Politics

State Awards Student Loan Relief To Eight Rural Veterinarians In New Mexico  

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — Thousands of dollars in student debt relief have been awarded to eight veterinarians through the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provided by the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED).

Established during the 2025 legislative session, the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides up to $80,000 in financial assistance to veterinarians who commit to practicing in rural areas of the state and provide food animal care for at least four years.  

The loan repayment program is designed to address the critical shortages of food animal veterinarians Read More

LWV: Who Can Vote In The Primary Election In 2026?

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LWV News:

This year for the first time New Mexico will have a semi-open primary. The state of New Mexico recognizes only four political parties for the purposes of primary elections.

The only four political parties recognized by the state:

  • Republican;
  • Democrat;
  • Libertarian; and
  • Green.

A person who listed any other party name, did not specify a party, or wrote Declined to State (DTS), is considered to be DTS for the purpose of the primary election. Those considered as DTS can participate in primary elections without having to change their voter registration. They may request either a Republican Read More

NM Delegation To Host Virtual Military Service Academy Nominations Event May 1

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NM DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 6 p.m. MT,  Friday, May 1, the offices of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will bring together representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies for a virtual Q&A session.

The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process and attending U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico Congressional Delegation will be accepting Read More

Op-Ed: We Are Not Fighting A King. We Are Fighting An Empire.

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By EMMA ABATA
Los Alamos

Why will you show up by the hundreds to protest one man, but not genocide?

I am not asking to shame you or make you defensive. I am asking because I used to be you. I voted blue no matter who. I loved Obama. I believed that if we could just get the right Democrats into office, we could protect abortion rights, defend trans lives, fight climate change, and stand for justice. I believed the story.

Then I watched a livestreamed genocide unfold on my phone, in real time, funded by my tax dollars, backed by the very Democrats I helped elect. I watched children carry their parents’ remains Read More

‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest Deadline Extended

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COUNTY News:

The 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is in full swing, and the deadline has been extended to April 14.

The contest is open to students in grades pre-K through 12 to inspire creativity and share the importance of voting and civic participation.

Students must submit their designs to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office no later than April 14, 2026.

Each design must include ONE of the following phrases:

  • “I Voted”
  • “I Voted Early”
  • “Future Voter”

Learn more here. Read More

Governor Appoints Bernitz To Eleventh Judicial District 

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney, Division II, serving McKinley County.

Bernitz’s appointment is effective immediately and will last until the next general election as provided by law. He currently serves as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Office of the District Attorney, Eleventh Judicial District, a position he has held since October 2025.

He previously operated the Law Office of John Bernitz in Gallup from 2021 to 2023, handling criminal and family law matters.

Bernitz 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 before April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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NACo: America’s Counties Recognize April 2026 As National County Government Month

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NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s counties are joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognizing April as National County Government Month (NCGM).

Throughout April, counties will honor the 3.6 million strong county workforce, educate residents about local programs and services and boost civic engagement to strengthen the connections between local government and residents.

“National County Government Month is an opportunity to celebrate all of America’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs,” NACo President J.D. Clark said. “With one in 50 American workers Read More

P&Z Commission To Hear Extension Request From Columbus Capital At April 8 Meeting In Council Chambers

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m., April 8, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

The Commission will hear an extension request for SIT-2023-0063 from Greg Gonzales, dba Columbus Capital, for Site Plan approval at 535 Central Ave., for a 104,671 sq. ft. mixed-use development that proposes 322 residential units and 22,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. The property, MMV 001, is within the Downtown Los Alamos (DTLA) Zone District.

This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or Read More