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Sen. Luján Discusses Health Care, Highlights Funding Secured For Workforce Development During Los Alamos & Taos Visits

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján chatting with LAMC CEO Tony Young, Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly during his recent field visit. Photo by Don Taylor

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, left, during a recent Rocky Mountain Youth Corps tour in Taos. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján during recent visit with Taos Leadership members. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

This week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Northern New Mexico to discuss Republican cuts to health care, highlight federal funding secured for local communities, and meet with local leaders.

“Republicans Read More

Los Alamos High School Named To 2025 AP School Honor Roll … Earning Silver Distinction … Third Year In A Row

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Award-winning Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAPS

EDUCATION News:

The College Board has announced that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction.

This is the third consecutive year that the school has earned this achievement.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s Read More

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Unveils National Agreement To Conserve Bumble Bees Through Energy & Transportation Partnerships

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USFWS News:

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing an enhancement of survival permit under a nationwide conservation benefit agreement to support at-risk bumble bees on energy and transportation lands across the lower 48 states.

The proposal would streamline consultation and permitting for energy and transportation projects and directly supports the Trump administration’s priority to facilitate energy production and delivery while conserving listed and at-risk species.

The agreement also aligns with Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing American Energy”, Read More

Scenes From U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s Site Visit To LAMC

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Officials at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) hosted a site visit today for U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, including a tour of the 47-bed acute care facility and discussions concerning the latest health care advances and issues of importance to the hospital and its patients. From left, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, LAMC CEO Tony Young, Sen. Luján’s Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly. LAMC was named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals, recognized in 2024 for helping patients find the best care locally. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez On Lack Of Reform And Accountability In Department Of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement today ahead of his vote opposing the FY26 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill. In July 2025, DHS received a $150 billion “blank check” under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now being used to fund ICE with no guardrails or oversight.

“As long as Secretary Noem continues to run DHS as a rogue agency that directs masked agents to create chaos in our communities and detain our citizens with impunity and no regard for our rights Read More

LAPS: Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss Recognized As Certified Athletic Administrator By NIAAA

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Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss

LAPS News:

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has announced that Doug Weiss is recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

To earn this distinction, Weiss has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written Read More

Heinrich To Hedge Funds: ‘Get Out Of The Housing Market’

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act, legislation to kick hedge funds out of the housing market and lower housing costs for New Mexico families.

“My message to hedge funds: Get out of the housing market. The American dream of home ownership should be in the hands of New Mexico families, not billionaire investors,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to push for legislation that will kick hedge funds out of the housing market and help bring down housing costs for working families. Because every New Read More

RPNM Chairwoman Barela’s Statement On The One-Year Anniversary Of President Trump’s Inauguration

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela marked the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second inauguration with the following statement:

“One year after President Trump’s inauguration, Americans are seeing real results,” said Chairwoman Barela. “Families are keeping more of their hard-earned money, with no taxes on overtime or tips. Waste, fraud, and abuse in government have been cut, saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Fuel prices and unemployment are at their lowest levels in years, and everyday costs, like groceries, have fallen significantly. Our military Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Earns Top Bipartisanship Score For Willingness To Break Party Ranks To Deliver State Wins

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U.S. CONGRESS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) earned the top bipartisanship score possible from Bridge Grades, a nonprofit report card for Congress, earning an ‘A’ grade for his ongoing willingness to break party ranks and work with anyone to deliver commonsense wins for New Mexicans.  

“Getting things done for New Mexicans and bringing home projects requires bipartisanship, even in this deeply divided Congress,” Rep. Vasquez said. “I’m proud to have earned this distinction, which makes me a more effective legislator for all New Mexicans. You’ve trusted me to be Read More

Heinrich Statement On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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From Sen. Martin Heinrich: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which falls on Monday, Jan. 19.

“When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. accepted his Nobel Peace Prize in December 1964, he spoke about the imperative to protest injustice and remedy poverty. He told the group gathered that he did so ‘with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind’.

“It had been only months since three men were murdered for trying to register Black voters in Mississippi and less than Read More