Los Alamos County Health Providers Roundtable Today
COUNTY News:
The next Los Alamos County Health Providers Roundtable is scheduled for noon today.
This meeting is open to the public.
Roundtable zoom meetings are noon on the second Thursday of the month:
https://zoom.us/j/99401765781?pwd=NjNMS3FIWGVIcktaSm1KRzdHclcxdz09 Read More
Final – Unofficial Results For 2022 General Election
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Elections Manager Victoria Martinez late this evening in the Municpal Building with the final unofficial results for the 2022 General Election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
2022 General Election Unofficial Results
Ozment: Our Obligation To Vote
By CAT OZMENT
Chair
Democratic Party of Los Alamos
In these last hours of the 2022 midterm election, I make a final plea to the thousands of voters in our county who have not yet cast a ballot: please vote. It does not take long, and it is essential to our democracy that you not let other people decide for you.
Did you know that one of the primary causes of low voter turnout on Election Day is the weather? If it snows or rains or is cold, people are less likely to vote. We are, on net, less likely to exercise our precious right to democracy if the weather is unpleasant.
Luckily, it is 60 degrees and sunny in Los Alamos. Read More
Gathering Set For 2022 General Election Night Results
By NAOMI MAESTAS
Los Alamos County Clerk
I am happy to report we will revert back to displaying result tapes in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building as they come in from the polling locations.
I wasn’t sure if this was going to be a possibility, as we are extremely short staffed in the office, but we are going to do our best to make it happen!
While it is hard to gauge, I anticipate the first set of results to be posted approximately at 7:30 p.m. or so. Local media outlets also will be onsite to interview candidates throughout the evening.
We also will email the candidates Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact: 45 New Cases For Week Ending Nov. 7, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:- 349 tests
- 45 diagnoses (37 in Los Alamos, 8 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Mesa Library: Talk On Beneficial Uses For Seeds Nov. 17
Agricultural Specialist Del Jimenez
COUNTY News:
New Mexico State University (NMSU) agricultural specialist Del Jimenez will discusses beneficial uses for seeds in person at Mesa Public Library 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
Topics will include different types of seeds, how they’re grown, and what they’re used for. His work in the NMSU’s Extension Service has been honored at the state and national level, including the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Attendees will take away an assortment of vegetable seeds for their spring gardens! Read More
Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meets Nov. 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Municipal Building, Room 330 or virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 10, 2022 DWI Planning Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 864 4441 2446 Read More
Stradling: Great Campaign Experience! Developers Influencing The Election?
By GARY STRADLING
Republican candidate
Los Alamos County Council
My campaign for county councilor has been a delight. Who could have known?! I have met so many enthusiastic and supportive people, knocking doors across the neighborhoods of Los Alamos and White Rock. Everyone “gets it”: Sufficient housing is the key to both business rejuvenation and the explosive hiring of LANL!
I believe that our county government should better plan, cultivate, encourage, and facilitate local business development. I want a local government that listens to and serves its citizens, not rules over them. LAC Read More
Scene Of Early Voting Friday At County Municipal Building
View of poll workers including Ed Santiago and Linda Fox, center, with residents voting Friday afternoon in the 2022 General Election in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Election News:
Saturday concluded early voting for the 2022 General Election. The polls re-open for in-person voting 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Election Day Vote Centers In Los Alamos And White Rock:
- Los Alamos County Municipal Building – Council Chambers;
- White Rock Town Hall – Conference Training Room;
- Los Alamos County Golf Course Community Building
Cone Zone Road Construction Wrap-up, Winter Weather Prep
Winter Driving
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield wipers are functional and working properly, the defroster is in good working order, each vehicle is equipped with a functional ice scraper, and that snow is cleared from the windows, roof, and hood of the vehicle before traveling Read More
County Issues Latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
Inside the Epidemiology Corner, epidemiologist Will Athas reports:
- New variants continue rapid emergence;
- A Rising trend of reported cases in the Los Alamos Co.;
- CDC community level for Los Alamos remains at LOW; and
- LAPS-reported cases suggest a significant undercount in official case data.
Read the full newsletter at https://conta.cc/3FNhKKp. Read More
County: Portable Heater Safety Tips
Do you practice these life-saving space heater safety tips? With the tragic news about the multi-fatality fire started by a space heater in New York last January, the hope is that this message will encourage residents to follow these safety tips when the temperatures drop. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half (48 percent) of home heating equipment fires are reported during December, January and February. While more than two out of five (44 percent) of home heating fires involve space heaters, space heaters are involved in 86 percent of home heating fire deaths. Read More
County: Don’t Fall For Phone Scams!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos residents who receive calls from someone saying they need to collect a utility payment right away should know: The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) WILL NEVER require a specific type of payment such as Zelle and doesn’t allow customers to pay directly to a bank account unless they are enrolled in autopay!
“We’ve been made aware that someone is calling our customers and asking them to pay right away using Zelle or by dropping payment at a bank,” Deputy Utility Manager Heather Garcia said. “The person who alerted us to this scam was smart enough to realize it Read More
County Library Board Meets On Zoom Nov. 7
Ryti: My Approach
By RANDALL RYTI
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
While talking to voters last weekend, one man asked, “what is your approach?” I appreciated the opportunity to provide a high-level summary of my approach to being a Councilor that represents the community and makes decisions that reflects our values.
For issues with a variety of opinions or options, I like to get as much input as possible before the Council meeting and listen carefully to the technical questions posed by my fellow Councilors and the answers from County staff. I also read all emails sent to Council, letters to the Read More
Change Your Clock, Check Your Alarms This Weekend!
LAFD News:
It is that time again. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 5.
Don’t forget to set your clock backward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
Remember to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for a few extra minutes. Smoke alarms are a vital part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast.
Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.
Smoke Alarms Safety Tips: Read More
County: First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 12
COUNTY News:
Property tax bills for 2022 were mailed Oct. 26 to property owners by Los Alamos County’s Finance Department. The deadline for the first half of property taxes is Dec. 10, but has been extended to Monday, Dec. 12 due to the weekend.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
If someone else is to pay on behalf of the property owner, they will need to contact them directly regarding this matter. If a property owner’s property taxes are collected through an escrow account, they should verify with Read More
County Reminds Residents Of Winter Driving Safety Tips
Find more policies, guidelines and tips related to inclement weather here: website. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and Los Alamos County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid Read More
Los Alamos County: Winter Sidewalk Guidelines
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks.
The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.
Sidewalk priorities are listed below:
- Safe routes to school
