Chart 670: Los Alamos Switches 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 level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for all 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
DPU/PEEC: ‘Future Energy Options For Los Alamos’ Sept. 1
COUNTY News:
Energy generation is a hot topic these days as Renewable Portfolio Standards push the focus away from coal and toward alternative sources.
Deputy Utility Manager of Power Supply Jordan Garcia
To address the topic, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have scheduled a free public presentation called Future Energy Options for Los Alamos.
The presentation is 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.
“LAC wants to step into the future with as little environmental impact as possible while serving our customers reliably,” said DPU Deputy Read More
Community Services Director Cory Styron Elected Secretary For Academy Of Parks And Recreation Administrators
Cory Styron
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Director Cory Styron has been elected to serve as Secretary for the Academy of Parks and Recreation Administrators.
Styron was originally nominated and elected to the Academy in 2019. He has been active for many years in the parks and recreation industry at the state and national levels.
Styron is completing a two-year term as chair of the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and served as president of the New Mexico Recreation Parks and Recreation Association 2017-2018.
Founded in 1980, the American Read More
Judicial Candidate Tim Bullock Discusses 1994 Disbarment
Judicial candidate Tim Bullock
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Attorney and Magistrate judicial candidate Tim Bullock recently discussed his own dealings with the law, which occurred some 30 years ago.
While practicing law in Colorado in 1994, Bullock, 35 years old at the time, was convicted of one felony count and one misdemeanor count for aiding an escaped convict, who was his former client, according to court documents. Bullock was sentenced on a deferred judgment and sentenced to two years of probation, 150 hours of community service and Read More
Council Approves Rezoning Land Parcels Off Canyon Road
A portion of one of the land parcels that Los Alamos County Council approved to rezone Aug. 5 during a special session. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypostcom
Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that County Council deny an application to rezone two land parcels located on Canyon Road but instead council did the opposite.
Council held special sessions over the span of several days to discuss the rezoning and ultimately, council voted 4-1 on Aug. 5 to approve modifying the text in the official zoning map Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs Discusses Highlights And Actions Taken At Aug. 23 Work Session
During a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post Wedensday morning, County Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs highlights topics discussed and actions taken during Tuesday’s council work session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
President Grants Governor’s Request For Extension Of 100 Percent Federal Cost Share Coverage, And Addition Of Los Alamos & Sandoval Counties
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that President Joe Biden has granted her request for an extension of 100 percent federal cost coverage of Categories A & B of Public Assistance under the state’s federal disaster declaration for wildfires.
The federal government will now cover 100 percent of the costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for a new 90-day period that will extend through Nov. 4, 2022.
“I thank President Biden for his action to ensure that the federal government Read More
Taking Stock Of Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Process
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos is on the verge of an important milestone—completion of the Chapter 18 update—the nuisance code.
This represents the final chapter of a multi-phased project designed to bring the Los Alamos County Development Code up to date and to determine clear standards for the Community Development Department (CDD) to assess and enforce nuisance conditions that are clearly identified threats to public health, safety, and welfare on private property.
County Councils have been grappling with the Los Alamos Code of Ordinance Chapter 18 Environment Article II Nuisances since Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 21 New Cases For Week Ending Aug. 22, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Aug. 22, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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293 tests
- 21 diagnoses (14 in Los Alamos, 7 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s upcoming Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board meeting will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, via zoom
Members of the Public can, also, join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their browser the following:
Op-Ed: Golf Course Investment
By JOHN ROBERTS
Los Alamos
To the County Council, County Manager, and who it may concern.
Regarding the golf course improvements and any recreation improvements scheduled funding for this year.
Is it really such a smart idea to expand and sink money into these improvements? Does the golf course make over benefit anyone other than golfers? A large portion of the community is against this, and it will only benefit a small portion of our population.
Also, it should bring in such a meniscal number of tourists to play, that it shouldn’t even be in the conversation. Not to mention the major waste of water, Read More
Kiwanis Kleans Up Los Alamos!
County Eco Station Closed Sept. 5 For Labor Day
Devolder: Safety Concerns Associated With Children’s Toys Left In Yards, Driveways And Sidewalks
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
Some children in Los Alamos County leave their toys scattered around in yards and driveways or on walkways to homes and County sidewalks.
There are some safety issues associated with this practice:
- A motor vehicle operator could back over a child or a toy in a driveway;
- Pedestrians (including Federal Express and UPS personnel delivering packages) might have trouble walking around toys left on a sidewalk; and
- LAFD personnel attending to a residential fire at night might trip over a toy in the dark.
There are other issues too. Children may use their toys on streets or Read More
Bear Festival Returns To Los Alamos This Weekend
Make sure to head down to the nature center this Saturday for a ‘bear-y’ good time! Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Get ready for the Bear Festival! Join The Pajarito Environmental Education Center for a fun day filled with booths, games, and interactive activities dedicated to learning about living with black bears and other area wildlife 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This free event sponsored by Century Bank will give the community the opportunity to learn about bear safety, wildlife in the area, and managing human-wildlife interactions from local, regional, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Work Session Tuesday Aug. 23
COUNTY News:
The complete agenda packet for the Aug. 23, 2022, County Council – Work Session has been published and is available online here. Click ‘PDF Agenda Packet’. Read More
Cone Zone: Aug. 22, 2022
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call (505).662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Canyon Road Reconstruction
TLC Plumbing and Utility, under contract with the Los Alamos County Public Works Department has Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Removing Graffiti Near Pond
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos County Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker with her assistant Manny Abeyta doing some fast painting before the summer concert Friday night to cover up graffiti on the walls near the concert stage. Photo by Don Lepsch
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos County Parks Division Assistant Manny Abeyta doing some fast painting before the summer concert Friday night to cover up graffiti on the walls near the concert stage. Photo by Don Lepsch Read More
Mesa Public Library & UNM-Los Alamos Collaborate To Provide Adult English Language Classes Through December
Mesa Public Library and the Adult Learning Center at UNM-LA are now offering another round of Adult English Language Classes that run now through December. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library and the Adult Learning Center at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) are collaborating to offer another round of Adult English Language Classes that run now through December of this year.
Beginning classes meet downstairs at Mesa Public Library 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Intermediate/Advanced classes also meet 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the same location. There is no fee to participate, Read More
Celebrate Life Of County’s Dianne Marquez Aug. 31
COUNTY News:
It is with great sadness that Los Alamos County Community Services has lost Manager Dianne Marquez of the Parks, Recreations & Open Space Divisions Saturday, July 30, 2022.
She was a great member of the County team for 25 years and she will be missed.
We extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends during this time.
Los Alamos County Community Services will be holding a Celebration of the Life of Dianne Marquez 4-6- p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
Light refreshments will be provided for all those who wish to come and celebrate Dianne’s life Read More
