Politics

Heinrich Delivers Floor Speech On Future Of Permitting Reform Of Clean Energy Projects

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, speaks on the Senate floor about the future of permitting reform, Jan. 7, 2026. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on how the Trump administration’s actions to cancel and stall energy projects are killing jobs, skyrocketing electric bills, and threatening permitting reform.

The speech comes as Donald Trump Read More

Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson Appointed To Senate District 33

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Rex Wilson

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent Senate District 33, filling the seat left vacant last month by the resignation of Nicholas Paul. 

A Republican from Ancho, Wilson served as a Lincoln County commissioner from 1997 to 2003. He is a rancher and former southern region director for Presbyterian Medical Services, where he oversaw programs in Chaves, Lincoln and Otero counties. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association named Wilson its 2017 Cattleman of the Year. 

Paul, a Republican from Alamogordo, Read More

Shin: Thank You Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann

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By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos Family Eyecare PC

Dear Councilor Herrmann:

I am extremely grateful that you have requested a discussion about the option of creating a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Commission for the upcoming Jan. 13, 2026, meeting. Currently, the County Council serves as the decision making governing body having authority over the two MRAs in Los Alamos – White Rock and Los Alamos Downtown East.

As you know, I have been a strong advocate for Los Alamos following NM State Statutes governing MRAs and neighboring communities to form a citizen-led MRA Commission.

As in Counties Read More

Scenes Of Peaceful Protest Organized Primarily With The Message To ‘Keep ICE Out’ Of Los Alamos

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The scene today of a peaceful protest organized primarily with the message to ‘keep ICE out’ of Los Alamos, which drew some 130 people to Ashley Pond Park and along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest Read More

State Distributes $820,000 To Help New Mexico Homeless Residents Stay Safe And Warm This Winter

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Office of Housing has distributed more than $820,000 to shelters and service providers statewide to help people experiencing homelessness stay safe and warm this winter. 

“Cold weather can be dangerous for people without stable housing across our state,” said New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair. “By distributing funding for winter readiness, we are helping service providers expand capacity to ensure people not only have access to warmth and safety but also connect to essential services that can help Read More

Connect New Mexico Landmark Broadband Infrastructure Pilot Program Is Completed

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced that a landmark broadband infrastructure project in a remote subdivision in Chaves County is complete, providing high-speed internet to 52 rural homes in the Cherry Decker subdivision near the community of Hagerman.

With the project completed, these residents can now sign up for high-speed internet service.

The Chaves County project is OBAE’s first grant project to reach 100 percent completion and the first Connect New Mexico Pilot Program project funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Meet Tuesday Jan. 13

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Los Alamos County Councilors from left, David Reagor, Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Beverly Neal-Clinton, Melenee Hand, Chair Randall Ryti, Suzie Havemann and Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Council Regular and Work Sessions are held at 6 p.m. Check the agenda for the location. A Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).

View Tuesday’s agenda at lacnm.com/agenda and use the eComments tool to provide your public comment.

Highlights of the meeting include:

  • 2025 Regional Development Corporation (RDC) Annual Report Briefing from Executive Director Pat Vanderpool
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Lunch With A Leader To Feature Former Diplomat Anne Galer

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Former Foreign Service Officer Anne Galer

LWVLA News:

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) community event, Lunch with a Leader, will be on Zoom on Jan. 15. This month’s speaker is Anne Galer, a former career US diplomat. As a Foreign Service Officer, Galer lived and worked in East and Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and represented the United States in several United Nations organizations. She specialized in international economics and finance.

Coming to New Mexico, Galer became interested in adobe preservation, earning an Adobe Construction Certificate from Northern Read More

Healthcare At Forefront Of 2026 Legislative Preview

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From left, Rep. Christine Chandler, moderator Margo Batha, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos First Vice President Leslie Wallstrom and Sen. Leo Jaramillo participate in the 2026 Legislative Preview Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos resident Morrie Pongratz asks legislators how best to address the state’s shortage of healthcare professionals during Thursday’s Legislative Preview in Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

As the next 30-day New Mexico Read More