County Eco Station/Convenience Center Closed July 4
The County Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center will be closed Monday July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Additionally, there will be no residential or commercial trash and yard trimming collection service provided Monday, July 4. If the observed date falls on your normal collection day place your materials out Wednesday, July 6. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Council Chair Randall Ryti Interviewed On BBC About Los Alamos Ranking Healthiest County In United States
Council Chair Randall Ryti during BBC interview
COMMUNITY News:
As the United States is easing COVID restrictions throughout the country, Los Alamos County has been ranked as the healthiest county in the United States for the third year in a row.
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti was interviewed about the top ranking Thursday by the BBC’s Nuala McGovern.
Watch the interview here.
Clerk’s Office Completes Canvass Process To Certify And Finalize Los Alamos County 2022 Primary Election Results
Canvass attendees from left, Canvass Board Member James Rickman, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Canvass Board Member Heath Davis, standing, Canvass Board Member Betty Ann Gunther and Canvass Board Member Cameron Counters. Photo by County Clerk Naomi Maestas
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has completed the required canvass process to certify and finalize the results of the 2022 Primary Election, held Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
The Canvass Board met at 1 p.m. Monday, June 13, in the Municipal Building. The Canvass Board consisted of Cameron Counters (Democrat), Betty Read More
NACo: Metropolitan County Leaders To Provide Update On American Rescue Plan & Pandemic Response
LUCC Chair John O’Grady
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elected leaders from major urban counties with over 4.2 million residents this week outlined how they are deploying resources from the American Rescue Plan to respond to urgent community needs.
Leaders of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) hosted a Capitol Hill briefing to describe how they are investing in pandemic recovery, including efforts to address the nation’s growing mental health and homelessness crises.
“Counties are leading our nation’s recovery through strategic investments Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 27, 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, email 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.
Sherwood Boulevard and Aztec Avenue
Sherwood Boulevard will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Aztec Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive. Read More
On The Job In White Rock: WRVC Volunteer Debbie Baker
On the job in White Rock Wednesday is volunteer Debbie Baker at the White Rock Visitor Center (WRVC) at 115 N.M. 4. Baker has volunteered since 2018. The Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For information, call 505.672.3183. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Chart 655: COVID Testing In Los Alamos County Remains Below State Average
This chart shows the cumulative number of tests, per capita, since the pandemic started by county. Los Alamos County and the statewide average are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Scenes From Sister Hazel At Los Alamos Summer Concert
Headliners Sister Hazel on stage Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Their song ‘All for You’ topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. Since then, the band has become firmly established not only in rock and alternative music, but now in country with four back-to-back Billboard Top Country Album Chart entries. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Sister Hazel lead vocalist Ken Block at the Summer Concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Who says Gen Xers are jaded! Super fans raise their hands for Read More
Pajarito Astronomers Dark Sky/Night Program Tonight!
The Triangulum Galaxy. Photo by Jeremy Best
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Sky/Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look for stars through a telescope is invited to come out tonight, June 25, to Spirio Soccer Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Arrive at nightfall for viewing, or around sunset for setting up. If arriving at night and approaching Spirio Field, please use parking lights.
Bring a red flashlight for safety.
This gathering is weather Read More
LAPD Addresses Citizen Concerns Over Traffic Safety
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has received several inquiries from citizens concerned over traffic safety related to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Like any community issue, to effect any positive change takes collaboration and responsibility from multiple parties. Each group should take on the responsibility and ask the question, ”What can I do to promote safety?”
LAPD began 2022 with an emphasis on a traffic safety campaign called “Be Visible” in response to several serious crashes that occurred in 2021. The year saw several cyclists struck by vehicles in Read More
County Hosts Public Meeting On COVID Surge Situation
B
y KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County experienced a surge in reported COVID-19 cases this month and while the reasons behind this surge remain a mystery, the number of cases seem to be decreasing, retired epidemiologist Dr. Will Athas said during a virtual community briefing Thursday.
