Politics

Candidate Filing Day For School Board, UNM-LA Advisory Board, Mirador Public Improvement District Board Is Aug. 26

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos residents have the opportunity to make a difference by running for office in the upcoming nonpartisan local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Positions on the School Board, UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board, and Mirador Public Improvement District Board are on the ballot.

Candidate Filing Day

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

In person at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 240. Candidates should call the Clerk’s office at 505.662.8010 if unable to appear in person.

Positions Available:

  • LAPS School Board – District 1: representing Piñon School
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Palestine Film Series: ‘The Encampments’ Tuesday At SALA

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COMMUNITY News:

The Palestine Film Series continues with the documentary “The Encampments” provided to the community free of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at SALA Event Center.

From Executive Producer Macklemore, “The Encampments offers an urgent, intimate portrait of America’s student movement, ignited at Columbia University as students protested their university’s ties to the war on Gaza. Their actions sparked a nationwide uprising, with encampments spreading across hundreds of campuses. Featuring detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, alongside professors, whistleblowers, Read More

MOWW To Feature Dr. Glen McDuff At Aug. 19 Meeting

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Dr. Glen McDuff

MOWW News:

This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, Aug. 19, in conference room 203A at the Los Alamos Research Park. Dr. Glen McDuff will be the featured speaker. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of St. Andrews and a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was also a professor. Dr. McDuff is retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Jan. 1, 1947, saw the creation of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL). Ownership of LASL was transferred from the Department Read More

County Council To Hold Work Session Tuesday Aug. 19

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council is set to hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone 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 Read More

County Procurement Meet & Greet For Local Businesses

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will host a workshop focused on procurement/purchasing by the County with local businesses, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

This event will provide an overview of the County’s procurement process and will be an opportunity to hear from the local business community.

The event is open to all local business owners and interested individuals.

Event goals:

  • Define the types of goods and services the County buys – to deliver needed goods and services to our residents, the County contracts with a wide variety of vendors.
  • Describe the
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State GOP On Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison

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Ryan Ellison

RPNM News:

Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement on the appointment of Ryan Ellison as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico:

“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ryan Ellison on his appointment as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Throughout his service as U.S. Prosecutor, Ryan has demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to protecting the people of New Mexico.

“While his official confirmation has been delayed by political gamesmanship Read More

New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day And National Financial Awareness Day

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Aug. 14 marked National ABLE Savings Day, a day recognized by ABLE Today and the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) to raise awareness of ABLE Account programs and their life-changing impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

These accounts have helped thousands of individuals in the disability community take control of their financial futures, build independence, and plan with confidence. In honor of this empowering day of savings, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (NM STABLE) program is proud to introduce the Read More

New Mexico House Leaders & Texas House Democrats Rally Around Need For Fair Representation

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Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) and Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) met Thursday with Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and House Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque). Courtesy/NMHD

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Texas House Democrats joined New Mexico House Democratic leaders Thursday as part of their national campaign against Donald Trump’s nationwide assault on voting rights. Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) and Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) met with Speaker of the House Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and House Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil Read More

FBI: Candidate Who Orchestrated Shootings And Murder-For-Hire After Election Loss Sentenced To 80 Years In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Solomon Peña was sentenced to 960 months in prison for orchestrating a politically motivated shooting spree and plotting to murder witnesses to obstruct justice.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Solomon Peña, 42, ran for District 14 of the New Mexico House of Representatives during the November 2022 midterm elections. After his electoral defeat, Peña falsely claimed the election was rigged and began pressuring members of the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners not to certify the results.

When they refused, Peña recruited Jose Read More