Politics

New Mexico Launches ‘NM 1776’ To Commemorate 250 Years Of American Independence

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Courtesy/NM Dept.Cultural Affairs

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of “NM 1776”, a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.

This unique commemoration will connect a national moment to New Mexico’s rich history, encouraging an exploration of the core principles of democracy in today’s world through a uniquely New Mexican lens.  

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission, created by Senate Bill Read More

Economic Equity Working Group Sets Priorities To Advance Solutions To Housing, Employment, Community Support

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By JAMES WERNICKE
Economic Equity Working Group

The Economic Equity Working Group (part of the Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force) has announced a set of priorities aimed at addressing persistent challenges in housing affordability, workforce participation, and community access to resources in Los Alamos County.

At its recent session, the group identified several areas for immediate action and long-term planning, focusing on solutions that can be implemented collaboratively with local organizations, landlords, and County officials.

Key Priorities Identified:

  • Rental Application
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Op-Ed: A Poem For The Times

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By REBECCA SHANKLAND
Los Alamos

2025 Version of “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor”
[original on the Statue of Liberty by Emma Lazarus]

Give me your rich, your white

Your upper classes taxed for their great wealth

Your moneyed techies full of snobbish spite

Send these, the wealthy upper crust in stealth

Their visas get them in the golden door. Read More

‘The Best Fourth Of July Speech In American History’ … Was Delivered On The Fifth Of July

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This Fourth of July—and fifth!—remember Frederick Douglass’ cry for freedom. Courtesy/Everett Historical/Shutterstock

By James West Davidson
slate.com

In the wake of the 2015 Charleston shooting, James West Davidson revisited the meaning of patriotic Fourth of July speeches and their purpose. The best, he argues, was given by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852. The original article is reprinted below.

The most remarkable Independence Day oration in American history was not given on the Fourth of July. And it is little remembered today. But it deserves to be, especially given the searing Read More

Heinrich Addresses Independence Day 2025

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement to mark the celebration of Independence Day on the Fourth of July:

“America was founded on the fundamental principle of freedom. Generations of brave Americans have committed their lives to building our country and securing freedoms for our nation, even as the idea of that nation has changed, grown, and expanded over time. 

“Making and remaking America is a project that we each inherit. Some chapters of our history show that we can step forward, like when we stormed the beaches at Normandy, Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Hold Regular Session July 8

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Regular Session, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

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 4861 9994

Agenda: 

  1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
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Lab Director Thom Mason Stresses Importance Of Education

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Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason participates in a Q&A session with LANL’s Community Partnerships Office Director Kathy Keith during Monday’s community conversation event at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

LANL Director Thom Mason, left, speaks with Collins Lake Ranch Founder Steve Smaby, center, and LANL Foundation Board Member Bill Wadt at Monday’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

During Los Alamos National Read More

Council Assesses Housing & Economic Development Efforts

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

So how are things looking for Los Alamos’ housing and economy? Great, according to County officials.

Los Alamos County Housing and Special Projects Manager Dan Osborn along with Economic Development Administrator Shanna Sasser provided updates to the County’s housing and economic development efforts during County Council’s recent work session.

As far as housing is concerned, Osborn ticked off a list of completed items including the affordable housing plan and the new contract with the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust Read More

Open Space & Trail Management Draft Plan Release Update

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Open Space and Trails Division is excited to announce the release of the Draft Open Space and Trails Management Plan, now available for public review and comment.

Developed in partnership with Sites Southwest Consultants, the draft plan streamlines and consolidates multiple past planning efforts into a single, easy-to-use document.

The updated plan removes redundancies, resolves past conflicts, and introduces new strategies focused on accessibility, public education, ecological restoration, and data-driven management.

This plan lays the foundation Read More

Republican Senators Call For Improving Reading Instruction Using Science-Based Approach

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NMSR News:

ROSWELL — Following a presentation to the NM Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) on early literacy efforts in New Mexico schools, Sens. Candy Spence Ezzell and Ant Thornton called for New Mexico to provide key interventions to students who are not yet reading at grade level. 

One key intervention is the universal adoption of curriculum based in the science of reading, thus ensuring that students receive phonics instruction proven to teach them to read. Once this research-based reading approach is implemented statewide, the Senators then suggested that students still Read More