N.M. 502/Trinity Drive Road Closure And Detour Saturday
Hilltop House Hotel demolition underway on Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
To keep construction crews and the public safe during the demolition of the Hilltop House Hotel, a lane closure, sidewalk closure and detour will be implemented near the roundabout 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 on N.M. 502 and Trinity Drive.
Motorists traveling westbound on N.M. 502 will follow a short detour on Central Avenue and use Knecht Street or 15th Street to access Trinity Drive.
While motorists traveling eastbound can use Knecht Street or 15th Street to access Central Avenue then continue to N.M. Read More
County: Demand Likely To Keep Heating Costs High
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COUNTY News:
With colder weather ahead and inflation hitting hard, people are concerned about the fluctuating cost of natural gas and how it is going to impact their budgets this winter.
While the details are complex, the overview is simple: it’s a classic story of supply and demand.
In Los Alamos, natural gas customers of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have paid a pass-through cost-of-gas rate since 2013. More specifically, they pay a 3-piece charge that includes a standard service charge, a fixed rate per therm and a variable rate per therm. That variable Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday Oct. 18, 2022
Staff Report
In response to a recommendation made by local golfers as well as Los Alamos Golf Association (LAGA) members, County Council unanimously agreed Tuesday night to add a fifth option, Option E, to the list of possible design concepts for the County golf course project.
The motion to add the fifth option was passed 6-0. Councilor David Izraelevitz was absent.
Council is scheduled to decide on which design concept option to proceed with during its Nov. 15 meeting.
According to the presentation made by resident golfer Kurt Anast, Option E proposes to:
- Install a 15-foot-high fence on the
County: Power Out In Eastern Area To Pajarito Cliffs Site
COUNTY News:
Power is out throughout Eastern Area down to Pajarito Cliffs Site.
An underground power line was hit on Verde Ridge.
Electric linemen are isolating the damage and should be able to restore power within the hour. Read More
LAPD: October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month … Know The Red Flags Of An Abuser
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From LAPD Victim Assistant:
Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Los Alamos. One in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Fortunately, there are options available to victims of abuse.
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior and coercive control by one person to gain and maintain power over another. It can occur between spouses, intimate partners, family members, and dating relationships, regardless of age, race, gender, education Read More
McKerley: A Golden Opportunity
By BILL MCKERLEY
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
We are blessed to live in a great community with many opportunities and resources. We also have a number of challenges that require steady, focused and conservative leadership. We are fortunate to have three outstanding, conservative candidates running for County Council.
Sharon Dry, Reggie Page and Gary Stradling will provide strong leadership and practical solutions to issues facing Los Alamos County. They are longtime residents who have reared families here. They love the community and know its strengths and problems.
The next County Read More
LAPD To Conduct DEA Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29
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LAPD News:
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 29, and the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.
This event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the North parking lot (off Central Avenue) of LAPD.
The following items will not be accepted: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosol/ compressed medications.
For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to be able to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols onsite. LAPD also will have a sharps container available for anyone to drop off their injectable medications. Read More
Curative Temporarily Moving Testing To UNM-LA Campus
COUNTY News:
Curative will temporarily move its COVID-19 PCR rapid testing site at the White Rock Town Hall to Building 8 on the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Dr. in Los Alamos.
The move frees up the White Rock space for early voting. Curative will be in its new home beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Testing hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, Curative offers Rapid PCR (R-PCR) tests with results available in two to three hours. Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.
While Curative is not testing in White Rock today, Oct. 18, those Read More
County Experiencing Technical Difficulties Streaming Tonight’s Council Meeting … Public May Attend In-person Or Via Zoom
COUNTY News:
Officials with Los Alamos County indicate that due to technical difficulties, tonight’s County Council meeting,which got underway at 6 p.m. at the White Rock Fire Station 3, will not be live-streamed on the County’s Legistar website.
The public is welcome to attend in person at 129 N.M. 4 or join via Zoom.
