Launches Graduate Certificate In Technical & Professional Communications This Month
Program Director Julianne Newmark
UNM News:
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) English Department is launching its Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication (GCERT TPC) this month.
Now open to applicants, the 15-credit certificate is designed to prepare community members who already possess undergraduate or graduate degrees with a specific writing- and communication-related credential to help them improve their written communication skills in their existing workplace or to transition careers.
For individuals in engineering and science fields, as well Read More
County Issues Latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
See the latest wastewater data, learn about Monday’s vaccine clinic and more.
Click here to view the newsletter: https://conta.cc/3oUL4oT Read More
Chart 666: Latest COVID Related Death In Los Alamos Marks 4th In 6 Weeks
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 20th death in Los Alamos County since the start of the pandemic. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
DPU Proposes Adjustments To Water Rates
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing water rate adjustments spanning the next four years.
Two public hearings for adjustments to the existing tiered water rates are planned.
The first public hearing will take place at the Aug. 17 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting on Zoom. If the BPU approves the proposed rate ordinance, a second hearing will occur Sept. 27 at the Los Alamos County Council meeting. The rates must be adopted by the County Council before they can be put into place.
The proposed adjustments cover increases in DPU’s cost to provide water service Read More
County: COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic Expanded To Include All Eligible Individuals
COUNTY News:
In conjunction with Los Alamos County, Premier Medical Group (PMG) has expanded the COVID-19 vaccine/booster clinic scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8, to include all eligible individuals, not just children 6 months to 5 years.
PMG will administer Moderna and Pfizer vaccines 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Insurance and identification are not required. While walk-ins are accepted, appointments are preferred.
Visit the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) vaccine webpage to schedule an appointment. After logging into the appropriate Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Secures Addition Of Los Alamos And Sandoval Counties To Federal Disaster Declaration For New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request to add Los Alamos and Sandoval counties to New Mexico’s wildfire disaster declaration.
The amendment to the disaster declaration opens the FEMA Public Assistance Program for Los Alamos and Sandoval counties, which provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, as well as certain types of private non-profits, to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. Read More
County Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Aug. 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force will meet at noon Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Municipal Building Room 110 at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 10, 2022 Tourism Implementation Task Force Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 839 8308 0062
Meeting Passcode: 708927 Read More
County Food Compost Plan Under Consideration
ESDManager Angelica Gurule
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County tosses out a lot of food. In fact, 20 percent of the local waste stream is made of food.
This is a problem. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), in 2012 it published a report that revealed that up to 40 percent of food in the United States goes uneaten. This means that an annual estimated cost of $218 billion is lost in uneaten food, costing a household of four an average of $1,800 annually. Plus, resources are wasted including 21 percent of U.S. agricultural water usage Read More
Aquatic Center Annual Closure To Address New Equipment & Maintenance Begins Aug. 15 … Scheduled To Reopen Sept. 5
The Aquatic Center will have an annual closure begins Aug. 15 to address new equipment and maintenance, the center is anticipated to reopen Sept. 5. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Aquatic and Project Management staff have been coordinating efforts to improve the Aquatic Center operations in two ways:
- To perform regular preventive maintenance of the pool surface to ensure long-term uninterrupted use and to install and fine-tune the upgraded water filter associated with the project; and
- To provide aquatic center staff the tools and training of the new equipment to ensure proper
The Wildflowers, America’s Number One Tom Petty Tribute Band Performs Summer Concert Friday At Ashley Pond Park
The Wildflowers will perform Aug. 5 during the Summer Concert Series. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Los Alamos Summer Concert News:
A celebration of professional associations, employee federations, and labor unions sponsored by the Los Alamos Federation of School Educators and the New Mexico Federation of Labor.
