County Seeking Applications For Art In Public Places Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is now accepting applications from eligible candidates for appointment to one vacant seat on the Art in Public Places (APP) Board. The vacancy is a two-year term, expiring on March 24, 2028.
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 APP Board integrates art into public spaces, promotes public awareness, and creates visually Read More
League Of Women Voters To Host Lunch With A Leader Featuring Rep. Christine Chandler March 19
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos’ (LWV) community event, Lunch with a Leader, will be noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19, in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Loop.
The featured speaker is Rep. Christine Chandler. Rep. Chandler will be discussing the much-debated topic of what the County Council can and cannot do.
This event is open to the public and attendees are asked to arrive by 11:45 a.m., as the presentation begins promptly at noon.
Although she is now best known for being the local representative to the New Mexico House of Representatives since being elected in 2018, Rep. Read More
Heinrich Leads New Mexico & Texas Colleagues To Urge Trump Administration To Reverse Rate Cuts For Veterans’ Essential Homecare Services
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich led U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) to urge U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to reverse the Trump administration’s cuts to reimbursement rates for essential home health care services for veterans across New Mexico and parts of Texas.
Due to the Trump Administration’s cuts, as of Jan. 1, 2026, the reimbursement rate for veterans’ home care services in New Mexico fell Read More
Melanee Hand Files For Re-Election To County Council
Evan Rose files on Councilor Melanee Hand’s behalf for a second term on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Hand is traveling and was not able to file in person. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jeff Casalina Files For County Assessor
Jeff Casalina, Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Assessor Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Casalina said he has retired from the Department of Energy and he wanted to do something more. After speaking to current Assessor George Chandler, Casalina decided to run for Assessor. He would bring 20 years of experience as a real estate appraiser to the table. ‘I think experience matters in a job like this,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Former County Manager Steve Lynne Runs For Council
Retired Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne returns Tuesday to Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building to file for a position on County Council. ‘It’s been two years, I thought it is time to start giving back in a different way,’ he said. Since retiring, Lynne said he joined the Los Alamos Community Foundation, which he said has been a great experience but given his background, Lynne felt he could continue to help out. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor File For Re-Election
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Taylor said she decided to run again because ‘This is the best job I ever had. I’ve learned a lot and I continue to learn a lot everyday.’ Taylor said she is a member of the Magistrate Judge Association and was appointed by the New Mexico Supreme Court to the Magistrate Judge Advisory Committee. In a politically polarizing environment, Taylor said she is proud she does not bend to politics but adheres to the rule of law. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Councilor Theresa Cull Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Cull, Democrat, said she decided to run for a second term on Council because ‘there’s a lot of good things happening or about to happened in the County and I want to see them through. She listed housing, the potential social services hub and the broadband project as a few examples. Plus, Cull said she would like to continue to work on making improvements to the small business community and helping small business owners. ‘I want to continue to be an ear for people,’ Read More
Jason Chappel Enters County Council Election Race
Jason Chappel files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Chappel, Republican, said he decided to run for public office because ‘I want to make a difference for people who are not necessarily lab-related … I want to make a difference for all people.’ He added that if elected, ‘I want to focus on common sense issues. I want to make sure we are taking care of all people … my biggest thing is in this political world where it is this side, that side, I want to be the middle ground.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Marshall Maez Enters County Council Election Race
Marshall Maez files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Maez, Democrat, said housing is the main issue he would like to focus on. ‘I have three children up here and six grandchildren and I would really like for them to afford to stay up here.’ One of his young grand-daughters accompanied him Tuesday to the Municipal Building and Maez said, ‘I want to see her grow up in this community and her parents afford to live up here.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Joe Granville Files To Run For County Council
Joe Granville, Democrat, files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Granville, who previously served as Sheriff, explained he decided to run for Council because ‘I felt it was a good time in my life to offer up to serve.’ As far as what issues Granville would like to focus on, he said, ‘I would like to hear what the issues are for people.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
NM Rep. Christine Chandler Files For Re-Election
N.M. District 43 Rep. Christine Chandler files for re-election Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Chandler, Democrat, is currently serving her third term. She said she decided to run again because ‘I really enjoy working on the issues related to the state and trying to help people. I still think there’s a lot to do and I bring a lot of experience on how state and local government work.’ She added if elected she would like to continue address installing guardrails for social media and AI as well as continuing to support families in the state. Photo by Read More
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