COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hold a closed session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of the closed session is to discuss threatened or pending litigation, pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H)(7). Also, to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property, pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(8) NMSA 1978. Read More
Officials at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) hosted a site visit today for U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, including a tour of the 47-bed acute care facility and discussions concerning the latest health care advances and issues of importance to the hospital and its patients. From left, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, LAMC CEO Tony Young, Sen. Luján’s Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly. LAMC was named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals, recognized in 2024 for helping patients find the best care locally. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading Read More
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement today ahead of his vote opposing the FY26 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill. In July 2025, DHS received a $150 billion “blank check” under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now being used to fund ICE with no guardrails or oversight.
“As long as Secretary Noem continues to run DHS as a rogue agency that directs masked agents to create chaos in our communities and detain our citizens with impunity and no regard for our rights Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites the community to help choose a name for the Community Broadband Network (CBN) with a brief, one-question survey.
Results will be announced in four weeks, on Feb. 18.
CBN is a County-owned, open-access broadband project that will bring affordable high-speed internet service to more than 10,000 homes and businesses in Los Alamos and White Rock. As an open-access network, the infrastructure will be available to multiple internet service providers (ISPs), giving customers more choices and promoting competitive pricing.
As construction phases are completed, Read More
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, New Mexico Wild Action Fund announced their support for Deb Haaland in the gubernatorial election. The endorsement marks Haaland’s 110th endorsement since she launched in February of 2025 and builds on momentum of grassroots support, she has garnered throughout the election.
New Mexico Wild Action Fund is dedicated to the protection of New Mexico’s public lands, waters, and wildlife, and this endorsement is a testament to Haaland’s strong conservation record.
“Deb Haaland is, without a doubt, the candidate most dedicated to protecting and restoring Read More
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act, legislation to kick hedge funds out of the housing market and lower housing costs for New Mexico families.
“My message to hedge funds: Get out of the housing market. The American dream of home ownership should be in the hands of New Mexico families, not billionaire investors,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to push for legislation that will kick hedge funds out of the housing market and help bring down housing costs for working families. Because every New Read More
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela marked the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second inauguration with the following statement:
“One year after President Trump’s inauguration, Americans are seeing real results,” said Chairwoman Barela. “Families are keeping more of their hard-earned money, with no taxes on overtime or tips. Waste, fraud, and abuse in government have been cut, saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Fuel prices and unemployment are at their lowest levels in years, and everyday costs, like groceries, have fallen significantly. Our military Read More
Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer, R-Farmington, responds to the governor’s State of the State address with Senate Republicans during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at the state Capitol. Photo by Nathan Burton/The New Mexican
By CLARA BATES
The Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico Republicans found cause for encouragement as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out her priorities for the legislative session Tuesday, although fights loom over issues like banning immigrant detention facilities.
“She’s absolutely with us on things like public safety and health care,” said Senate Minority Read More
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
There really was a peanut gallery on opening day of the New Mexico Legislature. It was the place to be.
While too many lawmakers made ho-hum announcements and introduced an elephantine list of guests, students from Eastern New Mexico University staffed a booth with complimentary packages of Hampton Farms peanuts. They are a staple of the Portales area’s economy and the best-known peanuts in politics since Jimmy Carter ran for president.
Forty feet from the booth, Eastern’s excellent Greyhound Sound Marching Band took over the Capitol Rotunda. Read More
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) earned the top bipartisanship score possible from Bridge Grades, a nonprofit report card for Congress, earning an ‘A’ grade for his ongoing willingness to break party ranks and work with anyone to deliver commonsense wins for New Mexicans.
“Getting things done for New Mexicans and bringing home projects requires bipartisanship, even in this deeply divided Congress,” Rep. Vasquez said. “I’m proud to have earned this distinction, which makes me a more effective legislator for all New Mexicans. You’ve trusted me to be Read More