Politics

New Mexico House Republican Leadership Urges Immediate Passage Of SAVE Act

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico House Republican leadership has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging immediate passage of the SAVE Act and calling for a standing filibuster if Senate Democrats attempt to block the legislation.

The lawmakers warned that continued failure to strengthen election safeguards will further erode public trust in the electoral process and threaten confidence in the foundation of the country itself.

House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong said the SAVE Act is necessary to restore faith in American elections before that trust is permanently Read More

DPU Customers Encouraged To Attend Water Rate Hearings

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COUNTY News:

Two public hearings on proposed water rate increases are scheduled for May 20 and June 30, and water customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are encouraged to attend.

The first hearing is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

If the proposed water rate ordinance is approved by the BPU, it will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday, June 9, prior to a second hearing scheduled for the council meeting at 6 Read More

UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Quorum To Be Present At 2026 Graduation Ceremony Friday May 15

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UNM-LA News:

A quorum of the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is expected to attend the UNM-LA commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15.

The ceremony will be held at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.

Although a quorum of board members will be present, no official business will be conducted and no votes or decisions will be made during the event. Board members will attend in support of graduating students and to celebrate their achievements.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, Read More

Letter To The Editor: We Support Joe Granville For County

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By SUSAN & STEPHEN KNOX
Los Alamos

We are writing to enthusiastically support Joe Granville for County Council. As his next-door neighbor for the past 10 years, we have had the opportunity to see firsthand the kind of person Joe is—thoughtful, hardworking, dependable, and deeply committed to our community. Good leadership requires someone who listens carefully, treats people respectfully, and follows through on commitments. We have watched Joe demonstrate those qualities, whether helping neighbors, volunteering or serving on community boards, or seeking practical solutions Read More

Ten New Mexico Companies Share $245,000 In Grant Money To Fuel State’s Creative Business Economy

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — Ten creative businesses in New Mexico will share nearly $245,000 in state grant money aimed at helping them improve operations, expand their reach and build long-term stability. Creative businesses use creative means such as design, production, culture or crafts to turn original ideas, artistic talent and innovation into products or services that create economic value.

These Business Development & Expansion Grants, awarded by Economic Development New Mexico Creative Industries Division, are the second batch of awards during fiscal year 2026. Grant applicants Read More

New Mexico Governor Leads Trade Mission To Japan

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo Tuesday to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan.  

The governor aims to advance potential trade deals in energy technologies, computing and natural gas exports during the official trade mission to Japan. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is joining Lujan Grisham on the trade mission this week.  

“From abundant and clean natural gas to advanced technologies, New Mexico has a lot to offer Japan and other markets around the world,” Lujan Grisham said. “This mission Read More

LWV New Mexico Shares Vote411 Online Guide

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LWV News:

The League of Women Voters of New Mexico is providing an online Election Voter Guide for the June semi-open primary elections. The guide covers races all over the state. The Vote411 Voter Guide is simple, easy to use and free.

It is different than other online voter guides because it provides candidates’ responses to League questions about their qualifications plus where they stand on national, local or state issues.

This is how it works: Go online at Vote411.org. Enter your address to find what races
and candidates are on your ballot.

“The League is offering this as a free public service Read More

Los Alamos County Hires Max Khudiakov To Serve As Economic Development Administrator

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Newly hired Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov. Courtesy/Max Khudiakov

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announces Max Khudiakov as Economic Development Administrator. He will begin on June 8, 2026.

The Administrator plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, supporting existing businesses while attracting new businesses.

Khudiakov has a wealth of economic development experience and knowledge. He comes from the Town of Red River, where he was the Director of Economic Development & Tourism for more than four years and implemented many award-winning Read More

Bill Would Protect 105,623 Acres Of Caja del Rio Habitat, Culturally Significant Landscape

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NWF News:

SANTA FE — The Caja del Rio Protection Act, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), would designate the Caja del Rio as a Bureau of Land Management National Conservation Area and U.S. Forest Service Special Management Area to permanently protect the region.
“The Caja del Rio supports a resident population and migration pattern of deer and elk that have supported our ancestors and Tesuque Pueblo’s inherent health and cultural ties to the natural environment. The landscape also serves as a migration corridor for these animals Read More

Dannemann: New Mexico Has A New Political Party

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann

If all has gone as planned, New Mexico has a new political party.

Official events to establish the Forward Party were scheduled to take place on May 8. On that day—within 30 days of its April organizing event as prescribed by law—the party was due to present its bylaws along with a sufficient number of signatures to the Secretary of State or a county clerk. According to chairman Bob Perls, the required number of signatures was about 3500 and they have more than enough. Party leaders have been working with the Secretary of State’s Read More