Politics

Op-Ed: Sacred Space Should Be Safe Space

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By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos

As a rabbi, I am sadly and keenly aware of the appalling rise in antisemitism in this country and around the world. And as a human being, I mourn alongside our Muslim neighbors in the wake of the tragic event in San Diego on Monday. Beginning with my move to New York in 2019 and continuing after my return to Los Alamos,  I’ve been a member of the New York Board of Rabbis (NYBOR). Rather than try to express my own thoughts on the terrible shooting at the San Diego mosque, I reproduce here the message sent out by NYBOR earlier today and strongly encourage all of us to reflect Read More

Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close May 25 In Observance Of Memorial Day

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Some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

In observance of Memorial Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, May 25, 2026. 

The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.

In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:

Camp May Road – Open all of May – No construction activity.

White Rock and Mesa libraries Read More

Wheeler Endorses Steve Lynne For County Council

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By MIKE WHEELER
Former Los Alamos County Councilor

I have known Steve Lynne for 23 years. Steve was the Los Alamos County Chief Financial Officer during my eight years on the council.

The County’s Finance Department consistently was honored as the best in the state. We came to expect that honor each year. Steve later served as Deputy County Administrator and then as County Manager.

His knowledge, experience, and integrity will lead Los Alamos into the future.

Steve and his family are long-time residents of Los Alamos and have contributed greatly to the community. He always has the community interests Read More

Senate Republicans Call For Interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice Committee To Prioritize Public Safety Concerns

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The Republican members of the legislature’s interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice (CCJ) Committee are seeking the inclusion of three key topics in its annual work plan. 

The key topics are:

  • Juvenile Justice reform — to address the increased incidence of younger offenders and the increase (in frequency and severity) of violent juvenile offenses
  • Pre-Trial Detention — to consider mechanisms which will ensure that violent offenders, especially repeat offenders, are not released back into our communities
  • Increasing penalties for misuse of firearms — to enhance
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Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff

Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:

My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!

FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More

FOG: Six Lawsuits … Hundreds Helped … One Mission … Help Keep Government Transparent

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By LUCAS PEERMAN
President, NMFOG Board of Directors
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CHRISTINE BARBER
NMFOG Executive Director

In the past year, we filed lawsuits against six government offices that were breaking the law. And we’re investigating many others.

Your New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) continues to fight for transparency and the public’s right to know. We know you are well aware of our organization because you have been a supporter for years. Thank you!

But the battle is never-ending. And we need your continued support to ensure government officials take action only in the sunlight. Read More

New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders Congratulate Steve Pearce After US Senate Confirmation To Lead BLM

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New Mexico Senate Republican News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders praised the United States Senate for confirming former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Across New Mexico, the BLM manages approximately 13.5 million acres of federal land, much of it concentrated in the oil & gas regions of southeastern and northwestern New Mexico but also encompassing vast grazing ranges and recreation areas like the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.

“We are grateful to President Trump for appointing New Mexico’s own Steve Pearce to Read More

National Academies Report: New Technologies And Approaches Needed To Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy And Water Systems

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NATIONAL ACADEMIES News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — To strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the nation’s energy and water systems, the U.S. Department of Energy should develop innovative technology and infrastructure at the intersection of the two systems through a suite of pilot programs, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. U.S. energy and water systems are profoundly interconnected, and disruptions can cascade rapidly across both, affecting public health, economic activity, environmental quality, and national security.

Energy Read More