The Results Are In! County Presents Code Survey Findings
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In the 2021 Los Alamos County code enforcement survey, the County achieved high marks as an excellent place to live. Nearly nine in 10 respondents rated Los Alamos as excellent or good. The public’s regard for the County’s code enforcement was another story.
Only three in 10 respondents felt code enforcement, land use and planning and zoning were good or excellent while seven in 10 graded these areas fair or poor.
Polco National Research Center, which was contracted to administer the survey, randomly invited 5,400 households Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday Feb. 22
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council approved initial steps toward the goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in the County during its Tuesday night meeting.
After the Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability task force presented its recommendations, council approved 5-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed to move forward on some of the task force’s recommendations. Vice Chair Denise Derkacs was absent.
The approved motion included having suggested budget options be included in the proposed FY23 County budget as Read More
Fiber Art Show: ‘Threads Of Community’ At Step Up Gallery
Fiber artists from left, Gloria Sharp, Samuel Buelow, Nicole Dunn, Katy Korkos and Valentina Devine are participating in the ‘Threads of Community’ exhibit at Step Up Gallery. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
A new exhibit, Threads of Community, opened Feb. 17 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The colorful and diverse fabric art pieces created by local artists draw visitors in the door and leads them to everything from large quilts to humorous 8-inch-tall dragons.
An artists’ reception will be held 2-4 p.m. March 12. The public is invited.
Five artists, well-known in the local arts Read More
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Seeks Input From Teens On Potential Skills Park
COUNTY News:
The Community Services Department (CSD) visited the Los Alamos Teen Center today to provide an opportunity for teens to voice their opinions and thoughts about a potential skills park.
CSD has been working with Design Office, a professional consulting service to provide a conceptual design and layout for new and renovated trails in Pueblo Canyon.
As part of this process, CSD previously release a survey about the potential of skills bike park in Pueblo Canyon. The purpose of the survey was to gather input on the potential of a Bike Skills Park from current/future users of these types Read More
Facemasks Optional In Los Alamos County-Owned Buildings
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne announced this morning that beginning today, Wednesday, Feb. 23, facemasks in County-owned facilities are welcome but not required with some exceptions.
Exceptions include:
- Atomic City Transit (ACT): Due to Federal funding and mandates, masks are required to be worn on all buses and in ACT facilities;
- Municipal Court: Following the guidance from the Supreme Court of New Mexico, masks are required in the courthouse;
- Senior Centers: Per the New Mexico Aging and Long-term Services Department, Senior Center staff must wear facemasks; and
Heinrich Staff To Hold Virtual Mobile Office Hours Thursday
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-N.M.) staff will hold Virtual Mobile Office Hours 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MT) Thursday, Feb. 24, for residents of Los Alamos, Colfax, Harding, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos, Mora and Union counties can register HERE.
During this time, Sen. Heinrich’s staff will be available to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans’ benefits, student loans, and other federal Read More
County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets Feb. 25
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will meet at 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 824 1104 1077 Read More
County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets Feb. 25
COUNTY News:
Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will meet virtually at noon Feb. 25.
Members of the Public can, also, join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their web browser the following:
When: Feb 25, 2022 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force 2/25/2022
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82411041077
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799
or +1 Read More
Chart 611: COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate In Los Alamos
This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. These rates were calculated using the weekly total numbers of tests and diagnoses. Since the start of the pandemic, 4.8 percent of about 54,000 COVID-19 tests in the County were positive. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending Feb. 21, 2022
Los Alamos COVID Impact:-
631 tests
- 54 diagnoses (40 in Los Alamos, at least 14 in White Rock)
- 0 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 610: Seven-Day Average Number Of COVID-19 Diagnoses Overall And By Age Group In Los Alamos
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. 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 92 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by age group for the past week in Los Alamos. Source: New Mexico Department of Health.Dunn: Major Climate Change Action On Los Alamos County Council Agenda Tuesday Night
By SKIP DUNNMonkey The Dog Among Recipients Of Donations At Los Alamos Animal Shelter For Betty White Challenge
Monkey, a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix available now at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter anxiously awaits a treat from the many donations collected from the Senior Centers for the Betty White Challenge. Pet beds, cat and dog food and a number of tasty treats were brought to the shelter Thursday from members of the Senior Center. The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is at 226 East Road and has many wonderful cats and dogs looking for their forever home. For information, call 505.662.8179. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Atomic City Transit Closed On President’s Day Monday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 21, in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Please call our office at (505).661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate your bus route in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, visit the ATC website. Read More
County: DPU Publishes FY2021 Annual Report
COUNTY News:
The FY2021 Annual Report from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has been published to the Los Alamos County website at https://ladpu.com/DPU21AnnualRpt.
A requirement under Article V of the Los Alamos County Charter, the report covers financials for each utility and the department as a whole.
The Charter states it must be published by the DPU no later than 45 days after the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Incorporated County of Los Alamos is presented to the Los Alamos County Council.
In addition to balance sheets and financial analysis, the report also includes Read More
Spring Cleaning Part II: Message From Zero Waste Team
COUNTY News:
Spring is nearly here and you may be feeling the need to do some deep cleaning of your home. How can you do this in an environmentally friendly way?
Below are some easy tips to clean your home, involve the family and get organized.
Open up the windows and air out your home. Air stagnates, dust accumulates, and pollutants released from things like fireplaces, paints, water heaters, gas ovens, space heaters, cleaning products, and air fresheners can create unhealthy air.
Dander, dust mites, and odors build up easily, especially if you have pets. Try to air out your home at least once a week, Read More
Summary Judgment And Dismissal With Prejudice In Favor Of Defendants In Eighth Judicial District Court In Taos
NMC News:
SANTA FE — Judge Jeffrey Shannon of the Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos entered an order granting judgment Tuesday to Taos County and Sheriff Hogrefe, Undersheriff Miera, and three deputies in a lawsuit filed by former Taos County Detention Center Officer Phillip Ortiz.
Ortiz had worked at the detention center for over seven years when Sheriff’s deputies arrested him June 26, 2018, pursuant to an arrest warrant obtained at the conclusion of their investigation, and charged him with multiple felony counts, including trafficking heroin and methamphetamine and bringing Read More
LAHS Eco Club Students Hold Climate Strike At Pond
In an effort to spread awareness about the necessity of political action for climate change, members of the Eco Club at Los Alamos High School held a ‘Fridays For Future’ strike Friday afternoon at Ashley Pond Park. Fridays For Future is an international movement started by activist Greta Thunberg, 19, a Swedish environmental activist known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
During their strike Friday at the Pond, student speakers from left, Sofia Enriquez, Adalee Witt and Dana Roelofs urge people Read More
Possible Council Action At Meeting Tuesday Feb. 22
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22 via Zoom.
To join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom, past into the browser the following:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82543438107 once the session has started. To connect by telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 825 4343 8107.
Agenda items include:
- Recommendations by the Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- A public hearing on the sewage rate schedule
Atomic City Transit: Temporary Bus Stop Closures And Detour In White Rock Begin Tuesday
Map of Route 2T inbound detour beginning Tuesday in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday Feb. 22, Atomic City Transit (ACT) in-bound Route 2T in White Rock will detour from Aztec Avenue to Rover Boulevard onto Grand Canyon due to the road construction project on Sherwood Boulevard.
Bus Stop #594 (Grand Canyon Drive and Sherwood Boulevard and Bus Stop #483 (Grand Canyon Drive and Cheryl Avenue) will be closed through the duration of the project – completion on this project is scheduled for the middle of July.
A temporary stop will be placed on Rover Boulevard and Shirlane Place. Read More
