Politics

David Hampton Files To Run For County Council

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David Hampton, Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Hampton said, ‘For the last 7 years I have served the people of Los Alamos County on many boards, commissions, and committees, and at many events. I’d like to continue to serve you on the County Council, working on housing availability and affordability, economic development based on small business sustainability with a boost to tourism, safe multi-modal transportation, and improved access to behavioral health resources.’ Photo by Kirsten
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Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen Files For Re-Election

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Elizabeth Allen, Democrat, files for re-election to the Municipal Judge position Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This would be her third term. Allen said she decided to run again ‘because I care deeply about strengthening our court and the services that support the people who come through it.’ Looking back on her tenure as Municipal Judge, Allen said, ‘I am very proud of the fact that we transition to paperless. We increased access to justice by ensuring interpretation services. I am proud of the community collaborations I have created Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Four Education Bills

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four education bills Monday, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.

The legislation—covering literacy instruction, math teacher preparation, special education services and school employee insurance—passed both chambers of the legislature with near-unanimous or unanimous bipartisan support. 

“Today marks another milestone in changing the trajectory of public education in New Mexico,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Reading proficiency is up 10 percentage points Read More

Ben Ray Luján Earns Support Of Supermajority Of Democratic Party Delegates In Pre-Primary Convention

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

STATE News:

MESCALERO — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján earned the support of 85.91 percent of delegates at the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s pre-primary convention this weekend in Mescalero, New Mexico.

“I’m deeply honored to have earned the support of my fellow Democrats at the pre-primary convention. I’m proud to stand with Democrats from every corner of our state, and I will continue fighting every day for the place we call home, holding this administration accountable, and delivering investments to all 33 counties.

“Democrats across New Mexico are energized and ready Read More

Robinson: Healthcare Supporters Enjoyed Some Wins, But Don’t Get Too Comfortable

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

Sometimes I’m happy to be wrong.

Before the legislative session began, I didn’t have much faith that lawmakers would deliver on healthcare needs and told readers as much. But in the 30-day sprint we call governing, legislators pushed through a couple of the landmark bills, along with several important but less known measures.

And they showed some overdue love and respect to our dwindling number of doctors.

It’s a good beginning, but those of you who contacted your legislators, wrote letters to the editor or posted online should stay Read More

Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.

“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More

U.S. Senators Heinrich And Whitehouse Issue Joint Statement On Permitting Reform

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), on Friday issued the following statement on permitting reform: 

“After discussions with our colleagues, we have decided to reopen negotiations on permitting reform. We are hopeful that recent developments are indicative of a positive direction from the Trump administration. As we move forward, we expect that there will be no further Read More

2026 State Republican Pre-Primary Convention Results

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RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela

From the Republican Party of New Mexico:

RUIDOSO — Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) held its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention in beautiful Ruidoso with approximately 700 attendees, including delegates, guests, and volunteers.

Nearly 450 delegates selected from their counties across the state voted by paper ballot for the following races:

  • Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Public Lands and Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 3.

“This weekend’s pre-primary convention proved that we have a group of 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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