Los Alamos County Health Council Chair Philip Gursky Presents Talk At Kiwanis Club Meeting
Los Alamos County Health Council Chair Philip Gursky outlines activities, concerns and future plans of the organization during his recent presentation to Kiwanis at Trinity on the Hill Church. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard a presentation by Los Alamos County Health Council Chair Philip Gursky March 8 outlining the activities, concerns and future plans of the organization.
Gursky noted that the County Health Council is only about two years old, having just begun work at the end of 2019 when the coronavirus pandemic struck and Read More
Possible Council Action Tuesday March 29
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold its regular meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
The public can join this meeting by pasting into their browser the following:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87475310555 once the session has started, or by
Telephone:
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or
+1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592
Agenda items include:
- A proclamation declaring the month of April “J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial
Committee Month”. - A briefing by County Lobbyist Scott Scanland on the 2022 legislative session.
Chart 628: New Mexico All Green On CDC Map
Thursday, the CDC released 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 indoors in counties with the highest (red) community level. Masks are also recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate (yellow) risk level. For the first time, all counties in New Mexico have the lowest (green) risk level. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Deadline Approaches To Submit Letters Of Interest To Fill Los Alamos County Council Vacancy
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos citizens interested in submitting a letter of interest to fill the council seat vacated by Sean Williams have until Monday, March 28 by 5 p.m., according to Los Alamos County officials.
Letters should be submitted to the County Manager Steven Lynne at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 350, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or by email to lacmanager@lacnm.us and include the interested candidate’s background, experience, and reasons for applying.
Per the Charter for the Incorporated County, Article II, 200.1, eligible candidates must be qualified voters who reside in the County Read More
LAFD’s Norma Jean Valdez Receives International Award
From left, CFAI Commission Chair Steve Dirksen presents LAFD’s Norma Jean Valdez with the prestigious CPSE Award at a special ceremony Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., as LAFD Chief Troy Hughes who nominated Valdez looks on. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The recipient of the 2022 Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Ray Picard Award is Senior Management Analyst Norma Jean Valdez of the Los Alamos County Fire Department, a CFAI Accredited Agency.
Valdez is the one person in the entire world selected this year to receive this prestigious award.
Canyon Rim Trail Closed Intermittently Through April 1
COUNTY News:
Contractors for Qualcon Builders (Canyon Walk Apartments) will be placing rock along the southside of the Canyon Rim Trail between DP Road and the DP Canyon Bridge 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday April 1.
During this activity, the southside of the trail will be closed intermittently when the rock is being placed by a small piece of equipment. Contractor employees (flaggers) will be on site to direct trail users safely through the work area during these times.
Trail users are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers during this work.
Direct questions and Read More
County And Owner Of Dilapidated Hilltop House Hotel Discuss Demolition As March 30 Deadline Looms
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Hilltop House Hotel has become a landmark for all the wrong reasons. It has transformed into an unsightly building that poses a danger to public health and safety. Plus, it makes for an embarrassing first impression of the town.
The plan is that by March 30, the whole building will be demolished, and this infamous landmark will disappear.
With less than two weeks to go, the deadline is looming for the Hilltop House Hotel to be demolished and its owners are working to meet it.
The question Read More
Los Alamos Sheriff Joe Granville Withdraws From Race To Support Retired Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera
Los Alamos County Sheriff candidate Jason Wardlow Herrera, left, and Sheriff Joseph Granville announce new decision on 2022 race Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By JOSEPH GRANVILLE
Los Alamos County Sheriff
Hello, friends and neighbors. Four years ago, I committed to running for the office of Los Alamos County Sheriff. At the time, an acrimonious relationship existed between the Sheriff and County Council.
A back-and-forth fight to define the role of Sheriff played out in multiple lawsuits and a reduction of the office’s Read More
Appeals Board Decision On Sirphey Stop Work Order Stands
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After a second special Los Alamos County Council session, the Board of Appeal’s decision on the stop work order given to Sirphey, LLC at 813 Central Ave. stands.
The Council met tonight along with Los Alamos Attorney Phil Dabney, who represents Sirphey, and Los Alamos County Associate Attorney Katie Thwaits. Not in attendance were Council Chair Randall Ryti and Sara Scott, who recused themselves.
Two motions were made during tonight’s meeting. One was to sustain the findings and conclusions of the Board of Appeals’ Jan. 25 decision Read More
Council Holds Continuation Of March 22 Special Session
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a continuation of the March 22 special session at 6 p.m. today.
