County LARES Task Force Meets Friday Jan. 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Resiliency Energy and Sustainability Task Force (LARES) will meet 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 28, 2022 LARES Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
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Scenes Of Snow Falling Over Los Alamos Area This Evening
View at about 10 p.m. today of snow falling on Central Avenue and 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive
View at about 10 p.m. today of snow falling around Diamond Drive and Trinity. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive
View at about 10 p.m. today of snow falling around Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
County Council Appoints Melanee Hand To Fill Vacancy
Following her appointment in a 4-3 vote this evening by council, Melanee Hand is sworn via zoom by Los Alamos County Clerk Gloria Maestas to fill a vacancy on council through Dec. 31. Hand will serve the remainder of the term vacated by James Robinson who resigned Jan. 1. Watch for an upcoming interview with Hand at www.ladailypost.com. Los Alamos County Council this Post screenshot Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 25: 3,354 New Cases, Totaling 455,947 With 25 Deaths & 333,715 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced today 3,354 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 9 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,161 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 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 30.0 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 864 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Catron County
US Army Patriot Battalion ‘Team Deuce’ From Fort Bliss To Conduct Exercises In Los Alamos Feb.17-24
Scene of Patriot air defense missile systems. Courtesy/DOD/Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball
COUNTY News:
The U.S. Army Patriot Battalion “Team Deuce”, stationed at Fort Bliss will conduct a series of Patriot air and missile defense system exercises in Los Alamos County.
Arriving at 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, the entourage of approximately 40 vehicles and 70 soldiers will set up camp at Los Alamos County Airport and the open space adjacent to the North Mesa soccer fields, commonly known as “FEMA-ville”.
Exercises are expected to continue until Thursday, Feb. 24. No live weapons or ammunition will be Read More
FLACL Friends Bookstore Expands Business Hours
Courtesy/Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries
FLACL News:
The FLACL (Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries) Friends Bookstore has expanded its business hours again. The bookstore is now open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
With continuation of being open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the bookstore has almost returned to prepandemic operating hours.
The Friends Bookstore still maintains safety protocols with facemask requirements, limited occupancy of no more than four customers at a time and asks that only one reasonably sized bag or box be donated at one time.
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Locals Encouraged To Participate In Casting Calls This Weekend For Upcoming Movie To Be Filmed In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Northern New Mexico locals are encouraged to participate in a casting call for an upcoming Universal Pictures film with significant ties to New Mexico along with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Casting calls will take place Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Garson Theater at 1600 St. Michaels Dr. in Santa Fe and Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Los Alamos High School Auxiliary Gym at 1300 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, aspiring local actors, actresses and extras are invited to audition.
“This is an exciting opportunity for locals to be a part of a film that showcases Read More
County Issues Cancellation Notice For Jan. 26, 2022 Continuation Of Jan. 19 Board Of Appeals
COUNTY News:County Board Of Appeals Upholds Decision On Sirphey LLC
During its fourth day of deliberation, the Los Alamos County Board of Appeals this morning unanimously approved its previous decision regarding a stop order issued on Sirphey LLC at 813 Central Ave. in Mari Mac. Post screenshot
Staff Report:
After many hours spent in closed sessions during four days of deliberations, the Los Alamos County Board of Appeals announced this morning it is upholding its previous decision regarding a stop work order issued on Sirphey LLC at 813 Central Ave. in Mari Mac Shopping Center.
Sirphey owner Prashant Jain was renovating the property to be the future location Read More
Board Of Appeals Closed Session Deliberation Underway
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals moved into closed session shortly after 8 a.m. today to continue its deliberation of the Sirphey LLC case. Post screenshot
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals began meeting at 8 a.m. today in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
Shortly after opening the meeting, the board entered into closed session to continue its deliberation of the Sirphey LLC case. Sirphey owner Prashant Jain brought a complaint against Los Alamos County Council and Building Official Michael Arellano after the new business space he was renovating Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Jan. 24, 2022
- 1882 tests
- 371 diagnoses (278 in Los Alamos, 93 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 579: COVID Cases In Los Alamos Declined Today For First Time In Over A Month
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. Cases declined today, for the first time in over a month. 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 99% 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 Board Of Appeals Recesses For Third Time In Sirphey Case
After reconvening for the third time at 4 p.m. today to deliberate the Sirphey LLC case, the Los Alamos County Board of Appeals recessed around 6 p.m. and will continue at 8 a.m. Tuesday (link). The hearing, which is being held virtually, was recessed due to the Zoom link being booked at 6 p.m. for the Town Hall on proposed Ordinance 02-323, which addresses vacant commercial buildings. The Appeals Board members from left, County Council Chair Randall Ryti, Board Chair Terry Priestley and Utilities Manager Philo Shelton. Attorney Phil Dabney on screen, is representing Sirphey LLC owner Prashant Read More
County: CDD/DPS Release Chapter 16 Code Update – Module 2 And Announce Public Open House
COUNTY News:
Progress on Phase 2 of the Los Alamos County Downtown Master Plan and Code Updates Project has reached another milestone.
The Community Development Department (CDD) and its consultant, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS), released today, Jan. 24, the second of three modules of the Chapter 16 Development Code.
The draft document is available online for the public to view at https://losalamosconnect.org/. In addition, the public is invited to a virtual open house 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 where DPS will present a summary of the proposed major changes and take public comment.
(The Read More
Sewer Rate Proposal Heads To Los Alamos County Council
The proposed increases are 2 percent per year for four years, with the first increase taking effect Oct. 1, 2022. If approved, the increases would follow three annual increases that were previously approved by the County Council. The last of those three increases took effect in October 2021. Ciurtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A proposal from the Department of Public Utilities to increase the sewer rate annually for four years has gained approval from the Board of Public Utilities and is heading to the County Council next.
Introduction of the proposed rate increase will take place Tuesday and a public Read More
New Mexico County Insurance Authority Membership Conducts Board Elections
NMCIA News:
SANTA FE – At its annual meeting Jan. 18, the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) membership conducted elections for three population category directors and ratified the appointment of six Class A County directors.
The NMCIA pool members ratified the Class A commission appointments to the board of directors:
- Lisa Sedillo-White, Bernalillo Deputy County Manager for General Services;
- Shirley Ragin, Bernalillo Deputy County Manager for Finance;
- Shannon Reynolds, Doña Ana County Commissioner;
- Cynthia Singleton, San Juan County Claims Manager;
- Michael Meek, Sandoval
Scene Of Cement Pouring Project Underway At The Bluffs
Workers are busy pouring cement this morning for what appears to be the flooring and foundation at The Bluffs Apartment Complex under construction on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Community Collaboration Brings Adult ESL Classes To Mesa Public Library
Free ESL classes Feb. 2- May 4 Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library, in collaboration with Family Strengths Network and the Adult Learning Center at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), is hosting a series of conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at no cost to the public.
Textbook and all course materials will be provided at no cost. Classes are 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays between Feb. 2 and May 4 downstairs in The Zone at Mesa Public Library.
Drop-ins are welcome and participation in the full series of class offerings is not necessary.
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Chart 578: Los Alamos Leads New Mexico In Current Diagnoses And Vaccinations
This scatter plot shows the current 7-day average of diagnoses per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the population who ‘completed their vaccination series’ by county. Paradoxically, Los Alamos leads the state in current diagnoses as well as vaccinations. Furthermore, the trendline indicates that current diagnoses tend to be higher in counties with higher vaccination rates. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Chart 577: Los Alamos COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate
This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. Since the start of the pandemic, 4.1 percent of nearly 50,000 COVID-19 tests in the County were positive. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created Eli Ben-Naim Read More
