PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan 21-27, 2022
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 21-27:
Friday, Jan. 21, 2022
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 1-11-22
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Senior Center – “Wake up and Move with Natalie”
- 7 p.m. — The Role of Exercise
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Jan. 18, 2022
Los Alamos COVID Impact:- 2945 tests
- 431 diagnoses (325 in Los Alamos, 106 in White Rock)
- 1 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart: 573 Reflects COVID-19 Diagnoses Versus Date And By Age Group In Los Alamos Jan. 18, 2022
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). At an all-time high, the current number of diagnoses is higher than 100 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Community Town Hall Regarding Vacant Buildings Jan. 24
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilors David Izraelevitz and Sean Williams invite community members to participate in a town hall regarding proposed Ordinance 02-323.
The proposed ordinance addresses vacant commercial buildings and their impact on the Los Alamos and White Rock commercial districts.
Scheduled at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, the town hall will be held via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82417992068.
In support of the Council’s goal to promote economic vitality, the ordinance outlines a process to identify, register, regulate and Read More
CSD: Integrated Master Plan Focus Group Meeting Feb. 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is using a professional consulting service to assist in the development of an Integrated Community Services Master Plan.
This plan will identify and assess existing programs, services, facilities, gaps, and look at future needs, and then integrate these findings into an actionable plan among the key areas of parks, cultural services, social services, recreation, open space, trails, and library.
The desire is to produce a 7- to 10-year road map to systematically invest, improve programs and services, establish best Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader Features Dan Ungerleider Jan. 20
County Economic Development Administrator Daniel Ungerleider
LWV News:
The Los Alamos League of Women Voters (LWV) next community event, Lunch with a Leader, is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 via Zoom.
This month’s leader is Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider.
Ungerleider is a certified city planner with more than 30 years experience in public and private sector planning. Since earning his BS Degree in Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State University, Ungerleider has been an active member of the community and economic development planning community. Read More
Eastbound Right Lane Closure On Diamond Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Wednesday Jan. 19, Los Alamos County traffic electricians will repair a streetlight damaged due to a vehicle accident at the corner of 36th Street and Diamond Drive.
The eastbound right lane will be closed between 39th and 38th streets to just past 36th Street.
Motorists will be directed to merge to the left eastbound lane on Diamond Drive at 38th Street. Please follow all traffic devices and slow down in the work zone.
Work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and should be completed by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Direct questions to Traffic Electrician Lead Chris Montoya at 505.662.8113, 505.690.9023 Read More
Chart 572 Reflects COVID-19 Hospitalizations In New Mexico March 17, 2021 – Jan. 17, 2022
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. The Hospitalization Index compares the current level of hospitalizations with the daily levels since the start of the pandemic. The higher this index is, the more severe the pandemic is at present. The number of hospitalizations today is higher than 86 percent of the preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Mesa Library Author Talk Features Former State Sen. Dede Feldman ‘Ten More Doors: Politics And The Path To Change’
Former New Mexico State Sen. Dede Feldman will discuss her new memoir ‘Ten More Doors: Politics and the Path to Change’ 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 via Zoom. Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library presents an author talk with former New Mexico State Sen. Dede Feldman based on her new memoir “Ten More Doors: Politics and the Path to Change”.
This timely event, that coincides with the 2022 New Mexico Legislative Session, will be livestreamed via Zoom 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27.
Feldman’s book charts an inspirational path for anyone who wants to make a difference, start a campaign, advance Read More
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery Exhibition ‘Paintings And Poetry: The Center Cannot Hold’ Opens Feb. 3
Jane Shoenfeld’s ‘The Center Cannot Hold’ (in response to phrase from ‘The Second Coming’, WB Yeats,) Pastel on Tinted, Sanded Paper, 28 1/8” X 20 1/8”. Courtesy/SFCC
Bill Sortino’s ‘Possibilities’, Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 48”. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery presents the exhibition, ‘Paintings and Poetry: The Center Cannot Hold,’ 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 in the gallery at 6401 Richards. Ave.
The exhibition features the work of artists Jane Shoenfeld and Bill Sortino. Proof of vaccination will be required for attendance at Read More
Community Members Asked To Help Local Dogs And Cats During National Betty White Challenge Monday
Monday would have been beloved actress and animal lover Betty White’s 100th birthday. She died Dec. 31. There is a movement sweeping the nation to honor her life on Monday: The Betty White Challenge, a social media challenge that encourages fans to donate to their local animal shelter. The Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 226 East Road is always in need of canned dog and cat food. Monetary donations may be made out to ‘For the Animals’ a local (501c3), and mailed to PO Box 160, Los Alamos NM 87544. One hundred persent of the money raised will go directly to the card of the dogs and cats at the Los Alamos Animal Read More
County Board Of Appeals Meets Wednesday Jan. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals meets 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 19, 2022 Board of Appeals Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 898 6794 9847 Read More
County Board Of Appeals Meets Wednesday Jan. 26
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals meets 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 26, 2022 Board of Appeals Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 889 4475 2799 Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Jan. 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 20, 2022 ESB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Passcode: Recycle Read More
County Manager Presents Annual Report Preview
County Manager Steven Lynne
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
COVID-19 continued to play a starring role in 2021.
“Certainly, overlaying everything has been the County’s and the community’s response to the pandemic … we really very much appreciate the community’s effort and the partnerships we have with the community to help us through the pandemic,” Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne said during his Annual Report preview presentation Jan. 13 at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast.
Lynne credited the “excellent” County staff for maintaining Read More
Deadline Approaches To Submit Letters Of Interest To Fill Vacancy On Los Alamos County Council
COUNTY News:
The deadline for Los Alamos citizens to submit a Letter of Interest to fill the council seat vacated by James Robinson is fast approaching.
Interested candidates must submit letters no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 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, experience Read More
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing In White Rock Begins Jan. 17
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos County Emergency Manager’s office announced today that a second COVID-19 testing site for the Los Alamos community will be available starting Monday, Jan. 17.
Located in White Rock at Overlook Park, Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) will offer drive-through PCR-NAAT testing between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tests will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis (no appointments).
Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson explains that tests are at no cost to the individual. PCNM employees will ask for insurance Read More
Atomic City Transit Suspends Route 5 Due To Staffing Issue
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) Route 5 will be suspended starting at 11:35 a.m. today, Jan. 14 through the remainder of the day due to a staffing shortage.
Dial-A-Ride Service for the Barranca Mesa area will be provided on a space basis for the remainder of the day.
ACT apologizes for the inconvenience this staffing shortage issue may cause.
Direct questions to ACT at (505).661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M (Main Hill), Route 6 Peak & Dial-A-Ride Services Suspended Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M (Main Hill) and Dial-A-Rice Services will be suspended starting at 11:25 a.m. today through the remainder of the day due to a staffing shortage.
Route 2M passengers should utilize Route 2T for service to White Rock. Route 6 Peak service will end at 5:05 p.m. so riders should use the regular hourly Route 6 bus service.
ACT apologizes for the inconvenience this staffing shortage issue may cause.
Direct questions to ACT at (505).661.RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route service schedules, Read More
Atomic City Transit Closed For MLK Day Monday Jan. 17
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Fixed Route service will resume Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Direct questions to (505).661.RIDE (7433) or the ACTracker to locate bus routes.
For specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More
