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Meeting Canceled Tonight: Community Services Integrated Master Plan Survey Findings – Due To County-wide Comcast/Xfinity Internet Outage

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2022 - 4:50 pm

COUNTY News:

Due to the county-wide Comcast/Xfinity internet outage, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is regretfully canceling tonight’s Zoom meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. (July 20) to share results from the Integrated Community Services Master Plan. 

CSD indicates that the meeting will be rescheduled in the near future. 

The meeting for 5:30 p.m. Thursday (July 21) is still scheduled as planned. The meeting is open to the public and interested individuals may join the Thursday meeting using this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84314403142

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Los Alamos County Triathlon Set For Saturday July 23

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 20, 2022 - 3:11 pm

The 48th Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon is 7-11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 on Canyon Road, Diamond Drive, West Jemez Road and N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The 48th Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon will be held Saturday, July 23, this is a sprint triathlon with a unique format of bike, swim, and run.

As part of the event for the swim portion, the Los Alamos County Aquatics Center will be closed for the day for the race. 

There will be cyclists traveling in both directions 7-9 a.m. on Canyon Road, Diamond Drive, West Jemez Road and N.M. 4. The Triathlon also will have runners traveling both directions8-11 Read More

Mesa Public Library Presents An Evening Of Traditional Folktales At Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 19, 2022 - 2:14 pm

Folklorist Paulette Atencio presents Traditional Stories of Northern New Mexico July 28 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The staff at Mesa Public Library presents Traditional Stories of Northern New Mexico with Folklorist Paulette Atencio.

Join the library for an evening of centuries-old folk tales told with humor and affection by a captivating, professional storyteller! This program is free to the public and will be held live 7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Fuller Lodge. Content is appropriate for all ages.  

Atencio is an independent folklorist and author who delights audiences Read More

Chart 663: Los Alamos Marks 18th COVID Related Death

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2022 - 6:14 pm
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos County versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 18th death since the start of the pandemic in Los Alamos County. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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County Releases Chapter 16 – Module 3 Development Code

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2022 - 6:07 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Development Department (CDD) and its consultant, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) released the last of the three modules (Module 3) to update the Chapter 16 Development Code today for the public to review.

The draft document is available online at https://losalamosconnect.org/.

In addition, the public is invited to a virtual open house at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. Representatives from CDD and DPS will present a summary of the most significant proposed changes to Module 3 and hear public comment. Interested members of the public may join the meeting using this Read More

Kiwanis Hosts Kelly Stewart On Filmmaking In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2022 - 4:00 pm

Los Alamos County film liaison Kelly Stewart speaking July 12 at the Kiwanis Club. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

In a presentation on July 12, Kelly Stewart, film liaison for Los Alamos County, provided Kiwanis with an insider’s viewpoint on locally made films.

Stewart said that she loves movies and has been working as a liaison with film crews since 2007. She said that New Mexico is attractive to film companies because the state offers a 20 percent rebate to movie-makers, and added that Los Alamos is a beautiful and historically interesting location that can stand Read More

Board Of Public Utilities Meets On Zoom Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 18, 2022 - 6:53 am

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 and due to COVID-19 concerns, this meeting will be conducted remotely.

Members of the public can view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment via Zoom.  

The complete agenda packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 18, 2022

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 17, 2022 - 7:51 pm

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 at www.losalamosnm.us. 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 Rim Trail Partial Closure due to Construction Activities

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Scenes: 2022 Los Alamos ScienceFest ‘Discovery Day’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 17, 2022 - 8:45 am

A First Team 4153 project Y robot lines up a shot and lobs the ball into the basket Saturday during 2022 ScienceFest Discovery Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Hendrix Deschamp shows off his solar car that will be raced later on in the solar race. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A young visitor mesmerized by the dog shaped robots as they went through several routines. The robots are used by LANL to preform dangerous or tedious jobs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Bob Hauser of ISR-2 explains Earth Radiation Belts to Eli Erpenbech. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Community Invited To Clean Up Los Alamos Day Aug. 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 17, 2022 - 7:55 am

COUNTY News:

Environmental Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board invites the community to participate in the 19th Annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.

Clean Up LA Day is where residents and businesses volunteer to pick up litter throughout the County. Volunteers are encouraged to pick a location around the community to clean and make beautiful.

Locations can range from a favorite park, walking trail or around the neighborhood.

Participants will receive free trash bags, gloves, and a participation prize, which can be collected at the Eco Station office beginning Read More

Water Leak Underway On Sherwood And Ft. Union

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2022 - 7:22 pm

COUNTY News:

A water leak on a water valve on Sherwood Boulevard and Ft. Union Avenue in White Rock occurred otoday during construction of the Sherwood  Boulevard Road Reconstruction project. 

Department of Public Utilities crews are on site performing repairs.

Crews apologize for any inconvenience and thank the community in advance for its patience.

For After-hours Emergencies call police dispatch at 505.662.8222. Read More

Chart 662: In Los Alamos The June Surge Is Subsiding

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2022 - 6:28 pm
This chart displays the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date. So far, the June surge resulted in about 850 cases (total cases in June and July). As a reference, the January surge resulted in about 1,600 cases (total cases in January and February). Since March 2020, about 1 in 5  residents of Los Alamos County have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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County Community Development Department To Host 3 Public Meetings On White Rock Draft Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2022 - 11:29 am

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department (CDD) will hold three meetings to present the draft Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan to redevelop three locations in White Rock to stimulate economic and community development.

The three properties include the area adjacent to the Del Norte Credit Union on Rover Boulevard, the Longview neighborhood, and the vacant McDonalds/Time Out Pizzeria on N.M. 4.

Meeting Schedule:

  • Wednesday, July 20 – CDD Project Manager Sobia Sayeda said that the first meeting will be virtual and held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20.
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Lightning Strike Ignites Dead Tree Behind Quemazon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 15, 2022 - 9:51 am
At about 12:45 p.m. Thursday, lightning struck a dead tree behind Quemazon in upper Pueblo Canyon. Despite the rainstorm, a small fire started that was still burning at 8 a.m. today. Los Alamos Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene at about 1:15 a.m. today and monitored the fire throughout the night. This morning, firefighters took down the tree and extinguished the small fire. Photo by Tracy Erkkila
Scene from firefighters taking down a dead tree struck by lightning overnight and extinguishing the small fire this morning that ensued. Photo by Tracy Erkkila
Scene from firefighters
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