Politics
Benson: Dia De Los Votas Tuesday Nov. 4
Chalk art frog at LAHS. Courtesy image
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos League of Women Voters
This morning when a friend and I were decrying the (what else) seeming dissolution of American democracy, I asked him, “Have you already voted?” He shrugged and with a dismissive shake of the head said, “Nah, I don’t vote in local elections. They don’t really matter. I leave it to people who really care about those issues.”
Uh, “Brad”, that’s a NO. Our Constitution set up a system that is Bottom Up, not Top Down.
It’s we the Bottom-up’s responsibility to tell the Top how we want our communities to function. Read More
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales & Xochitl Torres Small To Give Keynotes At NM Infrastructure Finance Conference
NMIFC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC) announces Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and Xochitl Torres Small, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Congresswoman, as keynote speakers.
The 28th Annual NMIFC, taking place Nov. 3-7, is New Mexico’s premier event for infrastructure funding, planning, and collaboration, bringing together more than 600 local, tribal, and state leaders, along with engineers, planners, and community advocates from across the state.
“Improving public infrastructure across New Mexico has been a top priority Read More
Los Alamos County Continues To Ponder How Best To Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags
The debate continues on how to reduce single-use plastic bags in Los Alamos County. Courtesy image
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County has been tightly enwrapped and knotted in an ongoing question: should the County ban or enforce a fee for single-use plastic bags?
The question has been debated over the years, but it recently reappeared during the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meeting Oct. 16 and then again at the Oct. 21 County Council work session.
Based on feedback during the Oct. 21 work session, council seemed to favor proceeding Read More
Recap From Council Meeting Approving GRT Increase
Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio discusses increasing the County’s Gross Receipt Tax during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It was time for a reality check, Los Alamos County Council learned during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Either the County’s Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) increases or significant reductions to the budget will be needed.
Ultimately, council approved 6-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed to pass two ordinances to increase the Los Alamos’ GRT a total of 0.625 Read More
County Among Top Finalists For Best In Governance Awards
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent and Tobin McKearin, COO of POLCO celebrate Los Alamos County placing among the top finalists nationwide in Polco’s 2025 Best in Governance Awards. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Input from Los Alamos County residents in the 2024 National Community Survey (NCS) has placed the County among the top finalists nationwide in Polco’s 2025 Best in Governance Awards for Voice of the People in the Natural Environment category.
The County was also recognized as a top finalist for Transformational Improvement in both the Economy and Community Design categories,
Read More Española Postpones Decision On Pathways Shelter Overnight Permit, Refers To Independent Hearing Officer … To Continue Providing Overnight Beds Through Jan. 12, 2026
NMCLP News:
- Procedurally unclear referral leaves final decision pending during the coldest months, as community watches to ensure critical winter services remain available
ESPAÑOLA — Following a late-night hearing Tuesday, the Española City Council delayed a final decision on the Pathways Shelter’s special use permit appeal, instead referring the matter to an independent hearing officer who will make a recommendation for the City Council.
The Council also voted to allow the shelter to continue its overnight operations through Jan. 12. Although Pathways remains open overnight for Read More
House Republican Leader Armstrong Condemns Progressive Lawmaker’s Website Targeting ICE Operation
NM LEGISLATURE News:
SANTA FE — This week, a progressive New Mexico lawmaker launched a website that allows people to report and track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across New Mexico.
In response, House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong issued the following statement: “The far-left progressive state representative crossed a line. Launching a website to monitor and report ICE operations endangers officers, compromises investigations, and could obstruct federal law. New Mexico is already battling drug trafficking and illegal border activity, and we don’t Read More
NM Trial Lawyers Step Up To Defend Detained Immigrants
NMTLA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As federal immigration raids intensify and detention centers fill with people seeking asylum, the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (NMTLA) is taking bold action to ensure every person has access to justice.
In partnership with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, the Immigration Justice Campaign, and the ACLU of New Mexico, NMTLA hosted a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training to prepare attorneys to provide pro bono legal representation to detained immigrants.
The response was overwhelming — more than 350 attorneys joined the virtual session to Read More
Zamora Outraises Leger Fernandez In Q3—Building Momentum In New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District
STATE News:
ROSWELL — Martin Zamora, Farmer, Rancher, Businessman, and State Representative from Clovis, N.M., is officially announcing his candidacy to challenge Teresa Leger Fernandez for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District.
Reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show that Republican congressional candidate Martin Zamora outraised incumbent Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez during the third quarter of 2025. Between July 1 and Sept. 30, Zamora’s campaign brought in $247,065, compared to the $236,834 raised by Leger Fernandez during the same period.
While Read More