Politics

Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable On Raising Gas Prices

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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 U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), host a roundtable on how Trump’s policies have driven up energy costs, June 16, 2026. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Trump administration’s policies, including the war with Iran, have driven up energy costs for families, consumers, communities, and small Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Marks 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Dreamers

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U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) marked the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by reaffirming his commitment to protecting Dreamers and pushing for a permanent pathway to citizenship.

“New Mexico is home to more than 4,000 DACA recipients who contribute millions in state and local taxes, support local businesses, and help power our state’s workforce. These folks are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, and community leaders,” Vasquez said. “Most came to the United States through no choice of their Read More

Op-Ed: Celebrating Our 236th

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By JOHN PAWLAK
Los Alamos

Back in high school, several math-nerd friends of mine and I were in the Debate Club. To tell the truth, we didn’t really like formal debating. Being fans of axiomatic thinking, we just liked to argue!

One year, we tackled the question of “When did the United States of America become a country?” Having battled many math problems in my life, I learned that the declaration of a propositional “truth” was not considered complete until the final victory flag was waved with a QED.

And so we declared the Declaration of Independence to be just that, a declaration, a proposition, a Read More

James Beard Foundation Celebrates Sen. Luján As 2026 Impact Award Honoree

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Courtesy/James Beard Foundation, Max Flatow 

U.S SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The James Beard Foundation® celebrated U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and four other honorees of the 2026 James Beard Impact Awards at a luncheon in Chicago Sunday, June 14.

The event honored five changemakers from across the country whose work is helping to build a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry and food system. Through advocacy, policy, innovation, and direct community support, this year’s honorees are advancing meaningful change for producers, workers, and Read More

Haaland To Ban Rent Fixing, Address Housing Shortage

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Gubernatorial candidate, Deb Haaland

From the campaign of Deb Haaland:

ALBUQUERQUE — Deb Haaland, the democratic nominee for governor in New Mexico, understands the struggle to access affordable housing options. To address the housing shortage, renters need protections from corporate landlords and Wall Street shouldn’t own our state’s Main Streets. 

Haaland believes that New Mexicans deserve a safe and healthy place to live that doesn’t make them choose between paying the rent or putting food on the table.

That’s why she will fight to:

  • Ban rent fixing—protect renters from corporate
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PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 19-25, 2026

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for June 19-25, 2026:

Friday, June 19, 2026

  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Replay 6-09–26
  • 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 06:00 PM Understanding Homelessness
  • 08:00 PM LARSO Town Hall Meeting
  • 12:00 AM Free Speech TV

Saturday, Read More

Today Is Flag Day 2026: So What’s It All About?

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Today marks Flag Day 2026. Courtesy photo

From The Old Farmer’s Almanac:

Flag Day is today, Sunday, June 14, 2026. What is Flag Day all about? Who really designed the first flag, and what do the red, white, and blue colors symbolize? See how much you know about U.S. flag history and meaning, plus find five fun trivia questions to test your knowledge.

What is Flag Day?

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption. 

What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official Read More

League Of Women Voters’ Lunch With A Leader To Feature County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson

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Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
Los Alamos County

From the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos:

Have you ever wondered what the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with a Leader is all about? Every month the League invites a local or regional expert to talk with the community about current issues. The event is held at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Street. The meetings are open to all.

This month on Thursday, June 18, the community is invited to hear Community Development Director Elias Isaacson discuss economic development in Los Alamos County.

Attendees arrive around Read More

Vasquez Seeks Answers About Diverted National Park Fees

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter on June 12, 2026, to Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum raising concerns that approximately $90 million in National Park Service entrance fee revenues have been redirected from park maintenance and repairs to fund cosmetic “beautification” projects in Washington, D.C.

The Rep. Gabe Vasquez noted repairs and maintenance are being deprioritized at places like Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands National Park to pay for wasteful, ornamental projects Read More