Public Safety

Acting Governor Howie Morales Signs Bill To Extend State Food Assistance For New Mexicans

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Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed House Bill 1, providing up to $20 million per week to extend state food assistance for New Mexicans, ensuring continuity of food benefits only if federal funding fails. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Acting Governor Howie Morales today signed House Bill 1, providing up to $20 million per week to ensure New Mexicans continue receiving food assistance amid ongoing federal uncertainty over SNAP benefits under President Donald Trump’s watch.

“The Trump administration’s chaotic approach to SNAP funding during the shutdown demonstrates Read More

United States Marine Corps Marks 250th Anniversary

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The United States Marine Corps marks its 250th anniversary today. A special Oorah to all Devil Dogs. Photo taken in May 2025 in Washington, D.C. by Bernadette Lauritzen

Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps
Source: www.history.com

During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the recently formed Continental Navy. The resolution, drafted by future U.S. president John Adams and adopted in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775, created the Continental Marines and is now observed as the Read More

New Documents Added To LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify the public that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room:

          • DP-1132, Monitoring Report, Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility, Third Quarter 2025 (link).

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

View these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More

McQuiston: How Modern Cars Spy On You – And What Data They Collect

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Most of us think of our cars as pretty simple: you get in, you drive, you park, you’re done.

But newer cars … they’re not really “machines” anymore. They’re rolling computers. And like most computers, they’re constantly collecting data — often a lot more than people realize.

Some of it is harmless. Some of it is useful. And some of it is, honestly, a little uncomfortable once you see the full picture.

Let’s take a calm, clear look at what’s actually being gathered and why.

Your Car Tracks How You Drive

Your vehicle is paying attention Read More

LARSO Invites Community To Build-A-Box For Homebound

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LARSO News

Last December, the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) introduced the Build A Box – Feed A Senior initiative to fill the pantries of older adults with nourishing, shelf-stable meals.

LARSO strives to address food insecurity and isolation through our Home Delivered Meal program, a joint effort between our Meal Services and Transportation Departments that delivers an average of 18,000 meals a year to homebound older adults.

While a deeply essential service, LARSO can only provide one meal a day to recipients, potentially leaving up to two-thirds of their daily nutritional Read More

New Mexico Launches Kinship Caregiving Pilot Program

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ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach

ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico has begun accepting applications in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program.

Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist individuals and families who are raising children who are not biologically theirs. The program helps these caregivers navigate available services, legal resources and financial support so that these children can thrive in their homes and communities.

“In New Mexico, Read More

Los Alamos County And Partners Thank Community For Supporting ‘I Can Help’ Emergency Food Program

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Assembled meal kits are ready for distribution. Courtesy/LAC

Assembled meal kits are ready for distribution. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Social Services Division, in partnership with LA Cares, Self-Help, Trinity on the Hill, Los Alamos MainStreet, and other local organizations, extends heartfelt thanks to residents and volunteers across Los Alamos and White Rock for supporting the “I Can Help” emergency food assistance program.

Launched last week in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and rising food costs, the initiative provides meal kits to individuals Read More

Governor Calls Special Legislative Session For Nov. 10 To Extend State Food Assistance As Shutdown Drags On

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From the Office pf the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she will call the New Mexico Legislature back into special session on Monday, Nov. 10 to extend state-funded food benefits to New Mexicans as the longest federal government shutdown in history drags on under President Donald Trump’s watch. 

The Nov. 10 special session — expected to last one day — will occur 10 days after the governor released $30 million in emergency state funds to provide food benefits to New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Those funds, allocated Read More

County Ice Rink Opening Delayed Due To Faulty Motor

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The Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Opening day for the Los Alamos County Ice Rink is delayed due to a faulty motor in the new chiller. The motor experienced an internal short circuit during performance testing conducted by Modern Mechanical Ices Systems (MMIS), the chiller designer-builder.

MMIS was onsite at the time of the incident, and although a fire was detected inside the motor frame, they were able to react quickly to prevent any damage to the chiller or the facility.

Repairs are anticipated within the week, allowing for an estimated new opening day of Nov. 28.

The Read More