Los Alamos County Library Board Meets Monday Aug. 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 1, 2022 Library Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Web id: 86016176377 Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 1, 2022
Please slow down and use caution within construction work zones. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please 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, Read More
Scenes From Atomicon 2022 At Mesa Public Library
Los Alamos County Library Program Specialist Jessica Jenkins gets into superhero mode during today’s Atomicon at Mesa Public Library. The event celebrated comics and graphic novels with workshops, lectures, vendors and a wide range of activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Mesa Public Library staff member Jonathan Richardson shows of an array of comic books and graphic novels during today’s Atomicon event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Illustrator Pete Ziomek with 7,000 BC, an independent comic creator nonprofit, takes part today in Atomicon at Mesa Public Read More
New Community Leaders Introduced At Chamber Breakfast
Community and business leaders gathered Thursday morning to meet and welcome new faces in their ranks at the Chamber Community Breakfast at UNM-Los Alamos as many organizations have hired new leadership lately. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
From left, Keith Jones, who is overseeing the renovation of Los Alamos Comfort Inn, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann and Donovan Price of Enterprise Bank and Trust. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Liz Martineau chats with new Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jose Delphin. Martineau is spearheading Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Utility Crew On Canyon Road
On the job in Los Alamos a utility crew busy working Tuesday on the south side of Canyon Road. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Amy Birnbaum Read More
County Council To Hold Special Session Tuesday Aug. 2
COUNTY News:
The agenda for the Los Alamos County Council Special Session scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, has been published and is available online at the following link:
Please note that this meeting will take place in person in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda also gives information about how to view and participate in the meeting via Zoom. Read More
Scenes From Rainy Summer Concert Tonight At Pond
Rain showered down on the Los Alamos debut performance of Ariel Posen, sponsored tonight by Los Alamos Medical Center at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Scene from tonight’s rainy summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Ariel Posen performing tonight under rainy conditions at Ashley Pond Park. Opening for Ariel Posen is Alex Maryol. Courtesy photo
Scene from tonight’s rainy summer concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo Read More
Community Briefed On Latest COVID-19 Status
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The reported COVID-19 cases from PCR and laboratory tests in Los Alamos County have declined, retired Epidemiologist William Athas said during the community briefing Thursday night, hosted by Los Alamos County.
He said on average, the reported cases total 7-8 per day. This contrasts to mid-June when there were 30 cases a day, Athas said.
“The trend at least appears to be coming down, which is good,” he said.
The trouble is COVID is hard to predict and control, Athas said, adding that this is not just about infections. the Department Read More
Andrus: Termination Of Marriott Project Agreement
By PAUL ANDRUS
Director
Los Alamos County Community Development Department
This coming Aug. 9, the Los Alamos County Council will consider an ordinance to terminate the Project Participation Agreement (PPA) executed on Nov. 16, 2019, between Los Alamos County and TNJLA, LLC.
There is some disappointment as this project promised to create opportunities to significantly enhance the vibrancy of our downtown as well as complement efforts to diversify the economic base for Los Alamos County. We know that as the numbers of tourists and laboratory visitors in general continue to grow, the need Read More
Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Work Session Aug. 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will meet in a work session 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3.
The meeting is open to the public and will be held remotely.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 3, 2022 Board of Public Utilities Work Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 815 0983 3643
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims August ‘Bear Month’
At Tuesday’s Council meeting, from left, Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Board Secretary James Robinson (former councilor), Councilor Melanee Hand and Pajarito Environmental Education Center Executive Director Jillian Rubio hold a proclamation declaring August ‘Bear Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council during its Tuesday night regular meeting proclaimed August “Bear Month”.
Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Los Alamos is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, and healthy wildlife Read More
County Council To Hold Special Session Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a special session at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Aug. 1, 2022 County Council Special Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 841 9254 9403
Ariel Posen Performs At Summer Concert At Pond Tonight!
Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
Tonight the Los Alamos Medical Center sponsors the Los Alamos debut performance of Ariel Posen at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond Park.
Posen’s music occupies the space between genres. It’s a rootsy sound that nods to his influences — heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop — while still moving forward, pushing Posen into territory that’s uniquely his own.
After earning international acclaim (as well as a Western Canadian Music Read More
Gwen Kalavaza Named New County Library Manager
Mesa Public Library. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) has announced that Gwen Kalavaza is the new library manager for both the Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library.
Kalavaza brings years of experience within the local library system and has the working knowledge of the programs and staff. She is considered a great asset to the CSD team and will continue to help the Library Division evolve and move forward.
“This library plays such an important role in the community and I look forward to continuing to work with an outstanding Read More
Council Action Taken July 26, 2022
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council attempted Tuesday night to find a solution that satisfies all concerned parties regarding the proposed bike projects in Pueblo Canyon.
In the end Council unanimously voted to have County staff work with all involved stakeholders to develop an updated, collaborative process, which includes expanded evaluation of options, documents pros and cons on these options and accounts for the feedback provided in the past, at Tuesday’s meeting and future meetings.
The motion passed 6-0; Councilor David Reagor Read More
Los Alamos County Hosts First Atomicon Saturday
Los Alamos County Library Program Specialist Jessica Jenkins hangs out with the Hulk prior to Atomicon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The human imagination is an incredible superpower; just look at comic books.
Los Alamos County Library Program Specialist Jessica Jenkins pointed out that while she is big into certain fandoms, she’s remained on the periphery of many of the more popular comic book story arcs. Nevertheless, she appreciates the scope of stories they Read More
Chart 664: Los Alamos Marks 19th COVID Related Death
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 19th death since the start of the pandemic in Los Alamos County. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLAPD Asks Citizens To Refrain From Calling Dispatch Except For Emergencies
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is asking the community to refrain from calling dispatch except for in emergencies.
The emergency system at LAPD is being overloaded due to a high volume of calls about the weather.
LAPD is asking citizens to refrain from calling dispatch unless there is an emergency. Read More
Video: Council Chair Randall Ryti Recaps July 26 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti this morning in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post recaps highlights from Tuesday night’s council meeting. Check back each Wednesday for video recaps of the previous night’s council session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Crosswalk Painting At NM 4 & Grand Canyon Friday
COUNTY News:
Traffic and Streets crews will be painting crosswalks and street symbols Friday, July 29 at the intersection of N.M. 4 and Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock.
Work will begin at 4 a.m. and should be completed by 9 a.m. Friday.
Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down while approaching the intersection at all entrances and follow all traffic signs and flaggers.
There will be temporary lane closures in place as vehicles proceed through the intersection.
For questions regarding this project, contact Daniel Blea at 505.662.8113. Read More