This appeal hearing will be conducted in a hybrid manner with the County Council convening in chambers with an invitation to the parties and counsel to be present in Council chambers to present their case.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: March 23, 2022 County Council Special Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 880 7644 9542 Read More
After Nearly 5 Hours Council Recesses On Sirphey Appeal
COUNTY News:
After almost five hours of oral arguments, periods of questions and answers and two executive sessions, no final decisions were made regarding the Sirphey, LLC appeal to Los Alamos County Council on two orders made in January by the Board of Appeals.
Los Alamos County Council held a special session Tuesday night to discuss the appeal but ultimately recessed and will continue the meeting at 6 p.m. today.
The two orders being discussed are:
- Board of Appeal’s decision regarding the stop work order at 813 Central Ave. with findings of fact and conclusions of law; and
- Order on appellant’s
Rep. Chandler Updates Kiwanis On Legislative Session
Rep. Christine Chandler presents an update to Kiwanis on the 2022 legislative session. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
During a March 15 lunch meeting at Trinity on the Hill, Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler briefed the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos on the recent 30-day session of the Legislature. This session was limited (per New Mexico Constitution) to budget and tax bills and bills that receive a Governor’s message.
The final budget totaled $8.4 billion, a 14 percent increase. It provides a 7 percent average increase for all state employees, a $15/hour minimum Read More
Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets March 25
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will meet at 12 p.m. Friday, March 25 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: March 25, 2022 Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 889 8408 7125 Read More
County Notice Of Public Hearing Of Resolution No. 22-04: To Vacate 1954 Decision Of Atomic Energy Commission To Not Reinstate Oppenheimer Security Clearance
COUNTY News:
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, State of New Mexico, has directed publication of Los Alamos County Resolution No. 22-04.
This will be considered by the County Council at a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at 1000 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544.
Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Resolution No. 22-04
A Resolution Requesting The Department Energy To Vacate The 1954 Decision Of The Atomic Energy Commission To Not Reinstate The Security Clearance Of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer.
The full copy is available for inspection Read More
Chart 627: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos At Lowest Level In Nearly Eight Months
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date. The number of diagnoses in Los Alamos county is now at the lowest level since July 27, 2021. Also, the number of diagnoses in the county is now lower than national and state averages. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses is higher than 47 percent of preceding days. Source: Read More
Community Development Advisory Board Meets Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 21 via Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Members of the public may join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom.
To join this meeting, past the following into a browser:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83675678434 once the session has started.
By Telephone:
- US: US: +1 720 707 2699
Webinar
- ID: 836 7567 8434
Agenda
I ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
- Call to Order/Introductions
- Approval of Today’s Agenda
- Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes Feb. 28, 2022
Draft Minutes Presenter: Read More
Los Alamos Police Conduct DWI Roadblock St. Patrick’s Day Evening To Combat Impaired Driving, Ensure Safety
In an effort to keep motorists and citizens safe, Los Alamos police officers conducted a DWI Roadblock St. Patrick’s Day evening on Diamond Drive to ensure drivers were not operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) conducted a DWI Roadblock Thursday evening as part of ongoing efforts to combat impaired driving and help keep Los Alamos motorists and citizens safe.
The event was funded from the New Mexico Grant ODWI Program.
LAPD officers checked to make sure drivers were not under the influence throughout St. Patrick’s Read More
DPU Releases Voice Of Customer Survey Results
COUNTY News:
…Survey Shows Mix of Positive Results and Room for Improvement
In a recent survey of Los Alamos utility customers, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) received positive scores while also finding there are areas that need work.
The DPU’s ratings on a series of organizational characteristics showed the department generally in alignment with other public power providers throughout the country, the group used for comparative purposes. With a comparable score of roughly 68 percent for three separate characteristics–communicating with customers, responding Read More
Chart 625: COVID-19 Related Hospitalizations In New Mexico
This chart displays the 7-day average number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. On a scale of 0 to 100, the hospitalizations index quantifies the current level of hospitalizations by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of hospitalizations is higher than only 17 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSenators Luján, Inhofe, Gillibrand, Tillis Introduce Bill To Support Schools By Advancing Full Impact Aid Funding
U.S. SENATE News:
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced legislation to advance Impact Aid programs closer to full funding and to increase funding for public school districts on federal land, which are tax-exempt and therefore have significantly less tax revenue to meet their schools’ and students’ needs.
In 1950, Congress created Impact Aid to provide direct federal support for public school districts that lack a critical state and local tax base. Impact Aid provides payments in lieu Read More
