DPLA To Host Democratic Candidate Meet & Greets
Heinrich Tours Re-Envisioned Schoolyard At Polk Middle School, Announces Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) plants seeds with Polk Middle School students in their re-envisioned schoolyard, April 9, 2026. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met with Polk Middle School students in Albuquerque to tour their re-envisioned schoolyard and announce introduction of his Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act, legislation to help New Mexico schools transform schoolyards into vibrant, nature-rich spaces for learning, play, and community use.
For many kids, the closest outdoor space is an asphalt schoolyard—offering little Read More
New Mexico Aging Dept. Relaunches Statewide Volunteer Program & Opens Nominations For Volunteer Awards
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has relaunched its statewide volunteer program with a new centralized hub connecting New Mexicans to service opportunities — and is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards through April 22.
Last fiscal year, 1,018 volunteers contributed nearly 600,000 hours of service across programs, including the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Companion Program, and the Foster Grandparents Program. Combined, their work contributed an estimated Read More
Santa Fe National Forest And Spanish Land Grant Sign Historic Memorandum Of Understanding
From left, Monica T. Rodriguez, Secretary of the San Joaquin del Rio de Chama Land Grant, Leonard Martinez, President of the San Joaquin del Rio de Chama Land Grant, Shaun Sanchez, Forest Supervisor, Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest and the San Joaquín del Río de Chama Land Grant signed a first ever Memorandum of Understanding March 27, to advance both organizations’ goals of improved coordination, communication, and collaboration on land and natural resource management.
“This is truly a momentous occasion,” said Santa Fe National Read More
RPLA Announces April 2026 Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
We had a wonderful time with NM Rep. (District 63) and NM CD-3 Candidate Martin Zamora on March 28.
According to the most recent National Community Survey in Los Alamos County, over 97 percent of residents would like local businesses, fiscal stewardship, and communication and engagement to be prioritized in our community. However, the lowest performing areas continue to be the vibrancy of downtown/commercial areas, cost of living, shopping opportunities, and overall quality and variety of business and service establishments. Read More
County Council Directs Staff To Probe Four-Way Stop At Urban Street And North Road
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved directing the County to investigate and research the possibility of installing a four-way stop at the intersection of North Road and Urban Street during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Over the years, a wide range of people have spurred Los Alamos County Council to act on various issues. During the regular council meeting Tuesday night, council was again moved to act due to a citizen’s petition.
Council voted 7-0 to direct staff and/or Read More
CYFD Responds To Department Of Justice Report
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — The Children, Youth and Families Department issued the following statement in response to a state Department of Justice report on CYFD released Wednesday:
We are still reviewing the attorney general’s report, but it’s clear that it underplays or ignores significant, measurable progress the department has made in the last seven months — progress acknowledged by outside partners, the plaintiffs and co-neutrals in the Kevin S. settlement and sister agencies.
The death of any child is a tragedy. We grieve the loss of every life and share in the heartbreak endured by family Read More
Three Candidates Participate In LAPS School Board Forum
LAPS Board candidates Elisa Baker. left, and Stephanie Galvez listen as LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy speaks during Monday night’s school board forum. Candidate Katie Mussack attended virtually. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, LAPS Board President Sondra Wyman, Vice President Lauren Coupland, Secretary Melanie Colgan and member Antonio Jaurigue ask questions to applicants seeking the open board seat in District 1 during a forum Monday night in the board meeting room. Applicants for the seat previously held by Margie Serrato, include Elisa Baker, right, Stephanie Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Proposes Stronger Financial Protections For State Lands
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
New Mexico State Land Office News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Wednesday the opening of the public comment process and a public hearing on a proposed new rule to strengthen bonding requirements for oil and gas development on state lands.
Currently, oil and gas lessees are required to have a $10,000 bond on file to cover expenses for plugging abandoned wells and remediating other damage to state lands – a figure that has long been woefully inadequate considering plugging a single abandoned well with no other Read More
Heinrich, Risch Lead Legislation To Ensure Long-Term Funding For Community Infrastructure Projects In New Mexico Surrounding WIPP
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Economic Assistance Assurance Act, legislation to amend the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act.
The Economic Assistance Assurance Act will ensure sustained, inflation-adjusted funding for New Mexico communities to maintain vital infrastructure projects, such as road maintenance Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet April 13
View of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM/LA
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 13, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Drive.
The meeting will also be virtual via Zoom. To join the meeting, follow this link: https://unm.zoom.us/j/93628197575.