Following a similar format to the Cerro Pelado Fire public meetings, Los Alamos County hosted the virtual meeting which, in addition to Athas, featured Children’s Clinic’s Dr. Ben Neal, Los Alamos Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Los Alamos Read More
County Shares Details For Scheduling Appointments For June 27 COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic
COUNTY News:
It’s not too late to schedule an appointment for the vaccine/booster clinic scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 27, according to Los Alamos County officials.
The event is hosted by Los Alamos County and Premier Medical Group at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, 2200 Diamond Drive. Eligible recipients, including children as young as five can receive a vaccine and/or booster of Pfizer, Pfizer 5-11, or Moderna.
Interested individuals can schedule an appointment.
Instructions on how to schedule an appointment are available on the Los Alamos County website or call the NM Department Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Specialist Monique Archbold
On the job in White Rock is Library Specialist Monique Archbold assisting Clare Montoya Valdez, 5, Wednesday at the White Rock Branch Library with the question of the week: How many steps do you take to get from where you’re standing to your favorite section of the library? Young patrons of the library are to count their steps then write the number on the paper with a foot on it and add it to the poster to get a candy or sticker. Archbold has worked at the library for seven years. Many activities are in full swing at the White Rock and Los Alamos libraries including a Summer Reading Program that runs through Read More
County: Airport Pavement Preservation Work Suspended
COUNTY News:
The Pavement Preservation Project at the Los Alamos County Airport has been suspended due to weather and the airport has reopened.
The plan is for the contractor to re-mobilize July 25 to complete the job. This will be re-assessed July 18 to confirm conditions are suitable.
The work will require closure of the airport for several days during the week of July 25.
Be aware that all runways and taxiways have temporary and non-standard markings.
The contractor was able to prepare the runway for crack sealing, but the recent rains left the runway too wet to proceed with the sealing. Temporary Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Bandelier Shuttle Bus Driver
On the job in White Rock is Atomic City Transit’s Bandelier shuttle bus driver Anthony Haven waiting for passengers to load up Wednesday at the Visitor Center on N.M. 4 a the short ride to Bandelier National Monument. The shuttle bus schedule and pay station to enter Bandelier is posted at the bus stop but best to speak with Visitor Center staff about the many sites to see throughout Los Alamos County. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photos by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Enthusiastic visitors board Atomic City Transit’s Bandelier shuttle bus Wednesday to ride to Bandelier National Read More
Chart 654: Los Alamos In Top 10 COVID Cases Nationally
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States by county. Shown are the top 10 counties – Los Alamos highlighted in red. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos County Lifts All Fire Restrictions Immediately!
COUNTY News:
The Fire Marshal’s Office with the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has announced that all fire restrictions for Los Alamos County are lifted, effective immediately.
According to officials, this decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division after reviewing recent rainfall events, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and current or predicted weather patterns.
With fire restrictions lifted, thanks to the early onset of monsoonal weather patterns, individuals can once again recreate at County parks or developed campsites. They may even build and maintain Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Ryti: Diversity
By RANDALL RYTI
Chair
Los Alamos County Council
During the Council Work Session on June 21, 2022, we had an in-depth presentation on the options for future electric generation for the County and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Among the seven factors considered for rating portfolio assets like wind, solar, storage, advanced nuclear, and others was diversification.
The point was made that having a mixture of assets was inherently more resilient and less susceptible to price variations compared to the County selecting only one or two options. The principle of promoting diversity in electric Read More
County Procurement Officials Discuss Purchasing Process
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypostcom
When it comes to procuring goods and services for Los Alamos County, local businesses are utilized but there are challenges.
One challenge is that often there is not a business in town that provides the goods or service being sought by the County, Chief Purchasing Officer Annalisa Miranda said.
“We get responses from Los Alamos businesses that are in that business (the County is looking for) but probably the biggest challenge for Los Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Parks & Rec Employees
On the job in White Rock Wednesday are Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Department employees Craig Barber, 18, and Kyle Uhlenbrock, at the RV Park near the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Barber is working for Parks and Rec this summer and will return to Colorado State University in the fall where he is a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering. Uhlenbrock has been with the County for 13 years and said that he enjoys his job, especially being able to work outside. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
