Politics

Uniting The West: A Public Lands Dialogue Sept. 23

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STATE News:

Public lands in the American West are central to our culture, economy, and identity—but they’re increasingly impacted by development pressures, changing weather patterns, and deferred maintenance and investment. In response to these growing challenges, Reps. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and others, have formed the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, a new initiative focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access for all Americans.

This program offers participants a unique opportunity to hear directly from Read More

DPNM Launches Plan To Build Relationships With Newly Registered Voters To Celebrate Voter Registration Day

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DPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — On National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 16, DPNM highlights the Democratic successes of enacting groundbreaking online and automatic voter registration reforms that put our state at the national forefront of secure and convenient voter registration. Thanks to Democrats, registering to vote is easier and more secure than ever in New Mexico. 

While registering to vote at a Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) branch has been optional for years, as of July 2025, all eligible New Mexicans who interact with the MVD or other state agencies will automatically be registered Read More

Luján Statement And Background On Chaco Canyon

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From the desk of Senator Lujan:

“Chaco Canyon is one of the world’s greatest treasures and it is vital that it is protected for our future generations,” Sen. Luján said. “As one of only a handful of World Heritage Sites in the United States, Chaco Canyon holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for our Tribes and Pueblos. That’s why I am proud to have introduced legislation earlier this year that would permanently protect Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Region. With so many Pueblo leaders in D.C. this week, it is clear that protecting Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Region is a top priority, Read More

Dannemann: Get Ready For Local Elections

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 New Mexico News Services

New Mexicans, it’s time to focus attention on your own local community. Statewide local elections are coming in a few weeks: November 4, the first Tuesday in November.

Local elections are usually more important than most of us realize, especially now as conflicting national priorities may show up in local governments. Many local elections get little or no news coverage.

Do you know who’s running for what in your district? Do you know which districts you live in? Districts overlap – city council districts, school districts, Read More

Op-Ed By NNSA Field Office Manager Ted Wyka: Plan To Depressurize Waste Containers Is Safe And Rigorously Vetted By Independent Experts

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By TED WYKA
Manager
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office

The success of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s vital national security mission is only possible if operations are conducted safely, with a clear understanding of risk, and a proven plan to mitigate that risk. This applies to everything the lab does, from how it conducts cutting-edge scientific experiments to how it produces plutonium pits. This approach is essential to the safety of our workforce of over 18,000, for our neighbors who surround the site and for the environment. It’s also why the federal agency that governs the lab, the National Read More

Fr. Glenn: Death Of A Salesman

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well … a sad week. As has been said many times over the last few days, it’s tragic when someone who exercises calm, rational free speech is murdered simply because his beliefs differ from some others. Christians, of course, are historically well acquainted with persecution: from the beginnings even to the present day. And, no, in many nations (like ours, gracias a Dios) we don’t generally have to be overly concerned about being killed for Christian faith, but other types of persecution exist. It’s now known that in the previous administration, ardent Christians were scrutinized Read More

County Board Of Public Utilities To Meet Wednesday Sept. 17

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85828927209.

The agenda and the complete packet is available online – https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings. Read More

County Council To Hold Work Session Sept. 16 In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 in Fire Station No. 3
at 129 N.M. 4 in White Rock.

This meeting is open to the public in person and remotely.

This Zoom meeting link and/or call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994

or telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

+1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699

Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994

The complete agenda packet for this work session has been published Read More

Bureau Of Land Management Advances Environmental Assessments For Challenged Oil And Gas Leases

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BLM News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management is moving forward with supplemental environmental assessments for litigated oil and gas leases in seven states.

These analyses will satisfy court orders and settlement agreements stemming from legal challenges brought by WildEarth Guardians and other plaintiffs between 2016-2021 to oil and gas leases in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

The BLM published draft supplemental environmental assessments for Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and New Mexico today at BLM’s Read More

Places & Spaces Seeks Community Memories For Black Hole Oral History Project

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Black Hole owner Ed Grothus. Courtesy/Places & Spaces

COMMUNITY News:

 Places & Spaces Los Alamos is seeking community participation in the Black Hole Oral History Project. The project aims to collect oral histories capturing stories, anecdotes, memories, and statements about the Black Hole and its owner, Ed Grothus. Conversations, legends, experiences, and interesting purchases – all of these are great topics.

“The Black Hole was more than just a surplus store; it was a cultural hub and a source of countless stories,” said Kevin Holsapple of Places & Spaces. “This project Read More