Eric Stromberg Enters Election Race For County Council
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, files on Eric Stromberg’s behalf, for a position on the Council. Stromberg, Republican, currently serves on the Board of Public Utilities. He was unable to file in person so Reagor filed on his behalf. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
David Hampton Files To Run For County Council
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen Files For Re-Election
Elizabeth Allen, Democrat, files for re-election to the Municipal Judge position Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This would be her third term. Allen said she decided to run again ‘because I care deeply about strengthening our court and the services that support the people who come through it.’ Looking back on her tenure as Municipal Judge, Allen said, ‘I am very proud of the fact that we transition to paperless. We increased access to justice by ensuring interpretation services. I am proud of the community collaborations I have created Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Four Education Bills
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four education bills Monday, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.
The legislation—covering literacy instruction, math teacher preparation, special education services and school employee insurance—passed both chambers of the legislature with near-unanimous or unanimous bipartisan support.
“Today marks another milestone in changing the trajectory of public education in New Mexico,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Reading proficiency is up 10 percentage points Read More
Ben Ray Luján Earns Support Of Supermajority Of Democratic Party Delegates In Pre-Primary Convention
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
MESCALERO — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján earned the support of 85.91 percent of delegates at the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s pre-primary convention this weekend in Mescalero, New Mexico.
“I’m deeply honored to have earned the support of my fellow Democrats at the pre-primary convention. I’m proud to stand with Democrats from every corner of our state, and I will continue fighting every day for the place we call home, holding this administration accountable, and delivering investments to all 33 counties.
“Democrats across New Mexico are energized and ready Read More
Robinson: Healthcare Supporters Enjoyed Some Wins, But Don’t Get Too Comfortable
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services
Sometimes I’m happy to be wrong.
Before the legislative session began, I didn’t have much faith that lawmakers would deliver on healthcare needs and told readers as much. But in the 30-day sprint we call governing, legislators pushed through a couple of the landmark bills, along with several important but less known measures.
And they showed some overdue love and respect to our dwindling number of doctors.
It’s a good beginning, but those of you who contacted your legislators, wrote letters to the editor or posted online should stay Read More
Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.
“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich And Whitehouse Issue Joint Statement On Permitting Reform
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 U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), on Friday issued the following statement on permitting reform:
“After discussions with our colleagues, we have decided to reopen negotiations on permitting reform. We are hopeful that recent developments are indicative of a positive direction from the Trump administration. As we move forward, we expect that there will be no further Read More
2026 State Republican Pre-Primary Convention Results
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela
From the Republican Party of New Mexico:
RUIDOSO — Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) held its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention in beautiful Ruidoso with approximately 700 attendees, including delegates, guests, and volunteers.
Nearly 450 delegates selected from their counties across the state voted by paper ballot for the following races:
- Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Public Lands and Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 3.
“This weekend’s pre-primary convention proved that we have a group of Read More
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.
- Review, 2025 Work Plan for Aquifer Testing at Regional Aquifer Groundwater Monitoring Well R-80
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704223_NMED_Review_R-80_Test_Plan_030426.pdf - Review,
New Mexico Governor Signs 33 More Bills Into Law
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the signing of 33 bills, including initiatives related to water security, environmental conservation, infrastructure, economic development, education and public safety.
The bills are listed and linked below.
Water & Environment
HB 63: NMFA Water Project Fund Projects
HB 109: Water Project Fund Changes
HB 111: Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty
HB 184: Investment Of Conservation & Legacy Funds
HB 108: Watershed District Taxes And Directors
Infrastructure
New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Proposes First-In-The-Nation State Office Of Community Safety, Independent Commission To Replace CYFD
Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland
From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today, Deb Haaland, who is running to be the next governor of New Mexico, proposed a first-in-the-nation State Office of Community Safety, which would coordinate and deploy behavioral health and medical professionals to address the root causes of our public safety challenges and free up officers to tackle violent crime. The proposal came during her press conference releasing her full public safety agenda, which included a path to overhaul CYFD and replace it with an independent commission. Read More
Los Alamos Indivisible To Join No Kings Day Of Peaceful Action At Ashley Pond Park March 28
Los Alamos Indivisible News:
Los Alamos Invisible will join millions of Americans nationwide for the third No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on Saturday, March 28 — a day of nonviolent protest and community solidarity.
NO KINGS is a peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization organized in response to concerns about authoritarian overreach, government corruption, and policies impacting immigrant families, voting rights, healthcare, environmental protections, education, public safety, and the rising cost of living.
As Donald Trump escalates efforts that many view as expanding Read More
New Mexico Health Care Authority To Host Public Feedback Session On CARA Transition Wednesday April 1
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority will host an online public feedback session Wednesday, April 1, to gather input on the transition of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) program to the agency.
The session will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will focus on the upcoming transfer of CARA administration to the Health Care Authority, which is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.
The session is intended to provide information about the transition and to hear directly from community members, partners and individuals with direct experience with the Read More
Heinrich Tours Early Childhood Center After Securing Funding To Expand Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program Across New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), tours the Early Childhood Center of Excellence in Santa Fe after securing $273,000 for New Mexico’s APRENDE teacher apprenticeship program, Feb. 27, 2026.
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, toured the Early Childhood Center of Excellence at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and met with educators and teacher apprentices to discuss their work to expand the APRENDE workforce development program, which provides high-quality early childhood education and prepares the Read More
Heinrich Voices Opposition To Nominee Steve Pearce To Lead Bureau Of Land Management
BLM nominee Steve Pearce
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement opposing former Congressman Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM):
“I have known Congressman Pearce a long time. And while I appreciate his testimony before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week, I cannot in good faith vote to advance his nomination to serve as our Bureau of Land Management Director.
“When Congressman Pearce testified, Read More
Heinrich, Toulouse Oliver, Local Elections Officials Host Roundtable On Safeguarding New Mexicans’ Voting Access
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and N.M. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver host local New Mexico officials to discuss how Trump’s Department of Justice is threatening voting access in New Mexico, Feb. 27, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, hosted a roundtable with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and local election officials to discuss the unprecedented threats to Americans’ right to vote and New Mexico’s Read More
New Mexico Marks National Consumer Protection Week With Prevention Push
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans made 10,638 reports of fraud to the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, totaling $50.7 million in losses. This National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, the Securities Division is urging residents to learn how to avoid, report and recover from scams and investment fraud.
National Consumer Protection Week, sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission, is an annual initiative held during the first full week of March. It brings together federal, state and local agencies, along with private and nonprofit partners, to provide resources and educational tools Read More
Zamora: Disaster Relief Was Meant For Fire Victims, Not FEMA Insiders
By Rep. MARTIN ZAMORA
District 63
Candidate for Congressional District 03
When Congress created the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire compensation fund, the mission was simple: help New Mexico families rebuild after one of the worst disasters in state history. Homes were destroyed, land was lost, and entire livelihoods vanished overnight. The fund was meant to be a promise that victims would not be abandoned by their government.
Today, that promise is in jeopardy, and the people responsible for oversight have failed the folks they were charged with helping.
Investigative reporting has revealed Read More
County To Host Open Houses On Comprehensive Plan
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will host two public engagement open houses in March as part of its comprehensive plan update process. County residents are encouraged to attend and provide input.
This update to the 2016 comprehensive plan will serve as the County’s long-range planning policy guide and will shape decisions around land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, and economic development for many years to come.
An open house in Los Alamos will be held 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Council Chambers. A second open house in White Rock will take place 12:30-2 p.m. on Read More