Politics

Luján, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation Into Secretary Of Defense’s Role In Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails

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U.S. SENATE News:

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and eight colleagues opened a new investigation into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic civilian impacts of President Trump’s war in Iran.

“The high human toll of this war reflects the administration’s broader disregard for the strategic, legal, and moral imperative to minimize civilian harm,” wrote the lawmakers. “We call on the administration to immediately end the war in Iran Read More

County Council To Hold Budget Hearings April 27, 28, 29

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will hold Budget Hearings at 6 p.m. on April 27, 28, and 29 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The meetings are open to the public in person, and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).

Agendas are posted 72 hours before each meeting on the County’s Legistar page.

For more information on the County Council and the Strategic Leadership Plan, visit the County Council web page or call the County Manager’s office at 505.663.1750. Read More

Op-Ed: Democrats – What Is Your Platform?

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By TJ TAUB
Los Alamos

Signs, some incredibly clever, crisply accurate, funny – are fine.

But another critical message is: Democrats – What Is Your Platform? “We’re Not Them” is NOT a platform!

Our politics have degenerated and warped into two views.

          • “Republican” bottom line is ‘Dems are evil, we’re here to save you’.
          • “Democrat” bottom line is ‘We’re not them, send money’.

Dem communications must change from five words to describing how policies/practices got us here, and fundamental actions required to survive this nightmare and rebuild our democracy.

If you fail to see how Dems Read More

Residents Interested In Guiding Direction Of County Through Boards Or Commissions Encouraged To Apply

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking residents interested in guiding the direction of the County through various board and commission positions.

Have a passion for art or history? Interested in parks and recreation or transportation issues? There are many ways for citizens to become actively involved in the business of government.

In addition to the opportunities that citizens have to express their thoughts and concerns at County Council meetings and public meetings, Los Alamos County residents may apply to serve on one of many Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).

Applications Read More

Gallup-McKinley Tradeport Leaders Convene To Accelerate Transformational Economic Initiative

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From left, kneeling, Frank Chiapetti, David Dallago, Bobby Baca. From left, standing, Rick Murphy, Mark-Tami Hotta, Brandon Howe, Casey McElroy, John Peña, Anthony Dimas, Jr., Patty Lundstrom, Jak  Bracken, Marc DePauli, Jeff Kiely, and Wilfred Noble. Courtesy photo

GALLUP News:

GALLUP — Representing one of the Gallup area’s most ambitious economic development efforts, 13 leaders from the recently formed Gallup-McKinley TradePort Authority convened for a strategic retreat March 29–April 1 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. Board members and Technical Committee representatives Read More

Luján, Cantwell, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Restore FTC Authority To Return Billions To Consumers

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) reintroduced legislation to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair practices.

In April 2021, the Supreme Court slashed the FTC’s “Section 13(b)” Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Strengthen Accountability In Federal Law Enforcement

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a legislative package of three bills aimed at restoring oversight, enforcement standards, and ensuring consequences for misconduct across President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ).

The introduction of these bills follows growing concerns regarding weakened hiring standards, reduced training, and a concerning lack of accountability within federal law enforcement.

“Within federal law enforcement, strong hiring standards, proper oversight, and real accountability are vital—and Read More

State Treasurer To Host: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ April 20

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), will bring together state finance leaders, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners to address New Mexico’s growing need for skilled public finance professionals.

As New Mexico’s public assets continue to grow, the event will highlight efforts to build in-state education pipelines that prepare students for prestigious, public-service-driven careers in government finance, investing, auditing, Read More

Sierra Club Opposes Feds Seizing NM Lands For Border Wall

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SIERRA CLUB News:

SANTA FE — The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter stands with State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in opposing the Trump regime’s plan to seize seven acres of New Mexico lands for Border Patrol facilities.

“The Trump administration’s move, after New Mexico was clear that NO state lands would be sold for border wall construction, is a violation of our laws and rights as a state. This is an assault on our precious ecology, waters, and diverse wildlife through the corrupt militarization of our border communities,” said Sierra Club Southern New Mexico Organizer Read More

Military Order Of The World Wars To Meet April 21

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Rep. Christine Chandler

MOWW News:

The Military Order Of The World Wars (MOWW) will meet on Tuesday, April 21, and feature a 2026 Legislative Session Update from Rep. Christine Chandler.

Rep. Chandler serves as State Representative for New Mexico House District 43, Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties. She was first elected in 2018 and now serves as chair of the influential House Judiciary Committee and as a member of the House Taxation & Revenue Committee. During the interim, Rep. Chandler chairs the Courts, Correction & Justice Committee and is a member of the Revenue Stabilization Read More