Politics

Legislative Education Study Committee To Meet May 29-30

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet May 29-30, 2025, in Room 322 at the State Capitol Building in Santa Fe.

The committee is scheduled to hear an update on federal education funding, special education differentials, and an update on recent court decisions in the Martinez-Yazzie consolidated education sufficiency lawsuit.

The Public Education Department (PED) will also present the department’s strategic plan for education in New Mexico.

Additionally, LESC staff will be reviewing budget outcomes related to education in House Bill 2 and providing Read More

County Council Proclaims National Public Works Week

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Councilor Melanee Hand, center, presents a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, National Public Works Week in Los Alamos County. Los Alamos County Public Works employees accepting the proclamation, from left, Anthony Strain, Pete Mondragon, Manuel Martinez, Miguel Jimenez, Jeremy Lujan. David Hampton, Eric Martinez, Charles Flowers, Kevin Wilson, Karen Henderson and Daniel Blea. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Los Alamos County P&Z Commission To Meet May 28

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 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:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651

Telephone:

  • Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248
    7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833

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Tales Of Our Times: No Mammoth Brand Routinely Provides The Whole Truth

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Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos

No Mammoth Brand Routinely Provides The Whole Truth

Political parties fib to their fans; other fibs start among fans. Fibs do not equate to lies. Fibs simply encourage misunderstanding by omitting key facts. In this same way, commercial ads reliably skip facts that brand owners hope will be forgotten. Currently, fans of either team have fibs going around about “due process”.

Some portion of Trump fans worries that their team could be bypassing due process in some actions taken. Trump foes use protests and the media to mount endless claims that Trump Read More

Daily Postcard: Honoring Those Who Died Defending America

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Daily Postcard: Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, many homes around the community will display the American flag to honor those who died in defense of our country, including this one in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. A national moment of remembrance takes place tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

State Economic Development Department Seeks Public Members For New Technology & Innovation Board

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is seeking applicants for a new advisory board to help shape the state’s growing technology and innovation sectors.

Community and industry leaders are invited to join the new Technology and Innovation Network Advisory Board, established by House Bill 20 and signed into law April 9 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

The board will help shape the future of the state’s tech economy by guiding strategic planning for the newly created Technology and Innovation Division.

The board will provide recommendations, ensure active Read More

Council Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month

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County Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from left, presents a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos to, from left, Los Alamos Community Foundation’s (LAFC) Brandi Weiss with , Chair Cull, County Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong, Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s Jennifer McNeel and LACF’s Elizabeth Martineau. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

During the LAUNCH event May 19 at SALA, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos.

The Proclamation:

  • Whereas, mental
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Council Proclaims 2nd Week Of June LGBTQ+ Pride Week

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Councilor Randall Ryti, fourth from left, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council designating the second week of June as annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos County. Representatives from Los Alamos Pride receiving the proclamation at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, from left, Melissa  Mackey, Oliver Pruitt, Rev. Tina DeYoe, Councilor Ryti and Xeph Ivankovich. Courtesy/LAC Read More

County Recognizes 25th Anniversary Of Cerro Grande Fire

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Los Alamos Acting Deputy Fire Chief Tim Johnson and Interim Fire Chief Wendy Servey at an event Tuesday, which recognized the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire. The event at the Municipal Building, showcased testimonials, newspaper clippings, photographs and other memorabilia about the fire, which started as a controlled burn in May 2000 but turned into a wildfire that burned 47,650 acres, destroyed 239 structures and displaced some 429 families. In addition to remembering past wildfires, Los Alamos County provided information on what it is doing to minimize the risk of potential Read More

Los Alamos Federation Of Republican Women Host Rep. Rebecca Dow And Honor 2025 U.S. Constitution Essay Contest Winners

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The Smidt family, from left, Ethan, scholarship recipient Brooke, mom Esther, Adam and Jared. Courtesy/LAFRW

Rep. Rebecca Dow (District 38: Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro) gives the keynote address at the Sunflower Tea held May 3 in the Great Room of the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LAFRW

 

LAFRW News:

More than 80 attendees enjoyed tea, fellowship, a variety of foods and desserts at the Sunflower Tea, hosted by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW). The event was held May 3 in the Great Room of the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. LAFRW President Linda Bullock Read More