Politics

Council Proclaims June 7-13 Pride Week In Los Alamos

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Members of the Los Alamos Pride accept a proclamation, declaring June 7-13 as LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos, from County Councilor Theresa Cull, second from right, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed June 7-13 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos” Tuesday night. Councilor Theresa Cull read the proclamation:

WHEREAS: everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, discrimination, violence, or hatred based on gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; and,

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Board Of Public Utilities To Meet In Regular Session June 17

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Build at 1000 Central Ave.

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.

The agenda is attached and the complete packet is available here.  You may also watch BPU Meetings here.

The BPU will also hold a closed session immediately following the work session in the Department of of Public Utilities Conference Room. Read More

Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close June 19 In Observance Of Juneteenth

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Juneteenth, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Friday, June 19.

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Recognizing and observing this holiday provides an important opportunity for all to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans throughout history.

While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division Read More

Luján, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Slotkin, Colleagues Urge USDA To Address New World Screwworm Outbreak

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) led 17 of their colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take further immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. 

“We write with great concern regarding the current outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) Read More

Interior Department Begins Nationwide Review Of Rock Climbing And Wilderness Study Area Management Policies

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DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed recreational climbing guidance and potential updates to wilderness study area management policies for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service.   

The Department is seeking public input on two important efforts:

  • First, establishing a consistent approach to recreational rock climbing management across designated wilderness areas; and
  • Second, evaluating whether existing wilderness study areas and
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Los Alamos County Council Honors Special Olympians

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Los Alamos County Council recognized Special Olympians during its regular meeting Tuesday night for their participation in the May 9 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs. From left, Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors member Adam Trubow, Special Olympian Bella Sieberg, Special Olympian Ben Blewett, Jemez Mountain Trail Runs volunteer Laura Musgrave, Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors member Art Montoya and County Councilor Suzie. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News: 
At its meeting Tuesday night, Los Alamos County Council recognized two Special Olympians,
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County Council Votes Down Proposed Gas Rate Increase

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

Department of Public Utilities (DPU) customers will not see, at least for the time being, an increase in their gas rates.

The proposed rate increase, which the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recommended, was voted down 4-3 during the regular Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night. Councilor David Reagor, Councilor Melanee Hand, Vice Chair Ryn Herrman and Council Chair Randall Ryti voted against the new rate while Councilors Beverly Neal-Clinton, Theresa Cull and Suzie Havemann voted in favor.

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Heinrich Calls For Consideration Of Conservation Bills, Bipartisan Cooperation On ENR Legislation

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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers opening remarks at a hearing to consider pending legislation before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, June 10, 2026. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending legislation, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) for continuing to advance Republican priorities while leaving bipartisan and Democratic conservation, public lands, and Read More

Sen. Luján Presses Agriculture Secretary Rollins On New World Screwworm At Senate Agriculture Hearing

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on the New World screwworm that has now been detected in Lea County, New Mexico. At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Sen. Luján questioned Secretary Rollins on the impacts of staffing cuts on the response to the spread, the federal government’s response, and USDA’s commitment to prioritizing impacted states.

A full video of the exchange is available here.

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Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Help New Mexico Farmers & Ranchers Access Virtual Fencing

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of the Fencing Eligibility for New Conservation Equipment (FENCE) Act, legislation cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), to allow farmers and ranchers to access U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding for virtual fencing.

Virtual fencing technology allows for the controlled movement and grazing of livestock through GPS-enabled collars that deliver audio cues and electrical pulses; replacing physical infrastructure that often interferes Read More