Agenda items include review and adoption of the upcoming year’s budget.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise Read More
New Mexico Earns Clean Audit On $33.5 Billion For FY2025
DFA Secretary Wayne Propst
NMDFA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico passed an independent audit of its fiscal year 2025 finances with no significant findings, confirming that the state accurately and transparently accounted for $33.53 billion in public funds—and delivered the results among the earliest in state history.
The Department of Finance and Administration’s Financial Control Division leads production of the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which covers 130 agencies and component units. The FY25 audit reflects a $1.32 billion or 4 percent increase over the previous Read More
Ricky Serna Sworn In As New Mexico Deputy State Treasurer
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver administers the oath of office to New Mexico Deputy State Treasurer Ricky Serna as his Aunt Liddie Martinez holds the Bible during the ceremony Monday morning at the State Treasurer’s Office in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
State Treasurer’s Office Communications Director Bushra Elfarissi takes a photo of, from left, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya, Deputy State Treasurer Ricky Serna and his Aunt Liddie Martinez during Serna’s swearing in ceremony Monday morning Read More
NM Delegation Statement On Trump Administration Reversing Pecos Watershed Protections
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), released the following statement in response to the Trump administration cancelling a withdrawal application that would protect the Upper Pecos Watershed from new mining operations.
“The Trump administration’s move to roll back protections Read More
U.S. And Mexico Collaborate On Historic Transfer Of Mexican Wolves To Durango, Mexico
Two family groups consisting of four wolves each were transported from the U.S. to Durango, Mexico in March 2026. Courtesy/New Mexico Department of Wildlife
New Mexico Department of Wildlife News:
SANTA FE — The Mexican wolf has returned to the wild in the state of Durango, Mexico, marking a historic effort nearly 50 years in the making.
Thanks to extensive collaboration between state, federal and Mexican agencies and other partners, two family groups consisting of four wolves each were transported from the U.S. to Durango in March 2026.
Additionally, an adult female Mexican wolf from the Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader To Feature Marcela Diaz April 16
Marcela Diaz
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) will host its monthly event, Lunch with a Leader, for the community from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Loop.
The speaker will be Marcela Diaz, founding executive director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a statewide immigrant-based organization that works to promote racial and worker justice.
Following the presentation, LWV members will meet privately for their annual meeting.
Diaz will focus her presentation on the last legislative session with an update on immigration legislation Read More
Op-Ed: Anti-Predatory Lending Law Working As Intended, But Threats Are Looming
By KATIE GUTIERREZ
Tax, Budget, and Economic Reform Director
Think New Mexico
Despite the success of the anti-predatory lending law in keeping credit accessible to low-income New Mexicans at dramatically lower interest rates, threats to the law are looming.
In 2022, Think New Mexico worked with Representative Susan Herrera, Senator Bill Soules, and members of the Fair Lending Coalition to win passage of legislation reducing the maximum annual interest rates of small loans from 175% to 36%. The law is worded to prevent charges over 36% for any small loans made in the state—including interest Read More
New Mexico Governor Departs For Official Trip To Spain
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham left Monday for a trip to Madrid, Spain, to participate in an educational and business outreach summit hosted by the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino.
The delegation will examine more than 500 years of shared history between the United States and Spain, especially the role of Spanish history in shaping the American story — from Santa Fe, New Mexico, the nation’s first capital, to St. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city. The governor will also meet with Spanish business leaders to discuss opportunities for Read More
Senate Republicans Urge Interim Tax Committee To Consider Real Tax Relief For Hard-Working New Mexicans
NMSR News:
SANTA FE — Republican members of the Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy (RSTP) interim committee recently sent a letter proposing much-deserved tax relief for New Mexico taxpayers.
Specifically, the letter asks that the committee consider providing a ‘Citizens Tax Rebate’ to every New Mexico taxpayer, funded by excess tax revenues the state collects. Instead of returning these dollars to the hard-working New Mexicans who contribute them, these excess revenues have instead been used to grow the state budget from $6.3B in FY19 to $11.4B for the upcoming FY27, a growth of nearly Read More
Izraelevitz: All Public Safety In Los Alamos Should Be The Purview Of Professionals
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff
Los Alamos, alone among the 33 Counties in New Mexico, delegates all law enforcement responsibilities to the Chief of Police. Similarly, all summons, subpoenas, and similar civil actions are also handled by the Police Department. Finally, as a practical matter, Police staff handle the Sex Offenders Registry, even though that is formally the only remaining responsibility of the Sheriff.
This makes sense because only Police staff have the training and expertise to monitor, update, and verify a database so important to our public Read More