The Wildflowers sound just like Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers in their prime and have the energy and musicianship to bring down the house with every performance. Presenting a stunningly accurate tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Wildflowers band has successfully Read More
Los Alamos Animal Shelter Hosts Adoption Event Today
Spencer is all spruced up in hopes of attracting someone to adopt him and take him home today at East Park. Courtesy/LAC
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter hosts an event today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with animal balloons and face painting. Dogs and cats are available for adoption at half price during this special event at East Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jasper relaxes on the cool grass waiting for someone to adopt him and take him home. Courtesy/LAC
Sky is searching for someone to adopt him and take him home. Courtesy/LAC
Lucky has his eye on a potential new family he hopes will Read More
Work To Affect White Rock Visitor Center Parking Lot Beginning Thursday
COUNTY News:
A portion of the White Rock Visitor Center parking lot will be closed beginning Thursday to prepare the area for the installation of the County’s first Level 3 DC fast charger for electric vehicles.
Preparation began in July and is expected to be completed no later than Friday, Aug. 12.
While the 65 kW charger has not yet been delivered and will be installed at a later date, a Department of Public Utilities (DPU) contractor will be trenching in the parking lot to install electrical conduits and placing a concrete pad in preparation for the charger installation.
This is the first Level Read More
Tree Trimming On North Mesa & Barranca Mesa Thursday
COUNTY News:
Tree trimming coordinated by the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is set to start up again Thursday.
Residents on North Mesa and Barranca Mesa may see Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services professionals mitigating hazards and power outages by trimming tree branches growing around power lines.
Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services is under contract with the Electric Distribution Division of the DPU. Department staff are responsible for identifying branches that need attention and will attempt to give residents advance notice via informational
On The Job In Los Alamos: Fixing Tipped Over Machine
On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday morning workers examine a machine that tipped over while attempting to lift something heavy on the Canyon Road Project, and work to get it back upright. Photo by Amy Birnbaum
Workers connect underground drainage pipes Tuesday on the Canyon Road Project. Photo by Amy Birnbaum Read More
County Council To Hold Special Session Friday Morning
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a special session at 10:30 a.m. Friday Aug. 5 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is a continuation of the Aug. 1 Special Session regarding a Special Use Permit to open Worms and Wildflowers Daycare facility in a residential neighborhood in White Rock.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 5, 2022 County Council Special Session.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 841 9254 9403 Read More
Council Recesses Appeals Hearing On Worms And Wildflowers Daycare Until 10:30 AM Friday
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council held a special session at 1 p.m. today in Council Chambers to hear an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s revised Final Order approving Denise Matthews’ request for a Special Use Permit to open Worms and Wildflowers Daycare facility.
Worms and Wildflowers Daycare would provide care, services and supervision for a maximum of 12 children at Matthews’ residence at 113 B La Senda Road in White Rock.
Council went into Closed Session from approximately 2-4:30 p.m. today, after which Council recessed the special session until 10:30 a.m. Friday. Read More
August CommuniTree Highlights Favorite Things About LA
For the month of August, Los Alamos County Communications & Public Relations will be highlighting favorite things about living, working and playing in Los Alamos County. County staff shared some of their favorite things, which will adorn the CommuniTree all month long. Some common favorites include the trails and access to the Jemez Mountains, FREE Atomic City Transit, living in a safe community, dancing at the Friday night Summer Concert Series, and of course the people that make Los Alamos so special. The community is invited to help spread the word by sharing their favorite things across Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 50 New Cases For Week Ending Aug. 1, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Aug. 1, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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364 tests
- 50 diagnoses (41 in Los Alamos, 9 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
County: Summary Of Findings For Community Services Master Plan Survey Meeting Rescheduled To Aug. 3
COUNTY News:
The Community Services Department would like to invite the community to a rescheduled Zoom meeting, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 that will focus on the summary findings of the community survey completed in May.
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department has been working with a professional consulting team to assist with the development of an Integrated Community Services Master Plan, that will help identify and assess existing programs, services, facilities, gaps and look at future needs within the community.
Zoom meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83101896726 Read More
Oversized Modular Home Moving To Sycamore Aug. 3-4
COUNTY News:
JR Theroux Mobile Home Service, Inc. will be transporting two halves of a modular home to Sycamore Street beginning with the first half 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3.
The second half will be transported 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.
The frames will be transported back out of Los Alamos later those same days.
The first frame will be transported off the site and out of Los Alamos via Truck Route 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. The second frame will be transported 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.
The route will begin at Omega Bridge (Los Alamos Canyon bridge) and head north on Diamond Drive to Trinity Drive. Read More
