Roadwork Closes Sherwood Boulevard Through June
COUNTY News:
Crews with Star Paving Company have commenced road and drainage improvements on Sherwood Boulevard between Piedra Loop and Aztec Avenue.
Crews are removing curb and gutter and have begun trenching for installation of a storm drain requiring Sherwood Boulevard to be closed to through traffic from Grand Canyon Drive to Aztec Avenue.
Sidewalks also may be closed and barricaded intermittently to pedestrians. Traffic devices and detour signs are in place to help motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians navigate around the work zone.
Vehicular access is limited to those who Read More
Mesa Library Celebrates Women In Nonprofit Leadership With Special Program For Women’s History Month
Courtesy/Mesa Public Library
COUNTY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library will present a special program in honor of Women’s History Month.
Making Local History Through Social Impact: Los Alamos Women in Nonprofit Leadership is free to the public and will be held 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24 on Zoom.
Local panelists include Melissa Arias of Lemonade Living, Prisca Tiasse of Los Alamos Makers, Rachel Kizielewicz of Los Alamos Community Foundation and Maura Taylor of Self Help, Inc.
This program is part of Mesa Public Library’s ongoing Library Conversations series that takes place on the second Read More
County Council Holding Work Session Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is holding a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: March 15, 2022 County Council Work Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 829 8510 1247 Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets March 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: March 16, 2022 Board of Public Utilities Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 838 1634 3407 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 11: 264 New Cases, Totaling 515,164, With 10 Deaths & 484,942 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 264 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 6 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,692 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 4.4 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 70 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
REI Task Force Holds Listening Sessions Saturday & March 19
COUNTY News:
The Racial Equity and Inclusivity (REI) Task Force will hold two more listening sessions on Saturday, March 12, at the White Rock Town Hall and Saturday, March 19, at Fuller Lodge.
Los Alamos County strives to be a community that promotes equity, inclusivity, and a feeling of belonging. Members in the community are invited to attend one of the Listening Sessions below to identify gaps and make recommendations to realize this goal.
- 1:30–3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the White Rock Town Hall, located in the Municipal Complex at 139 Longview Drive in White Rock
- 9:30–11:00 a.m. Saturday,
Los Alamos County Golf Course 2022 Season Delayed, But Not For Long
The Los Alamos County Golf Course is gearing up for the start of the season, which is Wednesday, March 16. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Though there will be bad weather slowing the opening of the golf course season, the staff are hard at work to open as soon as possible.
The Los Alamos Golf Course Pro Shop will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 13, with times for all 18 holes available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with all rentals due back at the clubhouse by
5:30 p.m.
Tee times will not be available on Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15; however, the Pro Shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the putting and chipping Read More
Don’t Be In The Dark When The Power Is Out
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has added a page to its web site to better inform customers about power outages. It can be found at ladpu.com/blackout.
Customers who have lived in Los Alamos for many years may recall a time when DPU recorded the address of every customer who called to say the power was out. This information was necessary to help the Electric Distribution Division crews understand the magnitude and specific location of each power outage so they could then try to pinpoint the source of the problem. Times have changed though.
When the power goes Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 10: 384 New Cases, Totaling 514,901 With 14 Deaths & 483,235 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 384 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 4 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,686 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 4.8 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 107 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
Chart 622: Los Alamos Now Green On CDC COVID Map
Today, 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 also are recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate (yellow) risk level. Los Alamos (link) moved from yellow to green thanks to a decline in the number of diagnoses from 248 weekly cases per 100,000 to 124 per 100,000 (the CDC threshold is 200). The fraction of inpatient Read More
County Council Seeks Letters Of Interest To Fill Vacancy
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council is soliciting letters of interest from community members to fill the council seat vacated March 7 by Sean Williams.
Eligible candidates must submit letters no later than by 5 p.m. Monday, March 28, to County Manager Steven Lynne at 1000 Central Ave. 350, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or by email to lacmanager@lacnm.us.
