County Shares Latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter
FDA authorizes boosters for children under five, big cities move toward requiring masks indoors and hospitals are feeling the strain of a ‘tripledemic’ … Read about these and other news headlines in Los Alamos County’s latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter − Click here: https://conta.cc/3Fkbus1
Los Alamos Marks 23rd COVID-Related Death
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 23rd death since the start of the pandemic in Los Alamos County. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimAtomic City Transit Peak Services Suspended On Dec. 12
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) Peak Service on Routes 1 and 6 will be suspended starting Monday, Dec. 12 until further notice.
All other transit service will remain unchanged.
Call the ACT office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit the website. Read More
‘Oh! The Gestalt Of It All’ – Free Artist’s Workshop & Lecture
7000 BC’s Between the Panels series presents ‘The Gestalt of It All’ Dec. 10. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Albuquerque-based independent comic creators 7000 BC is hosting a free artist’s workshop and lecture at Mesa Public Library 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.
The workshop will be offered both in person and online, so attendees can choose to participate in the format they’re most comfortable with. Appropriate for teens and adults.
This workshop is from 7000 BC’s Between the Panels series in which comic-themed topics are presented and explored in a fun and educational setting. This Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022
Staff Report
The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) is no more. Los Alamos County Council voted 5-2 during its regular meeting Tuesday night to pass an ordinance to remove CDAB as a permanent board of the County.
County Council Chair Randall Ryti and Councilor David Reagor voted against the ordinance.
CDAB’s objective was to collect public feedback on Chapter 18 of the Los Alamos County Code, which addresses nuisances. The feedback was used in the work to update the chapter, which Council adopted during its Nov. 29 meeting. Councilors who supported terminating the board argued that Read More
Los Alamos County Council Honors Former Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Chair Linda Deck
From left, Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Acting Chair Jen Olsen, County Marketing Specialist Kelly Stewart, former Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Chair Linda Deck and Councilor David Izraelevitz hold up a proclamation honoring Deck for her 11 years of service on the advisory board during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council recognized former Lodger’ Tax Advisory Board Chair Linda Deck for her 11 years of service to the board during the Tuesday night council meeting.
In honor of Deck’s work, a proclamation was presented, which Councilor David Read More
Library Hosts Three Programs By Peter Pesic Dec. 8-9
Mesa Library and LAAC present three programs Dec. 8-9 by scientist, author and musician Peter Pesic. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library, in partnership with the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC), will present three programs Dec. 8 and 9 by scientist, author and musician Peter Pesic.
The community is invited to join LAAC and Mesa Public Library for two lunchtime concerts at Fuller Lodge in which Pesic will perform Gabriel Fauré’s Complete Nocturnes for Piano:
- Nocturnes 1-6, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8; and
- Nocturnes 7-13 Friday, Dec. 9.
Fauré is one of the most beloved Read More
Traffic Camera Installation At Trinity Intersection Dec. 8
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that traffic electricians will be installing new traffic cameras at the intersection of Trinity Drive on the southwest corner of the intersection at Diamond Drive.
Work will begin 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.
The turn/accel lane leading from west Trinity Drive heading south onto Diamond Drive will be closed. Vehicle traffic will need to make a right turn at the intersection onto Diamond Drive.
Northbound pedestrian traffic (on the west side of Diamond Drive) will need to cross at the crosswalk at West Road at Diamond Drive, and cross Read More
Library Hosts Documentary ‘Bill Nye: Science Guy!’ Dec. 15
Mesa Public Library and POV will host a free online documentary film screening of ‘Bill Nye: Science Guy!’ Dec. 15 on Zoom. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Join Mesa Public Library and POV (PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series) for a free online documentary film screening of Bill Nye: Science Guy!
The former star of the popular 90s kid’s TV show has turned his focus to adults, and he’s on a mission to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking. This event is free to the public and will be livestreamed via Zoom 6:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Runtime 1h 41m.
The film, by David Alvarado and Jason Read More
County Providing Sand For Community To Fill Farolito Bags
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is providing sand to the community to fill farolito bags.
Traffic and Streets Division has placed sand at these locations:
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- North Road by Pueblo Road Crossing;
- Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa;
- Soccer Field parking lot on North Mesa; and
- The parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock.
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Los Alamos County Biennial Community Survey Mailed To Select Households Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with its contractor National Research Center, kicks-off its biennial Community Survey.
More than 2,500 postcards were dropped in the mail today, Dec. 5, to randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Recipients are invited to partake in this survey online, or if preferred, wait for a paper copy to follow.
The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.
While the County has been regularly conducting community satisfaction surveys for almost 30 years, in 2020 it moved Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact: 40 New Cases For Week Ending Dec. 5, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Dec. 5, 2022, impacting Los Alamos County:
- 378 tests
- 40 diagnoses (24 in Los Alamos, 16 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
Fiber Optic Work On West Road & Fairway Begins Dec. 7
County News:
COUNTY News:
Under contract with the Los Alamos County Information Management Division, Bixby Electric Inc. will install fiber optics in the County rights-of-way on the southeast side of West Road, between Diamond and Fairway, and the south side of Fairway at the West Road intersection heading west approximately 300 feet.
This work supports a project to bring fiber optics to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
Construction will begin Wednesday, Dec. 7, and may continue through Saturday, Dec. 10.
Traffic impacts should be minimal, as crews will be working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the road Read More
Local Libraries Offer Free Digital Access To NYT Games
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System is offering free digital access to New York Times (NYT) Games such as Wordle, Sudoku, Crossword and Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee and more.
The local libraries also are hosting a two-month-long, self-paced challenge around this service to familiarize library users with the individual games (fun freebies and incentives included).
To participate, just swing by a library service desk to request a game sheet or download one from the library event calendar.
The holiday season is a great time to engage friends and family in games or tackle the challenges Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet: 2022 Holiday Lights Parade Winners
First place winner DMR Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Second place winner New Beginnings Fellowship. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
The annual Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade, with a “There’s Gnome Place Like Home” theme, took place Saturday evening along Central Avenue.
Judges included UNM-LA Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw, PEEC Marketing Manager Teianna Mitchell and Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch. The trio judged 29 entries from local businesses and organizations on their effort, creativity Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos 2022 Holiday Lights Parade
A crowd lines Central Avenue Saturday evening waiting for the 2022 Holiday Lights Parade to get underway. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, and the Los Alamos Police Department float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jeff Favorite and the Los Alamos Hill Stompers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
New Beginnings Fellowship float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
HMS Implacable – Toys for Tots. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Home Improvement float. Read More
Labor Management Relations Board Meets Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Room 110 of the Los Alamos Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 6, 2022 Labor Management Relations Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 822 3960 4757 Read More
Video Scenes From Los Alamos 2022 Holiday Lights Parade
Video scenes from the 2022 Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night along Central Avenue. The parade is part of WinterFest Weekend, an annual family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos and is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District and Los Alamos County. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
County Lights Trees Saturday Night Around Ashley Pond
Los Alamos County turns on the lights in the trees around Ashley Pond Saturday night for the 2022 Christmas season. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
2022 Christmas Tree On Display In Municipal Building Lobby
Los Alamos County 2022 Christmas tree was lighted for the season Saturday and is on display in the lobby of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Park. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
