Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Luján, Barrasso Suicide Lifeline Bill
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation Monday night to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information.
“The 988 hotline is a critical resource for those facing mental health crises and has saved countless lives in New Mexico and across the country,” Sen. Luján said. “Senate passage of our bipartisan bill is an important step toward making the 988 hotline more reliable, efficient, Read More
New Mexico House Republican Leadership Urges Immediate Passage Of SAVE Act
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico House Republican leadership has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging immediate passage of the SAVE Act and calling for a standing filibuster if Senate Democrats attempt to block the legislation.
The lawmakers warned that continued failure to strengthen election safeguards will further erode public trust in the electoral process and threaten confidence in the foundation of the country itself.
House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong said the SAVE Act is necessary to restore faith in American elections before that trust is permanently Read More
DPU Customers Encouraged To Attend Water Rate Hearings
COUNTY News:
Two public hearings on proposed water rate increases are scheduled for May 20 and June 30, and water customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are encouraged to attend.
The first hearing is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
If the proposed water rate ordinance is approved by the BPU, it will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday, June 9, prior to a second hearing scheduled for the council meeting at 6 Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Quorum To Be Present At 2026 Graduation Ceremony Friday May 15
UNM-LA News:
A quorum of the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is expected to attend the UNM-LA commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15.
The ceremony will be held at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.
Although a quorum of board members will be present, no official business will be conducted and no votes or decisions will be made during the event. Board members will attend in support of graduating students and to celebrate their achievements.
About UNM-LA
UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, Read More
Letter To The Editor: We Support Joe Granville For County
By SUSAN & STEPHEN KNOX
Los Alamos
We are writing to enthusiastically support Joe Granville for County Council. As his next-door neighbor for the past 10 years, we have had the opportunity to see firsthand the kind of person Joe is—thoughtful, hardworking, dependable, and deeply committed to our community. Good leadership requires someone who listens carefully, treats people respectfully, and follows through on commitments. We have watched Joe demonstrate those qualities, whether helping neighbors, volunteering or serving on community boards, or seeking practical solutions Read More
Ten New Mexico Companies Share $245,000 In Grant Money To Fuel State’s Creative Business Economy
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Ten creative businesses in New Mexico will share nearly $245,000 in state grant money aimed at helping them improve operations, expand their reach and build long-term stability. Creative businesses use creative means such as design, production, culture or crafts to turn original ideas, artistic talent and innovation into products or services that create economic value.
These Business Development & Expansion Grants, awarded by Economic Development New Mexico Creative Industries Division, are the second batch of awards during fiscal year 2026. Grant applicants Read More
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New Mexico Governor Leads Trade Mission To Japan
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo Tuesday to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan.
The governor aims to advance potential trade deals in energy technologies, computing and natural gas exports during the official trade mission to Japan. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is joining Lujan Grisham on the trade mission this week.
“From abundant and clean natural gas to advanced technologies, New Mexico has a lot to offer Japan and other markets around the world,” Lujan Grisham said. “This mission Read More
LWV New Mexico Shares Vote411 Online Guide
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico is providing an online Election Voter Guide for the June semi-open primary elections. The guide covers races all over the state. The Vote411 Voter Guide is simple, easy to use and free.
It is different than other online voter guides because it provides candidates’ responses to League questions about their qualifications plus where they stand on national, local or state issues.
This is how it works: Go online at Vote411.org. Enter your address to find what races
and candidates are on your ballot.
“The League is offering this as a free public service Read More
Los Alamos County Hires Max Khudiakov To Serve As Economic Development Administrator
Newly hired Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov. Courtesy/Max Khudiakov
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces Max Khudiakov as Economic Development Administrator. He will begin on June 8, 2026.
The Administrator plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, supporting existing businesses while attracting new businesses.
Khudiakov has a wealth of economic development experience and knowledge. He comes from the Town of Red River, where he was the Director of Economic Development & Tourism for more than four years and implemented many award-winning Read More
Bill Would Protect 105,623 Acres Of Caja del Rio Habitat, Culturally Significant Landscape
NWF News:
SANTA FE — The Caja del Rio Protection Act, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), would designate the Caja del Rio as a Bureau of Land Management National Conservation Area and U.S. Forest Service Special Management Area to permanently protect the region.
“The Caja del Rio supports a resident population and migration pattern of deer and elk that have supported our ancestors and Tesuque Pueblo’s inherent health and cultural ties to the natural environment. The landscape also serves as a migration corridor for these animals Read More
Dannemann: New Mexico Has A New Political Party
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
If all has gone as planned, New Mexico has a new political party.
Official events to establish the Forward Party were scheduled to take place on May 8. On that day—within 30 days of its April organizing event as prescribed by law—the party was due to present its bylaws along with a sufficient number of signatures to the Secretary of State or a county clerk. According to chairman Bob Perls, the required number of signatures was about 3500 and they have more than enough. Party leaders have been working with the Secretary of State’s Read More
Heinrich Joins Grand Opening Of New Saranam ADC Family Housing Development In Albuquerque
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined the grand opening of Saranam’s new ADC Family Campus, which includes 23 housing units that Heinrich helped fund in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) appropriations bill to support New Mexico families experiencing homelessness.
At the grand opening, Heinrich toured the new housing development and delivered remarks emphasizing how Saranam’s ADC Family Campus demonstrates what’s possible when we invest in transitional housing and comprehensive family support services. Read More
County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet May 14
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14.
The meeting is open to the public.
Due to early voting underway in Council Chambers, this meeting will be held in the Boards & Commissions Room 110 across from Council Chambers.
Find the agenda here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Izraelevitz: Clarifying Reasons Behind Run For Sheriff
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate For County Sheriff
It is unfortunate that online discussion about the merits of an elected Sheriff for Los Alamos, specifically regarding my campaign, has devolved into questions about my ethical compass. I would like to take a moment to be clear and factual about the reasons behind my effort to be elected as our Sheriff.
First of all, I am frank about my opposition to a Los Alamos County Sheriff, as I have been for a decade as County Councilor and in multiple communications. The position has evolved into one with no duties, is a waste of taxpayers’ money, and, for this Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Meet In Work Session May 12
Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Elevation of Dispute to Tier 1 Officials Pursuant to Section 25 of the Compliance Order on Consent
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704307_EMLA-26-196-2-1_Elevation_Dispute_Tier_1_Officials_Pursuant_to_Section_25_of_the+CO_042326.pdf
Op-Ed: When The Power Goes Out, Natural Gas Still Works
By THOMAS TIERNEY
Los Alamos
Yesterday’s town-wide power outage reminded Los Alamos how completely modern life depends upon electricity. The lights went out, internet service stopped, electric stovetops went cold, garage doors froze shut, and many residents suddenly lost the ability to prepare a warm meal.
County leaders should keep that reality firmly in mind as they discuss restricting or eliminating natural gas appliances for residential cooking.
Los Alamos experiences recurring power outages. Wind, snow, wildfire mitigation efforts, equipment failures, and grid instability Read More
Heinrich, Leger Fernández Lead NM Delegation To Unveil New Legislation To Permanently Protect Caja Del Rio
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, unveils the Caja del Rio Protection Act at a press conference in front of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs trailhead, May 8, 2026. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — At a press conference in front of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Read More
U.S. Senators Luján, Markey, Schumer And Cantwell Urge FCC To Stop First Amendment Attacks
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging it to rescind last week’s order requiring Disney to file early license renewals for its eight ABC broadcast stations.
The FCC order, at Chairman Carr’s directive, came just one day after President Donald Trump publicly demanded Read More