marked DEA’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Since its inception 16 years ago, DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely remove nearly 19.8 million pounds of expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes.
“We want to thank our state, local, and tribal partners for their continued support of DEA’s Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Invites Community To Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service 10 AM Thursday May 15
Deputy Chief James Rodriguez
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will host its annual memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, as part of National Police Week. The ceremony will take place in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Drive.
National Police Week is a time to honor, remember, and support law enforcement officers, their families, and the communities they serve. This annual observance provides an opportunity for citizens and survivors to come together and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Celebrates Nurses
Director of Surgical Services James Maxey presents Infection Prevention/Employee Health Nurse Joyce Richins with a root beer float today at Los Alamos Medical Center during a celebration to honor nurses as part of National Nurse Week. Included with the floats was a special card for each nurse saying ‘Thanks for keeping us AFLOAT … we couldn’t do it without you!’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court: Whistleblower Disclosures Must Benefit Public To Qualify For State Law’s Protections
NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE — Whistleblowing must benefit the public for a governmental employee to be protected against retaliation by their employer, the state Supreme Court ruled today.
The Court’s unanimous decision clarified the legal standard for determining whether a public employee who discloses alleged governmental misconduct will be covered by the New Mexico Whistleblower Protection Act (NMWPA), which prohibits reprisals such as firing or demoting the whistleblower.
In an opinion by Chief Justice David K. Thomson, the Court concluded that “a public employee’s Read More
New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez Celebrates Selection Of Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
From the Office of Speaker Javier Martínez:
SANTA FE – Following the selection of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope to lead the Catholic Church, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) issued the following statement:
“This is a joyful and hopeful moment for Catholics and for people of faith around the world. At a time when the politics of fear, hatred, and blind nationalism are all too common, our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger and care for the poor. Always.
¡Que viva el Papa Leo XIV! May he continue in the footsteps Read More
Luján, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve AI Testing And Evaluation Systems
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Testing and Evaluation Systems for Trusted Artificial Intelligence (TEST) AI Act of 2025, legislation to improve the federal government’s capacity to test and evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to drive innovation, protect national security, and build trust and confidence for Americans utilizing AI systems.
The TEST AI Act aims to ensure that AI systems used by federal agencies Read More
FBI: Las Cruces Couple Charged With Evidence Tampering In Federal Investigation Of Suspected Gang Member
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge and his wife are facing federal charges related to alleged evidence tampering in a case involving a suspected member of a Venezuelan criminal organization.
According to court records, April 24, 2025, Jose Luis “Joel” Cano, 67, and Nancy Ann Cano, 68, were arrested at their Las Cruces home following a federal investigation into their connection with Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an undocumented Venezuelan national suspected of being affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang. Federal authorities allege that the Canos hired Ortega-Lopez Read More
