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COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic 2200 Diamond June 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 22, 2022 - 8:55 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and Premier Medical Group will hold a vaccine and booster clinic to administer Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to eligible recipients, including children as young as five.

The clinic is scheduled 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 27, at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, 2200 Diamond Dr.

Interested individuals can schedule an appointment. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Insurance and identification are not required.

Unfortunately, Premier Medical Group will not be equipped in time for the June 27 clinic to accommodate children younger Read More

DPU & Customer Care Closing For Employee Picnic

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 22, 2022 - 8:16 pm

COUNTY News:

The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities suite will be closed for two hours 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., during the business day Thursday, June 30, while staff attends an annual employee picnic.

“It’s important for the folks in our department to get together annually for employee engagement and appreciation,” Utility Manager Philo Shelton said. “Even though we like to consider DPU a big family, being spread out over several locations can make it hard to get to know each other. We’ve Read More

Skolnik: COVID Update – June 21, 2022 – Los Alamos County & COVID – What Is Missing?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 21, 2022 - 11:23 am

By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

As I have done before, I would give Los Alamos County significant credit for its work in providing access to adult vaccines and to COVID testing.

However, about 30 months into the pandemic, Los Alamos County is about to sponsor its first open forum on COVID. This follows more than two years in which the County did not implement wastewater monitoring, produce a regular newsletter on COVID, or add technical expertise to its COVID team. 

I believe there are four reasons why our County has failed to act on important aspects of COVID in a pro-active, timely, coherent, and Read More

Los Alamos Community Winds To Play At Tuesdays At The Pond Tonight!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 21, 2022 - 11:09 am

Courtesy/LACD

LACD News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds play 6-8 p.m. today, June 21 at the Pond.

Join the Los Alamos Creative District (LACD) at Ashley Pond stage for some live music in the park. Bring some food, friends, and chairs tonight to see this award-winning group.

Founded in 2000, the Los Alamos Community Winds serve the communities of northern New Mexico and has achieved national and international recognition for its excellence in performance as first runner-up for the 2012 American Prize and as the featured ensemble on the November 2010 edition of the international podcast “BrassCast.” Read More

Premier: Documentary Film ‘Alamogordo, Center Of The World – Trinity 1945’ July 16 At Fuller Lodge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 20, 2022 - 5:40 pm

Documentary Film Director Larry Sheffield

FREINDS OF MAPR-LA News:

The Friends of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Los Alamos (MAPR-LA) will conduct a charitable fundraiser for the benefit of MAPR-LA National Park educational outreach programs.

The fundraising event will be the Los Alamos premiere of the award-winning short documentary film “Alamogordo, Center of the World – Trinity 1945” on the 77th anniversary of the test, by directors Larry Sheffield and Trent Diguilio.

The showing is 5 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at Fuller Lodge starting with a no-host reception Read More

County Library To Host Talk On All Things Rainbow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 20, 2022 - 3:52 pm

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The staff of Los Alamos County Library System will present LGBTQIA+ 101: Understanding and Allyship in 2022. This free public program will be livestreamed 7-8 p.m. Thursday, June 30 on Zoom. This is an opportunity to expand the understanding of all things rainbow 

This talk is for those who feel out of the loop with all things rainbow (or are seeking a more in-depth understanding) and are hoping to catch up. The Library System will cover some basic history of the LGBT movement, including the Stonewall Riots and more. 

This program will be presented by library staff member Read More

Goodbye Black Hole!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 20, 2022 - 3:25 pm

The Black Hole is being demolished today at 4015 Arkansas Ave. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt

Scene of the demolishing of The Black Hole underway today at 4015 Arkansas Ave. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt

Scene of the demolishing of The Black Hole underway today at 4015 Arkansas Ave. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt

Staff Report

The Black Hole is being demolished today at 4015 Arkansas Ave. Edward Grothus, the company’s founder and internationally known anti-nuclear activist, died in 2009. His wife Margaret Grothus died in March of 2012 and their daughter Barbara Grothus, former president of Los Alamos Sales Read More

County Planning & Zoning Commission Meets June 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 20, 2022 - 11:39 am

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public. 

Find the agenda to this meeting here: June 22, 2022 PZC Agenda.

Find the link to this meeting here. 

Webinar ID: 831 0554 6766 Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 20, 2022

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 19, 2022 - 7:13 am

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 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.

Sherwood Boulevard and Aztec Avenue

Crews with Star Paving Company will continue road and drainage improvements on Sherwood Read More

DPU Update On Power Outage In North Community

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 18, 2022 - 8:05 pm

COUNTY News:

As of 5:45 p.m., lineworkers with the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have isolated the problem causing the power outage affecting North Community.  

For safety reasons, crews are waiting for weather conditions to improve to allow for work to continue safely. 

The restoration time is not known at this time.

Read More

Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday June 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 18, 2022 - 1:59 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board is scheduled to meet noon Tuesday, June 21.

The meeting is open to the public via Zoom:

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Effective Immediately: Los Alamos County Trails Are Open!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 18, 2022 - 11:46 am

COUNTY News:

With the increase in rain activity in the region, Los Alamos County will move to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions effective immediately. A revised Fire Marshal’s Order to reflect these changes will be issued Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

According to Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) officials, this action opens access to all County trails, and allows outdoor firing range activity with safety measures in place, although some “trail closure” signage may not yet be removed.

Visit the websites of the Santa Fe National Forest and Los Alamos National Laboratory to find information on the status Read More

DPU To Close Monday In observance Of Juneteenth

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 18, 2022 - 11:33 am

To view a Juneteenth video written and produced by DPU employee Ricardo Lambert, click here. Post screenshot

COUNTY News:

The Customer Care Center and other operations within the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities will be closed Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth.

While most DPU employees will have the day off work, electric power dispatchers and limited water production crews will work through the holiday. Standby crews will be on call for the Electric Distribution, Wastewater and Gas/Water/Sewer divisions as well as for the hydroelectric plants.

Last February, Read More

New Mexico Counties Elects New Board Leadership

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 18, 2022 - 8:15 am

Newly elected board leadership for New Mexico Counties, from left, President Valencia County Commissioner Jhonathan Aragon, President Elect Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage, Vice President Curry County Clerk Annie Hogland, and Past President Bernalillo County Clerk Linda Stover. Courtesy photo

NMC News:

SANTA FE — During the New Mexico Counties Board of Directors meeting Thursday, held during the New Mexico Counties 85th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, the Board elected new leadership. They assumed their responsibilities upon adjournment of the Board meeting and annual conference. Read More

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