Politics

Heinrich Joins Grand Opening Of New Saranam ADC Family Housing Development In Albuquerque

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U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined the grand opening of Saranam’s new ADC Family Campus, which includes 23 housing units that Heinrich helped fund in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) appropriations bill to support New Mexico families experiencing homelessness.

At the grand opening, Heinrich toured the new housing development and delivered remarks emphasizing how Saranam’s ADC Family Campus demonstrates what’s possible when we invest in transitional housing and comprehensive family support services. Read More

County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet May 14

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14.

The meeting is open to the public.

Due to early voting underway in Council Chambers, this meeting will be held in the Boards & Commissions Room 110 across from Council Chambers.

Find the agenda here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More

Izraelevitz: Clarifying Reasons Behind Run For Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ 
Candidate For County Sheriff

It is unfortunate that online discussion about the merits of an elected Sheriff for Los Alamos, specifically regarding my campaign, has devolved into questions about my ethical compass. I would like to take a moment to be clear and factual about the reasons behind my effort to be elected as our Sheriff.

First of all, I am frank about my opposition to a Los Alamos County Sheriff, as I have been for a decade as County Councilor and in multiple communications. The position has evolved into one with no duties, is a waste of taxpayers’ money, and, for this Read More

Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

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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Op-Ed: When The Power Goes Out, Natural Gas Still Works

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By THOMAS TIERNEY
Los Alamos

Yesterday’s town-wide power outage reminded Los Alamos how completely modern life depends upon electricity. The lights went out, internet service stopped, electric stovetops went cold, garage doors froze shut, and many residents suddenly lost the ability to prepare a warm meal.

County leaders should keep that reality firmly in mind as they discuss restricting or eliminating natural gas appliances for residential cooking.

Los Alamos experiences recurring power outages. Wind, snow, wildfire mitigation efforts, equipment failures, and grid instability Read More

Heinrich, Leger Fernández Lead NM Delegation To Unveil New Legislation To Permanently Protect Caja Del Rio

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, unveils the Caja del Rio Protection Act at a press conference in front of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs trailhead, May 8, 2026. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE — At a press conference in front of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Read More

U.S. Senators Luján, Markey, Schumer And Cantwell Urge FCC To Stop First Amendment Attacks

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging it to rescind last week’s order requiring Disney to file early license renewals for its eight ABC broadcast stations.

The FCC order, at Chairman Carr’s directive, came just one day after President Donald Trump publicly demanded Read More

Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Wednesday May 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The agenda has been published and can be found here.

Hard copies can be found in the Community Development Department lobby during regular business hours. Read More

Heinrich And Luján Request Answers About U.S. And Israeli Military’s Adherence To International Law In The Middle East

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U.S. SENATE News:

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and nine Senate Democrats in requesting answers from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding Israel’s practice of unilaterally declared mass evacuation orders in Lebanon and Iran, which likely contravene international law, in light of assertions from Israeli officials that American and Israeli forces are coordinating on military targeting actions in the current conflict in the Middle East.

The letter comes ahead of congressional testimony by CENTCOM Commander Read More