Chart 605: COVID-19 Related Deaths In Los Alamos
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. The latest two deaths involved a male in his 80s and a female in her 70s. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico County Clerks Voice Support For SB6
Chair of the Clerks’ Affiliate and Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, second row far right, speaking this morning during a press conference urging lawmakers to pass the Election Security and Administration bill. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Chair of the Clerks’ Affiliate and Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas expressed support for SB6, the Election Security and Administration bill, this morning during a press conference held via Zoom.
The Clerk’s Affiliate hosted the press conference attended by election officials Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending Feb. 14, 2022
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748 tests
- 73 diagnoses (at least 44 in Los Alamos, at least 19 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 604: Seven-Day Average Number Of COVID-19 Diagnoses 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 94 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 Read More
Council Adopts Notice Of Hearing And Procedural Order For Sirphey Appeal
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs, top left, Councilors David Izraelevitz and Sean Williams, Attorney Tony Ortiz, who will serve as the facilitator, advisor and council attorney during the upcoming hearing, Attorney Phil Dabney, who represents Sirphey LLC, Los Alamos County Associate Attorney Kevin Powers, Councilors David Reagor and Melanee Hand participate in the special session Friday afternoon. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council approved 4-1, with Councilor Sean Williams opposed, the Read More
Let’s Get Snarky: Mesa Public Library Offers Needlecraft Workshop For Disaffected Romantics
Snarky needlecraft heart. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
If the thought of Valentine’s Day makes you cringe, and you can’t wait to see February in the rear-view mirror, Mesa Public Library has just the thing for you!
Join them online for Snarky Heart Needlecraft: A Workshop for Disaffected Romantics led by local artist Samuel Buelow from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. You’ll learn to make your very own collection of grumpy, crinkly conversation hearts that you can take smug satisfaction in all year long.
No needlecraft experience is necessary, however, due to the instructional Read More
Threads Of Community At Step Up Gallery Feb. 17 – March 15
Reel Deal Theater Could Potentially Become Tween Center
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@dailypost.com
Purchasing the former Reel Deal movie theater building and transforming it into a tween center, could potentially be on the slate of local capital improvement projects (CIP) for Los Alamos County.
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne discussed CIPs on the local, regional, state and federal levels as well as available funding during the Los Alamos County Council work session Feb. 8.
Locally, the major focus is on the Public Works Department and the Department of Public Utilities’ development of their CIPs as well as maximizing Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Feb. 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Feb. 16, 2022 Board of Public Utilities Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 850 2073 8435 Read More
Chart 602: COVID Diagnoses For LAPS Feb. 5 – Feb. 11
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Noon Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meets noon Tuesday, Feb. 15 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Feb. 15, 2022 Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 890 2371 2343 Read More
County Personnel Board Meets Feb. 15 On Zoom
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board will meet 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Feb. 15, 2022 Personnel Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 841 1740 9252 Read More
New County Councilor Melanee Hand Steps Up
Newly appointed Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand and her husband David. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Melanee Hand, Los Alamos County Council’s newest member, is experienced in working to create progress in the County.
Before being nominated to the Council Jan. 25, Hand served on numerous boards and commissions. She was a member of the Landscape Review Committee in the 1990s, was a part of the Open Space Advisory Committee and the Fuller Lodge Historical Advisory Committee.
County Councilor Melanee Hand
Additionally, Hand was a Read More
County Customer Window Closing For An Hour Thursday
COUNTY News:
The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building will be closed 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday so staff may attend a meeting.
The Customer Care Center at the Department of Public Utilities is typically open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
Since in-person service is already reduced to allow for social distancing of staff and customers, the one-hour closure should have minimal impact on the public.
Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages after the meeting is over. customers who opt to interact with staff in person are Read More
LARES To Present Recommendations To Council Feb. 22
LARES News:
The Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force (LARES) has completed its report of recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the County.
The task force members hope the public will attend the Los Alamos County Council meeting 6 p.m. Feb. 22 to hear the recommendations. Contact lares.taskforce@lacnm.us with questions or comments.
Here are some highlights of the recommendations:
A general recommendation is to establish a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. To achieve this goal, the exact amount of carbon dioxide emitted Read More
County To Distribute Free At-Home Rapid Tests To Residents
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Management staff will distribute free at-home rapid antigen tests to Los Alamos and White Rock residents Tuesday in White Rock and Wednesday in Los Alamos.
Drive-through stations will be set up 1-3 p.m. as follows:
- White Rock: Tuesday, Feb. 15, parking lot of Time Out Pizza Restaurant, 118 N.M. 4; and
- Townsite: Wednesday, Feb. 16, parking lot of Mari Mac Shopping Center, 759 Central Ave.
Individuals can receive up to four tests (two boxes that contain two tests each) while supplies last.
The tests were secured by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Read More
Chart 599: COVID-19 Diagnoses And Death Numbers In Los Alamos Moving In Opposite Directions
This chart displays the total number of COVID-19 diagnoses and deaths in Los Alamos over a six-month period. Since January 2021, the number of diagnoses has increased while the number of deaths decreased. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Eco Station & Collection Center Closed President’s Day
US Army Patriot Battalion Invites Public To Attend Community Day Saturday Feb. 19
Patriot air defense missile systems. Courtesy/DOD/Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos community is invited to a special Community Day to meet the U.S. Army Patriot Battalion, take photos of patriot missile equipment, and watch demonstrations of missile reloads.
No live weapons or ammunition will be on site.
Set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 19, this free event will be held at the open space area east of the North Mesa soccer fields. Bounded by San Ildefonso Road, North Mesa Road, the horse stables, and North Mesa Park Road, the area is sometimes called “FEMA-Ville”.
Signage Read More
February County CommuniTree: Healthy Heart Month
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has decorated the County CommuniTree in the Municipal Building to promote February as Healthy Heart Month.
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.
The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Regularly monitoring your blood pressure, with support from your health care team, can help lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. You can check Read More
