Opinion

Rep. Chandler Endorses McQueen For Land Commissioner

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Rep. CHRISTINE CHANDLER
District 43
Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties

I write to express my unequivocal endorsement of Matthew McQueen as the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Public Lands.

The New Mexico Constitution assigns to the office the important responsibility of providing a strong and reliable revenue stream to support our public schools, hospitals and other public institutions. It currently relies heavily on the mineral extraction sector, while at the same time striving to diversify its economic base to meet its constitutional obligations. The revenue generated Read More

Izraelevitz: Clarifying Reasons Behind Run For Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ 
Candidate For County Sheriff

It is unfortunate that online discussion about the merits of an elected Sheriff for Los Alamos, specifically regarding my campaign, has devolved into questions about my ethical compass. I would like to take a moment to be clear and factual about the reasons behind my effort to be elected as our Sheriff.

First of all, I am frank about my opposition to a Los Alamos County Sheriff, as I have been for a decade as County Councilor and in multiple communications. The position has evolved into one with no duties, is a waste of taxpayers’ money, and, for this Read More

Op-Ed: When The Power Goes Out, Natural Gas Still Works

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By THOMAS TIERNEY
Los Alamos

Yesterday’s town-wide power outage reminded Los Alamos how completely modern life depends upon electricity. The lights went out, internet service stopped, electric stovetops went cold, garage doors froze shut, and many residents suddenly lost the ability to prepare a warm meal.

County leaders should keep that reality firmly in mind as they discuss restricting or eliminating natural gas appliances for residential cooking.

Los Alamos experiences recurring power outages. Wind, snow, wildfire mitigation efforts, equipment failures, and grid instability Read More

RPLA Announces May 2026 Events Including Councilor David Reagor’s Townhall Meeting At UNM-LA

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By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos

Dear Friends:

Our Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) Freedom Tea proved to be another delightful event with a fantastic turnout and fundraising effort.

I want to personally thank Bill Enloe for drawing more readership than ever to my April 2026 newsletter.   He rightly says that: “I don’t believe the government should or can successfully subsidize private businesses. Which ones do they pick to support? How long will the government continue to support the businesses?”

He may be unaware that our County has established the Local Economic Read More

Op/Ed: Petition Circulating To Keep LAMC OBGYN Open

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By NICOLE O’DANIEL
Los Alamos

We, the Los Alamos community and surrounding areas, want to keep labor and delivery (L&D) open at the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC). It has been devastating news for many in our community to learn of the closure as, for our community members it is not safer or better for pregnant or laboring women to be forced to travel outside of Los Alamos through cellphone dead zones. The community is coming together via a petition/letter that insists LAMC keep their doors open and continue providing necessary services to the women in our community.

In the formal announcement Read More

Benson: Early Voting Has Begun … You Can Vote Now Too

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By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos

Voting in New Mexico began on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, an auspicious historical date when Mexican General Zaragoza led his outnumbered troops to win the Battle of Pueblo against the imperial army of Napoleon III as he expanded France’s influence in the Americas. Against all odds, the Mexicans defeated the great European power, thus proving that in a battle for your country, every single fighter, every single bullet, counts.

Voting in the Primary is like the Battle of Puebla. How could one little soldier, one little voter, make a difference? Because just as every bullet counted Read More

Robinson: To Survive, News Outlets Learn New Ways Of Reaching Readers

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

This week, after a conference of New Mexico Press Women, I’d like to turn the high beams on my own world – newspapers, reporting and journalism. Despite bad news and worrisome trends, I came away hopeful because the public still wants local news. That’s a reliable constant we newshounds can hold to our hearts.

But we’re in troubled waters.

The nation’s founding fathers considered basic freedoms of the press so important to the new democracy that they cemented them in place with the First Amendment.

“It was about accountability in a Read More

Luján, Blackburn Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Carjacking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statements after their Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

This legislation would make a long overdue fix to the federal carjacking statute, empowering prosecutors to hold more offenders accountable.

“The Albuquerque area continues to rank among the top cities for carjackings. This is unacceptable and puts people’s lives and livelihoods at risk,” Sen. Luján said. “It is a positive step that legislation to give prosecutors Read More

McQuiston: Advantage Of Local Agent Vs 1 800 Number

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

On the surface, insurance can feel like a simple transaction. Call a number, get a quote, move on.

But where people start to see the difference is not at the beginning. It is when something actually matters.

The Advantage of a Local Agent vs a 1 800 Number   

  • Someone Who Knows You vs Someone Who Knows a Script 
    • A 1-800 agent is trained to handle volume. They follow systems, prompts, and timelines.
    • A local agent works differently. They recognize your name, your situation, and how your needs may have changed over time. That familiarity
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Op-Ed: If We Support Life, We Must Support Families

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By SAM LEDOUX
Española City Councilor

A few weeks ago, I found out that I am going to become a father. Like any major life event, it has made me reflect deeply on what I believe and what kind of world I want my child to grow up in.

Being pro-life is important to me. My Catholic faith has taught me the importance of the sanctity of life and the responsibility we have to protect and support the most vulnerable among us. But as I prepare for this new chapter in my life, I cannot help but notice how hostile many of our public and social spaces have become toward children and families.

It feels like the world I grew up Read More