Politics

Republican Lawmakers Call Foul Over LFC Report On NM Orphaned Oil Well Program

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NMSR News:

TAOS — Yesterday, the members of the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) received a spotlight report about orphaned oil & gas wells in New Mexico. However, this report was subsequently flagged by lawmakers as being biased against our state’s extractive industries. Concerns around the report arose from data reported by the Oil Conservation Division of the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department that lacked input from industry partners and experts. Though the publication was intended to provide policy options to legislators, it failed to acknowledge the compliance Read More

State Rep. Christine Chandler And U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Host Los Alamos Townhall

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Far left, N.M. Rep. Christine Chandler, left, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández at the podium during their town hall meeting Friday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

Immigration, the U.S. possibly entering Israel’s war with Iran and the sale of public lands were among the top concerns voiced during a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and N.M. Rep. Christine Chandler.

Friday afternoon at Fuller Lodge, a crowd of people filled the room to express their concerns and questions Read More

Elias Isaacson Takes Helm At Community Development

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New Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Elias Isaacson stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom Wednesday afternoon for a visit. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

When Elias Isaacson stepped into his new role as Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director in May, he said it was apparent what his main focuses are: housing and economic development.

Looking at what has been done thus far in these two areas, Isaacson said he feels optimistic about achieving the County Manager’s Read More

Public Invited To Shape Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program 

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ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach

ALTSD News:

SANTA FE – The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is inviting the public to weigh in on the rule for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program.

Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist those who are raising children outside of the traditional foster care system by helping them access services, legal resources, and financial support.

“Whether it’s grandparents stepping in, an aunt or uncle opening their home, or an older sibling keeping the Read More

CYFD’s Failures Continue, Letter Seeking Investigation Sent To Attorney General

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NMSR News:

TAOS — Today, members of the Child Welfare & Early Childhood Subcommittee were presented with a quarterly agency report card for the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD). This Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) report card reflects a continuation of poor performance and outcomes for youth. Furthermore, CYFD has again failed to meet the requirements for additional federal funding for evidence-based prevention programs because the department does not have an approved Family First Prevention Services Act plan. Additionally, members of the Child Welfare & Read More

DPLAC Releases July 2025 Meeting Schedule

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DPLAC News:

Notice of Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) Meetings in July:

          •  6:30 p.m., July 7, 2025. County Central Committee (CCC) meeting by Zoom only. Please contact the Chair or Vice-Chair if you haven’t received the link! This is a CCC members only meeting.
          • 6:30–7:30 p.m., July 21, 2025. The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold its regular monthly General Meeting in person or by Zoom (Note deviation from regular schedule) at ProjectY co-workspace at 150 Central Park Square. Registered Democrats are invited to attend this hybrid meeting held in person and via
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Commissioner Garcia Richard On Legislative Finance Committee Report Highlighting Need To Plug Thousands Of Inactive Oil & Gas Wells

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From the New Mexico State Land Office:

          • State Land Office leading efforts by securing 700 oil & gas wells plugged under its Accountability and Enforcement Program at industry’s expenses; saving taxpayers at least $114 million

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Land Office’s efforts to hold oil and gas operators accountable have resulted in the plugging of 700 abandoned oil and gas wells on New Mexico state lands as of this moment, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. Meanwhile, a new report released today by the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) Read More