The agenda for tonight’s meeting is available on the Legistar website. By Oct. 20, late afternoon, the County will post a recording of this meeting online. Read More
LAFD Honors Driver Eng. Michael Montoya With Last Ride
Los Alamos Fire Department Driver Engineer Michael Montoya retired today and his fellow firefighters honored him with a Last Ride ceremony at the Fire Station near the golf course. ‘A life dedicated to service – enjoy your retirement – while you are no longer called to duty, and will not see the flames rage. We thank you for your service, and are thankful you have aged.’ Montoya served more than 25 years in the Fire Service including time with the Española Fire Department. He also served as vice president of the firefighters union. Photo by Jody Mayer
LAFD firefighters gather to honor Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Oct. 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
Click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81836612698? pwd=SVI0bFpPU3J2cTlMUkVwZTdqL3hnQT09
Passcode: Recycle
Or
iPhone one-tap: +16699006833,,81836612698#,,,,*8719285# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,81836612698#,,,,*8719285# US (Tacoma)
Or join by phone:
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Mesa Library Quarterly Yoga Book Club Begins Nov. 3
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COUNTY News:
Want to learn more about yoga or share your practice with like-minded people?
The staff at Mesa Public Library announces a new Quarterly Yoga Book Club to be facilitated by certificated yoga therapist Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT.
This series is free to the public thanks to the generous support of Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries, and the first session is 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 on Mesa Public Library’s lower level. The program is suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.
Participants can expect to spend up to 45 minutes breathing, moving, and being still, Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Sheriff Candidate Chris Luchini
Libertarian Chris Luchini is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff and recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Libertarian Chris Luchini is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos COVID Impact: For Week Ending Oct. 17, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Oct. 17, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 128 tests
- 18 diagnoses (15 in Los Alamos, 3 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
County Weekly COVID-19 Community Newsletter: Oct.17
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COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County issued the weekly COVID-19 Community Newsletter today, Oct.17. Inside the newsletter from William F. Athas’ Epidemiology Corner, the CDC revised its variant profile to show that newly tracked Omicron variants BQ.1, BQ.1.1, and BA.2.75.2 are quickly gaining ground in the US and outcompeting the predominant BA.5.
And while the CDC Community Level for Los Alamos County remains LOW, virus levels roughly doubled in the county’s wastewater as of the end of September, and health authorities believe that there is the potential for another COVID-19 Read More
Community Invited To Hybrid Public Meeting To Discuss Tennis Complex Site Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the public to a hybrid meeting to discuss the site selection for a multi-court Tennis Complex. Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 in room 330 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central or via Zoom.
The community will hear a presentation by the County’s consultant, Groundwork Studio.
Additionally, staff welcomes public feedback on the project and encourages interested individuals to join the meeting.
Los Alamos County retained FBT Architects and Groundwork Studio to prepare a site assessment of the project to include Read More
County Council Meets In Regular Session Oct. 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Fire Station # 3 in White Rock and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Oct. 18, County Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 871 4597 7840
County: Natural Gas Line Purging Tuesday In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Purging natural gas from a newly installed pipeline at Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 will occur Tuesday, Oct. 18, as part of a natural gas system improvement project by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
DPU contractor Dub-L-EE will purge the line at various times between 8 a.m. and noon.
According to department officials, individuals near the area may smell natural gas and hear loud noises during the purging procedure.
Purging is necessary to safely release gas and air out of the line to pressurize the new system. The procedure will be performed safely in accordance Read More
Canceled: Today’s COVID Bivalent Omicron Booster Clinic!
COUNTY News:
Due to extenuating circumstances, Premiere Medical Group (PMG) is canceling the COVID-19 bivalent Omicron booster clinic scheduled for today, Oct. 17, at the First Baptist Church.
Officials with PMG apologize for the inconvenience and indicate that they are working with Los Alamos County to reschedule.
Individuals wishing to find other clinics and pharmacies offering Pfizer and Moderna boosters are advised to visit the NMDOH vaccine webpage or visit Smith’s vaccine website.
For those requiring assistance, contact NMDOH, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. any day of the week at 1.855.600.3453. Read More
County Broadband Survey Open To Community Members
County Broadband Manager Jerry Smith
COUNTY News:
CTC Technology and Energy, under contract to Los Alamos County, opened the online broadband survey and speed test Oct. 14 to all community members.
The comprehensive survey and speed test assess broadband availability, affordability, and accessibility throughout the county.
Additionally, Los Alamos County staff invites the public to a Community Broadband Forum 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
The purpose is for the County and its consultant to listen to the community, answer questions and discuss the project’s possible next steps. The Read More
