Politics

NNSA Issues Final Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement And Record Of Decision For Expanded Operations For Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) today issued its Final Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision to implement an Expanded Operations Alternative to manage Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in the coming years.

The Record of Decision accompanies completion of LANL’s Sitewide Environmental Impact Statement, which followed the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate potential environmental impacts of three options for continuing LANL Read More

RPNM Releases Official Statement On All Qualified Candidates Ahead Of Primary Election

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Chairwoman Amy Barela

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Republican Party of New Mexico is proud to announce a full slate of qualified candidates across federal and statewide races, including write-in candidates for this year’s primary election on June 2.

New Mexico voters are tired of seeing elected Democrats take our great state in the wrong direction. Their radical agenda has created a laundry list of problems in our state, ranging from crime, drugs, and homelessness to poor public education, healthcare, and economic trouble. As we are just 70 days away from the primary election in New Mexico, Read More

Rep. Vasquez Seeks Increased Funding For Regional Information Sharing Systems

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STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 24, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a letter—joined by 104 lawmakers from both sides of the aisle—to the Appropriations Committee requesting $55 million in funding for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program. RISS program funds are utilized by 94 law enforcement agencies across New Mexico to arrest violent criminals, get illegal drugs off our streets, resolve criminal investigations, and ensure officer and public safety. 

“For many local law enforcement agencies in New Mexico, especially in our rural communities and smaller Read More

New Mexico State Fairgrounds District Board Approves First Phase Of Redevelopment

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The State Fairgrounds District Board Monday voted 6-1 to approve the first phase of a redevelopment plan that will transform the central Albuquerque site into a walkable, mixed-use destination designed to improve public safety, create new jobs and generate economic activity.

The redevelopment initiative will reorganize and consolidate existing State Fairgrounds facilities to make room for new development, create a walkable mixed-use core and establish a modern stadium to anchor the project. The plan’s financing includes $92 million in bonding capacity and $114 Read More

School Board To Hold Work Session Thursday At LAHS

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Board will hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Drive.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Call to Order
  3. Roll Call
  4. Routine Business/Approval of Agenda
  5. Recognition by the Board
  6. a. LAHS Student Council Representatives
    1. Student Liaison Representatives
    2. Superintendent’s Report
    3. Public Comment for items not on the agenda
  1. Routine Business/Consent Agenda items

Budget Adjustment Report

Disposals

Draft Minutes, March 10, 2026

Action Item

  1. LAHS School Report

Presented by LAHS Admin Team, Read More

Senators Heinrich & Luján Join Push To ‘Stop Department Of Education’s Weaponization Of Civil Rights Investigations’

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 13 other Senate Democrats in urging the Department of Education to reverse its efforts to weaponize the Office of Civil Rights to carry out the Trump administration’s ideological agenda. 

The Senators point to a series of alarming actions taken by the Department of Education, including cases targeting transgender student protections and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, gutting protections for students Read More

Robinson: Hispanic Leaders Deliver Quick, Decisive Response To Cesar Chavez Revelations

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

As astonishing as the recent Cesar Chavez revelations were the speed and decisiveness of the response. Within a day of the New York Times story revealing the legendary civil rights activist as a sexual predator, organizations cancelled commemorative marches and communities moved to rename streets and buildings.

No denials, no equivocation, no excuses.

In the context of other disturbing news right now, this one was hard to hear. For decades, the United Farm Workers leader was a voice for the voiceless. But he created a new class Read More

State Invests $13.5M In Trails, Programs, Recreation Economy 

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Climbing, hiking and tent camping are among the fastest growing activities in New Mexico. Courtesy/EDD

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watersheds and outdoor access as part of the FY 27 state budget signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, boosting the state’s $3.6 billion outdoor recreation economy. 

The Outdoor Recreation Division of the Economic Development Department (EDD) will receive $3.5 million toward its Outdoor Equity Fund, the nation’s first-of-its-kind grant program dedicated to connecting underserved youth with outdoor experiences. Read More

Reps. Vasquez, Davids Stand With Ranchers, Urge Reversal Of Plan To Increase Argentinian Beef Imports

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 23, 2026, U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) sent a letter demanding the Administration reverse its Argentinian beef import policy, condemning it for putting large foreign corporations over American ranchers and consumers. The Administration’s plan to import Argentinian beef has received bipartisan backlash due to its failure to lower costs for consumers and the harm it inflicts on American ranchers, who have already been facing headwinds from the New World Screwworm, severe drought, tariffs, wildfire Read More

Luján, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage Of Resolution Celebrating Leadership And Legacy Of Native Women

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statements after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution recognizing the leadership, resilience, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. Passed during Women’s History Month, their resolution honors Native women who have shaped communities across the nation through their contributions in public service, education, culture, business, Read More