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League Of Women Voters US Action Item: Protect Voters’ Right To Vote … Comments Due Monday Oct. 20

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LWV-Los Alamos News: 

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan nonprofit organization with the mission of educating Americans about their rights as well as their responsibilities of citizenship. The initial responsibility for being an American citizen is to register to vote, become an informed voter in order to vote your values, and then cast that vote. The initial responsibilities of the elected government are to allow each voter to vote and abide by the decision.

Your vote matters. If it didn’t, why are so many people trying to prevent you from voting?

The LWV-Los Alamos joins the LWV Read More

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez Graduates From Prestigious FBI National Academy

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Deputy Chief James Rodriguez finishes the legendary Yellow Brick Road, entering the FBI Training Facility under the blue gate. Courtesy/LAPD 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos DailyPost
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez has graduated as a member of the 295th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place Sept. 4, at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. Deputy Chief Rodriguez is the sixth officer in Los Alamos Police Department history to complete this prestigious leadership program. Nationally, fewer than 1 percent of officers are selected Read More

National Association Of Counties Encourage Federal Government Partners To End Shutdown

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NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase

NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) today issued a statement encouraging a speedy, bipartisan end to the federal government shutdown.

NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:

“Strong, predictable intergovernmental partnerships are key to sustaining programs and services for county residents. The ongoing government shutdown threatens to disrupt the consistent, reliable flow of resources and the important relationships we maintain with federal officials on the ground.

“From ensuring our residents’ Read More

Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of a bipartisan and bicameral resolution to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the rich histories, unique cultures, and lasting contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the United States.

The resolution also supports the official designation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a federal holiday. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is currently celebrated on the second Monday of October in more than 200 Read More

Today Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025

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By BECKY LITTLE
history.com

Today marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the history and contributions of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples.

While Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not an official federal holiday, more than a dozen states observe it in place of or in addition to Columbus Day. Dozens of cities and school systems also observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

There has been some effort to formally designate Indigenous Peoples’ Day a federal holiday.

“Our country has long failed to recognize and acknowledge its dark history of erasure and harm brought upon the first inhabitants Read More

Posts From The Road: Mickey Mantle’s Boyhood Home Along Route 66 In Oklahoma

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Boyhood Home: The modest white wood-sided house at 319 S. Quincy Street in Commerce, Okla., is where Mickey Mantle spent his early years from age three until he signed a pro baseball contract after high school. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Mantle Homestead: The Mantle homestead included the house and a tin garage or barn on the side of the property. The open grassy lawn between the two structures is where Mickey Mantle spent every afternoon practicing his hitting skills. His father and grandfather served as his pitchers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
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Chamber, MainStreet, LACDC To Close Monday Oct. 13 In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, MainStreet, and Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 

The organizations are scheduled to reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Editor’s note: Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an official city and state holiday in various localities in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Source: Wikipedia Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Streamline Land Port Of Entry Permits

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

SANTA FE — Friday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate passage of his International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act.

This legislation, passed in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), will expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry.

“Ports of entry and international bridges are vital to the economic success of our border communities, supporting trade, business, and tourism,” Luján said. “Yet, new border crossings are too often held up by the presidential Read More

Leger Fernández Introduces Resolution To Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day

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U.S. CONGRESS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) introduced the Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families, and the economy.

“We need the world to know that Latinas get paid 54 cents to the dollar paid to white males in the United States. That’s simply not fair. It’s not just and it’s not equal,” Congresswoman Leger Fernández said. “We call attention to this because we must fix it. When Latinas are underpaid across different industries and backgrounds, Read More

Heinrich Secures Wins For New Mexico Military Installations, National Laboratories In Senate-Passed FY2026 National Defense Bill

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).

The legislation includes major wins that Heinrich secured, including investments in New Mexico’s service members, military installations, national labs, and job-creating initiatives throughout the state. Now that the Senate has passed the bill, it will be conferenced with the U.S. House of Representatives.

“This bipartisan defense bill includes important Read More