Politics

Sen. Jaramillo: Española’s Culture Deserves Recognition

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By Sen. Leo Jaramillo
New Mexico Dist. 5
Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe

As a proud native son of the Española Valley and a member of the New Mexico State Senate, I was deeply disappointed to see the veto of $500,000 that would have funded Phase 2 of the feasibility study for a Lowrider Museum in Española. This follows last year’s veto of legislation recognizing our community as the “Lowrider Capital of the World”.

That license plate bill received bipartisan support, and when I rose to defend it on the Senate floor, my colleagues responded with a standing ovation. Lawmakers from across Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Pushes To Ban Public Officials From Insider Trading On Prediction Markets

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STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) continued his push to hold Washington accountable and cosponsored a bill to ban public officials from insider trading on prediction markets.

The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act addresses flagrant corruption that allows government employees to use insider information for personal gain on prediction markets. The bill bans the use of prediction markets for any federal employees who may be able to profit from their position and access to government information through betting or trading.

“Enough with the Read More

Maggiore: Why I’m Running For Sheriff

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By ANTONIO MAGGIORE
Candidate for Sheriff

 Dear Los Alamos,

First I want to say thank you to everyone who has already reached out in support of my candidacy for Sheriff. I’m truly humbled and deeply grateful.

One question I keep getting asked is why Sheriff? Why not Council? I will be completely honest, County Council took a lot out of me. It takes more time and effort than I am currently able to give to the community.  I still want to serve Los Alamos to the best of my ability, and that means doing more than just pouring beer. I understand the importance of this job and the specific role it plays in our county. Read More

Fifteen Los Alamos Residents File Candidacy For Office

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Top row from left, Rep. Christine Chandler, Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore. Center row from left, Sheriff candidate David Izraelevitz, County Council candidates David Hampton, Eric Stromberg, Jason Chappel, Joe Granville. Bottom row from left: Council candidate Marshall Maez, Councilor Melanee Hand, Council candidate Steve Lynne, Councilor Theresa Cull and Probate Judge Perry Clare all filed for the 2026 election. Collage created by Kirsten Laskey/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Durbin Push For Audit Of DOJ’s Practices In Redacting Epstein Files

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called for an independent audit and report to Congress about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) practices in redacting information of the public release of the Epstein Files.

Multiple reports have spotlighted the DOJ’s failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s clear requirement to redact only information that protects victims’ privacy and national security and the law’s prohibition on redactions based on reputational Read More

Governor Lujan Grisham Signs State Budget, Capital Outlay Bills And Tax Package

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal childcare, road improvements, economic development initiatives and more.

The $11.1 billion general fund marks an increase of $339.5 million, or 3.1%, compared to the FY 2026 budget, while leaving reserves at 26.4%.

“Over the last seven years, we have fundamentally redefined New Mexico’s future by prioritizing historic investments in universal childcare, healthcare, public safety and more while achieving record job growth and the nation’s Read More

NACO Launches 2026 Rural Energy Academy Cohort To Support County Decision-Making On New Energy Projects

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NACO News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces the launch of the 2026 Rural Energy Academy technical assistance cohort. This three-month program will support 12 counties as they strengthen local decision-making on new energy projects. Rising energy demand, technological advances and shifts in state and federal policy are bringing attention to rural counties across the nation. “Counties are balancing the need to protect working lands, water resources and infrastructure, while responding to meet the moment of growing energy demand,” said Ashleigh Read More

Katharine Clark Wins Democratic Party Convention Vote For Secretary Of State

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Katharine Clark

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Secretary of State candidate Katharine Clark won the Democratic Party of New Mexico convention vote this weekend with 46.18% of the vote, earning delegates’ support across the state and building strong momentum heading into the final weeks before the Democratic primary election.

Amanda Lopez Askin received 35.84% and Sonya Smith received 17.97%.

Clark thanked delegates and supporters for backing her people-powered campaign and said the convention result reflects growing support for her vision to protect democracy and expand ballot access Read More

David Izraelevitz Enters Race For Sheriff

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David Izraelevitz, Democrat, files for County Sheriff Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Izraelevitz, a former Councilor, said he decided to run for Sheriff because ‘I’ve been away from elected office for a couple of years and this is an opportunity to get involved again. Since this is a limited responsibility in our County and our current Sheriff is not running for re-election, I thought I would take the opportunity to run.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

Perry Klare Files To Run For Probate Judge

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Probate Judge Perry Klare files for election Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Klare was appointed to fill a vacancy and is now seeking a full term. ‘I enjoy the job,’ he said. ‘I have personal probate experience … so its kind of true to me. I feel it was a rewarding job.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More