Politics

Denish: All Politics Is Local—Especially School Boards

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By DIANE DENISH
CORNER TO CORNER

There’s an old saying that “all politics is local.” It’s true. Yet too often, voters skip past local elections and focus on the next Governor’s race or the Presidential contest. Let’s not do that this year.

This fall, local nonpartisan elections will be held across New Mexico. Voters will choose mayors, city councilors, and—importantly—school board members. It’s that last group I want to focus on.

In 2019, House Bill 407 changed how school board elections are held. For decades, they were stand-alone elections scheduled in February, the coldest month of the year—when Read More

Luján, Bennet, Crapo, Hickenlooper, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Invest In America’s Forests And Watersheds

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Headwaters Protection Act to invest in America’s forests and watersheds by expanding two key U.S. Forest Service (USFS) programs. The two programs together prevent water pollution at the source, improve the health of our watersheds, and ensure investments benefit downstream communities.

“Water is essential to the health and safety of our communities. Protecting and improving our watersheds is Read More

Stephens: Statement Of Candidacy For School Board

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By JASMINE STEPHENS
White Rock

Hello, Los Alamos!

My name is Jasmine Stephens and I am running for LAPS School Board – DIstrict 2.

I grew up in White Rock. I attended Pinon Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School, and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2012. I moved away from Los Alamos right after high school to pursue a career in entertainment but moved back when I met my husband in Santa Fe in We have 2 kids who are Chamisa Cheetahs. Though Chamisa was never “my school”, I have grown to love Chamisa and all the staff, students, and parents that make the school great.

I first wanted to run Read More

Today Marks Labor Day 2025

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Labor Day History:

Today is Labor Day, which pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.

It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.

Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.

When Is Labor Day?

Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday in September.

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal

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Los Alamos County Social Services Department Announces 2025 In-Person Evening Office Hours At Mesa Public Library

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services Division is offering convenient evening hours at the Mesa Public Library to better assist people who may not be able to meet during regular business hours.

Community members in need of assistance with housing services, utility payments, food instability, or connections to other resources in the County are encouraged to stop by for a one-on-one meeting to learn how Social Services may be able to help.

No appointment is necessary.

The Social Services staff will be available monthly on Wednesday evening in a study room at the Mesa Public Library. Read More

Robinson: New Mexico Lawmakers Try To Understand State’s ICE Detention Centers

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote

New Mexico has three ICE detention centers in Otero, Torrance and Cibola counties. The governor is considering a bill to ban immigration detention facilities during an upcoming special legislative session.

Understandably, local governments want to protect these sources of jobs and revenue, but detention centers aren’t your regular, accessible employer. They receive our tax dollars to warehouse human beings, but if you expect responsibility and transparency, you’d be disappointed.

And, of course, they’re politicized. Democrats see hellholes; Republicans Read More

New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room

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LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify the public that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet Sept. 3-5

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LESC News:

GALLUP — The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet in Gallup at the Gallup-McKinley School District (GMCS) Central Office Sept. 3-5.

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, Public Education Department (PED) Secretary, Mariana Padilla, will present the department’s public school support request (PSSR) for the upcoming legislative session. PED staff will also present the rollout of a statewide student information system.

GMCS will facilitate a community welcome, and LESC will host superintendents from the region in a Q&A panel. The committee will also hear an update on Read More

Art In Public Places Advisory Board Summer 2025 Update

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By STEPHANIE HAASER
Chair
Art in Public Places Advisory Board

Art in public places helps to create beautiful public spaces and the Art in Public Places Advisory Board values community input.

Ongoing work being pursued by the Board:

  • Senior Center Security Gate: After obtaining permission to use the Zia symbol, the Board voted to recommend to County Council the purchase of “Los Alamos Heritage Gate” by Jonathan Watson to be installed at the Betty Ehart Center. This item will be on County Council Sept. 9, 2025 agenda.
  • Nature Center Art Proposal: The Board voted to recommend to County Council the
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RPLA Announces September 2025 Events 

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By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos

Dear Friends: 

It is hard to believe that summer break is over and school is in full swing! White Rock Republicans are invited for a Ward B cookout on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at 700 Meadow Lane. All food and drinks will be provided. Families are welcome. Meet our school board candidates! Please RSVP to Jennifer McKerley, jmckerley@comcast.net.

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will host a meeting on Thursday Sept. 18, 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Church. They have invited the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman, Amy Barela, as Read More