Politics

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Mourns Death Of Former Lt. Gov. Roberto Mondragón

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of Gov. Lujan Grisham:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement about the passing of former Lt. Gov. Roberto Mondragón:

“With the passing of Roberto Mondragón, New Mexico has lost a true champion for our seniors and a leader who understood that public service meant showing up — literally.

“Roberto spent decades building New Mexico’s aging network into what it is today. He fought relentlessly for elder rights, public health initiatives, and ensuring that our seniors had access to arts and culture. He didn’t just advocate Read More

Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher Lays Out Healthcare Reform Topics For Upcoming 30-Day Legislative Session

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Associate Director Kristina Fisher of Think New Mexico speaks to the importance of healthcare reform during the legislative preview held Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

A lengthy to-do list for improving healthcare in New Mexico emerged during the legislative preview hosted by the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) and American Association of University Women (AAUW) held Thursday evening in Fuller Lodge.

That list includes increasing the standard of proof in malpractice Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Hold Work Session Jan. 13

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will host a work session Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This meeting is in person and open to the public; however, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994

Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699

Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994

The agenda Read More

DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas

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Cheri Oz
DEA Assist. Administrator of Diversion Control 

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released the established aggregate production quotas (APQ) for schedule I and II controlled substances and assessment of annual needs (AAN) for the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine for 2026.

“DEA is committed to ensuring that patients can access the prescription medications that they need to stay healthy,” DEA Assistant Administrator of Diversion Control Cheri Oz said. “DEA takes seriously its responsibility Read More

Los Alamos County Council Unanimously Elects Randall Ryti Chair And Ryn Herrmann Vice Chair For 2026 Term

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Newly elected 2026 Council Chair Randall Ryti

Staff Report

Each January Los Alamos County Council elects its new leadership from among its members. At Tuesday’s meeting, Council unanimously elected Randall Ryti to serve as chair and Ryn Hermann as vice chair for the 2026 term.

Voters first elected Ryti to serve on the County Council in the November 2018 General Election. He was re-elected to a second term in November 2022, which ends on Dec. 31, 2026.

Ryti has lived in Los Alamos since 1992. He came to start a small business, Neptune and Company, with four other scientists. In addition to helping Read More

Deb Haaland Issues Statement On Protecting New Mexicans From Potential ICE Violence, Ensuring Local Law Enforcement Can Focus On Protecting Against Violent Crime

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Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland released the following statement to protect New Mexicans following ICE shooting an unarmed civilian in Minnesota:

“The violence over the last few days due to ICE only adds to the fear that communities have experienced since President Trump entered the White House. A woman is dead, a 6-year-old and his siblings are without a mom on top of the thousands of children who have lost their parents during these dark days in our country. This overreach isn’t isolated – it happened in Portland just yesterday and in black and Read More

County Manager Announces 10 AM Start For Non-essential County Government Services And Facilities

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COUNTY News:

Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Jan. 9.

Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:

  • Atomic City Transit: All services (fixed routes, ACT assist &  ACT MyRide) will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
  • Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Friday’s refuse and recycle pickup routes. The crew will complete
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Heinrich Announces 2025 Nominees To The United States Service Academies

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates receive a nomination.

“Our nation’s service academies offer Read More

Robinson: Could Rural Postal Service Be On The Chopping Block?

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
©2025 New Mexico News Services

What do these New Mexico communities have in common: Dulce, Gamerco, High Rolls, Hope, Lakewood, Medanales, Monument, Petaca, San Patricio, Sunspot, Timberon, Tinnie, Whites City, and Yatahey?

They’re all rural, and they (still) have post offices.

The U.S. Postal Service is facing some big changes. Even though we all just stood in lines to mail packages, our usage has declined. The internet has taken a bite out of the USPS, and yet people, especially in rural areas, still depend on it. In New Mexico one in four people live in rural Read More

Housing New Mexico Opens Home Improvement Program Wait List In Eight Counties It Serves

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HOUSING NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has opened the wait list for HOME Rehabilitation Program services in the eight counties it directly serves through its Home Improvement Program.

The Home Improvement Program provides financial assistance to income‑eligible homeowners who need critical home rehabilitation.

Residents in Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan and Union Counties may apply to the Home Improvement Program directly through Housing New Mexico.

Homeowner‑occupied residences are eligible for the Home Improvement Program, and Read More