Per the Charter for the Incorporated County, Article II, 200.1, eligible candidates must be qualified voters who reside in the County and are not otherwise employed by the County.
Letters should include the interested candidate’s background, Read More
County: Canyon Rim Trail Partial Closure March 14-18
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.
Work will take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18.
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 Read More
Preparedness Is Key To Los Alamos Civil Defense
County Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
With the Russia invasion of Ukraine underway, readers have contacted the Los Alamos Daily Post with questions about safety in terms of civil defense and shelter plans in case of an emergency event within the community.
Los Alamos County Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson spoke to the Post this week about the County’s emergency response preparedness.
“We understand some Los Alamos County residents may be worried about the escalating tensions between Russia Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday March 8
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It was an action-packed 30-day legislative session, NM Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler told Los Alamos County Council during its regular meeting Tuesday.
In fact, she said the House had two all-nighters. In the end, she reported that 505 bills were filed – 250 from the House and 255 from the Senate. Of those bills, 64 were passed. The most important job of the legislature is to pass the budget, Chandler said. Fortunately, the state’s revenue is extremely high, she said. This is largely due to oil and gas, but she noted revenue from Read More
Lunch With A Leader: New County Broadband Manager
County Broadband Manager Jerry Smith
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters (LWV) community event, Lunch with a Leader, is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. March 17 via zoom.
This month’s leader is Jerry Smith, the new Broadband Manager for Los Alamos County. He has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Baylor University and a Project Management Professional Certificate from Project Management Institute and numerous other IT certifications
Smith was an IT director for 15 years at a medium-sized school district in the Dallas/Ft Worth (Texas) area; four years with the non-profit Read More
‘Take Out To Help Out’ … Support Local Restaurants!
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COUNTY News:
Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—is known for its groundbreaking science, rich history, and for being the Gateway to Three National Parks.
In addition to the area’s array of outdoor adventures and offerings for science and history buffs, Los Alamos is home to several acclaimed local dining and drinking establishments offering everything from craft brews to exceptional cocktails, fine dining, delectable sweets, and local twists on classic dishes.
With a theme of “Take Out to Help Out,” Los Alamos and White Rock restaurants are joining together with the Los Alamos Creative Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Daily Post News Team
On the job in Los Alamos on candidate filing day Tuesday are Daily Post Lifestyles Editor Bonnie Gordon and Government Reporter Kirsten Laskey interviewing council candidate Suzie Havemann in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Find coverage of all 18 candidates who filed for elective office by clicking here. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Possible Quorum: County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Continues Open Listening Sessions March 12
COUNTY News:
The Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will continue its series of open listening sessions at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at White Rock Town Hall, 139 Longview Dr.
Find the agenda for this listening session here.
The goal of these listening sessions is to help gather information for the Task Force to put together a picture of unique and individual experiences in Los Alamos.
The Task Force hopes this will be an awareness level raising event for the community.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken. Read More
DPU Shares Leadership Opportunity For HS Students
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting an essay contest for high school students as part of an effort organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).
A local student may receive a sponsorship to attend a week-long summer leadership rally in Idaho called the ICUA Youth Rally.
UAMPS will select 10 students from among its member organizations to send to the rally. DPU is a member of UAMPS so high school sophomores, juniors and seniors whose parents or guardians are customers of DPU are eligible for the UAMPS sponsorships.
The contest is targeted Read More
Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 18
Courtesy/LAFC
By JORDAN REDMOND
Executive Director
Los Alamos Family Council
Earlier this week the world celebrated International Women’s Day. Los Alamos Family Council owes much of its historical impact to the leadership of two great women: founder and first Executive Director Margaret Brown and most recent past Executive Director, Joy Beery.
Beery served as Executive Director for 18 years after completing a career with the Los Alamos Public Schools. Under Joy’s leadership, Los Alamos Family Council weathered a decade long financial storm, continued to meet client need, and Read More
