Nation

Op-Ed: Which Side Are You On?

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By ANDI KRON
Los Alamos

I recently reunited with an Israeli friend who was visiting the Lab on official business. It had been 2 1/5 years since I last saw him in Israel. “How are things going in Israel?” I asked with trepidation. “We are traumatized,” he answered. His brother is a surgeon and has been on reserve duty for months as a medic in Gaza. His wife is a lecturer in universities and lost several students in the massacre of October 7, 2023. Her parents live in the south where Hamas terrorists infiltrated and killed residents of their community. He needs police protection when he travels to Europe Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims September 2025 ‘National Suicide Prevention Month In Los Alamos’

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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed September 2025 ‘National Suicide Prevention Month in Los Alamos’ during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Pictured from left, Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Rachel Mohr-Richards, Los Alamos Community Foundation Program Manager Brandi Weiss, Social Services Manager Jessica Strong, Councilor Melanie Hand, and Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Liz Martineau. Courtesy/LAC Read More

New Mexico State Police Responds To Federal Comments About English Language Proficiency And CDL’s

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Chief Troy Weisler

NMSP News:

SANTA FE—New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Chief Troy Weisler today said federal officials have mischaracterized New Mexico’s Commercial Driver’s License policy and compliance with federal law related to English Language Proficiency (ELP) testing.

The chief’s comments are in response to questions surrounding a July 3, 2025, traffic stop in which an NMSP officer cited commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh for a speeding violation. Singh was later involved in a high-profile crash in Florida that left three dead.

On June 25, 2025, new federal guidelines regarding Read More

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Earns State’s Only 5-Star CMS Rating

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CHRISTUS St. Vincent News:

          • Earning five stars places CHRISTUS St. Vincent among the top-performing hospitals in the nation.

SANTA FE — CHRISTUS St. Vincent has been awarded the highest possible 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), making it the only hospital in New Mexico to earn the national distinction.

The 5-star rating recognizes hospitals that achieve exceptional performance in patient outcomes, safety, patient experience and overall quality of care.

“This 5-star rating is a testament to the dedication, skill and compassion of our entire workforce,” Read More

N.M. Delegation To Host Virtual Military Service Academy Nominations Event Sept. 4

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NM DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON D.C. — At 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, the offices of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will bring together representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies for a virtual Q&A session. Register for the virtual Q&A here.

The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process and attending U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico Congressional Read More

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Spotlights New Mexico During Nationwide Marines Across America Program

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STATE News:

TRIANGLE, VA — The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation today celebrates New Mexico Marines as part of the organization’s year-long Marines Across America program to mark the Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary. The program highlights Marines who embody the values of honor, courage, and commitment within their communities and showcases the contributions Marines make in their local communities or nationally following their active-duty service.

From the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II to Marines advocating for veterans’ rights, overcoming battlefield injuries, and ensuring Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Bill To Make Homeownership More Accessible For First-Time Buyers

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led 12 Democratic senators in reintroducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their first home.

The bill would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.

“Buying your first home is more than just owning property: It’s a source of pride, stability, and hope for the future. Unfortunately, Read More

EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Gallup-Mckinley County Schools

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EEOC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today a federal court filing to enforce two administrative subpoenas it issued during its investigation into allegations Gallup-Mckinley County Schools (GMCS) engaged in intentionally discriminatory hiring and other unlawful employment practices against Native American applicants and employees.

GMCS is comprised of multiple elementary, middle, and high schools serving students in the city of Gallup and other areas of Mckinley County, New Mexico. In August 2024, then-Commissioner, now Read More

Safe Medication Disposal Helps Protect Your Family

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DEA News:

Did you know that keeping unused medications at home can increase the risk of misuse, theft, or accidental poisoning?

More than 100,000 Americans lose their lives each year to drug poisoning or overdose. Dropping off your unneeded medications helps prevent drug misuse and addiction.

Here is why safe disposal matters:

  • Unused medications left in medicine cabinets are vulnerable to misuse and theft
  • Proper disposal helps reduce accidental poisonings in homes and communities
  • This simple action can help save lives and protect those you care about

Make safe disposal part of your routine Read More

Catch Of The Week: Netherlands Speed Cameras Hacked

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Speed cameras are about as popular as chopped liver on a grade school cafeteria menu, just one of many modern inconveniences keeping us “safe”. In an interesting turn of events, speed cameras were one of several affected services in a cyber attack in the Netherlands. The attack occurred against Openbaar Ministerie (OM), the official body responsible for bringing suspects before the criminal court in the Netherlands. Just look at you, Netherlands, winning for the best name ever for your criminal courts. One can only hope there is Read More