Politics

United Food And Commercial Workers Union Local 1564 Members Ratify New Contracts With Albertsons And Smith’s

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UFCW News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1564 announced that members at Albertsons and Smith’s Food and Drug Stores voted by overwhelming majorities to ratify new contracts with both employers.

UFCW Local 1564 President Greg Frazier released the following statement:

“I’m proud of all UFCW 1564 members for ratifying this strong new contract. They held tough and stayed united throughout our negotiations with Albertsons and Smith’s. By using their voices and power, they won the wage increases and benefits that they deserve. 

“Our hard-working members Read More

N.M. Delegation Welcomes Over $4.3 Million From FAA To Improve State’s Airports

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $4,384,758 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades at the Albuquerque International Sunport, Artesia Municipal Airport, and Socorro Municipal Airport.

These grants are funded through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which provides grants for the planning and development of public-use airports.

“When we invest in New Mexico’s airports, we Read More

Luján, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action To Secure Clear Guidance For Claimants Following Recent Extension, Expansion Of RECA

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Congress. In letters to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sens. Luján and Crapo highlight the urgent need to implement guidance quickly and efficiently regarding the expanded RECA program as the current extension of RECA expires in just over two years.

“After decades Read More

Successful Launch Of Automatic Voter Registration Sees Thousands Of New Mexico Voters Registered In First Week

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office, in coordination with the Taxation and Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), is proud to announce the successful implementation of automatic voter registration (AVR) at all MVD locations across the state. This landmark initiative went into effect on July 1, 2025, and is already helping thousands of eligible New Mexicans register to vote.

“This is a major step forward for voter access and election modernization in New Mexico,” Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said. “AVR makes voter registration faster, Read More

Los Alamos County Community Services Issues Call For Artists: Public Art Opportunity For Lion Sculpture

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is seeking qualifications from artists for an exciting public art opportunity: a sculpture of an African male lion to be installed at the center of a newly designed area surrounded by the relocated Police Memorial Wall, just outside the main entrance of the Los Alamos Police Station. This sculpture will serve as a bold visual enhancement to the memorial site, but is not a memorial itself.

The project aims to complement the setting with a symbolically strong and durable artwork that contributes to the visual identity of the space. The Read More

Governor Secures Federal Resources For Ruidoso Disaster

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From the Office of the Governor: 

          • State works with federal partners for additional financial assistance

SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico today received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities, providing immediate federal personnel resources to support response and recovery efforts in Ruidoso while work continues to secure additional federal assistance.

“This federal declaration is a critical first step, but it’s not everything Ruidoso needs and deserves,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “We will continue working with the federal Read More

Award-Winning Oppenheimer Festival Returns To Los Alamos Aug. 16-31 … Explore Peace, Legacy & Hidden Stories Of The Atomic Age

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SALA News:

The Oppenheimer Festival, recipient of New Mexico’s 2024 Top HAT Award for Best New Experience, returns for its third and most immersive year yet, transforming Los Alamos into a cinematic, cultural, and historical destination from Aug. 16-31.

With the 2025 theme “Peace, Legacy & Explore”, the festival invites locals and visitors to walk in the footsteps of J. Robert Oppenheimer, uncover hidden chapters of atomic history, and engage with the vibrant modern community that emerged from the once-secret “Hill”.

Highlights include:

  • Daily free screenings of The Manhattan Series,
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Stansbury Issues Statement On Tragic Floods In Ruidoso

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STATE News:

RUIDOSO — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) issued the following statement today following catastrophic rains and flooding in Ruidoso that have claimed the lives of three people, with several missing, led to the displacement of multiple families, and destroyed many homes:

My heart is with the families who have lost loved ones, those still missing, and the entire Ruidoso community reeling from the devastating floods that have ripped through the community. We stand with the families and community in grieving the loss of three lives, including two children tragically lost in the floods, Read More

Haaland To Launch ‘Lift Up New Mexico’ Tour Focusing On Making New Mexico More Affordable

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Saturday, July 12, Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and candidate for New Mexico governor, will officially begin her “Lift Up New Mexico Tour,” where she will meet voters in rural communities all across the state and focus on making life more affordable. This follows Haaland’s 19-stop launch tour, where she met thousands of New Mexicans in their hometowns and listened to their hopes for the state’s future.

“Every single New Mexican has a role to play in our future. It’s why I’ll campaign in every corner of this state so we can make life more affordable and build Read More

Housing: Let Your Voices Be Heard July 23

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By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Transportation Board

Los Alamos County residents, are you impacted by the high cost of and general unavailability of housing, or the increased accidents, fatalities, and exhaust emissions from traffic commuting in and out? How about the difficulty receiving services because providers can’t find housing? Think teachers, medical professionals, nonprofits, police, fire, restaurants, retail, etc.

If so, you will be positively impacted by additional housing in Los Alamos County and have standing to testify about this impact at Planning and Zoning Commission hearings Read More