Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact: 48 New Cases For Week Ending Nov. 21, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Nov. 21, 2022, impacting Los Alamos County:
399 tests
48 diagnoses (38 in Los Alamos, 10 in White Rock)
0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
Local Community Art Tunnel Project Garners State Award
County employees inside the Community Art Tunnel. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department received the Arts and Humanities Award from the New Mexico Recreation and Park Association for the Community Art Tunnel, at its annual conference.
The award is presented to agency’s that have achieved excellence in providing the most innovative and effective arts and humanities program in the state.
The Community Art Tunnel was a simple idea that was brought for the by a Los Alamos County employee who saw a construction space and potentially dull space, as a placemaking Read More
Regarding County Nuisance Code: ‘Physician, Heal Yourself’
Weeds on Canyon Drive median between the Aquatic Center and IHM Catholic Church. Courtesy/Wayne Hardie
R. WAYNE HARDIE
Los Alamos
Regarding LA County’s discussion of updating the Nuisance Code, which addresses weeds, refuse and rubbish, etc., I am reminded of Luke 4:23: “Physician, heal yourself”.
Here is what the current Weeds Ordinance says:
From the Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances Sec. 18-42. – Weeds, brush piles, refuse and rubbish:
Los Alamos County Council To Host Public Hearing And Presentation For Chapter 18 Nuisance Code Update Nov. 29
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hear a request from the Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) to amend the Chapter 18 Nuisance Code, with a comprehensive update through Ordinance 02-334 to be considered for adoption, during a public hearing and presentation 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Interested community members may attend in person at 1000 Central Ave., in Council Chambers or join remotely using the following Zoom link.
The nuisance code specifically addresses weeds, outdoor storage, dilapidation, refuse and rubbish and other threats to public health, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Youth Services At Mesa Library
On the job in Los Alamos are Youth Services staff members Rosalia Olivas, left, and Olivia Hayashigroves serving patrons Friday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com
Mesa Public Library Youth Services staff members Rosalia Olivas, left, and Olivia Hayashigroves are encouraging young patrons to participate in the mythical creature contest. Participants in the contest can either draw a gnome or pegasus. The side with most drawings wins. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Small Pile Of Rubble Remains From Hilltop House Demo
View of the small pile of rubble that remains Saturday captured from a drone above the demolition site of the former Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Development Advisory Board Meets Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 21, 2022 CDAB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 825 8878 0370 Read More
County Issues COVID-19 Community Newsletter Nov. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Level drops back down to LOW risk, but the County reminds residents “Don’t let your your guard down!”
With significant under-count of actual cases and an early spike in seasonal flu and RSV cases, residents will need to be pro-active to protect themselves and loved ones this holiday season.
Click here to read more: https://conta.cc/3As3oM6 Read More
Last ‘Dark Night’ Of 2022 Saturday At Overlook Park
Triangulum Galaxy. Photo by Jeremy Best
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields Saturday night, Nov. 19, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
This is the last Dark Night for 2022. Since it will be dark early (and cold) volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jupiter and Saturn will be visible before
No Bus Services Nov. 24-25 For Thanksgiving Holiday
ACT News:
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular bus and paratransit services scheduled in Los Alamos and White Rock Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.
Regular service will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
Route 3 and 2 peak services will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.
Call the ACT office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) for additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More
Los Alamos County Proclaims Nov. 29 Giving Tuesday
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti, center, presents a proclamation declaring Nov. 29 Giving Tuesday in Los Alamos County to United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Monica Griego and Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Steve Laurent this morning in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Vint Miller/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti presented a proclamation declaring Nov. 29 Giving Tuesday in Los Alamos County to United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Monica Griego and Los Alamos Community Foundation Read More
Video: Councilor Keith Lepsch Recaps Nov. 15 Meeting … While Showing Kind Patience For Overly Affectionate Daily Post Newshound Oli
Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch presenting highlights of Tuesday night’s regular council meeting, didn’t skip a beat by the surprise appearance of enthusiastic Daily Post newshound Oli. Councilor Lepsch showed kindness and patience for Oli’s overly affectionate demeanor during his talk in the newsroom Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Moves From Red To Green On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community levels based on diagnoses and regional hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for everybody in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County Eco Station & Overlook Collection Center Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 24-25
Op-Ed: Nuisance Code
By JOHN GUSTAFSON
Chairperson
Community Development Advisory Board
The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) has spent much of its time this year informing ourselves about and discussing, debating, and tussling over details of Chapter 18 of the Los Alamos County Municipal code, aka the Nuisance Code, and the rewrite of it led by contractor Dekker/Perich/Sabatini.
The Chapter 18 rewrite has been presented to the County Council along with CDAB’s recommendations.
I wanted to let the community know that CDAB’s recommendations are available on the County website.
It was a challenge
City Of Española Receives Grant From Los Alamos County
Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil
From the Office of Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil
ESPAÑOLA – The City of Española announces its partnership with Los Alamos County. Los Alamos has provided a $660,000 (six hundred and sixty thousand dollar) grant from their Regional Capital Project Fund to support economic and community development projects for northern New Mexico.
Española plans to use the grant for the design and engineering of a Cultural Heritage Center for the Plaza de Española, and as matching funds for a federal grant to cosmetically rehabilitate the Bond House Museum located in historic Read More
Scott: Chapter 18 – What Is The Nuisance Code And Why Is It Being Updated?
By SARA SCOTT
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
I hope this fall finds you well and enjoying the natural beauty and crisp weather here in Los Alamos. In this note I’ll provide some information regarding the status of the Nuisance Code update, key changes being proposed to the code, background information on why this update was undertaken and how the current code has been used in our community.
On Nov. 15, 2022, the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-334 was introduced at the County Council meeting. The purpose of this ordinance is to update Chapter 18 Article II of the Los Alamos Read More
Council Honors Los Alamos Garden Club 75th Anniversary
Los Alamos Garden Club representatives Joyce Zaugg, left, and Kersti Rock, right, and Los Alamos County Councilor Denise Derkacs hold up a proclamation, which recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Los Alamos Garden Club. The proclamation was presented during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation during Tuesday night’s meeting recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Los Alamos Garden Club.
Councilor Denise Derkacs read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, this year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Los Alamos Garden Club; Read More
Op-Ed: Response To Gurule And Ryti Letters
By ELLEN WALTON
Los Alamos
In response to Nov. 14 letters from Robin Gurule (link) and Randall Ryti (link) on state of public properties in Los Alamos:
First, I hope that everyone will attend the public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers to voice their concerns regarding the rezoning and plans for a developer-based comprehensive plan in our County.
Second, Robin Gurule is correct in her statements from Nov. 14, and I am in agreement with her letter about the lack of maintenance and poor planning for the growth of our communities. I can personally refute Council Chair Ryti’s Read More
County Proclaims Nov. 26 Small Business Saturday
From left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Manager Sam McRae, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann and Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott hold up a proclamation, which declares Nov. 26 as Small Business Saturday. The proclamation was made during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26, as Small Business Saturday during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Councilor Sara Scott read the proclamation:
Whereas, Los Alamos County, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to Read More
