Friday Summer Concert Brings Out Country Music Fans
A Tim McGraw tribute performed by Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas entertainer Adam D. Tucker performing as Vegas McGraw was the headliner at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Vegas McGraw clowns with his bass player. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Get ready for funnel cakes! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Country music lovers gather Friday evening to see Vegas McGraw. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Poster of Vegas McGraw overlooks young audience members. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
County Issues Revised Agenda For Both Council Closed And Regular Sessions For Tuesday June 14
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a revised agenda for both the County Council Closed and Regular sessions scheduled for Tuesday, June 14.
The agendas have been published and are available at the following link:
Nucklos: County Violates Own Concert Protocols
By CORTNI NUCKLOS
Sirphey
The County Violated Its Own Concert Protocols.
Here’s How:
Many in the community have asked for details about Sirphey’s experience with the June 3rd concert and about the concerns Sirphey and other local operations have raised. I have tried to be as specific as possible, providing dates, times, and quotes for accuracy.
Our Experience:
Sirphey has proudly taken part in the Ashley Pond Summer Concerts since 2017, making us one of the longest-participating vendors. This year, we reserved a food-vendor-with-electricity spot for every single concert with the Community Read More
County Council Regular Session Tuesday June 14
COUNTY News:
The agenda of the upcoming Los Alamos County Council Regular Session scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 in Council Chambers has been published and is available at the following link:
https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Note: this meeting will be an in person meeting but a Zoom link has been provided in the agenda for public viewing and participation.
County: Vendor Permitting Process For Summer Concerts
Vendors serving the crowd this evening at the Summer Concert at the Pond. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
As the summer Friday night concert series kicked off last month, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) would like to share information on how the vendor permits are processed and how specific locations for vendors are determined.
“We welcome all vendors at these events,” CSD Director Cory Styron said. “Vendors add an extra element of excitement that livens the crowd.”
Styron explains that vendors must first respond to the annual call for vendor Read More
Eco Station And Overlook Collection Center Will Close June 20 In Observance Of Juneteenth
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department has announced that the Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center in White Rock will be closed Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Read More
Los Alamos County To Hold Emergency Exercise June 14
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s law enforcement, first responders, dispatchers and staff from other County departments will participate Tuesday, June 14 in a functional emergency exercise.
Developed by the Department of Public Utilities, the exercise simulates a threat to the Los Alamos Canyon Dam.
The exercise will test the viability of the County’s Emergency Action Plan for the Los Alamos Canyon Dam.
The exercise will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end by 12:30 p.m. It will be followed by an after-action meeting with exercise participants to assess response effectiveness. Read More
Chart 652: Majority Of New Mexico Counties Yellow, Two Red On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for all in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty Art Dedications Tuesday June 14 & Thursday June 16
East Looking West, by local photographer Don Taylor, is a 48” x 36” digital chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal archive material and is the view of the final approach to the Los Alamos County Airport. It shows the runway and the beautiful surrounding area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board and the Community Services Department invite the community to the dedication of East Looking West, by Don Taylor, 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14 at the Los Alamos County Airport.
Then again for a dedication of Perspective, a solar water fountain, by Greg Robertson at the White Rock Community Read More
Los Alamos County Library System Manager Eileen Sullivan Set To Retire June 24
Library Manager Eileen Sullivan
COUNTY News:
Eileen Sullivan, library manager of the Los Alamos County Library System since July 2017, will be retiring June 24.
A resident of New Mexico since 1987, Eileen has more than 35 years of experience working in academic, special, and public libraries as well as experience in the field of telemedicine.
Prior to moving to Los Alamos, she was the director of the Silver City Public Library in Silver City.
Sullivan was the president of the librarians’ sub-section of the New Mexico Municipal League and served on the board of the New Mexico Library Foundation. Read More
What If…?
Los Alamos High School and Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Large and small towns across the country are reeling from a flurry of mass shootings. Schools, churches, grocery stores, concerts and clubs have all been targets. Los Alamos is considered one of the safest communities in the nation … but what if something like that was plotted here? Are we prepared?
