Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti discusses Tuesday’s council meeting during visit to Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
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DEA Files Intent To Temporarily Place 7-OH And Three Related Substances Into Schedule I Of Controlled Substances Act To Protect Public Safety
DEA Administrator Terrance Cole
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration filed its intent July 1 to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) and three related substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Prior to DEA issuing this notice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed synthetic 7-OH, and the three related substances have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Two Notices of Intent (NOI) were sent to the Federal Register on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. One NOI addresses 7-OH above a specified Read More
Sen. Crystal Brantley Elected Chair Of New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus
Sen. Crystal Brantley
NMHR News:
SANTA FE — Members of the New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus have voted to elect Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) to serve as Caucus Chair, replacing Sen. David Gallegos (R-Eunice) who just became the Republican nominee to serve as New Mexico’s next Lieutenant Governor.
By stepping down as caucus chair, Sen. Gallegos will be better able to balance his legislative duties with the demands of his statewide campaign. The caucus appreciates Sen. Gallegos’s contributions while serving as Caucus Chair and is pleased he will continue serving the people Read More
County Council Proclaims July Park And Recreation Month
County Councilor David Reagor, center, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council designating July ‘Park and Recreation Month’ in Los Alamos County to, from left, County Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza, Senior Management Analyst Linda Lindstrom, Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker, Assistant Parks Superintendent Emmanuel Abetya and Senior Management Analyst Chelsea Ashcraft during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed July “Park and Recreation Read More
Happy Independence Day 2026 Celebrating 250 Years!
Fireworks explode in the sky celebrating a previous Fourth of July event. Fireworks are banned this year due to dry conditions throughout the area. Courtesy/Farmer’s Almanac
From The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Editor’s Note: Today the United States is officially celebrating its semiquincentennial—marking exactly 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This once-in-a-generation milestone spans a year-long nationwide celebration highlighting the nation’s history, cultural contributions, and future.
On the Fourth of July, the United States observes Read More
County Parks & Rec Board To Meet Thursday July 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public in person and on Zoom.
The following link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84296000599
Phone one-tap:
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
- This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are
not otherwise included in this
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Today
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.dws.nm.gov) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Monday, July 6.
The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More
State Lawmakers To Introduce Data Center Moratorium In Upcoming Legislative Session
NM HOUSE News:
LAS CRUCES — July 2, State Reps. Micaela Lara Cadena (D-Mesilla), Angelica Rubio (D-Las Cruces), Eleanor Chávez (D-Albuquerque) and Sen. Carrie Hamblen (D-Las Cruces) announced plans to introduce legislation establishing a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center development in New Mexico.
The proposed moratorium, to be introduced in the 2027 legislative session, would prohibit new large-scale data center projects in New Mexico, while the state develops a framework for evaluating water use, energy demand and emissions, ratepayer impact, and community benefits Read More
Senator Tobiassen: Women’s Sports Are For Women
State Senator Nicole Tobiassen
NMSR News:
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — State Senator Nicole Tobiassen (R-Albuquerque) today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding state laws that keep transgender athletes out of women’s and girls’ sports, calling the decision “a long overdue win for fairness and for every girl who just wants a fair shot.”
The Court ruled unanimously that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia protecting women’s sports do not violate federal civil rights law. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that states may reserve women’s and girls’ sports for biological females. More Read More
Los Alamos County Honors 250th Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence With Special Proclamation
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, left, presents a proclamation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to Linda Carol Alt, regent of the Valle Grande Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
During its regular meeting Tuesday, Los Alamos County Council honored the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a proclamation.
Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann read the proclamation: Read More