DPLAC: Vote In The Democratic Primary This Year
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) is excited to invite all registered voters in Los Alamos County to vote in the Democratic Primary this year.
Thanks to New Mexico Senate Bill 16, passed in 2025, New Mexico now has what are called semi-open primaries. This means that Independent and Decline-to-State (DTS) voters can show up to any major party primaries and request the ballot of any major party they choose without changing their party affiliation.
Other major party voters (Republican) can vote in the Democratic Party Primary if they change their registration by May Read More
Heinrich, Young, Rounds, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Expand AI Research Access
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, and Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the CREATE AI Act, legislation to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) as shared national research infrastructure that provides AI researchers and students with greater access to the resources, data, and tools needed to develop safe and trustworthy AI.
“The CREATE AI Act will help us develop and deploy AI responsibly, Read More
Independent Government Watchdog Launches Investigation Into DOJ Handling Of Epstein Files
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a request from U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and bipartisan Senators, the nonpartisan, independent Government Accountability Office (GAO) opened an investigation into the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) practices in redacting information from the public release of the Epstein Files.
“The American people deserve accountability, transparency, and a process they can trust. But under this Department of Justice, the Trump administration has failed to release the Epstein files as required by law. This audit is a necessary step toward transparency Read More
Bregman Announces Bold Transformation Plan For CYFD, Vows To End Decades Of Systemic Failure
Gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman
Sam Bregman Campaign News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman has unveiled a comprehensive policy platform to transform the Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD). Citing a history of instability, staggering staff turnover, and tragic outcomes for New Mexico’s most vulnerable children, Bregman’s plan moves beyond incremental shifts to propose a complete structural overhaul of the agency.
“CYFD was created in 1992 with good intentions, but we are not living in 1992 anymore,” Bregman said. “Today, the agency is overextended Read More
Sen. Luján Introduces Legislation To Boost Compensation For TSA Workers, Guarantee Pay During DHS Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act (WATCH Personnel Act), legislation that would boost compensation for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and guarantee pay for TSA workers during the current Republican Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Congressional Republicans have needlessly kept DHS shutdown for over two months, refusing to pass a bipartisan bill that would fund the core agencies of DHS, while holding Read More
Rep. Vasquez Pushes Back On Proposed Changes At HUD That Would Worsen New Mexico Homelessness Crisis
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner demanding the agency reverse proposed changes to its longstanding Continuum of Care program, one of one of the largest federal grants that helps people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing and stay off the streets. The Congressman warned that the Administration’s “proposed changes risk pushing nearly 200,000 Americans into homelessness.”
The Administration’s proposed changes shift funding from permanent Read More
Council Tentatively OKs FY2027 Interdepartmental Budget
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti listens to the presentation on the FY 2027 interdepartmental budget this evening in Council Chambers. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the $8.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves DPU’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton presents his department’s FY2027 budget this evening to the council. Council approved 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve the department’s $94.6 million budget. Council also tentatively approved a $900,000 for a joint budget option between the utilities and Public Works departments, which would be for a road re-pavement and utility infrastructure improvement project. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Public Works FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Director Eric Martinez presents his department’s FY2027 budget to the council this evening. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $64.3 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAPD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the department’s $20.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAFD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, far right, presents his department’s FY 2027 budget this evening to the council. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $58.2 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Community Svcs. Dept. FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening in Council Chambers. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $33.5 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer Names Linda P. Gallegos As State Cash Manager
Linda P. Gallegos
From the Office of the Treasurer’s Office:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office today announced Linda P. Gallegos as the new State Cash Manager, effective Monday, May 4, 2026.
Gallegos brings decades of public finance, treasury operations, and government leadership experience to the role, where she will oversee the state’s daily cash management functions and strengthen coordination between the State Treasurer’s Office’s (STO) Cash Management and Investment Divisions to maximize efficiency, transparency, and returns for New Mexico taxpayers.
Her appointment Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
Op-Ed: Flag Etiquette At NO KINGS
By NEILL GOLTZ
Los Alamos
I am a recent immigrant to the Los Alamos community, but here long enough to have participated 3 times with the local “Indivisible” chapter at the “NO KINGS” rallies at Ashley Pond and along Trinity Drive and Central Avenue.
At a recent chapter meeting, I learned that a number of people in the community were upset with the upside-down display of two or three American flags.
I represent that this expression of my feelings is entirely my own, and in no way is the policy or advocacy of the “Indivisible” organization, or any of its other participants.
“NO KINGS” rally participants Read More
Dannemann: Voters Will Decide About Paying Legislators
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
If New Mexico legislators were paid a salary, what would you expect them to do that they have not been doing up till now?
New Mexico is the only state legislature where legislators are not paid something like a salary, though they do receive per diem and mileage compensation. This November, a proposed amendment to the state constitution (House Joint Resolution 5) will be on the ballot, asking voters to approve or vote down proposed compensation. You and I will vote on this proposal.
Here’s the problem: The language of the proposed Read More
Luján, Goldman Reintroduce Bill To Protect Consumers, Require Transparency On Food & Grocery Delivery Apps
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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) will reintroduce the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act, legislation designed to provide consumers with more clarity on delivery app pricing.
When shopping through a delivery app for meal delivery, groceries, or other products, many companies apply surprise delivery fees and service charges at checkout that significantly inflate the total cost. Read More
Council Tentatively Approves CDD FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Eli Isaacson presents his department’s FY27 budget Monday to the council. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $18.5 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Administrative Svcs. FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio presents the Administrative Services FY27 budget Monday to the council. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $19.2 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approve Its FY27 Budget
Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Linda Matteson, far right, presents the Fiscal Year 2027 Los Alamos County Council budget during Monday night’s budget hearing. Council voted 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve its $689,037 FY 27 budget. Council agreed to move the $37,350 budget option for travel to the ‘parking lot’ for more discussion. Screenshot/LADP Read More