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State Canvass Board Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results, Orders Automatic Recounts
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State Canvass Board met today in Santa Fe and unanimously certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election.
“Canvassing is a critical component of the democratic process that helps affirm the security and accuracy of our elections,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “Today’s certification of the 2026 Primary Election represents the culmination of all of the hard work of the state’s county clerk offices, poll workers and the staff of the Secretary of State’s Office. Together, we not only had a great election, but we also successfully transitioned Read More
Co-op Showcase Series: Set In Stone June 26
Local cover band, Set In Stone. Courtesy photo
Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:
Set In Stone is a local cover band bringing rock, alternative, and pop classics from the ’70s through the 2000s, from Foo Fighters and Radiohead to driving ’80s synth-rock. Just don’t request “Sweet Caroline.”
Show starts Friday at 5:45 p.m. at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Vendors are welcome.
County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment to a vacant seat on the Personnel Board. The vacancy is a three-year term, expiring March 31, 2029. Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply.” Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.
The Personnel Board, comprising five members, serves in an appellate and advisory capacity in the administration of Read More
Heinrich, Fischer, Welch, Curtis Introduce Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Harmful Chemicals
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and John Curtis (R-Idaho) introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, legislation to support the development of next-generation, PFAS-free protective gear to better protect firefighters from the dangers of their work.
Firefighters are exposed to carcinogens when they respond to virtually every type of fire or incident. This includes PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, which can be found in firefighters’ Read More
NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting June 25
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend the second public meeting regarding the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project in El Rito, NM.
The existing bridge is being replaced to improve safety, maintain access, and meet current engineering standards.
Attend the meeting to:
- Receive key updates on the project and planned bridge improvements
- Learn more about cultural and natural resource considerations
- Ask questions and share your input with the project team
Meeting Details:
- Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 6–7:30 p.m.
- Alumni Hall, El Rito Northern
Fire Burning In Jemez Mountains; No Threat To Los Alamos
Location of fire burning this morning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Watch Duty
COUNTY News:
A fire near Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains has been reported this morning and has burned approximately 15 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for Jemez Falls Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Sandoval Fire is on scene fully suppressing the fire.
Smoke may be visible throughout the day surrounding communities. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.
Use caution if traveling through this area as firefighters may be along N.M. 4.
Further details about the fire can be found Read More
Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act Executive Committee Special Meeting
COURT News:
The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce a special meeting from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Thursday, July 9, of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). This Committee oversees the ongoing implementation of SB3 (2025), including statewide coordination, regional planning, and progress toward building a stronger behavioral health system. It brings together leaders from all three branches of government, along with community partners, to support a more responsive and equitable Read More
New Mexico Housing Market Posts Gains In Sales, Prices, & Inventory In May
HOUSING News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s housing market remained resilient in May 2026, with home sales, prices, and inventory all posting gains compared to both the previous month and one year ago. Statewide sales reached 1,820 transactions in May, up 6.9% from April and 2.0% from May 2025.
The median sold price rose to $355,000, an increase of 1.4% from April and 1.0% year-over-year, continuing the state’s trend of steady price appreciation. Total sales volume climbed to $786.6 million, up 11.4% from April and 3.9% from May 2025, while the average sale price increased to $432,215, Read More
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Pets Of The Week: Benson And Binx
Splash! That’s the sound of Benson making himself the life of the party. This lovable goof recently showed off his social skills poolside, making friends with every dog he met and proving that his biggest talent—aside from cuddling—is winning over absolutely everyone in sight. Benson is getting ready to be “paw-roled” from our Paws in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, where he’s spent eight weeks polishing his manners, learning new skills, and perfecting his signature full-body cuddle lean. At just 1 year old and 59 pounds, this boxer mix is built for adventures, road trips, Read More
Conservation Groups Move To Stop Destructive Logging On Santa Fe National Forest
WildEarth Guardians News:
SANTA FE — WildEarth Guardians, the Santa Fe Forest Coalition, and the Forest Advocate today filed a notice of intent to sue the Forest Service over Endangered Species Act violations related to increases in logging approved under the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project and the Revised Forest Plan.
When the Forest Service finalized its 2022 Revised Forest Plan, it approved a 150% increase in commercial logging over the previous 1986 plan, including in areas identified as not suitable for timber production. Toward this end, the Encino Vista project authorized Read More
Luján And Others Introduce CHILE Act To Strengthen Support For Specialty Crop Growers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 23, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act, legislation to strengthen federal support for specialty crop growers facing economic losses and market disruptions.
The CHILE Act builds upon language included in the House-passed Read More
Catch Of The Week: Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Breach
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Need another reason to dislike Texas (kidding!)? If you or anyone you know bought a Texas hunting or fishing license recently, your personal information may already be in criminal hands.
A breach involving a third-party vendor used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has exposed data belonging to more than three million people. We are talking driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses. Yikes!
That combination is worth understanding. A driver’s license Read More
County Announces Modified Holiday Hours For July 3-4
Scene from 2025 Fourth of July drone show at Ashley Pond. Photo by Cathy Bottoms
COUNTY News:
In observance of our 250th Independence Day, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close Friday, July 3.
While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Friday, the following facilities will be open or have modified hours during the holiday weekend:
- Atomic City Transit – No fixed bus routes or Dial-a-Ride service will be available. Regular services will
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate Was 4.9% In April 2026
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in April, up from 4.8 percent in March and up from 4.1 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in April was 4.3 percent, unchanged from the rate in March and up from 4.2 percent in April 2025.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 400 jobs, or less than 0.1 percent, between April 2025 and April 2026. The private sector was up 2,200 jobs, or 0.3 percent, while the public sector was down 1,800 jobs, or 0.9 percent. Within the private sector, the private service-providing industries were Read More
FBI: Navajo Man Charged With Arson
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Navajo man is facing federal charges for burning down a dwelling.
According to court documents, on May 13, 2026, Rashaan McMillan, 31, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, set fire to and burned down the dwelling of John Doe and Jane Doe.
McMillan is charged with arson of a dwelling and will remain in federal custody pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, McMillan faces up to life in prison.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, Read More
Wilderness Society Responds To BLM Oil & Gas Rule Rollback Announcement
Wilderness Society News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Department of the Interior announced its plan to revise the BLM Oil and Gas Rule (also known as the Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule), which updated and improved a woefully outdated federal oil and gas leasing program that was riddled with de facto subsidies for fossil fuel companies. The Interior Department also announced its plan to roll back regulations aimed at preventing methane waste from oil and gas operations.
Undermining the Rule is another attempt by the administration and its allies in Congress to use the pretense of a national Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote In The Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: Coyote in the Valle Grande. NPS/Stan Ford Read More
Firefighters Contain Human Caused Wildfire At Clearcreek Campgrounds On Cuba Ranger District
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The Divide Fire was detected on Sunday, June 21 on the Cuba Ranger District off N.M. 126 at the Clear Creek Campgrounds.
Fire is human caused. Fire was burning in willows and an adjacent log near the creek. Firefighters were able to contain the fire at 0.1 acres Sunday evening. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and extinguish any heat in order to ensure the fire is dead-out.
Fire information is available on the Santa Fe National Forest website, Inciweb, NM Fire Information, and social media Read More