Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann discusses Tuesday’s council meeting during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com Read More
Opinion
Appel: Legislators And Governor Should Fix New Mexico’s Road Crisis
By PAUL APPELPresident
Asphalt Pavement Association of New Mexico
As often happens, a bill died in the last day of the 2025 session when time ran out and what died just might be our roads. But legislators and the governor have a chance to fix it, make our roads safer, and save thousands of jobs.
In average years, the legislators fund road construction and necessary road maintenance to the tune of $200 million. In this year’s session back earlier this year, there was only a $65 million allocation – for maintenance alone, leaving the state’s road construction and maintenance fund short by $135 million.
Read More ‘No Kings’ Protest 2.0 At Ashley Pond Park Oct. 18
From Indivisible Los Alamos:
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- As President Trump expands his authoritarian powers, thousands of actions across the country will reinforce the message that “We don’t do kings in America”.
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On Oct. 18, Los Alamos residents will join with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protests at the second No Kings Day of Action.
A few months ago, on June 14, more than five million people across all 50 states joined No Kings in the largest single-day protest yet against President Trump’s authoritarianism. The Oct. 18 day of action is the next step in this growing movement, Read More
Op-Ed: The Shared Vision Of Jane Goodall And Pope Leo
By TERRY HANSEN
Milwaukee, WI.
Conservationist Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91. As a United Nations Messenger of Peace, she urged: “You’re supposed to share the planet, and yet species are disappearing. Ecosystems are collapsing. That’s going to affect us.”
More recently, Pope Leo XIV implored: “We cannot love God, whom we cannot see, while despising his creatures. Nor can we call ourselves disciples of Jesus Christ without participating in his outlook on creation and his care for all that is fragile and wounded.”
Pope Leo and Goodall share deeply rooted values: reverence for life, Read More
Op-Ed: Conner Tharp UNM-LA Endorsement
By Eric Vasquez
Executive Director
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area
I had the privilege of working with Conner Tharp during her time at the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area, where she showed tangible leadership in economic and workforce development.
Conner understands the unique needs of northern New Mexico and has a proven ability to create opportunities that strengthen our communities. Her vision and dedication will serve UNM–Los Alamos well, ensuring students are prepared for both higher education and the local workforce. I fully support her candidacy for the UNM–LA Read More
Life After 50: Crisis Of Leadership?
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
I know about a few local … I’m going to say businesses, non-profits or organizations (B,N,O) … experiencing a crisis of leadership and I wanted to register some thoughts.
I say BNO because my goal is not to throw any singular entity under the bus, but struggle is afoot. I do hope people unite to engage in potential ways to solve issues in this community.
I’ll start with my philosophy about what makes a great leader. The first is that if the custodian urgently becomes ill and out sick for a few days and the leader is too good to clean the toilet, he/she is not a good leader. Read More
Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board’s Kevin Holsapple Expresses Concerns To County Council Ahead Of Tonight’s Consideration Of Multi-Year Tourism Marketing Agreement
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Member
Lodger Tax Advisory Board
Dear Councilors,
Here are comments and questions that I request that you address concerning agenda item AGR1163-25 on tonight’s agenda (multi-year tourism marketing agreement).
- As an LTAB member, I have had very limited exposure or opportunity to provide input into the agreement or selection of the contractor. This is contrary to my understanding of the advisory purpose of the LTAB as detailed in our work plan. If Lodger Tax funds are used to fund any part of the contract, please be aware that the LTAB has not reviewed the agreement nor had any
LALBC Steering Team Shares Open Letter To Community
From Steering Team
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
Dear Members of the County Council, Coalition members, members of the public, business owners, and friends:
In November of 2024, the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (LALBC) was formed by a group of volunteers to address the challenges facing local businesses. Since then, we have held six public forums and spent countless hours meeting with County staff, Councilors, local stakeholders, business owners, and members of the public to advocate for local businesses. We have written reports and solicited public input. We have written
Op-Ed: New Electricity Rules Are At Odds With Climate Goals
By NICHOLAS THOMPSON, Ph.D.
R&D Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos County is implementing two changes to how electricity will be billed. Both of these changes are aimed at reducing the peak grid demand, which is an important goal given how electricity demands are increasing. However, these changes can also result in higher bills for consumers and one of these changes is at odds with the County’s Climate Action Plan.
The first change is known as “Time of Use” rates. The idea here is to reduce demand as much as possible during peak usage times. In general, electricity grids need Read More
