Politics

EM-LA And N3B to Discuss Cleanup Progress Environmental Management Cleanup Forum June 12 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff For Ofc. Timothy Ontiveros 

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff beginning June 5, and lasting through sundown of June 10, in mourning for Officer Timothy Ontiveros of the Bloomfield Police Department. 

“Officer Ontiveros exemplified extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication in serving and protecting his fellow New Mexicans. He will be greatly missed by his family and community and will be remembered as a dedicated father to his two daughters, a fighter and a true public servant. It is appropriate and proper Read More

Local Republicans To Host Cookout In White Rock June 6

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Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Lisa Shin, front row third from left, was invited to the White House recently for a special Asian American and Pacific Islander reception. Courtesy/RPLA

Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Lisa Shin, second from left, with others invited to the White House recently for a special Asian American and Pacific Islander reception. Courtesy/RPLA

By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos

Congratulations to the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) for a successful Sunflower Tea event! Republicans in White Rock are invited to a cookout at 6 p.m. Read More

Los Alamos County Transportation Board To Meet June 5

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public in person, and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation.

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Promoting New Mexico’s Energy Leadership At Alaska Summit

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and officials are attending the Fourth Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage, highlighting New Mexico’s position as one of the nation’s fastest-growing economies.

“New Mexico’s thriving economy is powered by our leadership in advanced energy and manufacturing,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’re focused on expanding our economic growth through LNG exports, carbon management, hydrogen, and geothermal development. This conference is an opportunity to spotlight what we’ve built and explore new partnerships.” Read More

Scenes From JROMC Dinner Honoring Scholarship Winners

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J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) 2025 scholarship recipients, memorial lecture speaker Dr. John Dabiri, back row 4th from left, JROMC Vice-Chair Sara Scott, left, and JROMC Chair Anna Llobet Megias, right, gather for a photo at the special dinner held to honor the scholarship recipients Sunday at Gabriel’s restaurant in northern Santa Fe. The JROMC, with financial support from community donors, honors J. Robert Oppenheimer’s legacy through thought-provoking public lectures by distinguished speakers; a scholarship program for high school students exhibiting exceptional Read More

Council Seeks To Appoint Members To Board Of Registration

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is seeking to appoint members to the local Board of Registration.

To apply, individuals should submit a letter with their name, address and a short paragraph indicating why they are interested in serving on the Board.

Letters should be emailed no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, to LACManager@lacnm.us.

The Board serves as the Canvassing Committee following Los Alamos County elections. It consists of five members, with no more than two members appointed from any political party. The Board is appointed for two-year terms every June/July of odd years. Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Mourns Death Of Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros

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From the Desk of Gov. Lujan Grisham

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: 

I am devastated by the loss of Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, who gave his life in the line of duty while protecting the Bloomfield community. His death is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every single day. 

Officer Ontiveros joined the Bloomfield Police Department in November 2024 and quickly earned the respect of the community he served. At just 33 years old, he performed his duty with bravery and honor, demonstrating Read More

LANL: Manhattan Project Day Trip From Santa Fe Leads To History In Los Alamos

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Operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Bradbury Science Museum is free and open Tuesday-Sunday. Inside, visitors can see exhibits on the Manhattan Project as well as the Lab’s current research in supercomputing, nuclear nonproliferation, biotechnology and climate science. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Eighty years after the end of World War II, locals and travelers are more interested than ever in what remains of the top-secret lab and makeshift town that supported the Manhattan Project. Here’s a guide of what you can see in a day’s journey back in time.

Head out from Santa Fe around Read More