Politics

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Redirect ICE Funding To Help New Mexico Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 5 Senate Democrats to introduce the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, legislation that will redirect almost $75 billion from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it instead to local law enforcement to help keep communities safe in New Mexico and nationwide.

“New Mexicans deserve to be safe in their communities. And there’s a lot of ways we can deliver on that by solving real crimes and holding violent criminals accountable. That’s the work our local law enforcement Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures $3.7M In Federal Funding To Protect New Mexico’s Children, Improve Road Safety

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STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he had secured federal grants totaling $3.7 million from the Department of Justice for the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Department of Transportation to improve road safety in Albuquerque, Ramah, and Truth or Consequences.

“Communities across New Mexico deserve peace of mind. These grants will have a real impact on our citizens’ safety,” Vasquez said. “I’m working to keep our children safe both on the web and on our roads.”

Specifically, the federal investments Rep. Vasquez Read More

Luján Delivers Nearly $982 Million For Vital New Mexico Projects In Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced nearly $982 million in federal funding secured for New Mexico in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bills.

In the appropriations bills now headed to the President’s desk, Luján successfully secured $981,926,000 for 29 critical New Mexico projects. 

  • In the FY26 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, Luján secured $951,248,000 for New Mexico
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County Offices To Close Jan. 19 In Observance Of MLK Day

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.

In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:

  • White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1 p.m. To 5 p.m.
  • Aquatic Center – Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Los Alamos County Ice Rink – Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed

Utilities will be closed Read More

Council Extends Low-Income Property Tax Rebate Program

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council adopted an ordinance in January 2025, to extend the Low-Income Taxpayer Property Tax Rebate Program for the next four taxable years (2025-2028).

Authorized under Section 7-2-14.3 of the New Mexico Statutes, the program provides eligible low-income property owners in participating communities with a rebate on their New Mexico Personal Income Tax, offsetting a percentage of their property tax payment, not to exceed $350.

Eligible taxpayers can claim the rebate when filing their 2025 personal income tax returns. To qualify for the rebate, taxpayers Read More

FBI: Former U.S. Navy SEAL Convicted Of Transporting Explosives Purchased In New Mexico To Throw At Law Enforcement During Protests

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Former U.S. Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg wearing a t-shirt bearing the word ‘AMALEK,’ a term meaning ‘destroyer of Jews’ at the travel center near Lordsburg on June 12, 2025. Courtesy/FBI

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg, right, at the travel center near Lordsburg on June 12, 2025. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

  • Evidence Reflected Violent Extremist Beliefs and Deep Hostility Toward the U.S. Government

ALBUQUERQUE – After a five-day jury trial and approximately three hours of deliberation, a federal jury convicted Gregory Vandenberg, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, of intending to use explosives Read More

New Mexico Senate Republican Leader Reacts To ICE ‘Banning’ Proposals Expected In Upcoming 30-Day Legislative Session

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Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer

From New Mexico Senate Republican Leadership Office:

SANTA FE – Recently, Democrat Leadership in the New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate have signaled their intentions to introduce – and pass – legislation that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from contracting with local governments.

Specifically, this legislation would terminate contracts for ICE detention facilities operating in New Mexico. Currently, our state has three federal detention facilities that contract with ICE and employ hundreds of New Mexicans. Read More

Rep. Joseph Sanchez Introduces Legislation To Tackle New Mexico’s Chronic Shortage Of Health Care Providers

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Rep. Joseph Sanchez

New Mexico House of Representatives News:

SANTA FE – Dist. 40 Rep. Joseph Sanchez, D-Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel & Taos, has introduced legislation to tackle New Mexico’s chronic shortage of health care providers.

The Medical Recruitment Provider Trust Bill would ensure that every New Mexican has access to medical care through either a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Many New Mexico residents struggle to access basic health care because of a shortage of doctors, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses and midwives, especially Read More

Los Alamos County Council Discusses North Mesa Recreation Plan & MRA At Tuesday’s Work Session

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Rendering depicting the area included in the North Mesa Recreation Plan. Courtesy/LAC 

The main features included in the North Mesa Recreation Plan. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

There are big plans to enhance the recreation amenities on North Mesa; the big question is does Los Alamos County have the time and money to implement them.

During Tuesday’s work session, Los Alamos County Council heard from Sites Southwest consultants Bob Oberdofer and Karina Rodgers regarding the North Mesa Recreation Plan.

The council took no action but Chair Read More

Luján Announces Nominations To U.S. Service Academies

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) announced student nominations from New Mexico to enter the United States Service Academies.

“New Mexico has a proud tradition of service across every branch of our military, and I’m honored to nominate some of our state’s best and brightest to our United States Service Academies,” Sen. Luján said. “These young leaders have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, character, and a deep sense of duty. Each student has demonstrated a commitment to serving our state and country, and I know they will continue to Read More