Politics

New Mexico State Police Responds To Federal Comments About English Language Proficiency And CDL’s

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Chief Troy Weisler

NMSP News:

SANTA FE—New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Chief Troy Weisler today said federal officials have mischaracterized New Mexico’s Commercial Driver’s License policy and compliance with federal law related to English Language Proficiency (ELP) testing.

The chief’s comments are in response to questions surrounding a July 3, 2025, traffic stop in which an NMSP officer cited commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh for a speeding violation. Singh was later involved in a high-profile crash in Florida that left three dead.

On June 25, 2025, new federal guidelines regarding Read More

Megan Hesselink Files For A Seat On The Mirador Public Improvement District Board

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Megan Hesselink filed for a seat on the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this afternoon in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s office. Hesselink said she decided to run for election to the board because, ‘It’s important to show up for our neighborhood and make sure we are represented in the way we need to be.’ Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Bryan Fearey Files To Run For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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Bryan Fearey filed to run for a seat on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board this morning at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. If elected, Fearey said he would bring 41 years of experience in the education field to the board. ‘I want to bring that experience and help UNM-LA be strong,’ he said. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Jones Files For Mirador Public Improvement District Board

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Sandy Jones filed for a seat on the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this afternoon in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Jones explained that she was encouraged to throw her hat in the ring for a seat on the board, adding that the Mirador Public Improvement District Board serves as an overseer to ensure funds are being dispersed appropriately. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost Read More

Hampton Seeks Re-Election To UNM-LA Advisory Board

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UNM-LA Advisory Board member David Hampton files for re-election this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Hampton said he was appointed to the UNM-LA Advisory Board in 20204 and decided to run for re-election so he can continue to represent the community at UNM-LA as well UNM-LA in the community. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Tamara Hinckley Files For District 2 Seat On School Board

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Tamara Hinckley filed this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office to represent District 2 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board. Courtesy/LAC

By TAMARA “TAMMY” HINCKLEY
Candidate School Board District 2

Many people have asked me why I am running for the LAPS District 2 school board position. My main reason, the one from my heart, is that Los Alamos is my home and LAPS is my family. I have lived in Los Alamos since I was two years old. I went through the school district: Chamisa Elementary, Cumbres Junior High, and Los Alamos High School. I was a teacher in the district for 23 years; first at Barranca Read More

Margie Serrato Files To Serve In District 1 On School Board

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Margie Serrato filed to represent District 1 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education during filing day this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s office. Serrato said she would like to serve on the school board because, ‘I believe we all can, and must, be the change we want to see in the world and that includes our local school board’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By MARGIE SERRATO
Los Alamos

Hello, Los Alamos County community! 

My name is Margie Serrato. Los Alamos County has been home for my family since March 2024. Like many of you, we moved here to pursue career opportunities Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Bill To Make Homeownership More Accessible For First-Time Buyers

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led 12 Democratic senators in reintroducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their first home.

The bill would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.

“Buying your first home is more than just owning property: It’s a source of pride, stability, and hope for the future. Unfortunately, Read More

Dr. Robert Ortega Discusses Managing Political Stress Ahead Of Aug. 28 Forum At Fuller Lodge

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Dr. Robert Ortega of RIO Therapies in Washington, D.C., will offer strategies for coping with today’s stressful political climate at a forum Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

Dr. Robert Ortega, a Washington, D.C.-based psychologist who specializes in treating people who work in social and political activism, will offer strategies to help Los Alamos residents cope with today’s stressful political climate. His forum is 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Fuller Lodge.

The free, nonpartisan event is hosted by Los Alamos Read More