Politics

Senate Republican Leader Condemns Governor’s Support Of Violent Protests Against Law Enforcement

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NM SENATE News:

SANTA FE — Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed onto a joint statement issued by the Democratic Governors Association that condemned actions taken by President Donald Trump to restore law and order to the streets of Los Angeles, California. Demonstrations there, in protest of legal law enforcement operations, quickly turned violent leading to the assault of several law enforcement officers and the destruction of both public and private property. The President deployed the National Guard in the absence of leadership from local elected officials who viewed Read More

AMA Statement On Sec. Kennedy’s Removal Of All 17 Members Of Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices

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By Bruce A. Scott, M.D.
President
American Medical Association

Note: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday that he is removing all 17 sitting members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with new members. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes recommendations on the safety, efficacy and clinical need of vaccines.

“For generations, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been a trusted national source of science- and data-driven Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Ice Rink Cover Structure Options During Regular Meeting June 10

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will consider conceptual alternatives for a cover structure to be installed at the Los Alamos Ice Rink during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in Council Chambers.

Staff from the Public Works and Community Services departments will present the options and seek Council direction on how to proceed.

Since December 2024, the County project team has engaged the public through two listening sessions with the ice rink user groups, three Parks and Recreation Board meetings open to the public, and two community surveys.

Community feedback indicates Read More

Think New Mexico: Majority Of New Mexico School Districts Now Include Financial Literacy in High School Graduation Requirements

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From Think New Mexico:

Forty-five of New Mexico’s 89 school districts, reaching 46.93% of all public school students in the state, have made financial literacy a high school graduation requirement for students entering ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year and thereafter, according to a new survey completed by Think New Mexico. Thirty-five of those districts require completion of a year-long financial literacy course, while ten require at least a semester. Think New Mexico recommended ensuring that all students receive high-quality financial literacy education since the 2020 publication Read More

Heinrich, Vasquez Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Heads To White House

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), announced that their Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, legislation to strengthen the aerial wildfire suppression fleet and better combat the year-round threat of catastrophic wildfire, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This is the first bill passed by Vasquez in the House this Congress. Heinrich announced passage of the bill in the U.S. Senate in April. The legislation now heads to the Read More

‘Imagine New Mexico’ Launches Bold Initiative To Tackle State’s Toughest Challenges

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Imagine New Mexico News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A coalition of accomplished leaders has come together to launch “Imagine New Mexico”, a groundbreaking nonprofit committed to delivering measurable progress on five of the state’s most urgent issues.

Issues include:

  • Healthcare;
  • Education;
  • Economic Growth;
  • Poverty Reduction; and
  • Public Safety.

The founding team includes:

  • Steve Moise, former New Mexico State Investment Officer;
  • Mark Benak, former CEO of Asset Performance Technologies and Chair of the Sandia Foundation;
  • Doug Brown, former State Treasurer and UNM Board of Regents Chair;
  • Notah
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez Endorses Amanda López Askin For New Mexico Secretary Of State

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STATE News:

LAS CRUCES — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez endorsed Amanda López Askin for New Mexico Secretary of State today.  

“I’m endorsing Amanda López Askin for Secretary of State because she’s exactly the kind of leader New Mexico needs to protect fair and free elections,” Rep. Gabe Vasquez said, “In Doña Ana County, Amanda works across the aisle to safeguard our elections and defend access to the ballot for everyone. She is ready to make sure every New Mexican’s voice is heard on Election Day.”

“I’m incredibly honored and thankful to have earned the endorsement of Congressman Gabe Vasquez,” Read More