The Schools
Looking into just how safe Los Alamos really is, it turns out every school here has a Safe Schools Plan updated annually and submitted
Public Invited To Share Thoughts On North Mesa Gym
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Public input is being sought on a proposed shared-use gymnasium in the North Mesa area at the Los Alamos Middle School campus.
A virtual public meeting was held on the project June 1.
During the meeting, Public Works Project Manager Sara Rhoton provided some background on the gymnasium.
The discussion of additional gym space originated in 2016 when the County convened a focus group to get an understanding of what the community’s needs are for recreation and gym space, she said. A multi-use activity center was brought to voters Read More
Library Summer Reading Programs Get Underway
Los Alamos County libraries announce adult and youth summer reading programs. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Adult and youth summer reading programs are now underway at Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library.
Both programs will run at the libraries through July 30 and accommodate all age categories, including infants and toddlers. Read books, complete fun activities, and track progress to earn prizes or tickets to apply toward prize drawings (depending on age category).
Most program activities are logged online through a user-friendly platform called Beanstack. Anyone who already Read More
Intersection Striping Project On Diamond 2 AM June 10
COUNTY News:
Traffic and Streets crews will be striping the intersections of Trinity and Diamond and Canyon and Diamond 2-5 a.m. Friday, June 10.
Crews will close lanes intermittently as needed and a flagging operation will be in place.
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to follow all traffic control devices and slowdown in the work areas.
For questions or concerns about this project, contact Traffic Operations Manager Aaron Park at 505.709.0949. Read More
Chart 651: Los Alamos Top County In COVID-19 Diagnoses, Bottom In Hospitalizations In New Mexico
This scatter plot shows the current number of hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the current average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Statewide and countywide figures are highlighted in red. Los Alamos County ranks first in diagnoses and last in hospitalizations. Los Alamos County also has the highest test positivity rate in the state. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
North Mesa Shared-Use Gymnasium Public Survey Opens
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works and Community Services departments, together with Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS), invite the public to participate in a survey for the proposed shared-use gymnasium project at North Mesa.
Individuals are encouraged to take the survey launched today, online here, before it closes at midnight Friday, June 24.
Community feedback is solicited by the County and LAPS on the project that proposes development of a shared-use gymnasium at the Los Alamos Middle School that will support County recreation programs and allow LAPS’ programmatic use Read More
Los Alamos County COVID-19 Committee Clarifies Difference Between PCR And Rapid Tests
COUNTY News:
With an increase in positive COVID-19 cases emerging across Los Alamos County, more individuals and families are faced with the need to test for the virus.
Viral tests are done one of two ways:
- via a rapid point-of-care test; or
- a laboratory test.
The County COVID-19 Committee explains the difference, as well as the pros and cons of each option.
A viral test (diagnostic test) tells you if you are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, using samples that come from your nose or mouth.
The two methods:
- Rapid tests – can be performed in minutes and include Self-tests
Los Alamos County Zero Waste Champions Honored
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann, left, announces the winners of the Los Alamos County Zero Waste Champion awards during the June 3 Los Alamos County Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. The winners, from left, Kiwanis Los Alamos Middle School Builders Club’s Don Casperson, Ecolutions Owner Antonio Maggiore and projectY cowork Space Marketing Manager Christina McCormick. Not pictured are Papa Murphy’s Pizza Owners Lyle and Gayle Cunningham. Photo by Skip Wecksung/Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Read More
Los Alamos County Unofficial Results: 2022 Primary Election
Members of the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office on the job this evening working the 2022 Primary Election results process at the Municipal Building, from left, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Deputy Clerk Anna Archuleta, Deputy Clerk Ubaldo Barela and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
From the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has released the final unofficial results of the 2022 Primary Election.
These results include the ballots cast at the Early Voting at the Municipal Read More
Format Details For 2022 Primary Election Night Results
Members of the Absentee by Mail Precinct Board working this evening to qualify and process any ballots accepted at each of the Election Day Vote Centers today and given to the County Clerk. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
2022 Primary Election Night News:
In an effort to streamline the process, and with the recent spike in the COVID-19 public health crisis, County Clerk Naomi Maestas has made the decision to once again forego Election Night Reporting (in-person) at the Municipal Building, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as the Clerk’s office continue to do their part to battle Read More
