Chart 624: COVID Cumulative Deaths In Los Alamos
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. Today, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reported an additional death in Los Alamos County. NMDOH no longer publishes demographic information for COVID-19 deaths. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimA Sign Of Spring: Eco Station Begins Yard Trimmings Collection This Week
A yard trimming roll cart. Courtesy/LAC
Los Alamos County compost facility. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailpost.com
Some common signs of spring: chirping robins, flowering bulbs and lingering sunlight. Los Alamos has its own unique symbolic start to the season: the khaki-colored yard trimmings roll cart.
This week kicks off the start of the Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division’s yard trimmings collection program for the year. The collection program alternates weeks with the recycling program.
Environmental Services Division Manager Read More
Scene Of Road Conditions Today At 15th And Central
The County MyDrive webcam is under repair at the moment but this one shot of road conditions 15th Street and Central Avenue did come through at about 11:30 this morning. Courtesy/LAC Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Worker Clears Sidewalks
On the job in Los Alamos this morning a worker stays busy clearing the sidewalk along Central Avenue. Photo y Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Civic Superheroes Lewis Muir And Morrie Pongratz
Created by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Let me introduce you to two superheroes who you may already know, Morris (Morrie) Pongratz and Lewis Muir.
Volunteers extraordinaire, these two have stepped up and stepped in to make our town a better place for decades. Pongratz served seven terms on Los Alamos County Council including council chair and vice chair.
Muir joined the Council in 1978 when he stepped in to fill the seat of Dick Daly who had to step down. He ran for re-election that fall and served two terms. When he termed out, Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich, Luján Direct Millions In Funding To New Mexico Community Projects
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced funding they secured for local projects across New Mexico in the historic bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022.
Together, Sen. Heinrich, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Luján secured almost $160 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for more than 75 local projects in New Mexico.
These projects, specifically requested by the Senators include:
- $1 million for a new fire station for the Village of Questa;
- Nearly
County Gives Groups Options For Reserving Parks And Athletic Fields
Community Services Department Director Cory Styron
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
For field group organizations looking to reserve a Los Alamos County owned park or athletic field, there are now a few options to consider.
Rather than pay an hourly fee to use the County property, local groups may also choose to fulfil work credit hours.
According to the County document on the work credit program, a field user group may exchange work credits to cover what is due for the field use reservations. To use work credits, the group organizer should ensure the league or Read More
Today’s Farmers Market Curbside Pickup Moved To Ashley Pond Parking Lot At 20th And Trinity Drive
COUNTY News:
Today the Los Alamos Farmers Market curbside pickup will again be relocated to the Ashley Pond Parking Lot at 20th Street and Trinity Drive.
Pickup will be offered at its usual time, 10 a.m. to noon.
This is a temporary relocation to accommodate deconstruction and clearing out of production equipment and materials following the March 9-16 filming activities conducted at Fuller Lodge.
For more information regarding the Los Alamos Farmers Market, email Market Manager Cindy Talamantes at talacook@windstream.net.
The regular Outdoor Market season begins 7. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read More
County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is accepting applications for eligible candidates to be appointed immediately to complete the terms of three vacant seats on the Personnel Board.
Two vacancies will expire March 31, 2023, and one vacancy will expire March 31, 2024. Interested Los Alamos residents who do not hold public office and who are not employed by the county government may submit an online application by visiting the county’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply.” Applications will be accepted now until the vacancies are filled.
The Personnel Board, comprising five members, Read More
NMDOH: COVID-19 In New Mexico And Los Alamos
County Assessor Offers Outreach And Assistance To Veterans Until 2 p.m. Today
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office is hosting several state organizations till 2 p.m. today to provide outreach and assistance to veterans. From left, New Mexico State Veterans’ Benefits Division staff members Sylvia Varela, Michelle Vasquez and Bureau Chief Jeff George provide assistance to veterans on their property taxes along with Los Alamos County Senior Assessment Specialist Curtis Valencia and Office Assistant and Senior Assessment Specialist Isabella Martinez. Valencia explained rather than directing veterans to go to Santa Fe to address their property Read More
Reduced COVID-19 Testing Hours In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) has reduced its PCR COVID-19 testing hours in White Rock.
The Overlook Park drive-through site’s new hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning immediately.
Tests are administered on a first-come, first-serve basis; no appointments are necessary. The test is self-administered using a swab to collect a sample in the shallow part of the nose.
PCNM will provide results within 24 to 48 hours.
Individuals with questions regarding the tests and the testing process may call PCNM’s customer service line at 575.622.5600. Read More
All The Things You Can Do … INSTEAD Of Buying Something New! … Your Complete Guide To Getting Stuff In Los Alamos
Beanie’s Bike Shop co-owner Rhiannon Laakso-McIntyre poses with her boss, Beanie, and the drill press gifted to them through the Buy Nothing Los Alamos Facebook group. Laakso-McIntyre and her partner Ryan McIntyre are fulfilling a 10-year dream to begin making custom bike frames with the help of several pieces of equipment donated by the community. Remember, Los Alamos has many excellent repair shops to keep your good old ‘stuff’ running! Courtesy/ZWLA
From Los Alamos County’s *Zero Waste Team:
Buying new stuff these days is fraught with difficulties and potential for disappointment such Read More
Atomic City Transit Temporary Bus Stop & Detour On Nectar
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit has been notified that a portion of Nectar Street and Peach Street will be closed due to filming of the Oppenheimer movie.
This closure will affect the Route 3 inbound trips and bus stop #158 will be temporarily closed.
A temporary bus stop has been placed just prior to 19th Street. The bus stop closure and detour shall remain in effect during filming.
Motorists should expect possible route delays due to traffic congestion.
Direct questions to (505)661-RIDE (7433) or the ACT Tracker to locate a bus route. For the specific route service Read More
Los Alamos County Assessor And New Mexico Veterans Services To Hold Local Outreach Event March 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services are reaching out to Veterans to provide special assistance 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., Ste. 210.
Staff will be on hand to provide one-on-one assistance and information on Veteran property tax exemptions, disabled Veteran property tax waivers, Veteran license plates, access to parks and museums for disabled Veterans and much more.
Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder reminds Veterans who plan to attend to bring their DD Form 214 or Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meets March 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: March 17, 2022 ESB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Passcode: Recycle Read More
Ryti: Seeking To Continue Serving Community
By RANDALL RYTI
Candidate For Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
Last week I filed for re-election to the Los Alamos County Council. It has been a privilege to serve as a Councilor for the last 3+ years. I seek your support in the 2022 elections in order to continue serving the community.
One of my continuing priorities is availability and access to public health services. This need has been apparent for the last two years during the pandemic. Availability of behavioral and mental health services remains a need for Los Alamos and the region. The County can continue to partner with the State and Read More
Chart 623: Seven-Day Average COVID-19 Diagnoses
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. Since Feb. 15, 2022, the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County have consistently exceeded the national average and the state average. 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 70 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department Of Health Observes Two-Year Anniversary Of First COVID-19 Cases In New Mexico
NMDOH News:
7,050 deaths in the state have been attributed to the virus
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) continues to urge people to seek vaccines and boosters as the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases reported in New Mexico is observed this week.
Two years into the global pandemic that has taken the lives of millions, more than 7,000 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in New Mexico, and the number continues to climb.
In observance of the solemn anniversary, NMDOH wishes to pay homage to all those whose lives were cut short or devastated by the virus, as well as Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending March 14, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending March 14, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 381 tests
- 20 diagnoses (8 in Los Alamos, 12 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
